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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-12-10

|of Mrs. Martin w. Littleton looking to
the purchase by the government OF
Monticello, the old Virginia estate OF
Thomas Jefferson, now .the property
of Mr.. Levy The measure has been
passed by the senate and is pending
in the house. with a favorable report
from the committee on rules. The
Washington newspapers have carried
page advertisements, signed by Mrs.
Littleton, urging democrats to support
the Monticello resolution. At a meet
ing of the New York democrats to
formally congratulate Representative
Sulzer on his election as governor OF
New York,.a resolution indorsipg Mr..
Levy was passed. Mr.. Sulzer said he
would deliver speech In opposition
to the proposal that the government
purchase Monticello.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-12-10
$4,000 GALLONS
KEROSENE LOST
Wind Blew Down Ladd er
Which Opened Valve at Mar.
Shall Oil Plant

A failing ladder caused loss OF
10000 gallons of kerosene oil at the
warehouse Of the MARSHALL Oil Co.,
this morning.
1t appears that n ladder which had
been let standing last night was
blown down by the high wind that
prevailed early in the evening and
striking one of the valves allowed a
leakage which by morning had result
ed in the big tanks being. emptied, the
oil having spread over the ground
surrounding the buildings.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-12-10
Roosevelt at Chicago Confer,
enCe Advocates Fighting
Idaho Cases
Thanks His Party Workers
who Helped New Party in
Recent Campaign
(By Associated press.)

CHICAGO, Dec. 1O.--At Il formal
opening of tie progressive conference
today Roosevelt repeated his criticism
Of the act Of the supreme court Of
Idaho excluding the names of progress
sive candidates for presidential elect
ors from the ballot in the November
election.
Not to have criticised the decision,
for which several Boise editors who
quoted Roosevelt's structure. had been
cited for contempt, would have been
cowardly, Roosevelt asserted.
~ hold the decision was outrag-
cons. The court has within it's pow
er, by inflicting sufficiently heavy
fine to ruin the only paper in Idaho
with strength to hold out against it.
advocate the progressive party not
to pay any fines inflicted and send the
best lawyers obtainable to Idaho to
fight the case"
Roosevelt said the party doesn't
contemplate making terms With the
republican party as party. Regard
ing the leadership he said events the
next two years could be trusted to
develop the best men who would be
chosen without Difference to their own
desires, but solely with regard to the
needs of the people.
The progressives in congress and
state legislatures, were urged to push
progressive legislation and Roosevelt
conratulated the national committee
and other leaders who accomplished
SO much in so short a time.
IN the brief campaign we over
tS,rew a powerful corrupt machine
that betrayed and strangled republi-
cans. =
Roosevelt thanked State Senator
Finn. Of Pennsylvania; George Perk-
ins, Frank Munsey and G. s. Bird for
their loyalty and aid.
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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-12-10
Clearing House Clash.

WASHINGTON, Dec: 1O.-Lively
clashes between Walter Frew, presi.
dent OF the Corn Exchange Bank OF
New York, and president of the New
York Clearing association, and Sam.
uel 'untermeyer, occurred at the
house money trust investigation to-
day, over the power which clearins
houses exercise over banks
The witness declared he didn't
admit the clearing house committee
has autocratic powers" and held a
bank could only temporarily be ex-
cluded from the clearing house by the
clearing committee, and that body
didn't have the final decision as to
the expulsion. Frew admitted the
bank suspended couldn't Clear
through another clearing house bank.
Then if the bank Is suspended
there is no way it can clear through
another bank" 7"
No, hut the bank can carry on it's
business without that privilege an.
swered the witness. eFrew appeared
in connection with the inquiry to de-
termine how great control is held
by the clearing houses Of large cities
over banks doing business through
them. H. & u II NJ
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-12-10
|.
Was DAMAGED
.(ax Associa ated Pr re,s. J

DAVENPORT, England, Dec. 10.
The British battleship Centurion, coll.
5lided with and sank an unknown
steamer today off this port. The bat,
tleship was damaged, her anchors be
ing dri,,en through her bows The
Centurion arrived off Plymouth sound,
but has not been communicated with.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-12-10
BRITISH STEAMER
PROBABLY LOST.
Loaded with Coal for New
fOUIdldnd has Been MISSING
Since Nov. 10
10y Associated Press.J

LOUlSEURG, 3. c., Dec. 1O.--Thc
British steamer, Morien, with a crew
of 200, is thought to have been lost
i'm recent storm. No news of the
steamer has been received since 1T
left here Novembr 10th with a cargo
of coal for Placntia, N. f. The an
adian government steamer, Lady
Laurier. searched unsuccessfully the
waters between the Newfoundland
coast and returned to port.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-12-10
Local Architect was AuthOfk-
ed to Prepare Set Of Plans
al Once
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WHAT CITY COMMISSION ::
DID. 4 !:
Ordered plans for auditorium. :
} Van Horn to draw plans.
Committee report was accept
ed.
City wants taxes turned over.
} hagqart given sewer contract.
Special assessment commits
sion paid.
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The board of city commissioners
met in regular session at the city hall
last night. Commissioners Hinckley
and Lucas answered roll call, also
President Williams. Commissioners
Patterson and Jackson were absent.
Minutes of last meeting were read
and approved.
When the report OF the auditorium
building committee was submitted for
consideration the countenances of res
idents of the city who attended the
meeting were wreathed in smiles. II
was quite evident that some fun was
expected and spectators were not dis
appointed
The auditorium committee recon-
mended that Architect Van Horn be
authorized to prepare plans and spec
ifications in accordance with the coa-
ditions OF written proposal which
accompanied the report.
Commissioner Lucas made motion
that the report OF the cOnmittee be
accepted and that the city attorney
be instructed TO prepare plans and
specificat tions IN accordance thereto:
The motion was seconded aid upon
roll. call, Commissioners Lucas and
Hinckley voted that the recommends
ton OF the committee be adopted;
President Williams voting "No.'
The following letters, the first one
to the commission, and the second
one to the chairman of the auditorium
committee, were received and after
being accepted we're ordered filed:
Bismarck City Commission, Bis
marck, N. D.. Mr.. President-The
committee on erecting an auditorium
met on, Nov. 18th, 1912, all members
being present.
Chairman 'Hinckley reported he
was at the Twin Cities Oct % to to
q, accompanied by Architect Van
Horn, and they had looked over most
of the theaters in those cities anc
interviewed practical owners a1o
managers who have erected more than
twenty modern theaters in the west
Architect Van Horn presented
several preliminary sketches, drawing
and features for consideration.
"On motion it was decided that the
capacity Of the new auditorium should
be eleven hundred opera chairs. Ar
chitect Van Horn stated in his judg
ment, an auditorium of that capacity
could be erected and completed for
$4,000, and submitted the proposal
hereto attached.
I'VE recommend the proposal be ac
cepted and Mr.. Van Horn be authoriz
ed to prepare plans and specifications
in accordance with tn terms and con
ditions of his proposal, and the said
plans and specifications be delivered
not later than Jan. goth, 1912.
Respectfully,
"A. G. HINCKLEY,
y y AZ" sTyJ, NJ ~,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-12-10
Was CRUSHED
UNDER CARS

Jacob Fischer, aged so, of Harvey,
was killed this morning when he at
tempted to crawl under moving car.
Fischer was employed as grain buyer
for a Harvey elevator, was married
ana has five children He was form
erly In business for himself, being
connected with the firm Of Fischer
and Gutschind.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-12-10
War country
Being INSURED
Flow Of Business From Gall.
clan Frontier AstOnisheS
Underwriters

LONDON, Dec. 10.-An enormous
amount of insurance covering risks
of war and oiv.. c0mnption has been
effected during the last few days on
property on the Galician frontier, d.
viding Russia from Austria.
Underwriters here are astonished
at the flow of business, which they
describe as the most extensive In con.
nection with any crisis. One risk
alone represented S1,250,0O0 and or.
ders from oil, lumber and brewery
trades in Austria are still pouring in
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-12-10
New Haven Road Denounced.

WASHINGTON Dec. 10.--Denounc-
ing the New York, New Haven-Hart-
ford railroad as grinding monop-
oily" Representative O'Shau2essy OF
Rhode Island, backed by the New
England delegation. today urged the
house rules committee to favorably
report on the resolution for a con.
gressional investigation OF alleged vi.
olations of the Sherman law.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-12-10
Manager DeTneT Lost His Life In Fire
This Morning When Standard Oil Barn
Was Consumed Following An Explosion

MARTNsW LiTTLEToN, MEETS
OPPOSITION IN E FORTS TO HAVE
:: ERNNMENT BUY MONTICELLO
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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-12-10
Clearance House and Bank
erS Officials Have Storm
Before Committee
New Haven. Hartford Railroad
IS Denounced as q Grind
ing Mouoply
TODAY IN CONGRESS.
Senate.

Met at noon.
Bill introduced to create major gen
eralship for Colonel George Goethals
Commerce committee heard opposi
tion to Seamen's Involuntary Serv
itude act
,@ House.
Met at noon.
Rules committee took up New. Ha
ven.Grand Trunk investigation reso
luton. Money trust committee con
tinued hearing New York bankers.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-12-10

Bismarck, N. D., Nov. IL. 1912. A.
C. Hinckley, Chairman Committee on
Auditorium, Bismarck City Commits
sion, Bismarck, N. D.. Sir hereby
propose to furnish plans, specifica-
tons and supervision for an auditori'
um building to be erected in the City
of Bismarck, N. D., the building when
completed to be substantially as fol
lows: a N
THE exterior to be Of fire-proof con-
struction. The Broadway and Sixth
street fronts to be Of first class fac
ing brick or tile, with stone or terra
Gotta trimmings, in mission or classic
architecture. The main entrance to
have an ornamental metal marquis,
the lobby a dome ceiling, mosaic tile
floor. tile or marble wainscoating.
"The seating capacity Of the build
ing to be 100 chairs, which BY using
chairs on the stage can be increased
to 14O0 seats at public speakings.
"The building to have exits to COM
ply with the building ordinances OF
the Twin Cities.
"The parquet to have a fireproof
floor. The balcony and stage to be
Of se:ni-freproof construction.
THE auditorium OF the building to
have highly ornamental steel cell
ing and cornice. The fronts and cell.
ings OF the balcony, boxes and pros
cenium to be of ornamental stan.
The walls Of the auditorium to be fin.
ished with an attractive and pleasing
color scheme and artistic decorations.
The stage toIbe Of standard size and
to have the regulation equipments.
CONTINUED on Page Seven.j
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-12-10

Milestones' IS to remain in New
York throughout the season, according
to reports. 5
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-12-10

Fred Warde has been engaged to play
iFagin i'll All all7star cast Of Oliver
Twist" IN
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1912-12-10

4 A. III. Woods is to produce a new
musical piece called "The Dancing At
torney.'
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-11-21
RASH WAS MASS OF SPOTS

S11k Washington St., Salt Lake
City, Utah-"I was first alarmed by
an itchy feeling all over my arms and
a rash OF tiny spots came out. The
rash was mass OF spots like measles
and developed into running sores. The
itching was terrible and would
scratch something awful. tried n
treatment but it availed not. ! then
decided TO try Cuticura Soap and
Ointment. After the first application
the itching stopped wonderfully. The
cure which followed was a marvel to
me for I thought | never would get
better. This was three years ago and
I have as clear a skin rs any one may
wish. Cuticura Soap and Ointment
cured me entirely" (Signed) Miss
Kate NJ. Dobson. Mar. is, 1912.
Csticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample of each
free, with S2.p. Skin Book. Address
postcard "Cutcura, Dept. L, Boston"
Adv.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-11-21

the building site or near to 1t. The
effect Of stone used In this way is one
OF strength and substantialness. Di.
rectly opening from the porch is liv.
ing room 10 by II feet six inches in
size. In corner is fireplace that
will add cheer to the home In the chill
days OF spring and fall. Opening
from the living room is the dining
room. This room is ten feet square.
The kitchen back OF the dining.room
is the same size. This house is de.
signed for couple whose needs will
not require much room In the alb
sence OF pantry cupboard for cul-
mary articles can be built In the
kitchen.
A bedroom eight feet six inches by
eleven feet six inches Is situated of
the diningroom and window gives a
view out onto the porch. Back Of the
bedroom and opening also into the
kitchen Is bathroom.
This cozy little dwelling has been
built for $500.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-11-21

munity. Many persons thought they
had been afflicted with deafness, and
all were oppressed by sensation OF
dread.
With the coming OF light the amaz.
ed people comprehended the reason
for the disquieting silence. Where
they were used to see the great fall
was bare preclpice down the face
OF which a few small and constantly
diminishing streams trickled. Above
the falls. instead Of rushing river.
was only naked channel. with In.
significant brooks splashing among
the rocks. All day Iong this astound.
Ing condition continued, and persons
walked. dryshod, from the Canadian
side. along the very edge OF the preci,
pice, as far as Goat island, on the
American side.
Early In the morning Of April /. the
familiar thunder Of the great cataract
was again heard. and has never since
been silent. though similar conditions.
with like results, might prevail any
spring. The winter Of lS47-4S was
one OF extreme severity. and Ice Of
unprecedented thickness formed on
Lake Erie When the breakup came.
toward the end OF March. a strong
southeast wind was blowing. and the
ice was piled into banks as large as
icebergs. Toward the night OF March
80 the wind suddenly changed to the
opposite direction, increased to a ter.
rifle gale. and drove the Ice into the
entrance Of Niagara river with such
force that huge dam was formed. Of
such thickness and solidity as to be
practically impenetrable. and strong
enough to hold back the great mass
OF water pressing against 1t. At last,
in the early morning Of April !. the
Ice dam gave way under the tremen.
dous pressure Of restrained water. and
the falls were once again one OF the
scenic wonders OF the world.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-11-21
Calumet Ends bad Luck"

Remember when you were Il youngster.
what trial baking day was? II Mother
was lucky, everything went fnely-but II
she had bad luck" her cakes and her
pies and her bread were failures. Her
success in baking seemed to depend al
most altogether on luck"
Nowadays there's no such thing rs
baking luck" At least. not In the kitch-
ems Of the up-to-date cooks. Simply be-
cause Calumet Baking Powder has smash
ed that old time idea. 1t has made bak-
Ing sure OF success. 1t has made mex
perienced cooks able TO bake perfectly.
and day after day It Is saving hundreds
Of dollars worth OF time and materials by
doing away with costly failures.
Calumet Baking Powder Is the purest
baking powder made-and guaranteed not
only to BE pure. but to stay pure In the
CAN and In the BAKING. Calumet has
twice been officially Judged the BEST
baking powder made-receiving the high
est awards at the Worlds Pure Food Ex-
positions In Chicago l30O and In Parls
Qolg. ADV.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-11-21

sign that proves the home, always the
bulwark OF civilization. is growing
still nearer to the hearts OF the peo-
pie. 1t Is the surest indication OF the
stability OF our institutions. Even
the summer tourist who travels the
country over in search Of pleasure and
visits all the resorts, when he comes
to analyze his feelings, comes to the
conclusion that the greatest pleasure
he has in going away from home Is
the pleasure he has Of returning to
It. We do not know how much we
love home till We have been away
from It.
So this little cottage is shown here
as a type OF the homes that are being
built. Some will call 1t bungalow.
and 1t will pass under that name with
many. But the term cottage" will
be more familiar to the masses. You
will notice that this cottage Is In har-
mony with Its surroundings. 1t sits
In o large lot and on that account all
It's lines are effective and beautiful
Unfortunately. in many cases home
builders are compelled to build on
lots that are too small to display ade.
avately the beauties Of the structures
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-11-21
Date Worth Remembering,

Naturalists the world over should
regard July Is as an anniversary
worthy OF commemoration. az II was
on July IS. 1920, that Gilbert White
was born. The Natural History OF
Selborne." which did not appear until
toward the end Of his life-it was pub
lished In 1889. and he died four years
later-is one Of the few scientific
books that have survived as a classic
for well over century, and is today
still read for It's library value as much
MS for It's interest to the naturalist.
Like the "Compleat Angler" and Boa.
wells Johnson" II Is work that has
no exact parallel in the literature OF
other Countries Globe.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-11-21
Her Name Was Not Polly Ticks.

During the late campaign an Illinois
candidate for the legislature was driv'
ing through the country, seeking votes
among the farmers, when he met q
young man in farmers garb, walking
by the roadside.
Having in mind prospective vote
he stopped his horse. and saluting him
in familiar manner. inquired:
Are you paying any attention to
politics nowadays?"
The young man stopped, looked at
him suspiciously, and drawled out:
mo, stranger; that don't happen to
be my gals name; but ef 1t was,
wouldn't think 1t was any Of your
burned business
This ended the interview as well as
the prospect.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-11-21
A PENALTY OF AGE

The tendency OF advancing years to
restrict activity and exercise is re-
sponsible for the constipated condition
Of most elderly people. The wear Of
years impairs the action OF the bow
els and the digestive organs are more
sensitive to the demands upon them
and rebel more quickly. Cathartics
and purgatives are violent and dras-
tic In their action and should not be
used to correct constipation. A mild,
yet positively effective remedy. and
one that Is recommended by physi.
clans as well as by thousands who
have used 1t, is the compound of SIM
pie laxative herbs with pepsin pre-
scribed by Dr. W. B. Caldwell over
thirty years ago and now sold by drug
gists everywhere under the name Of
DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. DR..
Caldwell wants everyone troubled with
constipation to try Syrup Pcpsin and
will send trial bottle. free OF charge,
to all who write for It, Address DR..
W. B. Caldwell, 2O3 West ST., Monti.
cello. III. Adv.
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-11-21
HOW GIRLS
MAY AVOID
PERIODIC PAINS
The Experience of Two Girls
Here Related For The
Benefit of Others

Rochester, N. Y.-"I have daugh-
ter 13 years old who has always beeu
very healthy until recently when she
complained Of dizziness and cramps every
month, SO bad that would have to keep
her home from school and put her to bed
to get relief.
after giving her only two bottles Of
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound she is now enjoying the best Of
health. l cannot praise your Compound
too highly. want every good mother
to read what your medicine has done for
my child. Mrs. RICHARD N. DuNHAM,
eli Exchange St., Rochester, NY.
Stoutsville, Ohio. -"I suffered from
headaches, backache and was very irreg-
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-11-21
JUST WHAT THEY EXPECTED
Committee Made No Mistake When
They Looked for Almost Inevlt.
able Comment.

= A committee of investigating scien.
lists approached lady.
Madam" said Professor Prewins,
the spokesman, Offering her a magnif.
cent chrysanthemum Of rare and love.
ly hue. Madam. permit me to pre-
sent this flower to you as token Of
our high regard"
She clasped the splendid blossom in
her lily white hand.
Breathlessly the committee waited
her reply.
How beautiful It is." she answered.
What an exquisite shade OF purple
| should love to have a dress of that
color"
Doctor Prewins nodded knowingly
to the committee, as If to say. "I told
you So"
The committee winked to the pro.
fessor and whispered, You win"
The Raymer enterprise., 1912-11-21

Mr.. William A. Radford will answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining to the
subject Of building. for the readers OF this
paper On account OF his wide experience
as Editor, Author and Manufacturer. he
Is. without doubt, the highest authority
on all these subjects. Address all inquiries
TO William A. Radford No. l1s West
Jackson boulevard. Chicago. H.. and only
enclose two-cent stamp for reply.
Architects are applying themselves
assiduously to the problem Of supply
ing the demand for moderate cost
homes. In all parts Of the country
more houses Of what might be called
the middle class are being built than
other styles. The designs show orig
inality and In every case there is evi.
dent the effort to make housekeeping
easier. in fact, pleasure. Too often
1t Is found that interior convenience
Is sacrificed to exterior ornamentation.
Many times more effort Is given to
mere show than to utility and con-
venience.
The days OF the old parlor are past.
The old parlor was a room shut of
from all other rooms and 1t was
opened only when the minister called,
when sister got married. or when the
sewing society met. 1t was q room
jealousy protected against invasion
by the youngsters OF the household.
an5 II one Of the boys ventured across
thS dead line at the doorway, there
wes nothing short OF tragedy.
But the people have outgrown this.
Now, II parlor exists It Is lived In
Just like any other part Of the house.
The houses built now, even II they
are supplied with parlor. are intend
ed to be lived in all over. This Is q