Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1911-09-28
Stories Of Curbstoae and
Corridor

| Again has the despOiler worked de-
struction to priceless gifts in Bis
marck. Whether it be official or civil
vandalism, the olfense should cease.
Some time ago all residents of the
town were shocked and panied to see
the axe laid at the root of some inval-
liable shade trees, the production of
nearly lifetime's care and watchful-
ness. The cement walks were ordered
widened and extended in the business
district and somebody ordered the
tress cut down wherever they happen
to obstruct the proposed improvement.
First the monarchs of the forest which
stood sentinel in front of the Grand
Pacific hotel were sacrificed to ap-
pease some official whose soul is lost
to natures beauties and adornments.
Sidewalks can be built around trees,
as has been seen in cities whose pop
uiatton runs into the hundreds Of
thousands. And in countries where
shade trees thrive and grow like
weeds. To chop down a shade tree in
North Dakota should be made Grim.
inal offense, punishable by imprison.
ment. This is the sentiment ex.
pressed by Miss Laura Belle Ward, q
member Of the Civic League, and a
lady who does not subscribe to that
kind Of progress which sweeps down
priceless landmarks. and destroys. all
adornments. Miss Wards indignation
found expression yesterday when the
despoiler came with his destroying i'm
plements and with ruthless hand felled
the row Of big shade trees which had
stood for so many years at the corner
of Broadawy and Fifth street. She
says the Civic league will take action
to see that no more such trees are cut
down. The corner Is occupied as a
blacksmith shop and the proper y is
owned by John Holman. Many pro.
tests were made when the axeman be-
gan his work, but all to no avail. The
trees were sacrificed. In most in
stancee shade trees stand on pubic
highways and are in sense public
property.
= ~*s$s
Carl Nelson, poet, writer and public |
official, who for some months has been
occupying post in the state land de-
partment, today left for his home in
Cando. Mr.. Nelson is owner of the
Cando Democrat and has long been a
rcsident Of Towner county. He has
secured leave of absence for one
month and during that time expects
to spend his vacation in his print shop.
Mr.. Nelson is not as badly situated as
most newspaper men. He does not
own farm.
Jack Charmley, the Chesterfield of
the newspaper fraternity, musician,
philosopher and editor of the Ken
mare News, has been in Bismarck at. 7
tending the Industrial Exposition. He
says the only reason he does not visit
the state capital oftener is on account
of the trouble he is having with his
automobile. The machine eats up more
gasoline than he can afford to feed it.
1890
The Northern Pacific Railway com.
pany is distributing from its exposi.
ton booth beautiful booklet which
deals exclusively with the slope coun-
ties of North Dakota. The pamphlet
Is replete with attractive pictures. az
ricultural and mineral data and gsS.
eral information for the homeseeker
These books are given out to all Wis.,
ltors and will receive wide circula.
lion.
1920
s. w. Derrick, division superintend-
ant of the 500 lines, has been strong
booster for the exposition. He has
early and late 11ying printed
natter posted and arranging for spe-
cial trains. In conversation yester-
lay the genial railroader said there
Voald be some surprises later on
when the special trains begin to head
n here.
1920
It was an exciting moment, nerves
we're tense. The very air was sur.
charged with expectancy. The ora.
or's voice rose and swelled like IN.
o the roar of the mighty ocean. Ybe
throng drank in his patriotic
words and imbibed enthusiasm. The 1
'and struck up "Star Spangled Ban-
ler," and great shout went Up. The ,
limax had been reached. The stars
md stripes shot upwards over the !
'reat exposition, unfolded 20 the sym |
'athetfc breeze. when 10, and behold! I
The flag was upside down.