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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-14
THE MULE IN THE JUG.
An Arab Proverb and the Legend
That Gave X Birth.

Who can a.1irm that the mule en-
tered the jug:
This proveTb is frequently Groted {,
show that, though one may cons icn-
tiously believe il thing wkieh Ray
see-l extllvasant in itself, it l.; be. .er
not to repeat it from fear of being dis
believed. 1t arises from the following
Arabic legend: An Arab who denied
the existence OF gann once bought a
mule and took it home When per-
forming his evening ablutions, he saw
the mule enter jug, and this so
scared him that he ran shouting to the
neighbors and told them what he had
seen. They. thinking him mad endeay-
ored to appcase him. but all In vain.
He vociferated more and more, so that
the authorities sent him to the mad
house. When the doctor came to see
him, he repeated the account of what
he had seen, whereupon the doctor or
dered him to be detained. He contin-
ued upon each visit of the doctor to
repeat his statement until his friends
succeeded in persuading him that if he
wished to regain his freedom he must
recant. This he did, and the doctor set
him at liberty, to the great joy of his
family and friends. On making his alb
buttons as before he again saw the
mule, this time peeping out of the jug.
but on this occasion he contented him
self with remarking to the mule: ooh,
yes, I see you well enough, but who
would believe me? And have had
enough Of the madhouse." Needless to
say that the genii to avenge them
selves for his disbelief in them had
transformed one of themselves into a
mule and as such entered the Jug
Cairo Egypt Sphinx.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-14
They Don't Like Funerals.

eff you want to know just how
sensitive some Washington folks are,
listen to the reasons some Of our ten
ants give for canceling their leases
said q renting agent. Here are the
complaints from five families who
want to move because they live on flu
neral streets A lot Of people, it
seems, are sensitive about that. There
are certain streets in town-those near
churches where many funerals are held
and those leading to the various Gene
teries-which are usually Travelled by
funeral parties. Houses in those
streets are becoming poor investment.
There is more moving from those
houses than from any others we have
anything to do with, and generally the
movers give as the reason for their dis
satisfaction the fact that the sight of
10 many hearses gets on their nerves. I"
washington Star.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-14
Instincts of a Woman.

A little girl who had for some time
wanted a dog was taken very i'll. One
day when much better she told her
mother of her desire and begged her
to ask her grandpa to buy her one.
The mother answered that grandpa
cid not like dogs and probably would
not be willing to buy one Then, see
ing the little invalid look sadly disap-
pointed. she said, well, wait till you
get well, my dear, then we will see''
"Oh, no." answered the child, whose
few years had taught her some Wis
dom. The more sick / am the more
likely he will be to buy it for me-
Exchange.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-14
The Saraaossans.

1t is said that the queer. composite
race of people that dwell upon the
waterlogged hulks of the Saragossa
sea, In the mid-Atlantic, have a pretty
theory about death. They believe that
those to whom the messenger comes
when the sun Is shining brightly are
transported straight away to heaven
Of warm fresh water only four feet in
depth, in which they may wade and
disport themselves to all eternity. On
the other hand, those who receive the
call of death in hours of darkness
must needs endure a probationary pc
Rod before they can enter into the
future life. The Saragossans are in
addition firm believers in Fremont,
tons, omens and foreordinations.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-14
Hoardinq.

Hoarding is not only an economic
mistake. but an economic crime as
well. 1t is, in fact, survival of the
evil days Of maladministration 1t
zones down to US from the time when
aearly all governments were conquer
ors which considered themselves en-
titled to plumber their subjects. Thus
boarding is founded upon distrust OF
the government-State Calcutta.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-14
Hippophaoy.

Hfppophagy being in low water in
these later days, somebody has set
himself to show what an exceedingly
respectable history attaches to the
practice. Among the ancients, especial
ly in China. eating horseflesh was
general, and it was only killed in En-
rope by papal decree of Gregory III,
though why horseflesh should have
been interdicted does not appear It
was only the famine caused by Napo-
Icons invasion that revived the prae-
tice in Germany, where it has survived
ever since.-London Globe.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-14
FIRST publication End day OF re,
ruary,s A. d.. 1908,

Fl X - 81 PuOt4SdLloAH ~lAN uoJ u TSk
ruarS, A. D., 1908.
k5T;cE - CREDITORS
In tie mater o. The estate CT Lacs
Nageas, deceased
,..ct.cs = he.5a. given by the un
de:stgn5d 5.Iviil:a-l Cochraae, ad.
ministrator with he VIII annexed, o
the estate Of Iecy .sagsnt, late of the
city CT Chicago, in the county Of Cool
and state o. I,...ao:s, deceased, to tne
creditors CT. and I'll persons having
claims against said deceased, to ex
hibit them, with the necessary vouch
ers, within -four mon hs after the first
publication of this notice. to said ad
ministraior at his office in the city OF
Bismarck in said Ru1leigh county.
Dated February 81, A. D., 1908.
WILLIAM F. COCHRANE
Administrator with the Will Annexed
DR.. Sigler, specialist, acute and
chronic diseases Of women given es
pecial attention. Call or write. for in
formation. Al correspondence con
fidential. Write today. "A Syndicat
block, 81 Nicollet avenue, Minneap.
oils, MINI.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-14
A ROCKING STONE.
New Works Souvenir Of the Remote
Glacial Period.

Glacial Period.
Though tens of thousands of persons
yearly see the great rocking stone of
Bronx park in New York city, few
realize that it is the cfty's most con-
spicuous souvenir of the glacial period,
when all of this section was covered
with an ocean Of ice some 1900 feet
thick that was moving slowly toward
the south.
That pinkish bit Of granite, weighing
thirty tons, standing seven and one
half feet above its rocky base, being
ten feet broad and eight feet thick,
came from the far north. carried In
the resistless icy arms of the glacier
that swept over the continent down to
this latitude, marking its path by de-
posting great powders as it moved
and leaving scratches on the firm rocks
beneath, from the sliding, grinding
bits and masses Of granite that set
tied to it's base and were pushed along
as 1t moved.
This same bowlder left it's mark on
the bare face of the rocky hill to the
north Of 1t, in which lies the crocodile
pool. There the scratches are visible
today, pointing to where the bowldel
stands and telling the story Of part OF
its travels.
When the melting ice departed from
the great block Of granite, it left II
standing through the ages rocking
stone SO delicately poised that pres
sure Of fifty pounds exerted on its
most northern angle causes. it's apex tc
sway north and south about two inch
es.-New York Herald.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-14

Liquor IieS.
Notice is hereby given that a gov
eminent tax receipt for special tax on
The business of retail liquor dealer was
issued to Bismarck Drug Co. of Bis
marck, North Dakota, on the 31st day
Of January, A. D., 1908, which said
tax receipt is posted in the store build
ing. MCGOWAN block" located on lot
No. IA, block 4S, of original plat, city
Of Bismarck, North Dakota, at No.
Of Main street, which said building is
owned by Thos. MCGOWAN, and Bis
marck Drug Co. is the lessor of said
property, where said tax receipt is
posted.
Dated the 14th day of February, A.
D., 1908.
BISMARCK DRUG co.
Holder of said Government Receipt.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-14
Law of Progress.

The law Of progress is the law of
sacrifice-no sacrifice no progress. The
secret of sacrifice Is love. Without the
self sacrificing love of the mother life
itself would disappear from the earth.
Review OF Reviews.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-14
Economy.

Small Gilbert Papa, didn't I hear
you tell mamma we would have to
economize3 Papa--Yes. my son. Small
Gilbert Well, you might begin by get
ting me pony; then shouldn't wear
out SO many shoes. Chicago News.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-14
Reverse Action.

The Elder Matron- You shouldn't
mind the baby crying little.
strengthens his lungs. The Younger
Matron-- oh, no doubt, but it weakens
his fathers religion so!--Indianapolis
Journal
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-14
Not Rroadened.

"They say that travel broadens a
man." said the dark woman.
well, I don't know about that" re-
piled the light woman. MY husband
has been conductor on trolley car
for seven years and see how thin he
is!"-Yonkers Statesman
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-14
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Let Opportunity
Find You at Home
-


Z q q
and ready when she knocks at your
I door. An account at a good bank is
always helpful. in attracting the atten-
! ton of opportunity. The amount of
! your bank balance is material, yet
/ not SO much so as the fact that you
4 have balance, that you give good
care to your account, that you handle
your financial affairs in systematic
4 manner and the habits you will form
4 in building the account to such proper
4 tions as will enable2you to make salts
\ factory and profitable investments.
We would like to have every man, ev-
4 cry woman, every child in this vicinity
3 open an account with US; 1t would
mean better town and more pros.
porous community Come in and talk
n with US about it.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-14

If you would not have affiiction
visit you twice, listen at once to what
1 teaches. Rogers.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-14
Thrust and Parry.

"The poor we have always with us"
said Kindman. in hopes of getting .
contribution.
That's better than having them
against US" responded Flintheart. with
intent to dodge TIE same.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-14

No man is wise at all times. Pliny
the Elder
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-14

he is doing
Magcon wasting The
that
climates Governor
withdraw
newt task
governor the Phi
Secretary Tai
will his secretary
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-14
OFFICE OF CONSTRUCTING QUARTER
~ master, Fort Lincoln, N. d., March 2, 1908

! Sealed proposals, in triplicate, will be re-.
cefved here until 30 p. M, Wednesday. April
lst 1908. for the construction, hot water heat
ing. plumbing and electric wiring Of brick
addition to Post Hospital at Fort Lincoln, N.
D, Information furnished on application here
or reject any or all. proposals or parts thereof.
Envelopes containing propoaais should be an
dorsed, Proposals for Addition to Hospital Y
and addressed to Second Lieut. Bowers Davis,
Constructing Quartermaster, Fort Lincoln.
N. j.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-14

BEHIND THE SCENES.
First Chorus Girl-That vain leadin1,
lady thanks she is beautiful She Saw I
her race grows on the audience as son
as she steps before the footlights, - Z
Second Chorus Girl-Thank goodness. n
DID not grow on me-
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-03-14

M TOO BAD. NE ss3
First Vaudeville Manager-rs he a xood
0ermAn- dialect comedian?
beoonQ Vaudeville Manager-No; I I'M.
Ierstood every word he said during his
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-21

As long as the boom in business continued there was not much notice taken of the extravagant appropria- tions by congress, but now the boom has busted and prosperity has vanish ed. and the receipts of the govern ment are running at the rate of s60,- 100000 behind the outlay, one would think it was time to economize. But the present congress is more extrav- agant than ever and seems determin- ed to leave the national cupboard bare for the incoming democrats as the republicans did under similar cir cumstances in 1884, when President Cleveland was first elected. The fact is the republican managers are good spenders, but what is now needed and what the country must come to is careful spenders, who will not waste the substance of the people.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-21

nominations, says Banker Clews. Among the good features in business was the open reduction of prices in the iron trade. Secret cuts have been made for some time past, and the lower prices now established will probably result in stimulating orders. Some improvement can also be noticed in the cotton goods trade In consequence of the readiustment which has taken place in that in- dustry. The stock market has thor oughly discounted all bad elements. and IS now anticipating these bet ter features. Operations in the stock market, however, must be con- ducted hereafter with increasing caution on top of present advanced prices. Owing to the reasons first stated there has been powerful man. ipulation; and while the market is under strong and capable manage ment it is also specially exposed to unexpected drawbacks, because of it's artificial character. As long as stocks remain in the present strong hands, however, no serious reaction is to be expected, but when they un- load on weaker shoulders then look out
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-21

Congressman Lilley is not the first man that brought trouble on his own head by trying to help out a friend. The unfavorable report of the Boutell committee, while 1t was expected by nearly every one, is an eye opener sure enough, and 1t goes to show that the man that throws himself against the men that run the business of the country must have a pretty good case, which MT Lilley did no. have. It shows, too, that it doesn't pay to belittle such men as Boutell and his colleagues before it is time, and i. makes plain that it is the height of folly to harbor private secretary who writes anonymous letters. The Boutel committee makes it pretty plain that when man brings charges his own skirts must be clear of all connection with deals and bills that might help out the rivals in business of the one that is to be investigated. We doubt if there are five men 'L Waterbury that would have acted differently had they been placed in like posi- tion, with some other man besides Mr Lilley as the principal in the case. They were told at the start that they were going to use the whitewash brush. They didn't like it, and as Congressman Lilley, in their minds, is responsible for all the back talk, they scored him to their hearts content, and the house by a vote of more than two to one upholds them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-21

Reports from New York indicate great activity on the part of William Randolph Hearst who seems set in his determination to do everything to prevent a democratic victory, al- though his special animus is against Mir Bryan who, he claims, repudiated him four years ago. MT Hearst still cherishes an overwhelming ambition to be president and as he has no hobby but politics and an unlimited purse with which to further his am- bitions he is a factor to be reckoned with. His present aim is to make MT Bryan, or any other regular dem ocratic nominee. run third in Massa- chusetts. Illinois and New York and while there seems to be little likeli- hood that he will accomplish his end. 1t is feared that he may play havoc with the democratic vote in these states.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-21
NATURE FAKES.
Something to Think About in the
 Animal World.

A cur barred from the fashionable precincts of dogdom because of his low birth is being treated with great consideration by the Chicago police of the stanton avenue station. says the Cincinnati Enquirer. As self-ap- pointed guardian for a 3-year-old boy, abandoned by its parents, the animal saved the child from dying in the snow just inside the gates of St Joseph's orphan asylum, Thirty-fifth street and Lake avenue.
 Attendants at the St Joseph orphan asylum were reused during the night by the whining of the dog outside the door. Lying in the snow they found the baby asleep. An overcoat of blue with naval decorations on the arms, was one of its many garments of good material.
 As the asylum Is exclusively for girls the police were notified and the child was sent to the Stanton avenue station. The dog trotted in the wake of the patrol wagon through the heavy drifts of snow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-21
IN THE OLD LANE.

One beautiful sunshiny day in the early part of May, Helen Douglass, a girl of eighteen, was wandering slow ly through the lane that led to the old mill.
 Her father was superintendent of the mill and she was carrying his lunch to him on this particular day.
 The day was superb and therefore she did not hurry. She stopped sev- eral times to listen to the robins and bluebirds. As she was just in sight of the mill she stopped short, for only short distance before her lay a man whom she thought to be a tramp. She was about to hurry past him when she saw that he was wounded. She stepped nearer to him and gently touched him but he was evidently unconscious because he did not stir. She ran to the little brook that ran merrily through the lane and filled her hands with water. This she sprinkled over his face and slowly he revived.
 He told her that he was sent on business to the town and having come at night and not knowing the way he fell into the hands of robbers who relieved him of his watch and money. One of them had wounded him in the shoulder and then render ed him unconscious. He said his name was Edward Wall and was looking for a man by the name of John Douglass. This was Helen's father. Helen told Mir Vail that she was going to the mill to her father and If he wished to he might accom- pany her. When they reached the mill and Mr Vail had transacted busi- ness with Mir Douglass. he wished to return to his home but Mir Douglass would not listen to his objections but prevailed upon him to stay at the Douglass home as he was suffering great pain from the wound inflicted upon him.
 Mr Vail stayed at the Douglass home several weeks during which time Helen was his constant nurse.
 The day he was to go be asked Helen to walk down the lane with him and when they came to the spot where she first saw him, he turned to her and said, Helen. the first time saw you was in this very place and then I knew I loved you. I love you now" He paused and looked at her with downcast face and said. Helen, will you be my wife7"
 She turned to him and asked, Are you sure you want mel" He answer ed. So sure that I cannot do with out you"
 We will not look In at the scene which followed but 1t will be sufa- efent to say that they were married in June and MT Vail became a part ner in the mill
 GENEvIEvE WARD.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-21
HEARD IN PASSING.

Reports from Oklahoma say that many young white men are marrying the Indian maidens. Of course this is in no wise attributable to the fact that under the existing land allot- nlent scheme every Indian girl is worth from s5,O0O to S15,o00.- New Haven Union.
 Ii looks as if Senator Bulkeley might have a lot of fun all by himself and get some degree of prominence. out of his continued advocacy of the Brownsville bill, but unfortunately he has a limited time at this session in which to enjoy his advantage New Haven Register.
 The trees are being swaddled with the brown burlap in anticipation that the gypsy moth worm will betake it. self within the hospitable folds and lie as snug as a bug in rug. It is to be hoped that experience does not teach the gypsy moth worm and that 1t will continue to be caught mapping. Providence Journal.
 The contest in Alabama was one between the Bryan and Johnson forces and the former has won out by a safe margin. Johnson says he was unknown in the state and Is sat isfied with the result. Bryan says he was misrepresented and he regards his victory as a vindication of his po- sition.-New Britain Herald.
 One writer, referring to Governor Woodruff and the opposition which developed against him among party leaders during the last session of the legislature, says that it would be really fine delight to see him elect ed again after all" And so 1t would, but that is not the real reason why he should be reelected. There are plenty of better ones, based on sound business. if not political, sense.-An- sonia Sentinel.
 King Manuel has announced his intention of marrying the girl of his choice, who happens 10 be the dauEh- ter of a lady in waiting to the queen. his mother In consequence the young lady is to be asked to go abroad until he shall forget her Undoubtedly the young king feels himself more impos- ed upon than our own affinity agita- tors. Of the two. however. his makes the romance that has the more hu- man interest.-Morning Journal Courier.
 \ Calcutta correspondent writes: Quite one Of the most serious ques- tions confronting India at the present time is the ominous rise in the price of food. quite apart from the famine; and also the rise in the cost of liv- ing. It is difficult to ascertain the cause. which is vsriOusly held to be the shortage of crops. the extension Of jute cultivation at the expense of rice. the currency operations of the government. and the extension of manufactures and a rise in the ideal of living among great masses of the people.-LOndon Daily News The Nebraska delegates to the democratic convention if they find that Mr Bryan will not be able 10 command 652 votes in the body will take steps to overthrow the two thirds rule and establish the simple majority principle if possible. Mean while Nr Bryan in circular to ad- vertisers in the Commoner. his weekly paper. sn0nunees One mil lion paid circulation which ought to make him indepsndsnt of oouvsn- tions and other indsPendsnt of con- vsntions and ether political unesr- taintiss--BridgepoFt Standard.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-05-21

President Roosevelt and the re- publican managers are said to be much perturbed over the growth of the boom for Governor Johnson as the democratic candidate for presi- dent. To a White House caller, the president, is reported by the Brooklyn Eagle, as submitting a number of searching questions regarding the probability of the nomination of Gov ernor Johnson. He has all along contended that Taft could easily de- feat MT Bryan, says the Eagle, but is not so sure that Taft can put John- son out of the running"