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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17
CRIB FROM CLOTHES BASKET.
Useful Continuance That Can Easily
Be Made at Home. ,

The materials required for this crik'
are a clothes basket with a wooden
bottom, four legs Of pine two inches
square and IL inches long, two pieces
OF pine board one-quarter inch thick.
three inches wide, and as long as the
bottom Of the basket, two pieces OF
same board as width of basket bot.
tom, and four ball bearing furniture
casters, the kind put on with four
screws.
With a gimlet and screw driver any
woman easily can make the crib as
follows: Fasten the quarter inch by
three inch boards to the outside of the
four legs, about two inches from the
bottom, with one inch screws. two
screws at each end of each board;
now fasten basket to top of legs with
two inch screws, one screw in each
corner Of basket; turn basket upside
down and screw casters to bottom OF
legs.
This brings the crib to the level Of
the mothers bed. 1t is easily moved
about by the basket handle without,
STOPPING, and, by placing one or two
sadirons in bottom Of basket to offer
the necessary resistance, becomes an
excellent continuance for baby to cling
to and push about while learning to
walk.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17
FROM THE
THE TWILIGHT ZONE.
MIR. BRYAN'S PAPER

At the governors conference,
called by the president, Mr.. Bryan re-
ferred TO the discussion about the
relative spheres of the nation and the
state and said that there is mo twi-
light zone between the nation and the
state in which exploiting interests can
take refuge from both" He had in
mind the constant attempts of prSda-
tory corporations to avoid national
laws by an appeal to states rights and
to avoid state laws by an appeal to
national supremacy. Every one who
has tried to protect the public from
the plundering that has been carried
on BY monopolies knows how the big
corporations have played fast and
loose with both nation and state 1t
was for this reason that the phrase,
twilight zone" GtTuck such a re-
sponsive chord. The president imme-
diately seized upon it and used it to
explain his position. The president
said: Just word of what has been
called the twilight land between the
powers of the federal and state gov
ernments. My primary aim in the
legislation that l have advocated for
the regulation of the great corpora
tons has been to provide some effec-
tive popular sovereign for each cor
poration. / do not wish to keep this
twilight land one of large and vague
boundaries, by judicial decision that
in a given case the state can not act
and then few years later by other
decisions that in practically similar
cases the nation can not act either
am trying to find out where one or the
other can act, so there shall always
be some sovereign power that on be-
half OF the people can hold every big
corporation, every big individual, to
an accountability so that its or his
acts shall be beneficial to the people
as a whole
However people may differ about
the methods employed by the chief
eXecutive-and Mr.. Bryan has dis
sented from some of them-no one
can dispute the presidents statement
that every corporation must be
amenable TO some sovereign. 1t is
absurd to say that the laws can create
hSNlAiOuS pCiSOH, CORPORA
ton, and that the creature can then
defy its creator and Cypress at will
the people Of the entire country.
These corporations have controlled
national politics for years and resent
any interference with their plans.
They control politics in several states
and are reaching out after more They
subsidize newspapers and these pa
pers defame every servant ef the peo-
pie and eulogize every official who be-
trays his constituents. They con-
tribute 10 the campaign funds to de-
bauch politics; they corrupt business
methods and when these corrupt
methods are attacked they hide be-
hind honest wealth and denounce all
reform as an attack on legitimate ac-
cumulations.
1t is time to eliminate the "twi-
light zone and hold to strict account
ability all the agencies created by the
people. The game of hide and seek
must stop, and the nation and the
state, each in it's respective sphere,
must exercise it's power to the full,
first. to make private monopoly i'm
possible, and second, to so regulate
quasi public corporations as to make
them subserve the purpose for which
they were created.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17

Soft cloth of rich chestnut color 10
used for this gown. The sides of the
three-gored skirt are stitched over the
front breadth and ornamented with
gilt buttons.
Over the plated blouse is worn q
deep pointed collar of embroidered
net. bordered with band of Irish gut.
pure, and axruffle of fine lace, and the
little loops and long ends are of cream
liberty silk. finished with gilt tassels
and slides. The sleeves are Of the
raglan style, trimmed with stitching
and buttons. The belt is soft leather.
fastened with gilt buckle.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17

The Lincoln (Neb) Journal, Repub-
lican, wants an explanation from the
packing trust about the sudden ad-
vance in the price of dressed beef
and pork. The explanation is very
simple. The Injunction that enjoins
labor union is enforced; the injunc-
ton that enjoins the packing trust is
for Republican advertising purposes
only.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17
PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATS.

Many have done excellently, but
none have made Drawer fight than
the Pennsylvania Democrats, who
have met and conquered the CONSOLE
dated forces of predatory wealth. But
the victory was won at the primaries,
not at state convention.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17
RATIFICATION.

Some seem to fear that the Denver
convention will be ratification meet
ing; but if the convention ratifies
what the voters have done it will be
easier for the voters to ratify what
the convention does.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17
WHERE?

Now that Alabama and Michigan
have acted to what states will those
anxious guardians of Democracy, the
New York Sun and the New York
World, turn for relief from the rule
of the majority?
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17

One OF the ultra novelties of the mil
linery world is pictured in above cut,
which gives one good idea of the
shape. 1t is built Of white lace, with
a shirred band o. black velvet forming
a narrow brim. On the left side of
high crown is a bunch Of dark-red
roses and maidenhair fern.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17
Decrease In English shipbuiIdino

The decrease in shipbuilding in the
United Kingdom is the greatest, ac-
cording to the London Financial
Times, in quarter of century. The
tonnage now under construction is
1000 less than at the end of last
quarter, and ASS. 900 less than that o.
IL months ago.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17
OF Woman.

Crush the soul Of a woman, and you
extinguish her life and shed darkness
on all who surround her. She cannot
rally from pain or labor, or misfortune
Il her higher nature Is ignored-Johy
Lord
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17

Noting that Mr., Lemon is one of
the Illinois delegates to the Denver
convention the Washington Post says:
1T is needless to say this Lemon is
also for Bryan" Whether he is for
Mr.. Bryan or not, it is needless to say
that this is not the only Lemon the
Denver convention will hand to the
g. o. p.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17

The New York Evening Post calls
attention to the fact that New York
has furnished the only successful
Democratic presidential candidate
since the war. New York has also fur
nished the most unsuccessful candi-
dates.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17

congressman raised their salaries
from $4,000 to $500, or so per cent,
and then proceeded to reduce the
amount of work done fully as much az
that
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17

Cornelius Bliss denies that the
Metropolitan Street Railway Company
contributed 100000 to the Republi-
can campaign fund. But perhaps Mr..
Bliss overlooked a little contribution
like that among so many really big
ones.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1908-06-17

Speaker Cannon wants to know why
the paper trust has not been prose
cuted. Why, doesn't Uncle Joe" know
that there is no paper trust, that it
was recently enjoined and that it is
still doing business and raising prices?
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-02-16
TOAMEND SHERMAN ANTITRUST Law

more direct inswbb hrdluaftmtathm
s'It is their desire to make the laws
more direct in their workings and
change them so as to allow proper
expansion in business and industry.
Two general subjects have been un-
der consideration:
frustrating railroads from un-
der the Sherman act and by eniarg-
ing the scope Of the interstate com
merce act, allow them to enter into
freight and passenger agreements
and labor contracts under certain re-
strictions.
"Second-Changing the present
laws SO as to permit more freedom
in labor, agricultural and Industrial
agreements which are now so restrict
ed that it is difficult to determine
what is legal working agreement
'sThe bills under consideration pro-
vide for the publicity of these agree
ments and give the courts power to
determine what is a reasonable
agreement
Mr.. Easley said that the officers of
the federation expect more than 200
persons to attend the public hearings
in Washington next month. He left
for New York this evening.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-02-16
COLORED BISHOPS DEMAND RIGHTS

Washington, D. c., Feb. 15.-At a
conference Of bishops Of the Negro
Methodist Episcopal churches OF the
country today, who declare that there
are about two million communicates
in America and with following Of
over five millions, greetings were As
sued today to their communicates in
particular and the race in general.
They declare that eve hail it'll de-
light the great tital wave Of temper
ance now sweeping this country and
feel assured our race will not be the
least among its beneficiaries and pro
motors" They heartily commend all
efforts to rid the country Of the rum
traffic. They pledge their support to
the movement and urge the race. es-
pecially those qualified to vote, to
give the cause their united support
| until the evil is driven out Of the
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-02-16
MILLIONS LOST BY FLOODS
in. PENNSYLVANIA and OHIO
Ptsbufg Is Already Under Water in Many Places and
10000 Men Thrown Out Of Employment Rail-
roads Tied Up by Raging Waters

funds for the unemployed and today
additional appeals were made for
contributions to assist food victims.
High water has been responsible
for numerous narrow escapes and
thrilling rescues, but up to late
hour tonight no fatalities have been
reported. During the flood last year
a score Of persons met death directly
or indirectly on account Of the high
water. - 81
All tracks Of the Greater Pittsburg
are submerged. The tracks Of the
:Pittsburg and Western railroad, Bees
semer and Lake Erie, Baltimore 81
Ohio, Pittsburg. Virginia and Charl-
eston and several other roads are I'M
der water at number Of points.
Along the line heavy landslides have
occurred, making transportation both
slow and dangerous. Trolly lines in
the food districts are crippled and on
several lines service has been entire
ly abandoned. {.
A number of street pavenents col
lapsed In this city today and thous-
ands Of cellars are filled with water,
causing considerable damage to the
foundations.
A great number of families have
been compelled to move their house
hold goods to the upper stories. They
go to and fro in skiffs.
On the north side Of Pittsburg to.
might policemen are patrolling theil
beats In skiffs.
At Wheeling, w. Va, stubenville
Ohio, and other points below tiiis
city the food waters are expected
to reach serious proportions late Sun
day night or Monday morning.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-02-16
WHOLESALE
Indictments Are Brought
Against Master and
Man in N. 0.

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New Orleans, La, Feb. 15.-Fifty-
four master plumbers Of this city and
three plumbing firms were today in
dicted by the federal grand jury on
charges of violating the Sherman
antitrust law. Today's indictments
make total Of over 125 indictments
in two days under the Sherman act;
e labor union representatives, men,
bers Of the Dock and Cotton council
having been indicted yesterday. To-
day in addition to the indictments
against master plumbers, a second in
'dictment was returned against 70
Dock and Cotton council representa-
tives.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-02-16
QUITS
Frank HiscOck Resigns Mon.
day to Boost Taft's
Campaign

Washington, d. G., Feb. 15.-Frank
H. Hitchcock, first assistant postmast-
er general, concluded his services
with the government today and on
Monday will hand his resignation to
the president, In a short time he
will take up the work of managing
the Taft presidential campaign in
earnest. Mr.. Hitchcock will take a
few days vacation before he enters
on his political work. He will make
his headquarters in this city.
Mr.. Hitchcock will be succeeded as
the first assistant postmaster general
by DR.. Charles M. Grandfield, now the
chief clerk in that Office.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-02-16

country. ~ ~
An appeal is made to. the friends Of
humanity to use their influence to.
rid the country of mob violence and
for the Punishment Of peonage and
convict labor systems. They appeal
also for the removal of the "Jim
Crow car laws, declaring that such
laws have placed ttstagma on the
anoblest and best Of the race, while at
the same time e are compelled to
pay the same fare for inferior ac-
comodations."
The appeal to the supreme court
ofsthe United States to annul the laws
in violation Of the federal legislation
by southern states where disfran-
chisement laws have been enacted,
which they declare have robbed us
Of rights suaranIeen 10 us b, tine
federal constitution.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-02-16
SOUTHERN
PACIFIC Will
Be JUMPED

Washington, D. c., Feb. 15.-Pro-
secutions are to be Instituted by the
government against the Southern
Pacific company and against certain
officials Of that railroad organization
on allegations that they paid rebates
to shippers. The information which
is to be the basis for these prosecu-
lions was obtained by Franklin K.
Lane Of the Interstate Commerce
Commission, last autumn In course
Of an extensive inquiry made BY HIN
into the affairs Of the Southern Pa
cific company.
Commissioner Lanes report of his
investigation, including a transcript
Of the testimony taken by him In for
NAL hearings as Interstate Commerce
Commissioner was made public today.
Collateral with this proposed ac-
ton by the government. the railroad
commission Of California has been
furnished, at It's own request, with a
transcript Of the report and the evil
dence and ha indicted to the Inter-
state Commerce Commission It's pur-
pose to prosecute the alleged viola
lions OF the California law that may
hfAs uRN n
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-02-16

Chicago, ILL.,, Feb. 15.-The report
of the subcommittee of the execu-
tive council of the National Civic
Federation, which has been consider
ing plans for amending the Sherman
antitrust law, was outlined here to-
night by Ralph M. Easley, chairman
of the council. Mr.. Easley has been
in Chicago arranging for delegation
from the city to attend the piblic
hearings scheduled to be held be-
fore the judiciary committee OF the
house and the senate March 6 and
Z. twenty-five persons will go from
here.
Plans for notifications of the Law S
dealing with Industrial and CONNER
cial combinations had their birth at
a conference of the federation held in
Chicago last October. Nine members
of the executive council were appoint
ed to suggest changes to President
Seth Low and the report will re
presented to the full meeting of the
council in New York Feb 20.
"The subcommittee has approved
proposed changes in the laws so as to
permit what are really harmless COM
binations," said Mr.. Easley tonight.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-02-16

Hartford, Conn, Feb. 15.Secre-
tary Of War Taft played dual role
in the course of his visit to Hartford
late today and this evening. A few
minutes after he reached the city he
addressed big gathering at Foot
Guard hall and later he was the guest
of honor at the annual dinner Of the
Hartford Yale Alumni association. At
both of the gatherings he was given
rousing welcome.
In his Foot Guard hall speech the
policies of President Mckinley and
those of the Roosevelt immigration
together with some newer issues,
formed the basis of his address. Sec
retaryTaft Endorsed all the bigger is
sues Of these administrations, includ-
ing expansion. He also discussed the
relations Of capital and labor, stating
that if capital found it desirable to
organize for the protection of its in
terests, labor had an equal right to
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do the same, but that Violations of
law by labor would be punished just
as severely and certainly as misdeeds
of capital. He also discussed the
Panama canal, predicting its compile.
tion in five years.
Secretary Taft referred to policies
likely to characterize the presiden.
ttial campaign and placed them under
two heads: policies of the McKinle!
administration, and policies of thu
ilRoass~eit sumIuiper sr1Un. me polI
cies of the former. he said, nigh
be placed under the term expansion
He said the democrats predicted
that if Roosevelt were elected tn
country would be involved in NOR
wars than ever before, but insteat
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-02-16
ROMANCE OF THE
RESERVATION
TRAVELLING MAN SECURES FAIR
MAID AND BROAD ACRES
WITH cuPtD'S AID

Devils Lake, N. D., Feb. 15-F. H.
Bates and Miss Ida oleson succeeded
in keeping their wedding secret two
weeks. The wedding is the result of
romantic reservation land court
ship. Miss oleson has a claim near
Toxic and Mr.. Bates. who was rep
resentative of the Standard Oil COM
pany, fled on one near there last
summer. The stern rules Of the gov
eminent meant the loss of Miss Ole
sons claim If she married before her
time as q homesteader expired and
the wedding day was delayed until
two weeks ago. when she proved up.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-02-16

Pittsburg, Pa, Feb. 10. Spreading
ruin and disaster In its path the an
nual food of rivers and small streams
of this section holds Pittsburg in its
grasp tonight.
At 10 o'clock the water had reached
a stage of 90 feet and was rising
half foot an hour. The weather
bureau predicted 80 feet by tomorrow
morning and possibly foot higher
when the crest OF the food arrives
late Sunday afternoon. Ne.
While the weather conditions are
much colder and snow flurries are
experienced at intervals, changed CON
ditions will have no effect on the
high water.
at the head waters the rivers con-
tinue to rise and scores Of cities and
towns in estern Pennsylvania, eastern
Ohio and West Virginia are inundat-
ed.
In pittsburg the damage, it is ex-
pected, will amount to several mill
lion dollars.
The record food Of last year, when
the water reached a stage OF SO IL
feet, caused a damage estimated at
$40, 600 900. but efficient warning was
given this year and saved much prop
erty.
a conservative estimate places the
number Of men thrown out Of work
by the food here at 10000. This
great increase to the army OF unem,
ployed is expected to result IN much
suffering. The men are employed In
mills, manufacturing plants. business
houses and the coal mines located in
the food zone. or weeks charitable
organizations have been soliciting
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-02-16
Will RAISE
SOLDIERS PAY

Washington, D. c., Feb. 15.-The
house committee on military affairs
today agreed to report the army ap-
preparation bill, having completed its
amendment increasing the pay of en-
listed men of the various grades of
service. The bill as it is reported
to the house will carry $S5, 255, O65,
which is $9,413.OS less than the es-
Inmates submitted. The amendment
increasing pay of enlisted men is in
tended to place the army service on a
footing comparable to the navy SER
vice.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-02-16
DAYTON
Ohio Town May Be Ailoat
Today by the Swollen
Rivers

Dayton, O., Feb. 15.-The latest
news from the north is to the effect
that the Lewistown reservoir has not
broken, although its banks are over
flowing and there is danger OF
collapse. In the event of break oc-
curing serious damage will result
The great Miami river, which would
have to carry the water. is running q
few feet from the top of its banks
and leyees in different parts Of the
city are showing the strain. Wolf
Continued on page 81
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-02-16

GIVES MIL
IIIAMEN
4 CHANGE

Washington, D. c., Feb. IL. Presi-
dent Roosevelt has decided to admit
members OF the organized militia to
competition for appointments to the
grade Of second lieutenant in the
army. Candidates for examination
must be unmarried, must not be less
than Fl or mare than 81 years Of age
and must have been a member Of a
militia OF the state from which he
Is designated continuously for not
less than two years prior to being
named for examination.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-02-16
Smell JURY /
Judge Charges Jury in Favor
Of DeCedent moral
Leper's' viii

Clinton, ILL.,. Feb. 1.-THE two mil
lion dollar Smell will case went to
the jury this afternoon. Judge Coch-
rane's instructions are regarded as
favorable to the defenders Of. the viii.
In particular he told the jurors that
. man might be a moral leper and
still make sound will and that
proof Of mental and moral depravity
does not disprove testimentary capa-
city.v
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-02-16
OKLAHOMA
Primaries Of Unterfified Are
a Unit for the Ne.
ss5s@ 81 SD. s5ss
braska Man

Guthrie, Okla, Feb. 15.-In the
democratic primaries in the new state
held today to elect delegates to the
state convention. w. J. Bryan was
Endorsed by all seventy-five counties.
Delegates were instructed to select
an instructed Bryan delegation to
the Denver convention.
Governor Haskill and the two o..
8. senator's, Owen and Gore, with Mr..
Murray, were Endorsed for delegates
lat large.