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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-10-23

Miss Madelon charmed her audience
from the first to the last number 4
the prgram. Each piece was perfectly
done but the PLANT of the Little
Bisque Dolr' "The Dead Pussy Cat
especially pleased the audience.
The recitations from Foley were
we'll done and the reciter received an
ovation after each of the selections
which was tribute to both the auth
or and his Interpreter.
How Grandma Danced the Minuet''
lin costume) the closing piece on the
program especially delighted the audi
ence. Madelon is natural and unas'
suming in her ways. She is an un'
affected, and charming little girl.
Donald Mcdonald played violin
solo and so pleased his audience with
his skill that he received recall.
Miss Marcellus sang two solos and
received a hearty encore from her
hearers.
Miss Wilson pleased the audience
with her solo and was compelled to
respond to an encore.
Mr.. Carl Peterson, accompanied
Miss Marcellus and Donald Mcdonald
and Mrs. William Moore accompanied
Miss Wilson. y
The members of the Bismarck Man.
nerchor celebrated the tenth anniver-
sary of the founding of the organi-
cation in the city Monday night at
Maennerchor hall. There was a large
crowd of members and their friends
present and dancing was INDUCED il
until a late hour. Music for the &C.
cassion was furnished by Munger's
orchestra. During the evening re-
freshments were served and all pres
ent report a splendid time.
Minneapolis friends of Representa-
tive and Mrs. Page Morris of Duluth,
will be interested to learn of the en-
gagement of their youngest daughter,
Miss Mary Morris and Robbins Ander-
son of Honolulu. Wednesday after
noon Mrs. Morris gave large recep-
ton at her home in Duluth in honor
of Miss Statham, her sister, and Miss
Morris, and she made it the occasion
of announcing the engagement of her
daughter. Mr.. Anderson is the son of
the late Rev. James w. Anderson of
Duluth. Many invitations had been
issued and group of Duluth society
matrons assisted.-Duluth News-Trib-
ure.
Many Bismarckers remember Rob
bins Anderson as the son OF Rev. Jas.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-10-23

During the past few weeks, Wnlle
the ladies' of the city have been sc
busy entertaining the delegates TO tne
various state conventions, they have
not had the time to devote W soo.a,
functions. Therefore there were nu'
very many parties during the weeA
But with the arrival OF the Halio"e en
season there will be an increase ~
| activity in social circles. Many enter
tainments are planned by botn tn o'E
Younger and the older sets, and Will
tie approach of the holiday season
Bismarck hostesses will be very BUSY
Mesdames James Casey and y. H.
Dewey were the hostesses at peas
| ing marty Thursday afternoon, Wn!ch
was given in honor of Mrs. II. II. hlce
| If Enderlin. Bridge was played, a1ter
which a dainty luncheon was sel. rsa
The high score was made Dy Mls;
Philip Webb, who in turn presen.e9a
! the honors to the guest OF honor, anu
the consolation prize was won by Mrs.
III. L. Whitney. Those present were
Mesdames Wolbert, r. L. Best, Huyck'
Flint. Whitney, C. w. Paulson, w. L.
smith. P. B. Webb, o. w. Roberts, L.
X. Thompson and Graham, and Mrs.
tRice of Enderlin.
Mrs w. N. Chase gave a series o.
narties Thursday and Friday AFTER
moons and Friday evening. Thursday
afternoon there were eight tables Oh
whist. and the leading score was MADE
nv Mrs. Frederick A. Dale OF Fort
lincoln. Friday afternoon there were
siso eight tables of whist, the honors
being carried off by Mrs. Lou kuplts
knderson, Friday evening bridge was
nlaved. there being five tables. Inc
hi1h score was made by Miss Etnel
asrnes, A delightful luncheon was
erved for each occasion, and the
ariora were beautifully decorated 1or
T. he various functions: i
N Tho members of the Limited club
I've the first of a series OF dances
4 shich they will enjoy during the
i 3snminr winter at the Armory Friday
Sgeninr A large number OF young
eople were present and a very piess
It time was enjoyed by all.
"A number of Bismarck people went
IN valley City Wednesday Eight 10
- Media. the worlds greatest so
who appeared at the AUDITOR
In there. They all reported = splen
II musical treat. Among tnose VIM
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-10-23

attended the musicale were Deputy
State Auditor Carl Jorgenson, Assis
tant Attorney General Alfred Zuger
Misses Alma and Selma Sandqulst
Mrs. John Burke and Mr.. Burt Finney
and Miss Lulu Satterlund of Wash
burn.
/ Mrs, Peter Roth entertained tWeVe
of her friends Saturday evening at
theatre party. After the show they
repaired to Mrs. ROth's home on up
per Sixth street, where very delight
full luncheon was served. All reported
very pleasant time.
The Current Events club will meet
Wednesday afternoon next at the
home of Mrs. John P. French. The
regular meeting last week past post
poned on account of the meeting OF
the North Dakota Educational associa'
ton.
Mrs. T. C. Madden entertained a
number of her friends Monday after.
noon in honor of her sister-in-law,
! Mrs. C. E. Crowley of Dickinson. The
afternoon was devoted to bridge
whist, the leading score going to
Mrs. E. J. Taylor. Following the
play delightful luncheon was served
and Mrs. Madden was assisted by
Misses Tracey Huschka, Olive Proc
tor. Those present were Mesdames
Knowles Mockler, Haney, F. D..
Young, Price, Jack Ryan, E. ]. Tay-
lor, Foley, Weiser, Wolbert and Miss
Jordan.
Miss Ethel T. Hern of Glencoe, en-
tertained anumber of her friends on
Thursday evening at cards. Those
present were Mesdames Wilde, Tay-
Tor, Bauer, Eastwood, Kingball and
Lumley; Misses Wilde and Melon
aid: Messrs. Wilde, Taylor, Bauer,
Eastwood, Kimball, Lumerley. Frood
and Miller.
There will be meeting of the Mon
day club tomorrow afternoon at the
residence of Mrs. G. F. Dullam at 3
O'Clock. A full attendance is desir-
ed.
The recital Monday evening at the
church by Josa Madelon'
Quinn was q complete success. The
church was packed to. its fullest cap
acity and chairs were called into
requisition to seat those who could
not find seats in the regular pews.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-10-23
BRITISH LINSEED TRADE HIT.
American, Argentine and Russian Ex.
por{s par+Iv RI.poad

American, Argentine and Russian Ex.
ports Partly Blamed.
The industry Of linseed oil crushing
received serious setback in England
during 1909, and two factors were at
work which enormously diminished the
output Of OIL
One, of these was the greatly in
creased use Of the soy bean and the
other heavy decrease in the supply
of linseed from Argentina. the United
States and Russia. which amounted to
nearly 25 per cent Of the shipments of
1908 and was in no way counterbal.
anced by a small increase in the ship
ments from Calcutta.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-10-23
LOTS OF DUCKS,

A party of Mandanites, among
whom were Messrs. Newton and Ellis,
passed through the capital city Fri
day evening on their way home from
Turtle Lake, where they had been on
hunting trip. The gentlemen were
very successful and bagged a large
number of ducks.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-10-23

Anderson who was pastor of the
First Presbyterian church and helped
to build the present church building.
He visited here a few years ago,
after graduating from the Yale law
school. Bismarck friends will ex-
tend congratulations to Mr.. Anderson.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-10-23
Put Your Mind on Brloht Side.

Put Your Mind on Bright Side.
II we dwelt on the bright side Of
things in our thoughts, and extenuated
them all that we possibly could when
speaking of them, we shall think
little Of them ourselves, and the af-
fictions would really, in great meas
ure, vanish away.-President Ed
wards.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-10-23
Hs Promised,

Sutton-No. can't spare the money
very we'll, but I'll lend it to you If you
promise not to keep it too long. Gay
boy-1'll undertake to spend every pen.
ny Of it before tomorrow.-Washing
tonian.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-10-23

There will be meeting of the MOI
day club tomorrow afternoon at tn
residence of Mrs. G. F. Dullam at
O'Clock. A full attendance is desil
ed.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-10-23
kIondiks Not "Petered Out"

kIondike Not "Petered Out"
Although $15O,OO0.OO0 in gold has
been taken out of the Klondike placer
mining district, experts estimate that
there is that much left to be mined in
the future
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-04-15
AN ALGERIAN STORY.
All and mohamrned Exchange Secrets
Of Their Trade.


Mohammed ben Mohammed was
a marabout whose affairs were in
most flourishing condition. Pill
grlms visited his ancestors tomb by
hundreds, leavine many and rich
offerings, and Morammed ben Mo-
hammed grew fatter and Weather
daily
His servitor. Ali ben Ali, became
tired Of watching his masters in
creased wealth and bulk, while his
own pocket was as flat as his body
was thin. So one dark night he ST.
lently took his departure, riding on
the back Of young ass belonging
to his master.
After a march Of about thirty
miles the ass had enough Of carry
ing Ali 1t was a young ass and
knew no better. So il went on
strike, lay down and forthwith died.
Thereupon Ali dug hole and
put the ass in, Piling a great noun
tain Of stones over it. Then, sit
ting down beside the heap, he be-
gan 10 pray. A traveller passing in
quired by whose tomb he prayed so
fervently. All. was filed with as
tonishment.
What Had he never heard of
the great saint Amar ben Amar
(litcrally IAN ass, the son Of an
ass All the people Of the coun-
Try around came there to pray.
The traveller did not fail to men,
hon the marabout Amar ben
Amar's tomb, and soon pilgrims
locked to it with offerings, and Ali
zen Ah grew fat and rick.
The faithful neglected Moham-
hed ben Mohammed, who at last.
abandoned his marabout in
rider to pay visit to his rival.
treat was his astonishment when
ie recognized his runaway servitor.
Taking him aside, he whispered:
Tell NE the truth. Who is YOUR
larabout 2"
"The ass stole from you. And
ow tell me-who is your mara
outs"
The mother Of the ass you stole
rom me"'-"Ny Experiences In
lgeria," bv Baroness de Boerio, in
'ide World Magazine.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-04-15

An Interesting feature Of telsr
raphers cramp is that certain lot
tiers are nearly always stumblino
block. Tie most frequent are 1
and l-that IS. Z ode signal.
used for these leu,rs. When .
sender begins to lie conscious
about so common a letter as G M.
case soon becomes hopeless. Anoth
er form Of cramp attacks tie re-
ceiver Of the message. Ii takos tbe
form Of inability to write f I
enough to take down a No =
transmitted. This is v
understood when it is remembered
that a receiver often has to ale
continuously 70 code diciaiion. IS
speak, for hours at timc. ITe
strain involved is enormous and
leads fairly commonly to wiat is
practically form Of nervous break
1own.-Dlndee Advertiser
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-04-15

A clergyman While going q
church ono Sunday morning lost 2
pockctbook containing valuable IA.
pers. After the service he made
known his loss aud said that who
ever found the pockcthook and re-
stored it to him would bc well re-
warded.
An old man Immediately rose UP
at the back Of the church and cried
out:
ats found, sirw
"Oh, thank YOU, thank you. nv
man" said the clergyman. Have
you got il with youg'
sNo, sir" answered the man,
but coined that way myself after
you did, and it wasn't there then"
London Answers.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-04-15

1hrcc-ycar-old Andrew was in a
rri.'cr retrlant mood, and in order
% rcrtere his customary good hui
NOR h's mother promised him some
Preserved strawberries if he would
lie a good boy. Calling a servant,
she said:
Jennie, please give Andrew
about four strawberries.
Jennie proceeded to fulfil the
wish Of her mistress and counted
ont tie berries, cone. t4o, three.
four"
II want Eve" protested the child.
But your mother said four"
said Jennie.
mamma said about FOUR" re-
piled And ew.
And he got the ffth.-New York
Times.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-04-15

A rcE boy hal moved into the
ncighborhood. IIe was sitting or
the line fence that eparated hi.
particular back yard from the ward
pertaining to the next door neigh
hor ana was proceeding to cultivate
the acquaintance Of the next door
ne.ghhor's hoy.
"iNe gone through grammar
school. be said. II can do every
sum r. the mental arithmetic. and
] always got q hundred mark in my
historv and geography
swell" responded the other bov,
thrusfing ont his lower jaw, Il can
move my ears. and you can't
Youths Companion.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-04-15

IL Abc Cruger lived in New
'ala % the days of Indian war
ile "as fatalist of a pro-
/ l9ea ttpc. Nevertheless he
" Not venture forth without his
--.fDl's One day he had an
'''ant GRAND, but the blunder-
"ien he came to get il, was
l rom the rack made of an
|. "Acie i always hung. Some
w family had taken it. Abe
.0"h p wait till it was brought
|,D.t,, pli, Abe, | thought you were a
~ said a friend.
= ! am," the old man an.
laen why bother about YOUR
-e'ol' taunted the friend.
n. 4'e " no danger from the In
van .i..e yon can't possibly die
our time comes"
sad the old man. "but
@e was to meet an Indian |
u umc lad come. Ii wouldn't I
r M aai 70 have my blunder.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-04-15
His Favcrise Game Bird.

At a dinner one day, saws .
writer in the Philadelphia P1blic
Ledger, some men we're discussing
the merits # different kinds Of
game birds One preferred canvas
back duck, another woodcock, and
still another thought a quail the
most delicious article Of food. The
discussion and the dinner ended at
about the same time.
Now, Frank said one Of the
men to the waiter at his elbow.
what kind Of game do you like
hests"
well, sub, TO tell the truf, al
most any kind Of game suits me,
but what like bes' is an American
eagle served on a silver dollar"
Uncle Ephraim Raylfense-Why,
that's a perfect picture Of my old
hossl What'll you sell it fur, mis-
ter?
Artist (who has been sketching
in the noichborhood)-Well, when
that painting j. finished it will be
worth 500 anyhow.
Uncle Ephriam-Ain't there GO
in TO be nothin' else in il?
Artist ~ No, nothing but the
horse.
Uncle Ephriam-Wcll. you can't
'ell il anywherc's arount here fur
10 500. Everybody knows I've Of
fered the hoss himself time an
lg'in fur SIS an take it out in
ruck.-Chicaro Trihuna
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-04-15

"lon love lon- ramhlcs in tho
country" asked the girl in the
white sweater.
"Nes. indeed" responded the
young man in the green hat With
the purple band and buckled shoes.
"When 20 ont in the country all
nature seems to smile"
"Graciousl ! don't blame her.
II is a wonder she doesn't laugh out
night. kansas City Independent.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-04-15
WONDERFUL. EOAlG VINE.
One cf she p lasrresting Of Ant
Fnt N Record.

~ -N hNNNFds
Near tlt af the Guada'un,
river / .a ,omcthlg rcen up1r
| me- -rou aid. hufryiag forward
found a.ry vine With leave.
smaller tan those of lie smilax
Of pale, tcn .er green The vine
lal I'd. raot ablat five feet from the
uun, NJ towering cottonwood
tree and spread out on the ground
iour or Csc inches wide, becoming
little ra~rovcr as II approached
Ne tree. Colhl see no stems or
ierlrls. So th'ck uas the growth.
AMI as drew Go @ TO the tree saw
ihat thc vire branchcd Just above
itc u0and and went climbing IN
DE great trunk and the branches.
It grew rorc and moro slender un.
d Ar Pm I could distinguish only 4
thrai.ke lire Of green.
As ,ta'd ntcntly watching the
}clca,e, g-aceful vine. | became
saap that il was pervaded by a
curious, tremulous motion. Then
! .ar that the individual leaves
ucn not stationary Picking up a
tag from thc ground, touched
ole oi the leaves and found TO my
snaDmcut that there was brown
lent under il about as long as nv
.lu.e finger nail Each leaf was
held m The mandihlcs Of an ant in
such way as To con cal the body Of
ile insect, and the "a Is we're coming
down the tree The discovery came
upon me- rti sho <. had stun
PEI on g nest Of umbrella ants.
Books bad told me that such ants ,
rere found IN the tropics. where !
ihey carrci bits Of leaves over their
beads as l' to protect themselves .
''om the sun But mere. on the
laaAs Of Texas river, | had found :
colony Of them, shading them. !.
elves where there was no sun and !,
hidden by their covering !.
I green <
Charmed at the sight, turned Il y
acA % call my companions. who !,
ere fishing in the river Within a :
" !af1- ] met my husband coming 4
look ior me- lie was even more s.
iel over the phenomenon than | .
a and shouted for the others tn is
me quickly On investigation we n
'nd That tie spot where the vine SC
enod 70 have its root was really NJ
opening Of the ant nest. The III
y creatures had by some instinct m
-.D'i thai the topmost branches 81
.ae 'o,lonHood had put out their M
! slha'i leaves They had climb su
Ae immense distance and had TO
ot ana brought down their III
'e' r feed their young ones. DO
supposed. The ants which is WI
4 empty iawcd from the nest IN
N . iong circuit to the farther
% ihe tree and climbed up as
&c 'ae' would not interfere witt er;
leai bearing thousands coming
N St Nicholas. we
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-04-15
ptl9nclianted,

|. sae admitted, with a SAD
\. slia' there was a time wher
r -1' hlm Tie grandest man in
'a Wien fancied that
IT, .oA.d ever make me cease
IT, hcr friend replied, q
Ecl.Ao 1re all doomed TO these
lg experiences. We have
ONE acquainted with a
u \ discover that lie is not the
h, Daa supposed him to be-"
f., wasn't becoming ac.
|55a.i WIN him that DESTROYED
49,. am sure that I could
!, ,,,S .aa, HIM splendid IL | had
bic.s,aa : him in riding breeches." {"
" ord-Herald.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-04-15

a maiden whose arrt nano wa. VIA
Was ne only and beautiful chrd
81 Mr.. Jack Ross.
And the sad story roes
That later she wed
Ar. Colt % Macs Head
AND thus had her pretty name sp'iied-
bohemian MasRzinA
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-04-15
Opportune.

II was iust as the curtain was be
ing rung up that kind hearted Mrs
Grey suddenly remembered the in
quiry that she had intended to make
about a sick neighbor. She leaned
back and accosted Mrs. Bascom, who
had just moved in next door to the
sick friend.
"Can YOU tell me-" she queried
hastily, show old Mrs. Davis is?"
A puzzled and reflective look
stole over the face of Mrs. Bascom
as she turned for whispered con-
sultation with a third lady. directly
behind her.
Presently she bobbcd back to-
ward Mrs. Grey, her forehead puck
cred. Il really am not quite GER
tain," she reported apologetically,
''but believe she is at least seven
--fve. ."--llarDer's Weekly.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-04-15

par olo.he crn ie mrudcd now. isn't u
splendid
with nobody near % find faulty'
he directs are SO sticky" said Dolly Il
Dlcl.y.
"And see how my hairs out or curll
Please take me 20 moiherv "Oh. dearIr
said her brother.
Now. ISM that Just Ike q girI-'
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-04-15

zone AGF lshf HnfifNt.r Us Ia ~
Rcpulsed.
Tie effort TO prod pastors ant
church members 10 Greater ELUSIVE.
ness IN welcoming strangers to pub.
lie services may lead 70 OVERRIDING
hospitality in various ways. One oi
the ways was revealed % q warm
hearted western n tor. Coming
down from the pulpit after the
evening sermon. lie found stranger
IN Tic person Of q fair haired Swedc
and greeting Tier with cordial
hariclasp. said: II am very glad 10
See vor. ! want rou to feel at home
here vi lisr n bceome acqumint
ed wish to III yoa'll give Your ad-
dress. i'll tl'l enl Fee SOU" I" "Thank
you" sho replied. "lrt have a fel-
low Con re atiomii-t.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1910-04-15

Keep your head stilr" Is the first
fule IN golf. and Binks means to do so.
Punch.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-09-15
LOCAL MAN
To LECTURE
IN MEXICO
VINCENT P. KIRK LEAVES TO
ACCEPT POSITION WITH
GREAT MEXICAN LAND
COMPANY.
Concern Controles 10000 Acres in
the Southwest----Kirk to De-
liver Lectures on

Vincent p. Kirk left South Bend
yesterday evening, for Nowatha, Ok,
where he takes position with the
great Mexican Land Company, as
lecturer, with headquarters at the
latter city. I'm company with A. G.
johnson, member of the company
Kirk spent last evening in Plymouth
and left this morning. To a reporter
of the Tribune, he told of his new
position. The company with which
he has taken position, owns and con-
troles 10000 acres of land, extend
ing from Oklahoma, into old Mexico.
Johnson is an agent for the company
which is constructing a railroad from
Vera Cruz Mexico, to Panama. The
men think that there is great prom
Use for the railroad, which will lead
to the Panama canal, and will be
completed at the time of the COM
pletion of the great canal. Kirk s
duties will consist i'm lecturing on the
City of Mexico, in the interest of the
sale of land.
The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1910-09-15
Obituary.

William Henry Roberts, son of
Richard and Phoebe Roberts was
born Oct. "a, 1850, on the Roberts
homestead near his late home where
he died Sept. IL, 1910, at the age of
80 wears 10 months and q days.
He was one of the nine children
all of whom preceded him to the
world beyond except one brother
who resides in South Bend.
On Nov, %, 1870 he was united in
marriage to Sarah Jane Thomas. To
this union was born nine children,
seven daughters and two sons, one
of whom died in 1889 at the age Of
three years.
The wife and eight children SER
vive to mourn the loss of the huband
and father.
The children are Clarence r. and
Edgar j. Mrs. Marion Myers, Mrs.
Edward Gerard, Mrs. Oden Caslow,
Mrs. Orlow Leonhard and Lizzie and
Laura who are unmarried.
Besides the children there are
eight grandchildren to mourn the
loss of beloved grandfather.
Mr.. Roberts died peacefully after
lingering illness of more than a
year. Through all his sufferings he
was very patient. Every medical aid
possible was procured but with no
avail.