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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-01-07

Among the retiring state officers is
H. L. Holmes, who for six years has
served the state in the capacity of state
auditor. Mr.. Holmes is OH old resident
OF the state, was a member of the con-
stitutional convention, is prosperous
banker at Bathgate, and the kind of
man it profits the state to have in Of
fee He is a thorough business man,
and as a state officer and member of
the various boards upon which the state
auditor is required to sit, his counsels
have been wise and conservative and for
the public good. 1t is not always the
fortunes of politics give the state the
services of SO experienced and valuable
man in so important an office. Knowl-
edge of business affairs, of accounting,
of taxation and tax laws, of business
methods, of the various intricate details
of a state government and of the rights
and interests of all the people of the
state are necessary to wise and care
full administration of the Office from
which Mr.. Holmes has just retired.
He retires with a splendid record, with
the confidence and good will Of the peo-
pie of the state, and all unblemished
record for the honorable fulfilment of
every public trust.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-01-07

lect an official take the initiative in his
removal and that he be given the same
right of trial that man accused of any
public offense is given, 1t is not neces-
sary in saying this to infer that the right
of removal of officers would be abused.
1t is not infrequent that officers ought to
be removed. 1t would seem, however,
that the proposed law is at least of de-
batable wisdom, in view of the tradi-
tons of the American people of their
right to select their officers, their right
to indorse or reject them at the polls,
and their right to initiate proceedings
for their removal if such thing be
found necessary.
The governors message is longer
than the ordinary document of the kind
and shows study and care in prepara-
ton, and its review of the interests of
the state and its needs. With many of
its recommendations good citizens will
heartily agree. With those of them that
deal in a measure with political ques-
tions, there will be natural and proper
difference of opinion.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-01-07
A GOOD BUNCH II !
SECRETARY sLAlsDELL RETAINS
HIS ENTIRE OFFICE FORCE
WHICH is GOOD EVIDENCE OF
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ITS EFFICIENCY. <.= y

Secretary of State Alfred Blaisdell.
has decided to make no changes in
his Office force, which will meet with
the approval of those familiar with
the excellent way in which the Sec
rotary has been backed up in his po-
licies and plans by the force. In the
two years he has held Office Secretary
Blaisdell has proved most pains
taking state Official and has ever been
alert, not only to his duties but to
the interests of those who elected
him-the people generally. This lat
ter fact is emphasized by his prompt
action against the Standard OIL COM
pany in the custer proceedings
brought on charges of discrimination
by the company in the sale of oil, and
other cases proving his devotion to
the functions of his Office.
In w. C. LaMoure, his deputy, Sec-
rotary Blaisdell has found an assist.
ant who has been most valuable in
carrying out the plans of his chief
and carrying along the details Of the
Office. There is no more popular
young man In the state than BILLY"
nor one better fitted for his present
duties. Prompt in the dispatch Of
his work he has received praise from
all who have had business with the
Office. T%<"' |.~.s,...
The same generous praise is due
Peter Roth, who has been clerk In
the ONCE for many years. He is now
chief clerk and upon him falls much
of the daily routine where care and
expedition are essential.
George Weatherhead, executive
clerk of the printing commission, is
the right man in the right place. He
is an old newspaper man and printer
of experience and possessed of excel
lent judgment in all matters pertain
ing Of the typographical art. He has
managed his-at times-very trying
position with wise discretion, and
has had to stand a good many kicks
from those who think they are not
getting all the printing they ought
to have from the state, forgetting
there are others" George has made
good all along the line.
Miss Erickson, Miss Kelly, Miss OF.
son and Mrs. N. L. Call are all able
members Of the secretary's force and
their many friends are glad Of the
Endorsement shown by their reap
pOintment. RI 5t>..& y H., H. "
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-01-07

ton was received from the senate pro-
viding that when the. bodies adjourned
that it be until Wednesday, January
l3. Adopted. :,.Es II. VI. $s. .s
| A concurrent resolution was received
from the senate requesting that the
bodies hold Joint assembly Thursday
afternoon, January "A, for the purpose
of listening to a lecture on taxation to
be delivered by Tax Commissioner Nc
Vey of Minnesota. Adopted. .% .
The committee on rules reported re-
commencing that the rules which gov
erned the Tenth session, be adopted for
the present session, with the exception
of Rule 8, which they would recon-
mend to read that twenty-six. members
may call session of the house, instead
of thirty-one. The report was adpoted.
The committee on employees reported
recommending that room be engaged
at the Grand Pacific and Northwest
hotels for the use of members stenog-
raphers. Adopted, Ak 2.s
The committee OH revision and cor
rection of the journal reported several
minor corrections which were approved.
A resolution was presented by Mr..
Skulason, providing that the clerks of
the house be employed during the re-
cess in making annotations in the men,
hers rodes of 1905. to conform to the
laws of 1907, under the supervision of
the chief clerk. Adopted. s. a,5%t
Mr.. Wolbert of s. Burleigh, moved
that the chief clerk be authorized to en-
gage rooms at the Grand Pacific and
Northwest hotels for the stenographers
of committees. Carried. @$sr@
The house then adjourned until We'd
nesday, January 10, at 2 O'Clock. -.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-01-07
HAZARDOUS. FEAT
sEuFlELp RANcHER is SUCCESS
Full IN RoPlNG a so5cAT-
DRAGs HIM TO DEATH OVER
THE 'PRAlRIEs IN SPECTACLE
LAR STRUGGLE.

Dickinson Press: Frank Hicks of
Belfield has all the boys faded in the
hunting and roping contest and 1t will
quite likely be several moons before
his latest stunt will be duplicated.
On Tuesday night while riding near
Bull creek he sighted a bobcat and
without any delay decided to hurry
the furry gentleman. He gave chase
and at favorable moment hurled
his rope with such accuracy that Mr..
Bobcat could not escape the hempen
cord which encircled his body and
made him. prisoner.
In order to retain his feline captive
it was necessary to keep the snarling,
splitting and scratching bunch Of fur
busy, and this was accomplished by
dragging the animal over the prairie
at speed sufficient to keep the rope
taut. ,.
The endurance of bobcat is much
greater than that of a coyote or wolf
and a horse might play out Detore the
big cat would succumb to the rough
treatment of being dragged over the
prairie. Knowing that this might be
his case Mr.. Hicks struck for the
nearest sheep herder. He threw his
quirt to the herder aud by circling
around him the herder was able to
land several blows that finally laid
the bobcat out. -
Mr. Hicks came to town with the
animal. 1t tipped the scales at 1917
pounds and is fine specimen. Roping
a coyote is not such an uncommon
thing but there are few men who ever
attempted to rope a full grown bob
cat
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-01-07
S0L0.NS listen
CONTINUED from page ID

Quoted into the senate by the house
committee, Lieutenant Governor Lewis
| being escorted by Mr.. Baker of the
committee. Speaker Burdick surrender
ed the gavel to Lieutenant Governor
Lewis who seated the assembly
T. Prayer was delivered by Chaplain
Harris of the senate, after which the
roll of the senate was called, all SEN
ators but two being present and those
were excused.
On call of the roll all members were
reported present with but one .excep-
ton, he having been excused.
Mr.. Hanley of Morton, moved that
committee be appointed by the presi-
dent, consisting of two members from
the house and three from the senate
to wait on Governor Burke and notify
him that the joint assembly was ready
to receive his message President
Lewis appointed the following gentle
men as such committee: Senators Nov
Jus, Arthur and Leutz and .McCrea and
Baker. .
Senator Gilbert moved that commit
tee of two representing the senate and
three representing the house., be ap-
pointed to notify. the state officers that
the assembly was ready to receive them
President Lewis appointed the following
as such committee: For the Senate
Senator'S Gilbert and Rice. For the
House-Messrs. Gibbins, White and
Baker of Stark.
AT this time the sergeant at arms an
nounced the governor and state officers,
the party being preceded by the men,
bers of the supreme bench. Governor
Burke was escorted by Mr. Baker of
Cass and the, members of the joint COM
mittee. z * ?t,~,-q ~ ~
The oath of Office was first admins
tered to Governor Burke by Judge Fisk
of the supreme court, and then to the
other state officers collectively. Il
Governor Burke then delivered his
message to the assembly. The capacity
OF the galleries was taxed TO their
fullest capacity and the strictest ztten-
ton given to each line Of the message.
though It being somewhat lengthy, but
very interesting TO al, solonss and spec.
tators alike. s.s.s .:s b. IA. ss
Following the delivery Of the Cover,
nor's message, Senator Talcott Of Cas-.
moved that the joint assembly be dis
solved, which motion was carried and
= short recess was taken. s
When Speaker Burdick again called
the house 70 order a concurrent resolu-
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-01-07
HANDSOME HOME ENDORSEMENT.

Cando Herald: When D. K. Bright
bill assumes the Office of state auditor
at Bismarck next week he will have
as his chief clerk, w. E. Peck, three
times elected clerk of court of Town
err county. The appointment was, II
some extent, surprise to Mr.. Peck,
but is no less one of the very best
selections Mr.. Brightbill could posi-
bly, have made. It is nearly sixteen
years ago since Mr.. Peck and his
family located in Cando; they were
practically pioneers, and during that
time he has always made good, and 1t
is a source Of profound pleasure that
his numerous friends in Cando and
Towner county will learn Of his ap-
pointment to this responsible state
position.
In the departure of Mr.. and Mrs.
Peck and children to the Capital City,
Cando will lose one of it's best fam
lilies, who during their long residence
here havenwon the respect and good
will of everyone who has had occas-
ion to meet them. Their absence will
be felt most keenly in the musical
circles of the city, in which they al
ways took an active and leading
part.
Until Mr.. Peck is able to secure
suitable residence at Bismarck, the
4hildren will remain in Cando to
continue their educational pursuits,
and it is probable that the entire
family will not take their final de-
parture from the city until some time
early next summer.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-01-07
swan HANSON

+ The two commissioners, the audi
tor and county judge Of Mclean coun-l
ty filed the vacancy IN the board Of
commissioners Of that county BY
electing Swan Hanson OF Turtle Lake.
The vacancy was caused by cuttinsl
OF the section IN which the third COM
missioner lived to form Sheridan
county. It u reported there was qDprj
considerable of q skirmish before the
result was effected. It Is looked upon
here % q victory Tor that astute poll
tician, John Satturlund. ss & a455
The appointing board wrestled all
yesterday afternoon with the other
/ vacancies to- be- filled by reason Of the
residence IN Sheridan county o( the
onicers elect, and no decision was
reached. The matter VIII probably
Be settled todaT.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-01-07

The governors recommendation for
systematic expenditure of road taxes
and road funds under the direction of a
civil engineer should be heartily approx
ed. The present system of making roads
in the state. is no system at all. The
work is done without regard to system,
order, or anyother consideration but
that of working out road taxes and
it is the greatest loss to the farmers of
the state, who pay annually thousands
of dollars above what should be the cost
of transporting their grain and goods
to elevators and markets.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-01-07
We SECOND THE MOTION.

We SECOND THE MOTION.
Bowman County News: The truant
officer of Minot is instructed to swear
out warrants: for the >proprietors Of
pool halls who allow pupils Of the
school to congregate in their places.
A very good move but too bad he can
not also swear out a warrant for the
parents who permit their boys Of a
school age to hang around places
where they are under influences and
become addicted to habits which lat
er send them to the devil.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-01-07
noes
Real Winter.

md C 4
has just set in. y You've got
from two to three months OF
No. l cold weather ahead Of
you. Got everything 1 YOU.
need in warm footwear, have.
you? II you havn't, this
store has, and will cut the
, price on some things, too.
= felt shoes 60 nice this kind
. of weather and they. don't.
cost q fortune either. Any
way, when in need Of any
thing tor the feet RI.
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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-01-07
WILL VISIT DURING SESSION.

WILL VISIT DURING SESSION..
Minot Optic: Chas. E. Greenwood
came up from Nome Saturday even
ing and spent Sunday in the city visit
ing old friends. He left last evening
for Bismarck, where he. expects to
remain during the session Of the leg
islature. Mr.. Currie, formerly with
the Times-Record, will look after the
Nome Tribune during the absence OF
Mr.. Greenwood.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-01-07
BANK CLOSES ITS DOORS.

Failure Of First National Bank at
Rugby, No Surprise to Officials.
Washington, Jan. 5.-The First Ma
tionals bank of Rugby, N. D., closed
its doors today by order of its own
directors and the controller of the
currency has appointed Geo. s. Swords
as receiver. The bank has a capital
of $4,000 and deposits to the amount
OF $24s,4es. 1t was in trouble some
months ago, and its failure is nc
surprise to the treasury officials.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-01-07
To Look Riuht,

You should have your full dress
suit pressed by a professional press
er at the Bismarck Dry Cleaning and
Dye Works. Office. Breen's Clothing
store s.,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-01-07

How much would you lose II your
home should burn? See US for in
surance. H. T. Murphy & Co., Pho
neer Agency. : ..s.ge-
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-01-07
HOW NORTH R ! ! :. II. !. !.
ID: D|Ak0TA. GROWS

Following is given the population
of North Dakota since 1870. The fig-
ures are. all from census, with the
exception of 1908, which is an esti'
mate: 80.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-22
OBSERVING M|D-LENT SUNDAY
SOLEMN MASS INAUGURATING
FORTY HOURS DEVOTION.
Beautiful Scene in st. Matthews
Church-High Mass of Peace
Sung This Morning.

Mid-Lent Sunday was observed in the
Catholic churches of the city yesterday
In all instances large congregations
greeted the pastors. A solemn high mass
Of exposition maugurating forty hours
OF devotion was celebrated in ST. Mat
thew's Church at II o'clock in the morn
ing Tall palms, pyramids of ferns and
great clusters of annunciation lilies
adorned the altar and. together with the
rose-colored vcstments of the clergy, en-
riched the beauty of the scene.
There are only three occasions within
the ecclesiastical year when rose-colored
vestments are worn by priests of the
Catholic Church-at solemn high mass on
Gaudete ,nnidAdvenD Sunday. solemn
high mass on the feast of holy limo
cents twhen that feast does not fall on
Sunday and yesterday, at the celebra-
ton of solemn high mass on Laetare
Sunday.
For all other services yesterday the
color of the penitential season of Lent
riolet-was used.
Rev. Father Edward l. Buckley cele-
brated the mass: Rev. John NJ. Cooper,
DID, was the deacon. and Leo Butler.
Sd. of Georgetown University acted as
subdeacon.
The exposition continued throughout
YESTERDAY The high mass of peace was
sung TINS morning at O'CLOCK. Inc
alteration will follow until o'clock this
evening.
Rev. DR.. Russell preached in st. Pat
rick'S last night to a large audience on
the divinity of Christ. Many non-Catho-
lies were present. DR.. Russell has intro
dHced a question box. in which q slip of
paper may be placed asking any peril
nent question. These questions will be
answered upon the following Sunday.
congregational singing and special Sc
iections by the sanctuary choir form at
tractive features of the meetings
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-22
JEHOVAH A GOD OF WAR.
Visits His Wrath Upon Nations fol
Their Sins, DR.. Radcliffe Declares.

Rev. DR. Wallace Radcliffe in a sermon
at the New York Avenue Presbyterian
Church last night declared that financial
panics are not the result of Wall street
cabals, nor are national disasters, great
losses of life. defeats OF parties. famines
and floods. the result Of the machina-
tions of men. They are" he declared
evidences of the retributive law Of God
and incidents of the divine Christening
process.
Dr. Radcliffe spoke upon Gods Battle
AK
I'VE sometimes try to excuse govern
ments from the moral law" he said. I'VE
not tolerate in private life. The men who
administer this nation from their places
in :his city are accountable as strictly
as a body as they are individually. If a
government Offends it will suffer.
There is no such thing as a small sin,
either in private or in organized life.
If an act is unworthy and contrary to
the teaching of Jesus, 1t brings down the
divine wrath. The fact that governments
believe in capital punishment is an evil
dence Of tina; principle. Just as God
brought his battle-aX down on the erring
city of Jerusalem, so civil authorities
sometimes lind it necessary to destroy,
Modern sentiment would relegate the
battle-aA to the museum. and yet Jeho-
van himself is a God of warfare The law
of retribution He imposes is immutable.
But in His administration He combines
grace with punishment"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-22
DEATH OF GEORGE BENNETT.
Civil War Veteran and longtime
Resident Succumbs to Paralysis.

George Bennett. a veteran of the civil
war and long time resident of the Dis
trict of Columbia, died at his residence.
1917 35th street northwest, yesterday aft
ernoon. He had been i'll since early in
January and his demise was the result of
paralysis. Mr.. Bennett came to the city
of Washington from Virginia in 1878 and
was widely known in Odd Fellow and
Grand Army circles.
For many years he taught school in
Manassas. Va. but account of i'll
health was compelled to abandon his pro-
fessicnal career fer outdoor employment.
Mr. Bennett was born in Russia. Her
kimer county. y. Y. June %, lS43, the
son Of Thomas Thornton Bennett and
Nancy Peabody, and comes Of a long line
of ancestors famous for strength of char
acter and stanchness OF purpose in the
settlement of the new republic during
colonial days.
He leaves a widow. Emma a. Service
Bennett, and three children. Frank l..
Bennett Mss Ivah NJ Bennett and Mrs.
Edward c. Rittue. His funeral will take
place from his late residence. 1911 10Th
street northwest tomorrow at pm.
The interment will be in Arlington ceme-
terry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-22
DOCTORS RAP KING ALCOHOL
OLD AGE ACCELERATED BY Elk
CEssIvE USE OF sTIMULANT.
Declared That Unchecked Use OF In
toxicants Will Produce q De-
generate Nation.

Old King Alcohol was raped hard from
scientific standpoint yesterday at the
Waugh NJ. f. Church. in addresses deiiv-
cred by DR.. Harvey w. Wiley. DIR. T. ID.
Crothers of Hartford. Conn, and Dr. l..
D. Mason of Brooklyn. n. Y. Dr. Wiley's
subject was Scientific Facts Concerning
Alcohol. How Made What From ana
Uses" He described the process Of max
ing the ardent. He told of the percent
ages of alcohol in various beverages. In
beer. he said. there Is from 3 to per
cent alcohol: in cider from 3 to 6 per
cent. In wine from to Is per cent. and
in whisky. brandy and rum an average OF
from As to 55 per cent of alcohol.
With the declaration that alcohol As .
food product Is only q partial food proc
uct. DR.. Wiley declared cit furnishes hea.
and energy only. and Is not capable OF
The toxic effects. when taken in excess.
cause the tissues to harden and result
in an accelerating effect In bringing on
age and decrepitude.
'Old age is a precipitation OF the pro-
topla SIN of the cells, which Is accelerated
by alcohol used in excess of the amount
that can be oxidized. The maximum OF
alcohol that mans system is capable of
oxidizing is not more than two or three
ounces a day.
1.-The Future Of the Alcoholic Problem.
was the subject Of DR.. Crothers He as
serted that should the use Of intoxicants
continue to spread as in recent years.
without some check, alcohol would make
of the nation. or of that high percentage
Of citizens who use 1t, anaemic, weak ana
degenerate creatures. possessing inferior
mental qualities and moral stamina Dr.
Crothers corroborated many of the state
ments of DR.. Wiley as to the effect of
alcohol on the human system. and gave
figures showing the percentage of drink
ers ruined by the effects Of alcoholism
The Urgent Needs for Inebriates" was
the subject chosen by DR.. Mason. He
told the need of legislation to restrain
inebriates, and gave an outline OF the
kind Of laws used in many of the states
relating to alcoholics.
At the Douglas Memorial Church DR.. G.
H. Benton of Chester. w. Va, In the
course Of his address said:
Practical temperance is not an illu-
sion, although from a standpoint OF gem
erai demonstration 1t would be regarded
only as an ideal condition-nevertheles
an ideal condition which has much posi-
bility of attainment. not easily SO, but
by hard. diligent persistence. This, you
will observe, covers large range of phys
ical necessities. as we'll as social customs.
in which we do not always observe the
necessary moderation. or, while observ-
ing the strictest moderation in one direc-
ton, or one particular appetite or desire.
we may pamper others to the degree of
enslavement. and this even many times
without recognizing it as a fault"