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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-04-19
TAFT REFORMS
POSTAL SERVICE
Governments Biggest Business
Now Run on Modern Basis,
PENNY POSTAGE POSSIBLE.

Economy and Efficiency In Administra'
ton Under Hitchcock Make Cheaper
Postage Rates Imminent - Policies
Should 30 Continued.
In thorough accord with the policy
Of economy and efficiency Of the Taft
administration, Postmaster General
Frank H. Hitchcock has put an end to
the annual deficit in the postof1ce de.
partment and made possible the serious
consideration of further reforms and
improvements. not the least important
of which is the imminent possibility
Of penny postage. Many other reforms
that have the support Of President
Taft will be inaugurated this year.
Another term Of the Taft administra-
ton would place this $240. O00, 900 bust
ness institution completely on bust
ness basis.
At the beginning of the present ad-
ministration the postal service was In
arrears to the extent Of 17,479, 770.47.
which was decidedly the largest deficit
on record. Last year the revenues ex-
ceeded the expenditures by $219,118.12
The wiping out Of the deficit has
been accomplished without any cur;
tailment Of facilities. On the con-
trary, there have been established 3.744
new postoffices, delivery by carrier
has been provided in 1856 additional
cities, and 2,516 new rural routes. ag-
gregating 60,679 miles. have been au-
thorized. Meanwhile the force Of pos
tai employees has been increased by
more than 5000, and last year the to-
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-04-19

! tai amount expended for salaries was
approximately $14,OO0,OOO greater than
two years ago. The average annual
salary has been increased from $3.50
to $967 for rural carriers. from 1919 to
1,O62 for postofflce clerks, from 81 ,O21
to $1,O84 for city letter carriers and
from 81, 16S to $1,1s3 for railway pos
TIL clerks. Thus marked extension
Of the postal service and increased
compensation for its employees have
gone hand in hand with 4. vanishing
deficit. . ".:*
Postal Banks Great Success.
BY persistent effort the present Re-
publican administration secured the
passage on June Is, 1910, Of the act
creating the postal savings system.
which is now in operation at practical
" all the $500 presidential postonces.
Preparations are being made for its
extension to 10000 fourth class post
onces. It is confidently anticipated
that the deposits at the close of the
present fiscal year will aggregate $780,
100000 and that the income of the sys-
tenn will be Sufficient to pay all operat.
ing expenses. e.
Under President Taft the postomce
department has engaged in an aggres-
sive crusade against the fraudulent
use of the mails. Last year the In
spectors investigated many cases in
volving the sale Of worthless stock In
imaginary mining companies and other
fictitious concerns. There were alto
esther $50 indictments and 1874 convic-
lions. with but II acquittals. The 9th
q cases are pending. The convicted
swindlers had defrauded the people of
many millions of dollars.
Sunday service by employees has
been reduced to . minimum. with lit.
De objection from patrons.
Reforms Under Way.
Many other improvements have been
made in the postal service during Pres.
ident Taft's term Of ONCE. such as the
shipment Of periodicals. in carloads by
fast freight. which has reduced the
cost Of transportation aud expedited
The hs"dling Of trst class mail. and
TIE consolidation OF the star route and
rural delivery services. 20 that 1t has
been possible to establish many new
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-04-19
SEALED BIDS WANTED.

Sealed proposasl will be received
at the Office of the County Auditor ul
to and including the hour of 2:3O p
NJ. on Friday May 3rd, 1912, for furn
ishing galvanized iron or steel cul
verts as follows:
10 or more 10 inch % feet long, 16
gauge.
10 or more "a inch % feet long, 16
gauge.
One half of said culverts to be un
loaded at Bismarck and the balance
at Wilton BY the successful bidder
A certified check of S per cent Of
bid must accompany same success
full bidder must furnish bond salts
factory t, the Commission. The
Board reserves the right to rejec,
any and all bids.
BY order OF the Board.
F. E. FLAHERTY Co. Aud.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-04-19
TAFT DEFEATS RAILROADS.

Prevents Increase In Freight Rates BY
= Vigorous Action. ''"
President Taft's method of doing his
work as president without seeking to
achieve personal notoriety from his
good works was never better illustrat-
"a than in his ultimatum to the rail-
roads Of the country which prevented
4 general increase In railroad rates just
prior to the adoption Of amendments
to the railroad rate law two years ago.
The president served notice upon the
railroads TINT II. they anticipated the
new law they would be- haled into
court, and as q result Of subsequent
conferences the railroads agreed to
postpone their action until the new law
was passed. @@7ea~ ,-,' = E&E 50
In tho new law Of congress President
Taft assisted in inserting provision
which transferred from the shoulders
Of tho shipper to that Of the railroads
the burden Of proof In establishing the
Feasonableness Of q railroad rate.
Prior to that time the practice had
been Just the opposite, with the result
that many shippers who were or had
been suffering from discriminatory
rates or practices. were unable to prove
their cases without great expense or
long litigation or both. Under this new
law the railroads subsequently made
application for IN increase In their
rates and the interstate commerce COM
mission. not being satis6ed with the
showing Of the railroads ~ to their
soasonableness. denied them. Thus
one Of the great achievements Of Presi-
dent Taft came to pass. an achieve
ment which affected every man. won.
On and child in the country. but It was
done 80 quietly that It has almost been
fseKotten BY many who were benefited.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-04-19
Z :: :: :: :: I: :: :. :. : (: {: : : + I
|: REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS {

y " - y - :" - Z" I" y - y - " = :"
List of real estate transfers in Bur-
| leigh county for the week ending April
10, 1912, compiled by the Byrne alb
stract office. Bismarck, N. D.:
| Victor C. Berglind to David
Mitchell, SWA 2S-143-76
! wv. d. 4-4-12 ............ 81 10000
Carlos N. Boynton to T. c.
Clary and Anna Briggs,
sole heir-at-law of l.. L.
Briggs, Eh 25-137-76 q. C.
d. 32S-10 ...... ..... 10000
Anna Briggs to T. C. Clary.
und " int. in Ek 25-137-76
wv. d. 4.4-12 ............ 10000
Fred l. Conklin to Harry E.
Bowen, SWA of NWA
26-143-76 q. C. d. 7-27-10. 100
Dakota Land & Townsite Co
to the Farmers State bank
of Wing, lot II, block 4,
town of Wing, N. D. wv.
d. 3-2-12 ............. 100000
w. l.. Hollenbeck to Leona
May Caswell, SEA- 1-143-7S
wv. d. 4.l-12 .......... 3,300.0U
William Kammeyer to Lidia
Kammeyer. SWA 17-141-79
CIV: d. 415-12 .......... 100
Charles John Larson to Agnes
Emily Anderson, SEA
11-142-79 wv. d. 4-10l2.. 10000
John A. Mclean to Security
company, und " int. lot 8,
block 20. N. P. add. Bis
marck, N. D.. %. c. d.
3-12 ....:............. 1000
J. S. Scanlon to Louis Wall
gren, NEA 1S-140-76 wv.
d. 4-11-12 ................ 100
II. Phelps to j. Morton,
NWA 21l39.75 wv. d.
3-27-12 ................. loo
United States to Fred Joseph
son, EK NWA. N.Y. SEA
26-142-76 (Pat) 2-15-12....
United States to 'Nels &. Col
lin, lots 3-4, SWA NWA,
NWASWA 26-142-76 (Pat.)
10-19-1 ..................
United States to Gustav 'Pfeif-
fer, NEA 12-142-S0 (Pat.)
United States to the heirs of
Charles H. Simmons, Nk
NEA 1S-143-75 (Pt.) 3-21.12
United States to Frank
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-04-19
Dr.. Wiley 8upperts Taft.

DR.. Harvey W. Wiley. who recently
lesigned a. chief chemist Of the de-
partment Of agriculture, when IN Gin
cinnati several days ago made tho
following statement:
president Taft IL the one man who
stood between me and destruction at
WashinGton. When efforts were BE-
ing made to 'assassinate me- Taft
Droved my only protector. He stood
b. me. and I am grateful to him. J
hone he will be reelected president.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-04-19

ed in the estimates of the postal serv-
Ice by Postmaster General Hitchcock.
two to cover the initial expense Of In
Producing the parcel post on rural
routes and in the city delivery service.
respectively, and the third to meet the
cost Of an investigation looking to the
Anal extension Of the service to the
railways and other transportation lines.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-04-19
100
RIVER DESERVES NAME

George Otis Smith. director of the
United States geological survey, says
that the great Mississippi river which
is causing such damage this spring. is
certainly true to name applied to 1t
by the Indians: IAN endless river
spread out"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-04-19
ENTERTAINED CLUB

Miss Minnie Larson was charming
hostess Tuesday evening to the Jolli-
eight club at her home on Third
street. Bridge was played and a
tempting lunch was served at the
close of the evening.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-04-19
oman Finally Recover
rom Nervous Breakdown

Impoverished nerves destroy many
Jeople before their time. Often be-
core a sufferer realizes what the
trouble is, he is on the verge of
complete nervous breakdown. 1t
is of the utmost importance to keep
your nervous system IN good con-
dition, as the nerves are the source
of all bodily power. Mrs. Anna
Kounz, 211 Mechanic ST., Pueblo,
Colo, says:
"For many years suffered from
nervous prostration; | was unable
to do any house work and doctors
failed to help me. Remedies l
tried from druggists did not do
me a particle OF good. A ncighbor
told my husband about
DR.. Miles Nervine
and he procured bottle. After the
first few doses showed marked
improvement and after taking two
bottles | was entirely cured. | have
been perfectly we'll for years and
cannot praise DR.. Miles Nervine
too highly
Ii you are troubled with loss of
appetite, poor digestion, weakness,
inability to sleep; if you are in .
general run down condition and
unable to bear your part Of the
daily grind of life, you need some-
thing to strengthen your nerves.
You may not realize what is the mat
ter with you, but that is no reason
why you should delay treatment.
DR.. Miles Nervine
has proven it's value in nervous dis
orders for thirty years, and merits
a trial, no matter how many othe'
remedies have tailed TO help you:
Sold by all druggists. II first boz
- to benefit your money is retu"
.'ie MEDICAL CO., Eikhart
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-04-19

Vaskes, EE NEA. ER
sen, 12-142-76 (R. R.)
3-12-12 ............ ........
United States to James F.
Nichols, SWA 24-14+76
(Pat.) 7-1-11 .............
United States to Frank Ker-
shaw, SEA- NEA. lots 1923.
Sec. 4-140-76 (Pat.) 2-21-11
United States to Henry Wiens
81 NEA, NJ SEA,
20-142-75 (R. R.) 2-21-12 :.
Carl Wahl to Ernest M. Ora
topp, NEA 10-13S-7 wv.
d. 4-16-12 ..........:.....
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-07-23

S b vas the prettiest woman / ever
saw said he, when he was speaking
OF this some time ago. This was about
q quarter OF q century ago, and she
was a most adept pupil"
Ben is a modest man and can scarce
" ever be induced to speak of his love
OF the athletic game of every kind, but
hen he does his eyes flash and 1t
shows that even IL he is not as young
as he used to be he still likes the fame
and takes a deep interest In things ath-
letic.
Associated with Big Ones.
He used to associate and box with
such men as Ike Weir and Jack Demp-
sey, and knew a Of these great
lighters well, He trained Jimmy Popp
who fought a twenty round battle with
the then champion light weight Of the
world, Fran Ernie, and he taught
champion amateur light weight boxer
of the world. One of Ben's former pu-
pills is now the instructor at the upper
Canadian military school where Ben
himself o~ficiatted for so many years,
ana ne is making good, and is still
Following the Hart line of work, which
Is is said could hardly be improved up
N.
Mr.. Hart has long ago retired from
the ring and has become a staid old
business man, but he likes to meet up
with some of the old timers and talk Of
the good old days. when boxing was
real boxing, for he vas himself one of
the best in the business. Those who
saw him go" several years ago have
no hesitancy in saying that there have
been none like him for hard work, for
skill and effectiveness as we'll as for
show. Many of the old boys of today
were his pupils ten OIL twelve years
ago, and they like to meet him and COS
sip over battles that took place, and his
opinion is generally taken for fights
that are being pulled of to this day.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-07-23
RURAL SCHOOLS
WILL GET AID
UNDER NEW LAW THE RURAL
SCHOOLS ARE MAKING APPLI-
CATIONS FOR MONEY.

Bismarck, N. D., July 23.-Applica-
tons are now being filed with the
state superintendent of public instruc-
ton by the rural, graded and consoli-
dated schools of the state for classif-
cation and in order to share in the
appropriations made by the last legis-
lature to build up and encourage the
improvement of the country and viii
lage schools Of the state.
BY that law, known as Chapter 35
Of the 1911 Session laws, the country
and village schools were put on a ba-
sis similar to that upon which the
high schools Of the state already are.
Under the law they were given an
inspector. who is required to visit
them and inspect them. Certain
standards, as to equipment, library,
proficiency Of teachers, and course of
study Is set by law. Should the in
spector find that the schools comply
with the law he informs the state
superintendent and the latter is re-
1 quired, under Section z of the act,
between Aug ] and Sept. 1, of each
year, TO Rpportion to the schools the
SIS, 500 set aside by the legislature for
| this purpose. The law not only gives
a standing and class to a school, but
In addition it provides a reward or
premium for the school that keeps
| up-to-date and abreast OF the times.
The inspector OF these schools is
Neil C. Macdonald, and he has done
a great work among them. encourag-
ing them to conform to the law and
| squirting them on to give the children
of the country schools an education
somewhat on a par with that given
by the schools of the larger towns
and cities. State superintendent Tay-
Tor Is anxious to see these schools en-
couraged and hopes to have many APP
plications on hand for classification
and for a share in the state appropri-
alton. The applications should be
sent in at once.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-07-23
NEWS OF THE NORTHWEST
MORE RELICS
FROM INDIANS
CURATOR FISH RETURNS FROM
ANOTHER TRIP ON INDIAN
RESERVATIONS.

Bismarck, n. d., July 23.-Curator
Fl. g. Fish has returned from Fort
BerthoId reservation bringing back
with him a number of new and inter
esting relics and a great deal of new
data on the early history Of the days
of old Fort Berthold. He reports a.
fine gathering of the Sioux and the
Arikara at the religious convocation
at Yellow Bears, near Armstrong.
There were over 400 camped in the
circle and many more took part In
the gatherings from day to day. The
purpose OF this ~convocation was TO
mutually strengthen each other in
their religious life and was not for
any effort to change any mans faith.
1t was really a men and religion
forward movement among the In
dams. Bishop Mangaye Of Fargo gave
two very helpful addresses and also
confirmed a large class of Sioux chill
town also addressed the meeting along
the line of placing more force back
of their religious life. Rev. ". C. r..
Hall, who has been among them since
May, 1876, gave them two interesting
talks on the greater and fuller con-
secration in their religious life. Father
Paul also preached a very fine SER
mon on the first day. Mr.. Fish gave
two talks on respect for the things
of the past and an advancement in
the things of the future.
One of the most striking features
Of the ~convocation was the enthusi-
astic singing. All the great songs of
the church were sung in the three
languages, English, Sioux and Ari-
wara.
All the meetings were held under
an arbor, the middle part being open
to the skies. The Arikara gathered
on one side and the Sioux on the
ether so that when the addresses
were given the two interpreters stood
on each side and as BOZ as the sem
tence was given out the two inter-
prefers would speak to their people
at the same time. Alex Sage and
Peter Beauchamp were the successful
interpreters for the Rec and John
Brown for the Sioux. At first it was
rather confusing for the speakers but
they were careful and got through all
right and did not make very much
confusion.
One Of the most interesting fea-
lures of the meeting was an Indian
marriage, which took place Sunday
afternoon when Fred Fox and Han
nah Wash wer married by G. l..
Hall. The friends of the party gath
cred under the arbor and Rev. Mr..
Hall gave them in a simple, quiet and
forceful manner the duties of the wife
and husband then pronounced the
words. Mr.. Fish was the best nan
and Miss Mile Anderson was brides
maid. The Indians are very well bal
anced under a ceremony like this and
they are as self-possessed as a well
drilled actor.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-07-23
STATE REGIMENT
has BROKEN CAMP

Devils Lake, N. D., July 23.-The
encampment Of the North Dakota
National guard is over and all of the
companies have departed for their
stations in various parts of the state.
While the attendance at the en-
campment this year has not been as
great as that of former years, the
work done was far hey ond that ac-
complished last year, and a high
standard of perfection was attained
as was well shown in the dress parade
inspected by the Officers and coloners
yesterday afternoon.
The militia seemed to enjoy the
weeks eneampment and though many
expected to go to Sparta, Wis, this
year. all seemed well satisfied that
the change was made to Devils Lake.
More improvements will be made
st the Rock Island reservation before
The next encampnnent and with what
has been done during the past year,
ii will not take much to make the
military grounds here the best In the
country.
The natural advantages here have
received many favorable comments
and Devils Lakers always enjoy hav-
ing the militia in annual encaInpment.
The outing and education which the
soldier boys enjoyed this year win not
soon be forgotten.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-07-23
KOSSICK and
POTTS READY
FOR CONTEST

Interest in the boxing contest in
Fargo Thursday night between Kos
sick OF Moorhead and Jimmie Potts OF
Minneapolis Is not confined to Fargo
alone. Followers OF the boxing game
in Grand Forks, jamestown, Valley
City. and Wahpeton have written they
would be here to witness the bout.
Many outsiders will undoubtedly take
in the affair.
Jimmie Potts is well known all over
the northwest as one or the cleveresr
opponents of the game. He has taught
boxing for years n has the scientific
end of the game Down now till he is an
artist. Probably no man ever seen mere
is as clever at blocking and covering
up. 1t is a treat to see him in action.
Kossick Is a more rugged, rough and
ready boxer than Potts. While he is
not SO artistic in his work he has de-
veloped a splendid defense and is a
much more aggressive boxer. He is
strong and bores in at all a Of the
game so strenuously that he Invariably
keeps his opponents busy.
The bout between these two men
should be a splendid scientific exhibit
ton and it will attract the interest OF
lovers of the boxing game in Fargo
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-07-23
MURRAY ESCAPED
FROM The PRISON
WAS ABOUT TO BE SENT TO THE
JAMESTOWN ASYLUM.

Bismarck. N. d.. July pa. j.
Murray, sent to the penitentiary from
Cass county on a charge of grand lar
ceny made his escape from the states
prison Sunday morning at about 3
o'clock. 1t appears that Murray had
been confined in a dungeon as he was
apparently insane and was about to be
sent to Jamestown asylum. He secur-
ed a saw in some manner and cut
and saddle which was later found
near Mckenzie.
Murray is 81 years Of age, dark
Completed and had dark brown eyes
and brown hair. He has an American
nag tatooed on his left forearm and
a sailor and heart on the right fore
arm. He is five feet and five inches
in height.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-07-23
PAROLED CONVICT
WANTED BY POLICE

Bismarck. N. o.. July 2s.-Frank
Smith, paroied convict and a young
man named Kunz, formerly yard man
and dishwasher at the Grand Pacific
hotel are being sought for by the po-
lice on a charge of burglary.
The men hav been working at the
hotel for some time and Sunday morn
ing both were missing and 1T was soon
discovered that the jewelry store next
the hotel had been broken into and
about S75 worth OF jewelry taken. The
back door had been broken in with
an axe and shovel which had been
obtained from the Ice house of the
hotel. 1t Is known that Smith gave
some jewelry to a oma he has been
friendly with and putting all the cir
cusnstances together 1t is suspected
that he Is the a who committed the
robbery.
1t is supposed that young Kunz was
taken In with Smith and persuaded to
assist him as the young man has no
criminal record and was only a green
boy who had been In town only a
short time. II Smith is caught he will
be returned to the penitentiary to
serve his original term and will prob
ably also have to serve a term for
burglary. He was sent up in the first
place for grand larceny.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-07-23
SAFE ROBBED
AT Jamestown

The safe in the office of the Occi-
dent Elevator Co, jamestown, located
in the elevator building on the N. f.
right-of-Way at Fourth avenue was
robbed. The cash box was removed
entirely, but fortunately contained
only 81 In silver. although there was
some non-negotiabIe papers, receipts
and two grain checks in favor OF O
b. Kekford. one for $S.15 and the
other for $3.50. The haul was q
small one for the yeggmen.
The burglar or burglars forced
their entrance after the agent had
left. Al hole was cut through the door
with a knife and reaching his hand
night latch. The safe standing in a
corner of the room was rified. The
safe door was shut and the bolt shot
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-07-23
CREAMERY At
HETIINGER GROWS
27,435 POUNDS or BUTTER in SIX
WEEKs-BUslNEss GROWING
NEW RUTTERMAKER.

Hettinger. ". D., July 2s.-New and
up-to-date machinery, an expert
buttermaker. the paying III of $1,000
monthly to farmers for cream. and
the manufacture of approximately
$500 pounds of butter weekly makes
the Hettinger creamery one of Het-
fingers best business institutions and
places 1t in the front rank among the
creameries Of the state More signifi-
cant however, than the institution
itself it its influence on the success OF
the territory in which 1T is located.
This influence is now being felt very
forcibiy in local business circles at a
time. too, when money is needed to
keep things moving until the crops
come in. The answer to the oft-re-
peated question of Where do people
get their money on the face OF last
years crop ~failure2" is found in the
business that is being done at the
local creamery. As n merchant stat
ed the other day: I'VE don't see any
thing anymore but cream checks
While of course much money has
ON in from other sources during the
past year 1t is nevertheless a fact that
dozens of farmers have, during the
past few months, made their, living
direct from the product OF their cows.