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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-08-08
STATE AUDITOR IS
GIVING Information
MANY INTERESTING STORIES
DUG UP FROM DRY COLUMNS
OF FIGURES.
Jorgenson and 6rightbili Favor News
paper Men With Results Of Their
labors.

To Deputy Auditor Jorgenson every
column of figures contains poem. He
pounces upon them like a bee on a
posey, and when he comes through
there is always a story. To Mr.. Jor-
genson's labor and the courtesy of
Auditor Brightbill, the Tribune is in
debted for much valuable and inter-
esting data.
To most people figures mean lit
tle Their study is irksome and con-
fining, but the ones who pay taxes are
always found studying the tax assess
ments.
1t is not the aim of this item to tell
where the money goes, a subject for
some subsequent article, but rather
to point out whence it comes.
There is much in the abstracts sent
up to the state by the county boards
CT equalizati.r which is of much more
than passing interest. For instance,
the number and value Of certain kinds
of property returned for taxation.
With Williams county still out, the re-
turns show that there are 1868 10 au.
tomobiles on the tax list Of North Da.
kota. The returns from Williams
county will swell the number at least
$50. 1t remained for Foster county
to return a half of an auto.
While it is claimed that the automo
bile and motorcycle has supplanted
the bicycle, the returns show 676 OF
! the two-wheeled vehicles worthy of a
| place on the assessment sheets. There
are two counties which do not return
bicycles for taxation, Foster ant
Steele, but Steele returns 143 auto
! mobiles.
While on tt e subject of vehicles il
might be interesting to know tina
there are 40,413 sle'ighs and sleds
worthy of going on the tax duplicate
There are more sheep than hogs
in the state by 54,946 The total mum
Der of sheep is 164,703, while the hogs
number 1O9,757.
There are in the state returned by
the assessor, 1862 work oxen, and o.
tt is number Divide county has 929
as against AZ automobiles. Mountrai
county comes second in split-hoo
animals with $40, with AZ automobiles
Mclean county has 256 oxen and III
automobiles Benson county has IL l.:
oxen with 1873 autos. Ward county
works 376 oxen and tides in 227 buzz
wagons.
When it comes to mules, the state il
possessed of a goodly number. They
are assessed as three-year-olds, two
year-olds and yearlings. Of the first
/ class there are 6,141. two years old
1888, and yearlings, AGA.
Of gas traction engines there are
taxed in the state 1887. 1t will be
surprising to learn that the state has
in taxable pianos 1864. The assessed
! value of these musical instruments Is
S78S.981, The average assessed value
is $3.50 per instrument.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-08-08
NORMAL SITE war
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Valley Site received only five per cent
of the total vote.
The South Hill Site formerly select
ed by the normal board received a
two thirds majority of all votes cast.
1t is understood here from tele-
phone communications to persons in
terested in this city that voters OF
Minot to the number of about 500
filed an expression of their preference
for the valley site, and that they de-
clined to cast ballots at the election.
Superintendent of Public 1nstruc-
ton Taylor, acting on the request of
the State Normal board, left this
morning for the scene OF conflict,
where he will be met by Secretary
Wilson, and the situation will be can
vassed thoroughly by these gentle
men, who will report their findings
to the full board at meeting to be
called later.
From present indications it will fall
to the lot of the board to make de-
c:sion in the location of the school
independent of the factional feeling
in that town.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-08-08
May ESTABLISH AN
AUTOMOBILE Line.
FACILITIES FOR SHOWING PROS.
PECTIVE SETTLERS ABOUT
INCREASED
Commercial club and Northern Pacific
Working in Unison On Subject -
Report Progress Soon.

The commercial club have almost
completed arrangements to have auto
mobiles stationed here to take settlers
on inspection tours over the reserva.
ton. This was suggested by the N
P. railroad and Agent Mcdonald is
pushing the idea so that he will have
something definite to report in a day
or so.
The Minot commercial club backed
by the Great Northern railway, has
established an auto livery consisting
of sixteen cars, running through the
reservation and to all the main points
on a schedule. Any land buyers who
wish to look over the land can make
an inspection tour of the entire reser-
walton Tor about twenty dollars, a
very reasonable price, considering the
distance to be traversed
1t would be impossible to run autos
on schedule from Bismarck, but Mr..
Mcdonald says that he believes ar
engagements can be made whereby all
parties desiring to do so can be taken
on tours of the Berthold lands from
the capital city.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-08-08
BANKER IN TOWN.

Banker Bacon of Minneapolis was
in the city last night. He had been
over at New Salem looking after his
banking interests there and is making
a short tour of the state. Mr.. Bacon
is firmly convinced that North Dakota
will become one of the very rich
states Of the Union when her natural
resources are developed and he is
backing up his judgment in substan-
tial manner in the investment of his
money here.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-08-08
IMPROVEMENTS

The North Dakota Independent Tel
ephone company is preparing to build
telephone line through Riverview
addition, the work to be started with
in the next few weeks. AS the COM
pany anticipates the erection of a
large number of houses in this part
of the city within the next few
months they are going to lay one of
their heavy cables out there so as
to be prepared for their customers.
A. E. Preston has selected lot in
Riverview addition on which he con.
templates erecting a nice home this
year.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-08-08
NOTICE OF TEACHERS EX-
ANIMATION.

In accordance with Section 259 OF
Chapter 266 of the 1911 Session Laws
of North Dakota the next regular
teachers examination will be held in
the court room in the city of Bis
marck on the second Thursday and
Friday in August, or, August 10 and
II. The work will begin promptly at
$50 each morning.
All candidates for second grade GER
tificate must be present during the
entire examination. Those competing
for first grade certificate will do so
Friday afternoon beginning at 1
o'clock.
All necessary writing materials are
furnished.
C, L. VIGNESS,
County superin+ ,ndept Of Schools.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-08-08
SOCIALIST DAILY PAPER
Articles Of Incorporation Filed in IBIS
marck Today

r:'tIC'eS OF incorporation VuSo ~ DIS
marck Today
Articles of incorporation for the
Socialist Publishing Company we're
filed today with the secretary of state
The organization is for the publi-
cation of the Morning Call at Devils
Lake, and all kinds of printing. The
capital stock is $500 divided into
5000 shares of SIS each.
The directors for the first year are
Valdemar Gram, Porter G. Miller, and
Axel F.. Erickson.
The Hettinger Milling company has
been incorporated with capital stock
of $4,000 divided into shares of 500
each. The purpose of the organiza-
tion is to operate mill, manufactu
flour and deal in grain and feed. The
incorpOratOrs are B. B. Larson of
Halstead Mimi, r. o. Richardson. E.
Fl. Dahl, and A. Moline of Hettinger,
where the business will be located.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-08-08
RETURNED FROM EAST

Louis Best abs returned from an
extended trip to the east where he
has been on both business and pleas
ure trip. One of the objects of the
trip in which he was successful was
the placing of his new patent automo.
bile gasoline tank filler. He estab.
lished a number of agencies and prob.
ably worked up some future business
prospects.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-08-08
ANOTHER CHANGE MAY BE MADE
Rumor Says Superintendent Burt Will
Be Sent to West Division.

There is a rumor that another
change is to be made in the immedi-
ate future in the N. P. superintend'
ents. 1t is said that Supt. A. M. Burt
is to be transferred to the Rocky
Mountain division, with headquarters
at Missoula.
It is said that Mr. Burt is to be sue
ceded here by B. o. Johnson of Glen
dive, present superintendent of the
Yellowstone division.
Mr.. Burt went to the Fargo division
from the Dakota division, which has
headquarters at Jamestown, and sue
ceeded Superintendent Craver, who
went to the Pacific coast.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-08-08
HAD A LIVELY BUNCH

Sheriff Kelley of Ward county
brounght down three men on the 500
this morning and gave them over to
the care of Warden Hellstrom. All
of them we're from Ward county, An
drew Jensen. serving year and eight
months for assault with a dangerous
weapon wit hintent to kill; Charles
Lenzen, serving one year on a forg-
cry charge; and Ed. Mortenson. serv-
ing one year for garnd larceny.
DEPUTIES George Valkee and G. D..
Colcord came down with the sheriff
to assist him. the party returning
today.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-08-08
wITTEN ADDRESSES NoTARIEs.

Informal Discussion Of Reservation
Opening at Commercial Club.
Superintendent James w. Witten
spent last night in the city renewing
acquaintances formed two years ago
at the land opening and informally
discussing phases of the opening next
week. It was unnecessary for him to
give any instructions to the notaries
as they were perfectly familiar with
their duties.
Mr.. Witten is visiting all the no.
taries and officials at the different
registration points before the open
ing.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-08-08
THE TRUTH ABOUT BlUlNG.
T4lL Nh IN

Be thrifty on this little thing. Don't
accept water for bluing. Think of it,
a little dab of bluing in a large bot
tie of water. Give me 10 cents. Well
guess not.
Buy RED CROSS BALL BLUE,
Best bluing value in the Whole world
for the consumer. Makes the whole
family smile. Largest packages. At
YOUR GROCERS.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-08-08
END VISIT.

Misses Mcmahon and Wilson of
Minot left for their homes this morn.
ing on the north 500, after an extend
ed visit in the city. They have &C.
>quired large circle of friends here
who will be sorry to here of their de-
parture.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-08-08

local fruit houses. The Stacy COM
pany have seven cars on their spur
track at the present with mixed fruits
and vegetables. Three were unloaded
yesterday and more are expected to-
night. The last car of berries of the
season are due to arrive tonight.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-08-08
be made to greatly enlarge the room
by the removal of a partition wall.
INTERNATIONAL MAN HERE.

Mr.. H. Turner of Fargo, with the
collection department Of the 1nterna'
tional aHrvester company, is in the
Capital City in the interests of his
department.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-08-08
coLcoRD INTERVIEWED
Tells (?) What He Thinks Of Normal
School Site,


G. D. Colcord, the rotund editor OF
the Ward County 4Qdependent, was
down from Minot today calling on old
friends and acquaintance. The gen
tleman in answer to the question OF
how the normal school middle was
going to be settled said, Yes, Minot
is still growing and is still entitled
to the name of the Magic City,"
Will the people be satisfied to have
the normal board act on the election
returns? was asked.
Crops are not as good as in some
former years, but we will have yield
sufficient to keep the wolf from the
door," he replied. which indicated
the stand taken by Mr.. Colcord in
the normal school fight.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-08-08
SPECIAL POLICE

Martin A. Martinson, baggage mas
ter at the 500 depot, has been ap-
pointed special police officer, the ap-
pointment being confirmed at the
meeting of the city commission last
evening"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-08-08
REPLACES BARN.

Proprietor Sears of the Banner
house has had a large barn con-
structed to take the place of the prop
erty recently burned out. A shed ad'
d.tion to the hotel is also being con-
structed.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-08-08
AmpwS@m1@mts
ORPHEJJM

Waldron and Vass Emperors of Ger
man comedy made a hit last night
with their slap stick comedy, it has
been a long time since the local the
atre goers have had a chance to see
two Ouch comedians work together.
The photoplay program contains two
good dramatice subjects and a laugh
able comedy. The illustrated song
was we'll rendered and also we'll re-
ceived. Coming Thursday Gilmore
Kinky and Gilmore.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-08-08
BETTER BUSINESS THIS YEAR.

The International Harvester COM
pany reports that although tie crop
PROSPECTS were not as favorable this
wear. the business transacted exceeds
that of last year. The crop averages
about the same, but the greatest dl1'
ference is in the small grains.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-08-08
THE CITY
BUILDING NEW HOME.

Excavation was started last week
for the new P. E. Byrne home at the
corner of Avenue A and Mandan in
the RiyerVieW addition.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-08-08
GONE 70 ENcAMPMENT.

Judge and Mrs. w. H. Winchester
have gone to Rochester, N. Y, to at
| tend the National Encampment of the
' G. A. R. and to visit friends in the
east.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-08-08
rE LIBRARY REPAIRS

STATE LIBRARY REPAIRS
Workmen are now busy making re-
pairs on the state library. The CELL
ing is being painted and the walls are
to be redecorated. Changes will also
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-08-08
DOING BIG BUSINESS

The last week or so have been
marked by record shipments at the
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-08-08

Sale on towels, Go See Busch. :"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-08-08
RETURNS TO FARGO

Miss Margaret Meredith returned
to her home at Fargo this morning
after spending a very enjoyable visit
at the Wolbert residence.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-08-08

ARRIVALS At HOSPITALS
Mrs. Philip Thomas of Hebron and
Mr.. Paul Fetter of Glen Ullen came
in yesterday and went to one of the
local hospitals for treatment today.
Sale on towels, Go See Busch"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-08-08

Sale on towels, Go See Busch"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-07-28

the sentiments of the different COM
munities as to the advisability of
such move, the department of agri-
culture and labor sent letters to the
various civic bodies representing the
various large cities Of the state.
The commercial club of Bismarck
submitted the most attractive offer.
In addition to a fund of $4,000 which
they have subscribed, they have pre-
vailed upon the generous officials of
the Northern Pacific railroad to do
nate, practically free of charge. an
ideal exposition building. This struc-
ture, which is 150x163 feet in dimen-
sion, was for years occupied by the
old Northwestern hotel, which was
later closed, owing to the building of
a more modern structure nearer the
heart Of the city. With the money
that has been subscribed by the en-
terprising citizens Of Bismarck, this
structure can be entirely remodeIed
and turned into an excellent exposi-
ton building.
Within this building it Ia proposed
to be gathered for exhibition the ma
tive products of the soil or anv article
manufactured within the confines of
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-07-28

No Moorhead, no Fargo, no railroad.
nothing save a vast unbroken sea Of
prairie grasses varied only by the strips
Of timber which lined the banks of
the Sheyenne. Rice and Red rivers.
With the courage Of their hardy
forefathers, they erected huge log
cabins, broke the virgin soil and in
the forty years since have never
known a crop failure. Primitive
schools were started and the basis
OF our perfect educational system laid.
In talking with those who are still
among us their tale is not so much
one of hardship, from their point OF
view, as 1t is of accomplished desires.
They came, they conquered and now
In their sunset of life, surrounded by
all the modern conveniences. rich.
happy and prosperous they may gaze
athwart Gods choicest spot and with
q feeling of pride say: "'Tis here I
cast my lot, reared and my family
and by the sweat Of my brow carved
out my fortune and educated by chill
dren and when the shadows of death
close around me in this spot which /
have helped to develop will wrap the
draperies Of my couch around me and
with thanks to the giver of all good
place my trust in Him who has guild
ed me through life's intricate path
ways and showered blessings upon me
and mine"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-07-28
) Railroad News
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EMPLOYEES ON
u. S. RAILROADS
AN AVERAGE OF 7oe EMPLOYED
FOR EVERY 100 MILES or RAIL
ROAD IN THE UNITED STATES,
ACCORDING TO STATISTICS IS
SUED BY THE GOVERNMENT.

Some remarkable figures regarding
employees OF the railroads of the Uni
ted States are shown In the bulletin
recently issued by the interstate COM
merce commission, showing statistics
for 1910.
The total number of persons report
cd as on the pay rolls Of the steam
roads of the United States on June
80, 1910, was 1889, 400, or an average
OF 7O6 per 100 miles of line. AS COM
pared with returns for June 80, 1909,
there was an increase of 1g6,597 in the
total number of railway employees.
There were 1851 enginemen. 6s.S21
firemen, 4s,6S2 conductors. 1888
other trainmen, and 1852 switch ten
ders, crossing tenders, and watchnen.
The total number OF railway en-
ployes (omitting 953S8 not distributed)
was apportioned among the six general
divisions Of employment as follows:
To maintenance Of way and struc-
lures, 504,979; to maintenance of
equipment, 329,S73; to traffic ex-
penses,s 21,652; to transportation ex-
penses, 661,S55; to general expenses,
1886; and to outside operations,
3S,s4s.
The complete report will include
summaries showing the average daily
compensation of eighteen classes of
employees for a series of years, and
also the aggregate amount of COM
pensation reported for each OF the
several classes. The total amount of
wages and salaries reported as paid to |
employees during the year
ending June 80, 1910, was $I,14S,- |
1865
The total number Of persons report
ed by switching and terminal COM |
panies as on their pay rolls on June /
80, 1910, was S3,015. The total amount
IF wages and salaries reported by this
class of companies for 1910 was $21,-
1859.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-07-28
HAS ATTENDED
NORTH DAKOTA PIONEERS


Kindred Tribune: Forty years ago
this summer the first pioneers, who
laid the foundations Of this settle
ment crossed the Red and settled
along the Sheyenne in the bend around
Kindred, Those were Peter Borderud
and family, Hans Trangsrud and
family, Ole Stramsness Can three OF
whom have passed away Hedge Olson
now of Gambia, Mimi, Peter, Ole and
Knut Hertsgaard, the two former who
are dead, Knut Iverson Of Kalispel,
Mont, Simon Hanson, Peter Trana,
Sam Otis and family, Jens Olson
(dead) and family, Ole Ole and fami-
ly, Carl Nelson (dead) Even John
son ind family, Ole (dead) and Arne
Perhus, Hans Jensven, Paul johnson,
Eric Benson Gin Norway Arne Leo
(dead), Gulick Olson Tin Norway and
John Rustad, the latter settling first
on the Red ir 1870 and moving to the
Sheyenne a couple Of years later. In
the fall and following summer many
more came.
The hardy pioneers battled against
all the Universities and lived to see
the land they subdued made the garden
spot of the northwest. To US. a lat
or generation it seems almost in
credible that with OK teams or on foot
they got their supplies from Alexan-
1ria then the nearest trading point
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-07-28

the state. This exhibition will have
special grand opening extending
from Sept. rs to Oct. is. IT will,
however, remain open through all the
year. The railroads have already
signified their willingness to grant
stop-over privileges and special rates
In order that the travelling public may
view the resources and possibilities
of North Dakota. The building is es-
pecially favorably located. being Just
across the street from the depot
Mr.. Wolbert is calling on the job
bers, manufacturers and commercial
bodies who have a direct interest in
the welfare of North Dakota, and sug-
costing that they contribute money or
some useful article to be offered as
prizes to stimulate the development
OF the best agricultural possibilities
OF the state. 1t is self evident fact
that those who have any direct or in
direct interest in this state or who
sell to those who reside there will be
materially benefited by the general
adoption of scientific and modern
methods of farming. This depart
ment anticipates distributing immense
amounts Of literature to assist the
farmers to make the very best pos
sible use of their land.
A stage has been constructed in the
spacious dining room which will be
fitted up as a lecture room and be at
the disposal of enterprising firms who
have travelling lecturers who present
stereopticon views, demonstrating to
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-07-28

fled: Single track, 24o,S30.75 miles;
second track, 21,65S.74; third track,
2.2O6.S9 miles; fourth track, 1.4sS.7S;
yard track and sidings, S5,581.93.
These figures indicate an increase Of
9,415.S5 miles over corresponding re-
turns for 1909 in the aggregate length
of all tracks, of which increase 3,205.s0
miles, or 34.04 per cent, represent yard
track and sidings.
The number of railways for which
mileage win be included in the report
is 2,196. In addition, Sol switching
and terminal companies reporting to
the commission show a total mileage
owned on June 80, 1910, of S,SS4.62
miles, of which 1,614.21 miles were as
signed as main track and 2,270.41 as
yard track and sidings.
During the year railway companies
owning S,614 miles Of line were reor-
ganized, merged, or consolidated.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-07-28
BIG INCREASE
IN R. R. MILEAGE
STATISTICS RECENTLY ISSUED
BY INTERSTATE COMMERCE
COMMISSION SHOW INCREASE
OF 1904 MILES OF RAIL ROADS
IN U. S. FOR 1910.

The interstate commerce commits
sion has issued a bulletin showing the
figures for mileage Of railroads in the
United States.
The summaries show that on June
80, 1910, there was a total single-track
mileage of 240,438.84 miles in the Uni
ted States, indicating an increase Of
3,604.77 miles over the corresponding
mileage at the close of the previous
year. An increase in mileage ex-
ceeding 100 miles appears for the states
of California, Florida, Georgia, Mime
sofa, Mississippi, Nevada, Oklahoma,
Oregon, Texas, Washington, and West
Virginia, and the Territory of Ari-
IONA.
Substantially complete returns were
rendered to the commission for 210.-
S30.75 miles of line operated, incIud-
ing 10,35719 miles used under track
age rights. The aggregate mileage
of railway tracks OF all kinds covered
by operating returns was 1868
miles. This mileage was thus classi-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-07-28

the farmers what can be done with
their machinery.
Retail Lumpern1en interested