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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-06
The General Conference.

This morning, in the city of Balti-
more, Md, the general conference of
the great Methodist Episcopal church
will begin it's sessions, which will con-
tinue for one month. 1t was in that
city, in a place known as Lovely
Lane chapel where the first general
conference of the Methodist Episco-
pal church was held, in 1884 Eleven
quadriennial sessions have been held
in that city, or more than twice the
number entertained in any other city.
In all probability there will be 500
delegates present, of which North Da-
kota has six. One half of this number
are ministerial and the other half lay
delegates. This conference will be
called upon to elect eight, possibly
ten. new bishops, for four effective
bishops have died during the last
quadrennium-Joyce, McCabe, Fitz-
gerald and Fowler. The natural in.
crease in the membership and needs
of the church make necessary con-
siderable Strengthening of the board
of bishops. Among the questions
which will receive consideration, in
all probability, are the consolidation
of the benevolent boards and the uni
flying of the publishing interests, the
time limit, the elective presiding ell.
dership, the amusement question and
others of Importance, but less promi
nent. The Book Concern will issue
the Daily Christian Advocate, which
will make a full reporte of the pro
ceedings. There is a possibility of Z
west Missouri mission being formed
which will include all the churches in
North and South Dakota west Of the
Missouri, and also those in eastern
Montana
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-06
Van Arnam SAYS Smith is stro1a /,

Van Arnam Says Smith Is Strone:f
Hon. George Van Arnam of Walcott
was a visitor in Bismarck yesterday,
en- route to Mandan as delegate to
the state convention of the Modern
Woodmen.
Mr. Van Arnam for over twenty
years has been Democratic wheel
horse in Richland courIy. He found.
ed the Walcott Reporter, which he
edited for a number of years, and has
always been an influential man in his
county, and was member of the
house during the session of 1901, and
was complimented for his fairness on
all questions of legislative nature.
In conversation with the Tribune
MI. Van Arnam was asked what he
thought of the candidacy of F. E.
Smith of Wahpeton as candidate
against Stockwell for superintendent
of public instruction. 81 think Mr.
Smith will not only be nominated fol-
the place." said Mr.. Van Arnam, 'bui
| also think he will be elected at the
fall election. consider Mr.. Smith q
capable man for the place. He is &
perfect gentleman in every respect
and as he becomes acquainted ovel
the state he will gain the confidence
OF the people in general
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-06
Salvation Army Dolnas.

Major Morton of Minneapolis, gen
eral secretary for the northwest, will
be in Bismarck May g. Z and s, and
will hold meetings as follows: We'd
nesday evening, Fort Lincoln; Thurs
day, Salvation Army hall; Friday.
$3.50, Salvation Army hall; $50, state
penitentiary; s o'clock Salvation
Army hall. All are cordially invited
to all meetings at the Salvation Army
hall. The Thursday evening service
will be followed by half night of
prayer for souls. The aim and object
of all work is the uplifting of man.
kind by bringing them in personal
touch with Jesus Christ Ali Christian
brethren are earnestly urged to unite
with us in prayer for the lost. En-
sign Sandberg, officer in charge.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-06
VALUE OF PUBLICITY.
Steve Brodie, the Bridge Jumper, as
Self Advertiser

Steve Brodie, the Bridge Jumper, as
Self Advertiser.
Curiously enough, the man who, in
MY opinion, had the keenest intuition
of the value of publicity and used it
to the greatest personal advantage,
when we consider his humble begin
nings and the limited sphere of his en-
deavor, never really knew how to read
and write. l knew him first as young
street urchin, making his living by
selling newspapers, backing boots, run
ming errands and doing such odd jobs
as fell in his way, and it was chiefly
through selling newspapers, whose
headlines alone he was barely able to
decipher, that he gained that knowl.
edge of what Park row calls news
Values" which one finds in every train.
ed and efficient city editor.
1t was on the strength of this knowl.
edge that this bootblack went one day
to well known wholesale liquor deal
er on the east side and proposed that he
should establish him in saloon on
lower Bowery. The liquor dealer was
aghast at his presumption until he
learned his scheme; then he capitulated
at once, and within few days the pa
pers had been signed and twenty four
hours option secured on rickety and.
from nearly every imaginable point of
view, undesirable premises near Canal
street and directly under the noisiest
and busiest and oiliest part Of the ele-
waited railroad This done, the boot
black made his way to the very center
Of the Brooklyn bridge, climbed hastily
to the top Of the parapet and, needless
of the warning shouts of the Mortified
onlookers and the swift rush Of pant
ing cop, dropped into the seething wa
tiers below.
It was an unknown youth with an
earning capacity Of few dollars a
week who disappeared beneath the sur
i face of the East river, but it was an
enterprising young man, an east side
celebrity, in fact, all ready for the di-
vine oil of publicity and with an as
sured income and possible fortune in
his grasp, whose nose reappeared very
shortly above the muddy surface Of
the water and who was helped by will
| ing and officious hands into a rowboat,
where dry clothing awaited him, to-
gether with hearty congratulations on
the fact that he alone, of. all those who
had attempted to jump the bridge, had
escaped with his life. The. next day
the name Of Steve Brodie was flashed
from one end Of the country to the 9th
er, and within very few hours after
his discharge from custody-he was
arrested on the charge of trying to
take his own life-he was standing be-
hind his own bar, serving drinks to
the crowds who came to cape at Steve
Brodie, the bridge jumper, and to pour
their money into his coffers.-James l.
Ford in Success Magazine.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-06
Township Election.

The recent township election held
at Motif drew but small crowd,
only IL votes being cast. Only one
ticket, the Republican, was put up,
and but for one or two scattering
votes was voted straight. Following
are the officers elected:
Supervisors-One year, D. H. err
ner; two years, M. Knutson; three
years, L. D. Bailey.
Clerk-Frank T. Alvey.
Treasurer-W. H. Edison
Assessor-Sidney White
Justices-Charles Alvey and D. j
Bailey.
Constables-B. G. Morse and Ottt
Brown.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-06
SOME POINTERS
CIVIC IMPROVEMENT LEAGUE
WANTS EVERYBODY TO PRE-
PARE FOR CLEANUP DAY.

Pick up papers.
Haul away ashes, garbage and rub.
bish.
Get the garden ready for plant
ing.
Fix up the fences.
Rehabilitate the alleys.
Note the waste places.
Make up your mind what you want
done to improve Bismarck and then
come to the meetings of the Civic I'm
provement league the second Tuesday
of each month at the county court
room.
Fee-Active membership, 25 cents;
supporting membership, 81.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-06
No Use For II.

Uncle Zebulon was on visit to his
nephew in the big city, and the two
had gone to restaurant for dinner.
They had given their order and were
waiting for it to be filled when the
younger man, who had been glancing
at paper that lay on the table, said:
''By the way, uncle, did you ever
have cerebro-spinal meningitis?''
mo- replied Uncle Zebulon after d
few moments mental struggle with the
question, land l don't want any. I'd
ruther have fried liver and bacon any
day"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-06
Sample Waste Paper Box.

At the request of the Civic league
the Wclbert Hardware Co. has made
and placed at the Tribune corner a
sample waste paper receptacle for
public inspection. 1t is made of gal
vanized iron. is oblong and will hold
about 21a bushels of stuff. 1t has a
lid that can be easily raised to admit
of the deposit of waste material, and
seems to fill the bill excellently. =
has four hooks, by which it is hung tc
a telephone pole, so that it can be
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-06
Commercial Club Meetino.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Commercial club was held Tuesday
evening at the club rooms and was
largely attended. A great many items
for the good 81 the club and the city
were discussed and several important
matters will receive attention as re-
suit. The club has been invited by
other similar organizations to join in
concerted movement to further the
interests of such clubs to the end that
better results may be obtained on all
questions of common interest, and the
secretary was instructed to notify
them of the cooperation of the Bis
marck club.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-06
Met With Painful Accident.

Louis Larson, the shoe man, met
with painful accident Tuesday aft
ernoon, which, though it will not re-
suit seriously, caused great deal of
pain to Mr.. Larson. While at work on
his shelves his missed his footing on
the narrow counter and fell to the
floor, alighting on his left shoulder.
So forcible was the blow he received
that it completely numbed the nerves
of the left arm, and Mr.. Larson had
to be taken to his residence. 1t is
thought, however, that he will have
completely recovered by this morn
ing.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-06
Will Tackle Vacant Lots.

1t is not the design of the commit
tee in charge of cleanup day that the
children shall be asked to clean up
the alleys, but on the contrary they
will be asked to clear the streets and
vacant lots of waste paper, tin cans
and other rubbish, making piles of the
stuff so that the city wagons can cart
it away. In another column there is
a story of how the boys and girls of
Grand Forks did wonderful piece of
work on cleanup day last week and
how nice and tidy the city looks as a
result of the good work done by them
and others.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-06
Wilbur Rathbun or Heirs.

Write the editor of this paper and
give the postoffice address of Wilbur
Rathbun, his wife or any OF his chill
dren, or Information that will lead
to proof of his death without leaving
heirs, and you will receive $40. Said
Wilbur Rathbun was born in the
state of New York about 1917 and
came from Alamakaa county. Iowa, to
Minnesota about 1856, and he was not
married at that time.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-06
z CENT rate TO
MINOT CONVENTION
RAILROADS MAKE RATE OF FARE
AND THREE-FIFTHS FOR
OCCASION,

The Northern Pacific, Great North
ern and 500 railroads have made a
rate of fare and three-fifths for all
persons attending the Republican con
vention at Minot, May IA. This means
a rate of 2 cents mile. Passengers
will take receipts from the station
agents for the amount of fare paid
and present the same to the secretary
of the convention to secure the neces
sary rebate. =
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-06
REGULAR ConcIave.

There will be regular conclave of
the commandery Thursday afternoon
at 4:S0 o'clock, when work in the Red
Cross and Temple degrees will be
given. Supper will be served at $50
and the work resumed afterwards. All
officers are expected to be on hand at
4:30 p. m. sharp.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-06
A Bio Screw Driver.

II saw screw driver the other day
that weighed 1000 pounds"
Nonsense"
'But did. though"
"Where was it?'
tIn the engine room of an ocean
er."-London Tit-Bits.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-06
Butternut and Walnut Trees.

Ashley Tribune: J. H. Wishek is
having butternut and walnut trees and
hazel and bush cranberries set out in
addition to the various other kinds of
fruit trees and shrubbery that he al
reay has in his yards. His expert
msnts with trees and other plant lite
that is new to this country will be
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-06
Big Meeting at the Pen.

Archdsacon Jones held an interest.
service of the Epworth league at the
penitentiary Tuesday afternoon, when
over 100 of the convicts attended, and
likewise some of the trustees of the
institution. A great deal of interest
was taken in the meeting
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-06
Is Delegate to State Camp.

E. R. Davidson of New Rockford,
cashier of the Merchants bank at
that place, passed through the city
yesterday on his way to Mandan, at
which place ne is delegate to the
Woodman state camp which con-
yenes today.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-06
Trinity Ladies' Aid,

The Trinity Lutheran Ladies' Aid So
lciety will meet Thursday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. P. E. Paulson, at the
corner of Broadway and Fourteenth
street. ALI ladies are cordially invit-
ed to- attend,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-06
Moves to Third Street.

G. J. Keenan,, having sold his home
property, will occupy the house on
Third street which will bevacted June
1 by DR.. Engelhard, who will move to
the Harris house, corner Second and
Avenue D, which he recently pur-
chased
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-06

easily emptied and replaced. 1t is |
made from approved design of eastern |
leagues and it is probable the ladies
will have a number of them made for |
use in the city, provided the city coun.
Gil has no objection.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-06
Sent to Hot SPRINGS.

Frank Fox was sent by his physi-
clan to Hunters Hot Springs Tues
day noon Mr.. Fox has been suffering
from rheumatism for the last two
months, and it is hoped that the trip
will benefit him greatly.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-06
Will Live at keIIy's.

Mrs. John White and family will
occupy the Pat Kelly home on the
east side while Mr.. and Mrs. Kelly
are on the farm during the summer,
and before their return Mrs. White
will probably have a new home built
for herself
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-06
To Pen for Assault.

Sheriff McKinnon and Deputy P. J.
Skully of Bottineau county brought to
the pen Tuesday night Frank Angelo,
sent down for term ranging from
one to two and a half years for assault
with a dangerous weapon.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-06
The Hustler.

"Do you believe that all things come
to him who waitsT
'They may start for him. but usu-
ally some man who hustles overtakes
them before they get to the man who
waits. Houston Post.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-06
Arrived From Spring Valley.

A. H. McPhail and family arrived in
the city Tuesday from their former
home at Spring Valley, MINI. They
will reside on the old Lee farm near
Trigg, which place Mr.. McPhail re-
Gently purchased.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-06

Will Give Banquet to Performers
ST. Elmo lodge, Knights of Pythias,
will tender banquet this evening at
Castle hall to the members of the re-
cent minstrel performance.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-06
Entertained New Club.

Miss Vercke Little entertained the
members of the iSgma Beta Gamma
club at her residence on Avenue A
Tuesday evening. The evening was
delightfully."- spent, at the close Of
which delicious refreshments were
served
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-06
Bought Washburn Elevator.

Stanton Republican,: The Slope
Mercantile Co. has purchased the
Washburn elevator at this place and
you bet they will buy all the grain
there is to be offered, and pay the
right prices, too.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-06
Has Left for Home.

Mrs. G. F. eKllogg, wife of the cash
Ter of the New Salem bank, left for
her home Tuesday afternoon, after
pleasant visit with Mrs. R. F. Flint.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-06
Have All Left.

The soiled doves from the hollow
have all cbeyed the mandate of Chief
Of Police Wing and have flown, the
last of them departing on No. 1 Mon
day evening.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-06
RebekahS,

The ladies of the Rebekah degree
are requested to attend a special
meeting this afternoon at I.O.O.F. hall
at 3 o'clock Business of Importance.
Turn out
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-06
Went to Mandan,

David Hackney, the popular cigar
salesman went to Mandan Tuesday
evening via the accommodation for a
brief business trip
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-06
: !. :: : : !. :. !: : /. : : : : : :,
TO ADVERTISERS,

TO ADVEK ISERS.
:: Display advertisements, to in :
:: sure insertion in the next morn ::
: ing's issue, must be received at :.
: the Tribune office not later than :
:. 1 p. m. This will benefit the ad- :.
: vertiser, as it will give the print :
:. ers time to do better work and be :
: to the best interests of all con- :
:: cerned. :.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-06
Is Public Stenou,

Miss Katherine Dryer has opened
an Office in the law Office of Attorney
Andrew Miller, intending to do public
Stenographic work.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-06

Went to Mandan on Business.
Mrs. A. D. Anderson spent Tuesday
afternoon in Mandan, to which place
she went for a short business trip.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-06
Now OPEN,

The tennis court is now open to all
members who have paid their dues,
saith the secretary, just as though
there were any back numbers!
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-06
Returned From Visit to Farm.

Adam Reich of Lehr passed
through the city en- route for home
after spending a short time on his
farm three miles north of Washburn.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-06
Spent Day in City.

George Varnaman, formerly editor
of the Walcott Republican, spent Tues
day visiting with friends in the city.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-06
Hotel Proprietor in Town.

G. H. Woodbury., proprietor of the
hotel at DriscoM, spent Tuesday trans
acting business. in the city.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-06

Is Visiting Mrs. Wakeman.
Mrs. Bcdenstab of New Salem is
visiting with Mrs. j. D. Wakeman.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-05-06

Proved Up on Homestead.
R. G. Stevens of Aetna, was in the
city Tuesday proving up on his claim
at the former place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-11

men. machinists boilermakers. iron mold
ers. brass f1nishers. steamfitters. plumbers.
carriage and wagon makers, sign and
house painters, horseshoers, bartenders,
walters. cooks. glass workers Of every de-
scription. and men employed i'm nearly
every industry and department of labor
affiliated with the American Federation of
Labor and it's constituent organizations.
all of whom with their families depend
upon those business and commercial insti-
tutions for a livelihood. and all Of whom
would be included I'm that ruin and de-
struction to which this legislation would
consign them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-11
AT METHODIST HOME.
Musical and Literary Entertainment
for the Inmates.

Residents of the Methodist Home for the
Aged. 6i NJ street. were the audience at a
musical and literary entertainment yester-
day afternoon in the parlors of the home
The rooms were prettily decorated with
palms. ferns and cut flowers loaned fol-
the occasion by j. II. Small. Refresh
ments were served. and the members OF
the home and the guests mingled in a
social hour.
The program was follows: Piano Sc
lection. Mrs. Frank Byram: baritone solo
Roland Rodrick: soprano solo. Mrs Wal
ter Gawlcr: violin selection Miss RUBY
Stanford: contralto solo. Miss Estelle Gu
lick: reading. Dot Leetle Boy of Mine. -
Mrs. BERTHE Baldwin Fouts: tenor solo
Charles Myers: baritone solo, A Owen
Penny: tenor solo. Harrington Barker
piano selection. Miss Bonnie Poole: rAcita-
ton. 'Marys Pennies" little Miss Mar
jorie Fouts: vocal quartet selection Good
Night. Beloved Wesley Chapel Quartet
Mrs. Charles Bayly Mrs. ID. Oiin Leech
Mr.. Harrington Barker and Mr.. \. Owen
Penny.
Arrange ments for the event were made
by "A committee composed OF Mrs. George
H. Harries. Mrs. u. Olin Leech and Miss
NJ A. Jones. matron of the home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-11
NEEDS OF SUBURBS
FAST WASHINGTON HEIGHTS
WANTS IMPROVEMENTS.

A meeting of the East Washington
Heights Citizens Association. which was
held last evening in the Baptist Church
on the Bowen road, was presided over
by Barney Harris one of the vice presl-
dents of the organization. and David {.
Fountain was secretary. There was dis
cussion of the status of the bill recently
introduced in Congress providing for an
eNtt nsion of eighteen months to the East
Washington Heights Traction Company
in which to complete the trolley line TO
Eas: Washington Heights and vicinity.
Mr. Fountain read "a letter which he had
forwarded to Chairman Smith of the
House committee on the District of Co
lunlba. calling attention to the resoiu-
ton passed by the association request
ing the officers of the railway company
TO have such bill introducs and urg-
ing that IL be fcvorably acted upon. The
men oers of III; association present at
last evenings meeting Endorsed this
action Mr.. Fountain recited the efforts
cha. have been made during number
of years past to build Il street railway.
and he pointed out that the only relief
ever extended to the community has been
through the company. of which Col. a. T..
RaEdle is the president. He declared this
COMPANY should be supported. and this
view was expressed by a number present.
The mail facilities of the suburb came
in for share of attention. and Rev.
lanes w. Many outlined the processes
through which mail matter must go be-
fore il reaches E:as; Washington Heights.
He asserted il takes four or Ave days
TO- a letter to reach the town from the
citv and that there is but one delivery
of mail each day. After several others
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-11
M10o1ONAHI mVV EMENI I.
Washington Represented in Gather.
ing in Philadelphia.

Washington is well represented on the
list of speakers and In tie list OF delegates
to the convention of the Presbyterian
Mems Missionary movement, which opens
in Philadelphia this afternoon The gem
eral sessions of the convention Will be
held in Horticultural Hall. with overflow
meetings in several of the Presbyterian
churches OF the Quaker city.
S. w. Woodward and John Ii. Sleman,
jr.. of this city appear on the program
of speakers for the opening session this
afternoon. After the address Of welcome
by Mayor Reyburn. Rev. William III. Rob
erts and Prof. ]. r. Howeton will speak
OH ''The Part Which American Presby-
terians Have Had ian Missions in the
Past The work of the men of other
denominations, in answer to the call OF
missions. will then be presented by lead
ing men of each denomination. Mr..
Woodward Of this city will speak for the
Baptist denomination. and John z. Sic
man. jr., of Washington will speak in
behalf of the Congregational Church