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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-07-17
WATERLOO.
The lmmutabiIity of the Famous Old
Battlefield. 5

The ImmutabiIity of the Famous Old
Battlefield.
One of the most striking features of
a visit to the battlefield Of Waterloo
today is the immutability Of the entire
scene in which one Of the greatest bat
ties Of history took place. .Notwith-
standing the many years that have
passed since the memorable day of
June Is, 1915, the entire scene of the
battle remains practically unchanged
and untouched, and the very buildings
around which the tide of battle surged
the fiercest, save for the necessary res
torations Of the damage they sustain
ed in the conflict, remain exactly as
they were, nor has any encroachment
Of building or progress marred the his
toric field.
The battlefield of Waterloo is an
open, undulating stretch Of good farm
ing land. On the day of the battle the
greater part of it was covered with
crops of rye, wheat, barley and oats,
and the same crops are still grown
there each season. The field is inter-
seeted by two highroads branching at
Mont st. Jean, the one on the right
leading to Niveiles, while that on the
left which lay in the center Of both
armies, led south to Genappe, Char
leroi and Namur. Upon the crest Of
the ridge which formed the first Of the
billed positions crossroad runs east
and west. This road, on approaching
the spot where the "Lion Of Waterloo
now stands, ran through a cut in the
crest some twelve to fourteen feet
deep, and it was this point that was
known after the battle as the Hollow
Road. Some 500 yards to the south
east Of the Lion" Is the farm Of La
Haye Sainte, while about 900 yards
TO the southwest stands Hougoumont,
the old chateau, farmhouse, outbuild-
lngs, walled garden and orchard, which
played such an important part in the
fate of the day. These buildings are
nearly 300 years old and were built
with view to their defense, as many
old stone loopholes still to be found
testify. = Robert Howard Russell ia
Metropolitan Magazine.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-07-17
Col FuIl WelnIht.

Asir," says the aggrieved customer,
approaching the bookseller, 81 have
called to express my opinion OF your
business methods
"What IS wrong7n deferentially ask
ed the bookseller.
i bought a set Of Shakespeare from
you last year. It weighed fourteen
pounds. Yesterday I ordered dupli-
cate set for my sons library, and II
only weighs thirteen pounds and nine
ounces I'd have you understand, Sir,
that there is a city ordinance against
short weights"
Thoroughly humbled, the bookselles
made up the shortage with seven
ounces Of miscellany Exchange. n
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-07-17
African Natives Drum Signals.

4 All through the continent of Africa
the natives have very perfect system
OF signaling with drums, by which
means they rap out messages from VII
lage to village, and 1t is quite wonder
full how swiftly and how far they are
able to spread news.
The drumming is always done al
night, when sound travels farther, and
as one lies awake on still, clear
night the ear is often gently assailed
by the low, musical roll from a drum
In the village near, and one waits with
pleasant expectancy till the answering
echo comes, mufled by distance, from
a village sometimes two miles away
Wide World Magazine.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-07-17
insomnia.

Insomnia is the not uncommon fate
OF the brain worker who after years Of
continuous mental strain retires from
active life. The reason is that mental
activity demands large supply Of
blood for the brain, and the blood yes
Bels gradually acconmodate themselves
TO this large supply. But when the
hard work is over the brain does not
always realize that it needs less nour-
ishment, and hence the condition OF ex-
eessive mental, activity which Is what
insomnia is.-London Mail.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-07-17
Anxious For More.

An expert golfer had the misfortune
TO play a particularly vigorous stroke
at the moment that q seedy wayfarer
skulked across the edge Of the course.
The ball struck the trespasser and
rendered him briefly insensible. When
he recovered FIVE dollar bill was
pressed into his hand by the grateful
golfer. 1Thanky, sir said the injured
man after q kindling glance at the
money, IAN when will You be piayin'
again, sir 7' Argcnaut- 81
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-07-17
War No Longer a
Disciplinary Agent.

BY CHARLES E. HUGHES. of NewY
" E. noonger look for the development either
WW national individual character. The hero Of war
~%% have been replaced by mathematical calculations it
!. ever anything else it now UNMITIGATED HOR.
ROR EXHIBITING CHIEFLY FIENDIsH ASPECTS of inge-
nuity and scientific skill in destruction r.
Under modern conditions of civilization supposed benef
cent results of the development courage stamina must
conceivable be shared by our eeng
aons that even the most sangnary realize that
gone by when by stretch Of Imagination be regarded
general disciplinary agent
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-07-17
Proposals for Public Printing.

Sealed proposals for public print
ing, as specified in article 4 OF the
political code of the revised codes Of
1905, will be received until August
4th, 1908, at 2 o'clock p.t M, at which
time all proposals received will be
opened by the printing commission
ers, and action taken on same.
Address all proposals for public
printing to Alfred Blaisdell, secretary
of state, Bismarck, North Dakota.
Dated this I'd day of July 1908.
ALFRED BLASDELL,
Secretary, OF State.
ALBERT PETERSON,
State Treasurer
H. L. HOLMES,
State Auditor.
Commissioners Of Public Printing
mark all envelopes, q Proposals for
Public Printing!
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-07-17
(First Publication July 10, 1909
Notice to Creditors.

In the matter of the estate Of Karin
Stenholm, deceased:
Notice is hereby given by the IN
dersigned executrix Of the last will
and testament in the matter Of the
estate of Karin Stenholm, late of the
Township Of Pleasant View, in the
County: of Burleigh and State of
North Dakota, deceased, to the cred
tors of, and all persons hav-
ing claims against the said de-.
ceased, to exhibit them with
the necessary vouchers, within
four months after the first publication
of this notice, to said executrix at the
office of A. T. Patterson, in the City
Of Bismarck, in said Burleigh County.
Dated July 8, A. D. 1908.
Ii ANNA s. ANDERSON,
Executrix.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-07-17
Bohemia.

Bohemia is youth. Youth is every
where. It is bounded on the north and
east by the barren desert Of middle age
and on the south and west by the steep
and impossible mountains Of success.
The true bohemian Is drunk on nothing
but ambitions and ideals, and, though
these leave no headache, they frequent
" leave an emptiness of the stomach
The true bohemian has an appetite the
morning after, but there Is often no
break fast. Sydney Bulletin.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-07-17
Public Opinion.

Public opinion Is a will-o'- the-wisp.
1t is here today and gone tomorrow.
Public opinion crucified the Christ, and
the centuries have condemned it for its
act. Ever since that time the public
has been making blunders, committing
crimes. furnishing the evidence OF its
own unwisdom In every time and coun-
try. Boston Herald.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-07-17
The snake Bite.

$50 Wild Bill died Of snake bltea
Whar did he git bit2',
"Oh. tn snake didn't bite Bill. Th,
snake bit Tough Tompkins, an, Tomp-
kins drank two quarts q ths remedy
an then shot Bill - Judges Library.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-07-17
Business Sense.

"Has that titled son-in-law OF yours
any business sense2"
Eyes,. answered Mr.. Dustinstax. II
must say / admire his foresight and
sagacity. He absolutely refused to
take any chances on my regarding him
as poor relation. - Washington Star.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-07-17
a striking Misapprehenaion.

Officer Excuse me, madam; there
goes eight bells, It's my watch on
deck. Mrs. Lansman Well, don't
blame you for keeping your watch on
deck tf It strikes as loudly as that
Harper's Weekly.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-07-17

The Warden think the members
Df the choir are going to ask for
more money. The Sidesman-Why?
The Warden For the last two Sam
days they have been listening to the
sermon illustrated Bits
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-07-17

A cynic says that the jaws OF death
have no terror for him; he only fears
the jaws Of life, He Is married, =
Sporting Times.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-07-17

The favor Of great men and the
praise Of the world are not much to Do
relied on. French Proverb.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-07-17
...-...
What a Good
President
Must Be and Do
By WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT, Republican Candidate
For the Presidency, in Golfers


$%~s%@%@@ the years that member the cab
met have become familiar enough with the RESPONSE
bities and burdens of the presidency know that
afford unduly to seek that great Office. IF
I HE Is ATTRACTED BY HONOR AND POWER
&@@s%~@%a@ ALONE, WITHOUT THE HOPE OF BEING
USEFUL, HE rs UNWORTHY OF THE HONOR and unfit for
the of He prefer for the sake of his of
mind be president being president Confident that
the platform which he stands for the best interests of the nation
HE is UNTRUE TO HIMSELF AND HIS SUPPORTERS If
HE DOES NOT FIGHT VAIIANTLY FOR ELECTION AFTER
HE ACCEPTS THE LEADERSHIP; but, of course, he
draw the line which will him free promises
and of the control of any faction
The presidents dues clearly outlined by the constitution
grown broader in their Interpretation with the growth the
HE SHOULD BE IN THE PRIME OF YEARS, HEALTH AND
NIGOR The capacity for hard work better equipment
genius mastering the essentials of all the departments of the
and undergoing the strain Of countless interviews
He SHOULD LOOK NOT ONLY THOSE OFFICE,
THOSE OUT OF OFFICE BRANCHES
TTY, FOR INFORMATION AND OPINION
ARRIVE AT THE TRUTH WHEN SURROUNDED
CONFLICT OF INTERESTS WHICH COME
PLEADER
In many senses, though the sought AFTER HE is THE
LONELIEST MAN IN THE UNITED STATES Elected directly
by the people their representative head he sober
thought of the majority, he will get his best counsel
ONCE CONVINCED THAT CARRYING
OUT THEIR REAL WISH, NEITHER ELATED EPHEMERAL
oUTBuRsT YoF APPLAUSE DIVERTED oUTBURsT OF
Full METHODS, TO THE AccoMPLI s4MENT POPULAR
WILL
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-07-17
In Defense of the Supreme Court

By ANDREW D. atandp ubIci
feeling is that weakening Of the power great
V court is Strengthening Of anarchy of THE
- WORST OF ALL TYRANNIES POSSIBLE
The history Of mankind is before repub
hes have pehed and Of such catastropes
quenty than the interference with the steady strong
during GUSTS OF PUBLIC OPINION originated by irresons
bic masses Of people
speak reverent when that the supreme
States designed and created the founders republic
MOMENT OF DIVINE INSPIRATION great orig-
nal fundamental and central feature the that WE
INTERFERE WITH IT AT OUR PERIL
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-24

desire to be In closer touch with mer
and AFFAIRS than he could be at his
summer home. With the converting Of
congress not far distant he will ma
turally want to begin at an early day
the preparation Of his last annual mes
sage. and he viii be better situated
there for consultation with his cabinet
advisers and with other officials than
at any other place.
It Is understood that this last mes
sage to congress win be q comprehen-
sive presentation Of the Roosevelt
policies aud last appeal for carrying
into effect those not already enacted
into law. Recent events show that
the president Ia not permitting the
fact that be holds the ONCE to stand
IN the way Of his interest in the cam
paign which win result IN naming Of
bis successor and Il d uurmlsed that
be desires 10 be Ct tie most con
venienf point for the receipts Of news
concerning the progress Of the contest
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-24

Clinton, Ia. Sept %, -Dolesates are
here from many river citles OF Iowa.
Illinois, Minnesota. Wisconsin and
Missouri to attend the seventh con.
ventlon Of the Upper Mississippi River
Improvement association, which is
working for an annual appropriation
81 100000 for excavating a perma.
neni six-foot channel In the river from
st. Paul to Cairo.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-24
BACK TO CAPITAL
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT RETURNS
TO WARRINGTON FROM
OYSTER BAY.
Is The PICTURE OF HEALTH
Macy ,ofielals, Including Cabinet
Members, Army and Navy o.
fcera Met Party AZ
station.

Washinston. Sept sR-PreIldsnl
Roosevelt returned 70 Washlngtcr
from Oyster Bay at 5;bs O'Clock Tues
day evening. The special train bear
ing the. presidential party Wns net q
the station By many oncials. including
monbera Of the cabinet army and
navy onceFs and others. The pres
ident vas the picture Of health and
vigor - he sliEhted. He was uftirsa
n q frock coat daFk uey trousers
and black SLOUGH hat His hrun1s1
face beamed with delight a. he gave
TIE hearty handcia1p ard character
i1iie esrt q utslinr 70 thoss. NJ
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-24
A ROOSEVELT STATEMENT.


Oyster Bay. N. Y. Sept 22.-Late
Monday Secretary Loeb gave to repre-
sentatives OF the press a formal state
ment by the president, which was
called forth by. the recent exchanges
between William R. Hearst and Sen
ator Foraker of Ohio Mr. Hearst, in
public utlerances, had accused the sen.
ator Of relations with the Standard
OIL company Inconsistent with his
duties as senator and his attitude as
o representative OF Republican poll
cies and professions. In Mondays
statement President Roosevelt makes
another appeal for the support OF Mr.,
TAFT and declares that his defeat
would bring lasting satisfaction to
but one set OF men, namely, to those
men who. as shown in the corTespCn-
dence published by Mr. Hearst. were
behind Mr.. Foraker, the opponent Of
Mr. Taft, within his own party, and
who now are behind Gov. Haskell and
his associates. the opponents Of Mr.
Taft in the opposite party
The statement embodies letter
written by Mr.. Taft to friend In
Ohio on July 20. 1907. in which the
present Republican candidate Tor the
presidency refused to acqulesce In the
plan Of the Ohio state central COM
mIttee to lndorse Mr. Taft for the
presidency and Mr.. Foraker for re.
election to the senate In single
resolution.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-24
STREET Is AGlTAIED
MONDAY AN EXCITING DAY IN
STOCK MARKET
Prlces Of Most Active Stocks Take
Downward Plunge Of 3 70
Points.

New York. Sept. 22.-Declines OF 3
To s points In the prices Of most Of tho
active stocks were the net results Of
an exciting day on the stock exchange
Monday which ended in demorallzed
selling. A plunge Of prices downward
ct the opening came as the natural
consequence Of the sharp break on
Saturday. which brought in scattered
outside liquidation. Banking interests
and the powerful capitalists supposed
to be interested in the speculative
position brought prices up again to the
Saturday closing level during the quiet
midday period. Apparently advantage
was taken Of this restored level to UNI
load stocks with even greater pre-
cipitancy than at the start. In the
final hour. long strings Of transactions
In several thousand shares blocks
were recorded in the Hill and Harri-
man stocks. Reading and st. Paul.
The market looked as though some i'm
portant speculative interest had been
caught in an uncomfortable position
and was obliged to sacrifice holdings
for what they would bring.
Rumors were current Of a renewed
attack to be made by the government
on Standard OH and reports of an I'M
favorable turn in the steel and copper
trades also were rife, The sensation
caused by the exposures OF alleged
standard oil methods in influencing |
the acts Of men prominent in public
life was feared as threatening to slim
nlate revival Of hostility to corpor-
atoms. A subsistence Of the agitation
of this subject has been prime fac.
.or in the active speculation for a rise
N stocks. The prospect Of renewed
activity Of this agitation came, there
ore on a weak speculative position.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-24

surrounded him. Secretaries Wright
Metcalf, Straus, Wilson and Postmas
ter General Meyer formed the center
Of the group.
"That was = hot shot this morning, =
said MI. Won Meyer, alluding to the
presidents letter on the candidacy Of
Mr. Taft.
Il think we've been hitting them
hard" responded Mr.. Roosevelt laugh
lngly. In the brief coIloQuy which
took place the presidents expressions
indicated that be was satisfied with
the progress Of the campaign, ~
though he intimatsd that until recent
y Il had been devoid Of sxcitsment
The president spoke 10 several Of the
newspaper men, but bis remarks had
no political significance.
Az The president with q rapid
Stride. passed through the gAtes and
through the presidents room 70 his
carriage. he was given an ovation By
b thousand or more people. Who
chserod Justify. Assisting Mrs.. Roose-
vslt into . carriage. and boving his
acknowledgements 10 the throng. he
was driven away to The White House
N the oarringe Win the president and
grB. Roosevelt aas Ma Clifford Rich
ardson, Who win be . white House
guest for scme daya
ne general fIspoaiiion here - %
aScriha IL rresIis1ts early rctuln %
Waatirrlan irem o11ler nals % hE
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-24
SOME INTERESTING FIGURES.
4 Comparison Of Food Prices with
Wages.

Washington, Sept. 1S.--The average
wages per hour In the principal man
ufacturlng and mechanical industries
Of the country were 81 per cent high.
or in 1907 than In 1905, while retail
prices OF food were AZ per cent higher,
according to the July report Of bureau
Of labor The regular hours OF labor
per week were fourtenths Of per
cent lower, and the number Of en-
ployes In establishments investigated
by the bureau showed an increase Of
/ per cent
the purchasing power Of an hour
wage, as measured by food, was less
In 1907 than in 1906, the decrease be-
ing one-half Of l per cent. The re-
port shows that as compared with the
average for the ten.year period, 1890
to 1893, the average wage per hour
In 1907 was 2s.s per cent higher, the
number Of employees ga per cent
greater, with decrease Of per cent
In the average hours Of labor per
week, The retail price Of principal
articles Of food was 2O.6 per cent
higher In 1907 than for the period 1890
to 1893. Compared with the average
for the same ten-year period, the food
purchasing power Of an bour's wage IN
1907 was es per cent greater.
Retail prices OF food In 1907 were
higher than In any other year Of the
ls-year period above named, being
~ per cent higher than IN 1906.
The average retail prices Of 20 q
the 80 staple articles investigated
were higher In 1907 than In 1905. The
articles which showed the greatest
advance IN prices are -four. SO per
cent: butter, 60 per cent; evaporated
apples. 70 per cent; milk. Is per-
cent: corn meal. IS per cent; cheese,
e.7 per cent and potatoes, 81 per
cent The only article which showed
q decrease Il tea. the decrease being
le per cent
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-24

Washington, Sept. 23.-The stats.
meni Of the receipts from internal
revenue for August. 1905, shows a to.
~ Of sle.oei,es7 as against e22,2s5,-
81 for August. 1907. a decrease Of
1tll.sio. Among the important Dc.
creasea were spirits. li.s6o.e 800: fer.
monied liquors. yi.oss,asI; tobacco,
li1aSo7
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-24

COOPERATIVE LIVE STOCK COM
MISSION COMPANY GIVES UP
KANSAS CITY FIGHT
BOYCOTT 10 MUCH FOR II
The Office In St. Joseph VIII Also be
Discontinued October =
Chicago Branch to
Continue.

I b
Kansas City, Sept. 23.--The Cooper
alive Live Stock Commission company,
which opened Kansas City Office at
the stock yards in September, 1905,
has given up the fight here and in st.
Joseph. The Kansas City and st. JOS
eph Offices will quit business October
!. The company was formed by a
number Of stock growers, with Murdo
Mckenzie Of Trinidad, Col, at its head.
The plan was to charge 81 a car less
for live stock sold at the yards than is
charged by the exchange members.
Any profits were to be distributed to
the stockholders.
Live stock exchange members boy.
cotted the company and refused to
deal with 1t in buying or selling stock.
ers or feeders. They started boycott
on the packers who traded with the co.
operative company, but Armour and
Swift threatened to send buyers to the
country. The next day the boycott
was lifted.
The cooperative company filed
suits against the traders at the stock
yards here and investigations were
made by the attorneys general Of Mis-
souri, and Kansas. The suits are now
in the courts. The local manager of
the cooperative company, F. J. Ehrke,
refused to make any statement Tues
day as to the company's decision to
quit business here. A telegram from
Murdo Mckenzie In Trinidad con.
firmed the reports, however, and Sec
Rotary Tomlinson Of the company gave
out the following statement in Denver:
THE directors Of the Cooperative
Live Stock Commission company met
in Kansas City September II and de-
cided to suspend operation at Kansas
City and South st. Joseph until after
the final settlement Of the suits now
pending on behalf of the states Of
Kansas and Missouri against the Kan
sas City Live Stock exchange and the
Traders Live Stock exchange at Kan.
ssa City. The Chicago and Denver
houses Of the Cooperative Live Stock
Commission company will be main
Eained.
1.-THE closing up Of the houses of this
company at Kansas City and ST. JOS
sph is the direct outcome Of the bit
er boycottlng and secret warfare
Vaged against this company by the
,ther commission firms and the feeder
IpeculatOrs at these two markets. Al
B well known, large percentage Of
he receipts at Kansas City and St.
Joseph are stocker and feeder cattle.
None Of the members Of the two ex- ,
,hanges at Kansas City would deal
With our company, nor would they
leal with any outside independent
raider who might desire to trade with !
~. The result was very serious
in the handling Of that class
" stock.
"Our company at Kansas City and
81. Joseph has done a very large and
business in fat stock, but ,
We were absolutely prevented by the ,,
conditions referred to from handling
leeders and stockers which constitute
% large percentage Of the business
IN those markets, and In which the
Irade is absolutely dominated by the
commission firms and spectators.
About year ago Attorney General 4
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-24

Toulon. France. Sept. at ring
gunneFy drill Tuesday one Of the
big turret guns on the Frens1 ar.
morod cruiser Latouche Trevllle OK.
ploded with terrific violence. complete
y vfecking the after turret and hill.
lng outright the entire gun crew Of u
men. A number Of men we're serious
y Injured, some Of them probably
fatally.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-24

Berlin, Sept 2Ss-Fow cholera aus-
poets. two Of them RusIlana Who ~
Gently arrived IRON Russia we're
taken to the Virchow hospital Tues
day. but en- examination indicated that
ne disease VS. not cholera IN one
case re psiis1t va suffering from
iynhul. and M he other cases dyssn-
iaEv
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-24

Kansas City, Sept 14-EEEs. sc p11
t1I roulfII-Hena. SIC: EprlnEa la
trraeT1. lee Buller-Cr1amerY extra.
~ pa.klag lioct iie Feisioes' t,oioA