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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-20

spare time, or rather that I take a
few minutes. Just came down from
drill and it is now 1880 a. M, and
have been drilling since 9 and will
start in again at 1 p. m. We will
reach Callao at daylight on Wednes-
day and then I will have no time to
write.
Weather has been fine all the way
from Sandy Point and after getting
into the Pacific the sea has been as
smooth as glass, only light and de-
lightful swell
February Goth. Here we are at
Calloa. I received your cable in re-
ply to mine telling me that all were
at home. The first mail goes at once
good bye and love to all.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-20
Hoverstad Thanks Commercial Club

The Commercial club is in receipt
of letter from Prof T. A. Hoverstad
extending thanks to them for him and
his colleagues for the reception ac-
corded them during the farmers In.
stitute which was held in this city
last month. Another institute will. be
held here next year in conjunction
with the state dairymens convention.
"PiI Mixer" Spent Day With Friends
Druggist John FIaherty of Linton,
spent yesterday in visiting his many
friends among the drug fraternity in
the city.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-20
Wooilens a Hastings Boy

4 Hastings, Mimi, dispatch says:
Alfred Wooilens, who escaped from
the North Dakota penitentiary at Bis
narck. and who was afterwards cap
tured by prison guards fifteen miles
west Of Mandan, is former Hastings
boy, being me eldest son of Mrs. Ste.
phea Winner. He attended school here
and always bore a fairly good record,
He is not tae desperate criminal that
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-20
The Riaht of Selection.

The strong minded lady glared at
the little man
Women will soon claim the right
Of matrimonial selection" she said.
with the consent Of the selected.
of course?" quoth the little man.
That will be determined later"
said the strong-minded lady. But
you may rest assured of one thing
There will be no shiliy-shallying."
With this mysterious warning the
strong-minded lady turned and went
her way, leaving the little man in a
cold perspiration
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-20
Ali invited

The committee for March and APP
ril, consisting of Mesdames Orr, New
ton, Little and Call, extend a cordial
invitation to all, regardless of demon.
nation, to spend Friday evening, the
10th, with them at the Presbyterian
chapel Aside from a social time,
a pleasing program will be given and
a lunch will be served. Bring along
a dime
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-20
A Novel Wedding.

At an Indiana wedding the bride
used a sword that had been in the
family for a long time to cut the wed
ding cake. The sword had been in
sixty-four engagements in the Civil
War and was captured from Con
federate soldier by the father Of the
bridegroom. Another innovation at
this wedding was the serving OF Jelly
and preserves made by the brides
mother when she was married in 1875.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-20
Returns to Claim

r. j. Stewart, who is proving up on
a claim near New Salem, passed
through the city on his way back from
an extended visit among relatives in
Nebraska. Mr. Stewart has been on
his claim four years and has one more
year to reside thereon before he will
file final proof papers.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-20
Capt. Bakers Family Guaranteed

Capt. Bakers Family Guaranteed
The family of Capt. L. P. Baker have
been quarantined in their residence
On the third floor of the Baker build.
ing on Third street. One of Mr.. Bak-
ers daughters, Anna, aged about 10
years. is quite i'll with diphtheria. The
child was taken sick yesterday after.
noon, and physician summoned, who
after an examination ordered the
dwelling quarantined.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-20
"Merry Widow" Oxfords Wanting

Webb's department store is showing
beautiful and complete line of ladies'
spring Oxfords. Some really beauti-
full shapes are shown. 'The Merry
Widow in Oxfords is about the only
Merry Widow article of ladies' wear
that has not as yet put in an appear
ance.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-20
At Wrong Registers

An announcement appeared in We'd
nesday >tvraings Tribune that the
Methodist church entertainment was
held at the home of Mrs. George M.
Register en- First street. This should
have read at the residence of Mrs. F.
H. Registers on Fifth street.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-20
The Last of BassaneIIa

The body of Joe Bassanella, the MUIR
derer who was shot and killed while
making his escape from the peniten-
tiary, where he was under life SEN
tence, was shipped to the dead mans
relatives at Peekskill, N. Y, on No.
4 yesterday.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-20
May Locate Here

g j. O. Varness of Spencer, Ia, and
a brother-in-,aw of Mrs. J. E. Perry,
is in the city with view of becoming
citizen. He is greatly. pleased with
Bismarck and says 1t has the air of
being a substantial and growing town.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-20
Ubdf obey Say -
The Peoples Forum

Barney Schwab: This winter has
been very unhealthful one for the
reason that the gas escaping from
the cracks in the ground has had
an excellent chance to mix in with
the otherwise pure atmosphere. If
we had plenty of snow this condition
would not have existed. for the snow
purifies the foul gas.
Secretary: There will be a meet
ing of the A. o. U. w. at Maenner-
Choir hall this evening. One condi-
date is to be initiated, and as there
is also business of Importance to be
transacted, it is hoped that a full
membership of the local lodge will
be present
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-20
Transferred to Montana

Capt. Bolles of Fort Lincoln, left
Yesterday noon for Fort Benjamin
Harrison near Helena, Mont, to which
place he has been transferred. The
captain will return to the city about
the first of April and will then inspect
the different companies of the Nation.
al Guard throughout the state.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-20
Met With Bad Accident

The horse belonging to the steam
laundry delivery wagon ran a nail in
its hcof at street crossing yester.
day morning. The nail entered the
hoof to a depth of an inch and half.
1t is not known whether the accident
will result seriously for the animal
or not.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-20
A EinA Match

A Fine Watch.
II want this here watch regulated"
he said TT runs too fast"
But the jeweler, after brief in.
spection, said:
mo, no; you are mistaken. This
watch keeps perfect time, sir. Com
pare it with the town clock for a day
or two, and you will be convinced
that am right.
Il don't care nothin' about that"
said the other doggedly. IT want It
to go slower. For I'm an automobile
cop, and use it in trap work for
timin' scorchers on the South Pike"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-20
he is reported as being by dispatches
He left here for the west nearly two
years ago.
Cafe Opens Monday

John Homan has decided to reopen
his cafe to the general public next
Monday. The dining room has been
completely cverhauled and put in
first class order and a great many per-
sons, now that the Grille has closed,
will be glad that Homan's is to be
reopened.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-20
Postmaster Visits the City

B. NJ. Lem OF Lein postoffice, was
shaking hands with his many acquaint-
ances about the city yesterday. Mr..
Lem is the postmaster and general
merchant of Lem.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-20
Candidate for County Auditor

E. E. Morris has we'll filled petit
ton placing him in nomination for
county auditor and Ed says he is in
the race for all he is worth. Ed. is
a competent accountant and is in ev-
cry way well qualified for this posi-
ton a
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-20
Consulted Doctors

knute w. Swanson and c. Johnson
of Wilton, were in the city yesterday
consulting doctors for medical treat.
ment
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-20
Has Gone To St.. Paul

Mrs. John Burke, wife of Governor
Burke, was a passenger for ST. Paul
yesterday afternoon, whittier she went
for a short visit.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-20

WIZ Spena Few Days On Claim
l., A. Kern OF Gussner's store, left |
FOR his claim near Riehardton, where
he Will spend short time preparing
for the spring seeding,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-20
Have Returned From the East

President 2. G. Remington of the
Merchants state bank, together with
his wife, returned yesterday noon
from two weeks vacation spent in
visiting eastern points
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-20
octoueuarian In Civ

NJ. Konkel Of Garrison, is in the
city on a two days business trip. AL
though Mr.. konkel has passed his
Soth birtaGay, the old gentleman is
as snry and vigorous as a man of
SIS.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-20
Lett for CHICAGO and Eastern p,

j. G. Cowan left for business and
pleasure trip to Chicago and eastern
points the fore part of the week. He
will return to the city the latter part
of next week.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-20
Is VISITING Parents

Mrs. F. E. Funk of Washburn, is
IN the city visiting with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. N. F.. Boucher.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-20
Operated On For Annendici+i,

0perdteo On For Appendicitis
Tue daughter Of John Sharp Of Rice
Lake, was taken to the hospital We'd
nesday afternoon and operated upon
Tor appendicitis. Miss Sharp has been
attending school in Minnesota.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-20

viii Spend Two Weeks in Fargo
Richard Moor, guard at the pen.
1tentlary, left for Fargo yesterday, at
which place he will spend two weeks
transacting business
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-20
Brought Wife To Hospital

G. Fichtner of Goodrich, arrived in
che city with his wife Wednesday ev.
ening. Mrs. Fichtner is receiving
treatment at St. Alexius hosrital.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-20
Is Here On Short Vacation

T. A. Miller, a telegraph operator of
Medina, is in the city spending
three days vacation.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-20

Farmers Chorus: Every drop of wa
ter from the melting snow is going
into the ground, putting it in prime
condition for early seeding and ger
mination. We are going to have a
good crop year from all calculations.
R. L. Best: A special train will be
run to Garrison a week from tomor-
row for the purpose of taking a dee.
cation of local knights to that place
to institute new K. P. lodge there.
The train will probably leave Bis
marck about 6 o'clock in the even
ing, returning the next morning, but
the exact time will be announced lat
er. ~
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-20
THE CITY
Minneapolis Attorney in the City

Attorney A. L. Price of Minneap-
Oils, is in the city comforting with
Newton & Dullam on legal business.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-20

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The Washburn leader., 1908-07-10

He cazed In the Direction Indicated
by the Sailor.
midable triange, whose sides were
formed by other battle ships Of scarce
ly less tonnage, graceful cruisers, and
swift-moving destroyers, while bring
ing up the far rear we're the Golfers
in whose hulls were carried fuel for
the great armada.
Here was the Kashima, which could
drive her $1,000 tons Of steel through
the water: at 10 knots. speed; the Ka-
tori, but little smaller and almost as
fast; the Asahi, the Mikasa, the Asama,
the Tokiwa, and others which were
dear to the heart and pride of Nippon
a gallant navy, carefully planned,
well constructed, and Of invincible
size snd strength. No squadron that
breasted the waves might cause # to
hesitate. ,$sss
In the stiffness Of the morning there
came a sudden, sharp exclamation
from, the man on the lookout, an ex.
cited call to the bridge. and the quick
step Of an officer in answer to the sum.
mons. Almost instantly he was fol.
lowed BY another, Who brought with
him i pair of powerful binocllara
through which 4: gaxed sin the ldirso'
The Washburn leader., 1908-07-10
CHAPTER XVIII.
The Bcitle.

Il was In the long Sray dawn of the
summer morning, anG the wide reach.
ing ocean, slate cf:oroa In the early
light, seemed asleep II its quietude
save where it was disturbed by NOV.
ing prows. Eteaming across its bosom
in fancied security, knowing that not
on Pacific waters VIC there enemies
capable of staying rs progress, and
insolently careless in superb strength.
went the Japanese fleet. The huge
flagship, the Ito, forced her way in
advance, the apex Of . great and for.
The Washburn leader., 1908-07-10

tory. You are active participants In
the final chapter Of international war.
The time is approaching when our pro
fession will be useless, and for one
shall gladly turn to ways Of peace"
Norma, who had left the bedside Of
the sleeping inventor, Joined the Of
ficers, and Bevins stopped and sa-
luted her.
with u.s." he continued, "is q girl
who has laid all her talents on the
altar Of country, and is now prepared
to jeopardize her life for victory. We
can do no less. It may be that some
of US will not return-the hazards
of war can never be foreseen. You
have been put in strange position.
and are even robbed of the sailors
right to send last message to your
homes; but that, too, has been for the
country's good. To my personal knowl-
edge you have all passed your lives in
trying to do what was right, and have
given the best that was in you to the
flag. You will do no less now"
In the glare Of the arc lights he
took one last look at his comrades in
arms, and then, as II once more at sea,
loudly ordered: Board ship, all!"
He uncovered and stood aside in an
attitude Of the greatest respect while
Norma passed and entered the flag.
ship bearing her name. With steady
precision the other officers saluted,
took possession of their radioplanes,
and as the doors changed shut behind
them mighty cheer burst from those
outside. Before it had subsidized the
dynamos in the strange collection
were humming and droning with un.
leashed energy, and the unshuttered
ports stared out into the gloom like
eyes of fire suddenly opened from
slee,.
From the Norma there shot up into
the sky swiftly alternating streaks of
red, white and blue, the night signal
asking if all was ready. From the
other monsters came flashing answers
Of acquiescence. There was an In
stant's pause. The flagship gave a
slight upward shock and lifted slowly
into the air. Immediately behind in
stately upward sweep followed anuth.
er radioplane, and in quick succession,
like gigantic birds of the night, they
took flight in great swinging circle
until they reached common altitude.
The cheer below had died away, and
all was still.
Then, as If answering the call Of
baton swung by god, the palpitant
air was riven by. mighty chorus from
beneath. Mounting upward there pen
etrated to them, quivering with terrific
ssrvor, the cry Of invincibility voiced
In the majestic words of that death
less song of battle:
Mine eyes have seen the glory of the
coming of the Lord;
He is trampling out the vintage where
his grapes Of wrath are stored:
He hath loosed the fateful lightning OF
his terrible swift sword;
His truth Is marching on.
Out to the west, over sleeping cities
and homes, across mountain and plain.
chasing the long set sun, they went
to meet the feet of an enemy which
was steadily sailing to It's doom. The
sword CT a nations vengeance was
cleaving the night skies in its deliver
ance of an overwhelming blow.
The Washburn leader., 1908-07-10
Scream OF Shot and She'll Broke Into
a Pandemonium.
Bevins turned away from
box when the last confirma-

Of his Instructions had been re-
ceived and looked at the girl In the
hood. At that hign altitude the early
rays Of the sun were shivering the
gloom Of the interior through the glass
ports IN the dome. AS II In q glory
Of silver she stood before him, out
gwardly calm and emotio tionless; but in
The splendid poise Of her body, the ex-
pectantR waiting Of her hands, and the
steady scrutiny Of the dials before her,
she was the embod diment Of SUN cheney.
Feeling his look and waiting for his
command. she moved her head till her
face vas turned full upon him. and Ia
{ her eyes shone the hre which through
all the ages .has leds yaliant warriors
The Washburn leader., 1908-07-10

kAS10A 1Ao ASoI IUlcdkluS Clldu Cu3L OI
those in the radioplane which was
hurting at them. as
The admiral was still. crouching like
. man prepared for blow, when Nor
ma with quick energy tilted over an
other lever and checked the descent.
Those within the shell felt their hearts
come back to the normal and were
once more able to. breathe freely. It
was like the application Of powerful
brake to q falling elevator, save that
there was no abrupt jar, no discordant
sound of steel on steel, and no shock
Of friction. % ,s
Look out! Look out!" they heard
her call. Hold fast!. We're going to-
strike!" il t5S5 .s3.lss Il I
And then, even as they sought po-
sitions Of security, the great radio
plane felt sudden, sharp concussion
Of impact as the top Of the fighting
mast struck It's bottom plate, crumple0
like q match, and went crashing down.
ward, q debris Of twisted, useless.
steel. Even within the chamber there
penetrated to them the terrihed
shieks and despairing cries Of the men
Of Japan. 8sss u & sf &
Another quick smashing blow almost
threw those at the dynamos from i..seir
feet more cries were heard. With hout,s
and then. for the small part Of q ssc-I
ond there was silence and immob .ssity.
Even the storm Of fire from the cher;
ships had ceased. St
sSss Norma alone seemed endowed With
power of movement. and sprang quick
~ from lever to- lever and switch III
switch, issuing her battle CRY: s.Thsi
dynanaos! The dynamos!' she called. u
Full speed, and stand clear Tor fear
g aecid q dsntl ~ thrown ths mas
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-30
Liza Savlnu and Law.

The Roumanians are as curious In
some things as the Chinese. A girl
who fell into the river and was swept
down by the current finally seized a
bush ON the bank and drew herself
TO shore. The owner OF the land on
which the bush grew immediately
claimed reward OF shiIlIngs because
his bush was there and had saved her.
Her father refused 10 pay, and there
was a lawsuit What the law has TO
decide IL whether drowning people eau
make use Of bushes on the bank with
out paying for the same or whether the
assistance Of the said bush IL worth
certain sum OF money.
In China II person falls into the
water no one must help him out but
at tho same time a spectator can be Inn
prlsoned for not advising the victim to
stay on dry land.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-30
AIsas,brse. sxxaAs
THURSDAY EVENING. JAN. 30. 1908.


After a man has worked In shops
for ten or fifteen years there is a great
desire for a change Sons want to go
out on a farm, others think that the
Invention OF something that can be
patented will solve the problem, while
others want 10 own and run shop
themselves. The latter IL really the
true mechanic, but not necessarily the
man who VIII get ont the most or oven
the best work while working for q
boss, says Charles Henry In the Work
ers' Magazine. On the contrary, he
will often be considered the lazy man
BIZ the foreman when the work 10 OF
an ever recurring character. Let how
ever, some difficulty arise in cornec-
tion with a job or have some hard
proposition to meet and he VIII always
have a suggestion to offer that VIII
help to solve the problem. while the
ordinary man and the hustler VIII
stand around helpless and often dis
interested. He will have the elemen-
tary laws Of mechanics and physics at
his finger tips, will know enough OF
electricity to allow him to discourse
upon the subject In an intelligent man
ner, and he will be well posted upon
the mechanical progress OF the day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-30
The Navel Oranue.

For a product OF nature California
navel orange as II graces the breakfast
table or the push cart Is about the
most artificial thing In the world. II
is also a very striking Illustration OF
the fact that while beauty may he
only skin deep II counts for a whole
lot. To begin with. the navel orange
Of California Is an exotic. reaching its
present habitat after devious wander
ing. And, be IL ever so sweet tasting,
II its skin has had It's beauty marred Il
scarcely ever gets farther than the
orchard where It grew. Not only that
but even the most comedy ones before
they are boxed and shipped are brush
ed By machinery and polished and
otherwise fused with TO give them
beauty which mere nature never would
have proylded.-William X. Stewart in
Technical World
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-01-30
-PROP03ZLS-


Otioe Of Constructing Quarteslnaster, u. 8.
Army. Fort Washington. Nd, January &
10 8. Sealed proposals. In triplicste win Be
recei red at this Office until II q. NJ, February
2, 10 8, for the construction Of macadsm
roads at Fort Washington, Nd. Information
regarding plaps and specifications may he OBJ
hired at this Office and intending bidders
will be furnished them upon depositing the
sum Of 500 which will be refunded upon re.
turn Of same. Proposals must be marked
Proposals for Constructing Macadam Roads
at Fort Washington, Nd and addressed 10
the Constructing Quarterrnaster. IT. 8. Arav.
Fort Washington, Nd.
jan s. Z, 8. 0. feb :. 6.
Fort Myer, Va January IS, 11(8. Sealed
proposals ia triplicate will be received At thu
Office tf the QuarieEmaster. until II o'clock a.
m, February "a, 1903, snd then opened. fcr the
construction Of Set Field Oficars' Qusrles.
3 Double sets Lieutsnants' Qasrtsfs, Bar.
rack, l Stable. Gun Shed and / Stable
Guard snd Shcr. Certified check or surety
Compsny's guarantee for ten per cent Of the
amount must accompany each bid. Plans
aud specifications will be furnished On sp-
plication to this Office and are on Gle With the
following: Depot Quarterusster, New York
and st. Louis and Chief Quartemaster, Chit
cago. Adeposit Of $40 for each set Of plans
must accompany request TO insure safe return.
The Government reserves the right 10 reject
any or all bids Proposals should be In
dorsed Proposals. for BuildiDgs" sno i'd
dressed Captain B. B. Eyer, Constructing
Quarteplester.
jams, 24,25 81 feb21,22