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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-08-08
Digs trial Will
Ekq By FRIDAY

San Francisco, Aug. When
court adjourned in!the trial Of Maury
l.. Diggs for violation of the Mann
white slave act, it seemed certain
the jury would be impanelled by to-
morrow and attorneys are predicting
that all evidence will he in by Fri
day evening. Eleven men are in the
box. but the first Venire has been ex'
hausted and it is necessary to send
out a call for a special venire OF
twenty .talesmen, to answer at the
call tomorrow morning. Thus far tic
defense used seven of it's ten peremp'
tory challenges and the government
four Of its six. Thus far there has
been no indication in the examination
of talesmen OF the tactics be pursued
by the defense. Although the court
room has been crowded. a scarcity
of women is noticed.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-08-08
BANGS MOVED
/. TO DROP CASE
Wanted Burke County Contest
Case Dropped on Two
Special COuEts

Eowbclls, N. d., Aug. Tn tho
Burke county contest case. started At
Bowbells before Judge Butte. Attor.
ney Bangs, for Bowbells. moved to
dismiss the case on the ground that
S. L. Diamond, the a who started
the proceedings, was no longer a RESI-.
dent of E:urke county. and that there
fore there was no case.
Decision on this point was reserved
by Judge Buttz, and Bangs also
moved for dismissal on the grounds
OF former adjudication. contending
that the Ease had been settled ice
when mandamus proceedings were
instituted which gave the county seat
to Bowbells. in 1910
The first of these two points. as
to the residence of Diamond In the
county, was argued this morning be-
fore the Judge, and he denied Bangs
motion to dismiss the case. it being
claimed that the Ignite attorneys.
Cowan and Blood. were right in their
contention that Diamond was acting
in the interest of the taxpayers Of
the county. and that therefore Dia-
mond's absence made no difference.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-08-08
RENv|LLE COUNTY
winner OF meet
Closing Event Of Northwest.
err Summer School Taken
BY Wide Margin

Velva, N. D., Aug. THE fourth
annual inter.county field and track
meet vas held on the park baseball
field. The meet was arranged by a
faculty committe headed by Prof.
Abbott and events were pulled off in
a rapid and enthusiastic manner.
rive points were awarded winners Of
first place, three to second place and
one to third, and in the tugs of war
each county. was awarded five points.
Renville won the meet with thir-
teen places; eight firsts, three sec.
onds and two thirds; total score, 81.
Pierce won eight places; four firsts,
three seconds and one third: total
score, 80.
McHenry won ten places; four
firsts, n second and five thirds; to-
tai score, a..
BOttineau won seven places; three
firsts, three seconds and n third:
total score, Is. i d,
Ward won eight places; n first.
five seconds and two thirds; total
score, 81. W.
The Orphans won eight places; one
first, one second and six thirds: total
score, IA.
Renville's success was due largely
to Bernia Station. He was RESPONSE
BILE for 20 of the points won by his
county. ,a
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-08-08
OF STATE
Yielding we'll

North Dakota's wheat crop this
year has short straw and long heads
but the spring wheat harvest, which!
is O on in full blast, is bringing
encouraging results. Some very fine
yields are assured in the state.
The crops in it are good practically
all the way from the international
boundary line to the South Dakota
line, the worst being in Walsh coun-
ty through Grafton. where there were
earl yrains. The crops in Pembina
county is exceptionally fine this year
and some large yields are certain in
that part 0 fthe county toward the
Red river. =
At Bowesmont, in Pembina county.
it is reported the crops are better
than In any other. pratt of the state
and estimates of IS to 40 bushels are
made. Of course those are likely tn
be discounted by the threshinE ma
chimes but they are Indicative of the
excellent crops in that part Of the
valley.
Southern Trail, Cass and Richland
counties will raise almost as mucn
wheat as last year with favorable
conditions for maturing the very late
grain. go.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-08-08
New Method Of Dissemination
Agricultural News From
the Capital
Some Changes to be Made
in the Annual Reports
+. Of Bureaus
Robert NJ. New

Washington, Aug. There are
mighty few communities agricultural
or otherwise, which ~ill not be more
or less directly interested in the Of
fetal announcement that. instead OF
the old time farmers bulletins full
of technical words and phrases. which
were puzzling even to lots of scien'
lists, the department OF agriculture
will soon begin to issue to the people
Of the country popular and practical
publications which tell their respec-
tive stories in cimple and easily un.
derstoOod words, the stuff for scien.
lists to, be circulated only in scien.
tilic ch3hnels through the Journal OF
Research and scientific monographs.
il anybody welcomes that news. 1t
will most tassuredly be the farmers
and their Gwives. as well as the hosts
of boys and girls in rural and nearby
districts.
DR.. Houston. the new secretary OF
agriculture. formally announces the
new plan of his department. There
has been an independent series of bull
letins and circulars in each of the
thirteen publishing bureaus. divisions
and offices Of the department. These
have been discontinued and will be
superseded by the Journal of Re-
seach for printing scientific and tech
meal matter. and by a departmental
series of bulletins. written in popular
language forGselectedl and. general dis
tribution. BY this plan the confus-
Ion that has resultedffrom 1.-THE multi
Dlicity of s~eriesstof publications will
be avoided. and the saving of a con
siderable sum will annually be eff.
fected. .4 .,
Under the new plan the depart.
ment will discontinue the general dis.
tribution Of matter so scientific or
technical as to be of little or no use
to the lay reader. 1t will supply
technical information only to those
directly interested and capable Of
using scientific analyses, and of UNI
~derstanding the results of research
work couched in scientific terms. A
larger amount of Information in pop
ular form which the average reader
can Immediately apply ito his own
direct advantage and Cthereby in
crease the agricultural y productive
ness and the healtlii5nf the nation.
will hereafter Observation-Disclosures
J%ournaIrof Research.
The highly scientific matter here.
tofore published indiscriminatcly in
bulletins and circulars will hereafter
be published only in the nelly cstab.
lished Journal Of Research. which
will be issued about once a month.
will be royal octave, of the scientific
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-08-08

day anniversary. DR.. Still was born
In Lce county. Virginia. Aug. 6. 1925
He served In the Civil val as sur
geOn of a Kansas cavalry regiment
and after the war became post sur.
geon at the Shawnee reservation. 1t
was here that the study of human
bone structure. especially of the
spine. was forced Dol him by the
death of his two little daughters. Of
spinal meningitis. 1t was in 1874.
when living at Baldwin. Kan. that
he abandoned traditional medical
routine and began to practice osteo.
pathy as 1t is understood today. He
founded a school here to teach the
science and has lived to see it taken
up by more than 10000 practitioners
in America, Europe and other parts
OF the world.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-08-08
STAFF TOOK HIS
Sentence cody
Showed No Signs Of Emotion
as Judge Burt Gave him
1e0 Year Term

TOwner, N. d., Aug. Z. John STAFF
was sentenced by Judge Burr, al
Tuwner, to ten years in the state
prison at Bismarck Tor the murder
OF his wife. whom he shot while she
was hiding from him in a barrel on
the STAFF farm near MiEo'
Staff took his sentence without 4
culver, and with absolutely no sign
of emotion. This has been his atti.
tude throughout the trial. though the
circumstances were such as to test
the fortitude OF any man with anv
feeling whatever in his heart. This
attitude has p%rejudiced many against
the man.
Judge Burr told Staff that he was
very fortunate to receive SO light q
sentence. as the jury had, by finding
him guilty of manslaughter. virtually
expressed the belief that Staff knew
his wife was in. the barrel when he
fired the, fatal shot. and. such being
the case, they might have found him
guilty Of murder in the first degree.
Attorney Sinkler, for the defense.
may appeal though this is not likely.
II he does, he must start the action
within ten days. according to the
judges ruling.
Stoff reached the ~penitentiary at
Wednesday, and has already |
to serve his long term.
The only emotion he showed through
the trial, or after sentence had been
was when it was proposed
that his minor children be adopted.
This he objected to. strenuously. and
said that he wanted his children for
himself after he had finished his
term.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-08-08
fRECKLES
Don't Hide Them With a Veil; Re-
move Them With the Othine
v Prescription.

This prescription for the removal
of freckles was write nby a pr0mi'
nent physician and is usually SO sue
cessful in removing freckles and Civ
ing a clear, beautiful complexion that
it is sold by your druggist under an
absolute guarantee to refund the
money If it fails.
Don't hide your freckles under q
veil; get an ounce Of othine and re
move them. Even the first few ap.
plications should show a wonderful
improvement, some of the lighter
freckles vanishing entirely.
Be sure to ask the druggist for the
double strength othine; it it this that
is sold on the money.back %guaranee'
adv.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-08-08
REGIMENT IS
MOVED down
in A BATTLE

Shanghai, Aug. IA desperate
fight among the rebels themselves &C.
CURED at the WI Sung forts. The
famous rebel regiment called Dare
to Die" whose commander was sus-
pected of having plotted to capture
the Notifications by stealth from the
revolutionists in order to sell then
to the government. attacked the forts
this afternoon. Tie forts opened fire
upon the attackers and simultaneous
ly the northern troops executor q
tianking movement which literally
moved down the Dare to Dies"
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-08-08
TO TRY u ]"GUNBoAT."

New York, Aug. Whether Gun.
boat" Smith is the fighter that he
has been cracked up to be by his
following on the western coast will
probably be determined here tonor'
row night, when the Californian will
be tried out by that best known OF
all trial horses, jim Flynn, the Pueh'
10 fireman, While Flynn falls far
short Of championship calibre himself
he has been able to sidetrack more
than one Of the s;heavies" who has
been hailed as al coming champion
II the "Gunboat" wins the fight 1t
will add considerably to his reputa'
ton. The bout is scheduled for ten
rounds and will be pulled off in Madi'
son Square Garden.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-08-08
VIRGINIA FARMERS INSTITUTE.

Lynchburg, Va, Aug. 7-The open,
ing of tho midsummer meeting OF
the Virginia State Farmers Institute
here today was marked by a large
and representative attendance. The
best methods of marketing farm pro
ducts, cooperation of banker and
farmer, alfalfa culture, improvement
Of the rural& schools and ways to
make farm life NOR attractive are
among the subjects to be discussed
by experts during the two days SEES.
siOns of the institute.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-08-08
MEETING OF NEGRO sAR,NERs.

indianapolis, Ind, Aug. 6.-The i'm
perial council Of the Ancient Egyp.
ton Order of Mobiles of the Mystic
Shrine, the membership of which is
made UP Of negro Masons, began its
Fifteenth annual meeting in this CITY
today. The officers in charge are
Eugene Phillips of Boston. imDeriol
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-08-08
IS governor
OF ARKANSAS

Little Rock, Ark, Aug. Judge
George w. Hayes OF Camden took the
oath of Office as governor of Arkan-
sas, succeeding Senator Futrell, who
has been acting governor for several
months. Hayes was elected ut q spec
ial election July 70.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-08-08
MUNICIPAL LEAGUE AT WIN
NjPEG.

Winnipeg, Man, Aug. with an
attendance Of several hundred, rep
resenting nearly every large city Of
the United States and Canada, the
annual convention of the League Of
American Municipalities opened here
today. The programme Of the initial
session Included welcomes and re.
sponses, the annual reports of offc'
ers and the gealing Of papers treat
ing OF various, municipal problems
The convention will close Saturday
with the election OF officers and the
selection Of the next convention CITY
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-08-08
POWELL CLAYTON 80 YEARS OLD

w ON " al OlO
Washington, D. c., August 7-uen.
Powell Clayton, former ambassador
to Mexico and for nearly half a cen.
fury a prominent figure in American
politics, celebrated his eightieth birth
day anniversary t day. Gen. Clay
tons career has been one of unusual
activity. After serving as an officer
of the Union army through the civil
war he settled on a plantation in
Arkansas, where he became a leader
Of the Republican party and was
elected governor and United States
senator. For more than forty years
he represented Arkansas on the re-
publican national committee, and dur.
ing that period he was a delegate to
every national convention of his par
ty last winter. having taken up his
permanent residence in this city.
Gen. Clayton resigned his place on
the national committee. At present
he is busily engaged in writing his
memoirs, which he promises will con-
tain many things to clear up the facts
in the great political contests of by.
gone days.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-08-08
FORWARD 70 THE LAND LEAGUE

Boston, Mass, Aug. 7.-The first
conference OF the newly organized
Forward to the Land League assem-
bled In this city today and will con-
tinue in session until the end Of the
week. The league aims to bring
superior results to the farmer. to
eliminate frauds in the settlement Of
lands and to inspire social life In
rural districts. The movement is de.
signed also to make farm life SO at
~tractive as to promote a general
exodus from the c%ongested sections
,of the large cities. thereby bringing
relief to the tenement dwellers and
eventual determination Of the slums.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-08-08
euLLsMoosE ONE YEAR OLD.

Chicago. Aug! Ia number Of lead.
ers OF the Progressive party here
Joined today in sending q telegram
to Colonel Roosevelt. who is in the
Southwest, reminding him OF the
first birthday anniversary Of their
party. 1t was one year ago yesterday
that the orxanfsati0n of the Progress.
tsive party was completed by the ma.
tional convention Ia session to the
Coliseum in this city. On that day
Colonel Roosevelt addressed the con.
vention. after On outburst Of cheer.
ing lasting nearly @ hour. !.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-08-08

Don't throw away & piece Of furni-
ture that needs repairing. We Tan
fix it for you. A. w. Lucas CO.-tAdv.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-08-08

po%tentate: ]. H. Sherwood Of st.
Paul, deputy imperial potentate. and
J.. H. Murphy of Baltimore, imperial
recorder. The Daughters Of Isis
which is the women's branch of the
order. is also IN annual session here
Buy ytourl u, new i lhiAAySyyy from YEGEN's,.
phone 51,-rAAddFN. ogl Ba9a X \
.t ltf yC f..yr! - ,n,,o .sr 9&Er 81 sng -
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-08-08
WILL REVISE MUTUAL
INSURANCE Laws

Jamestown, N. D., Aug. IN. %.
Williams left today for Minnewaukan
where he will attend a meeting Of
the committee appointed at the last
state meeting of the mutual fire in.
suraice companies OF the state. This
committee will revise the bylaws and
present 4 uniform system for all mu.
tual companies in the state to con.
slider and adopt il. they see fit. Many
of the new mutual companies have
a largely increased farm business in
the transactions of which there arise
many questions new to the manage
ment, which it is desired to be regu'
lated by a more complete set of by
laws based upon the experience OF
other. companies.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-08-08

Buy your new hays from YEGEN'S
phone 51.-Adv. d
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-08-08
FOUNDER OF osrEoPATHY 10 as.

Kirksvllle. No, Aug. 7.-Many mes.
sages OF greeting were received here
today to remind DR.. Andrew T. Still.
famous o. the founder Of osteopathy,
|that this VA his siShty.nfth birth,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-08-08

BAILEY TO Ab1REss VETEnANa
Greenville, Texas, Aug. I'm gala
attire Greenville today gave a hearty
welcome to the many war veterans
and their friendg assembled here fos
the annual reunion OF the Texas dtvi.
sion Of the United Confederate Vet.
Grams. Today WIS devoted to the .,
ception Of the Visitors and the open,
Ing exercises Of the reunion. The bia
feature tomorrow will be IN address
to the veterans fby Joseph w. BAILEY
former United States Senakog.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-08-26
What IL Cost.

In little town in England not long
ago the entire family had been tat
church and the young minister was
coming home to dine with them. While
at dinner they were discussing the new
stained glass window member had
given. 1T is a most beautiful piece of
workmanship" said one, "and must
have cost a great deal of money" DO
you have any idea how much?" Il
really do not" replied the minister,
but far into the hundreds, | should
imagine" mo, it didn't" said little
Harold. Il know how much it was. 1t
cost las. 10d.' why, Harold, how do
you know anything about it?" BE
cause, mamma, it says at the bottom
of the window, Job "A, TO- London
Globe.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-08-26
SHE LIKED TO BORROW.
Give Her Fair Chance, Too, and She
Was Willing to Pay Back.

Day by day as Mrs. Worth's house
hold and kitchen furniture and grocer.
les slowly disappeared she saw that
the moment approached when a final
stand must be made. One morning
when Jimmy, son Of the borrower, ap-
peared at the back door with the state
ment, MA wants the wash boiler .
Mrs. Worth determined to act
You tell your ma that when she
brings back what she has already Dor
rowed l win lend her the boiler"
In a little While Jimmy reappeared.
MA wants TO know what she has
borrowed"
There are a quart of -four" began
Mrs. Worth. "a peck of potatoes. cup
full of sugar, can of coffee. half
pound of lard, some onions and butter
and spices. the screwiriver, the hatch
ct, pair of scissors paused, rec
oilecting-"three spools of thread, a
paper Of needles and
But Jimmy was gone. Presently he
raped on the back door again.
MA says for you to write 'em down
| forgot some of EN-"
Mrs Worth sat down with pencil and
patiently made an alphabetical list of
all the articles she could remember.
Jimmy took the list and disappeared.
A half hour later he once more ap-
peared at the back door and announced:
ma says if you'll lend her the wash
boiler to carry them in she'll bring 'em
home. youths Companion.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-08-26
Biographies to Blame.


Ask any hundred English men, wo-
men or children what is the name of
the capital of Russia and every one of
them will reply. ''St. Petersburg" 1t
may be small matter. but in point of
fact the proper name is Petersburg.
The English are the only folk who in
sist upon the Saint" The city was
fountled by Peter the Great and is
named after him. 1t is quite true that
Peter was one of the most extraordi-
nary men that ever filled throne, but
no one would have been more astound-
ed than himself at being dubbed< a
saint. He neither lived nor died in the
odor of sanctity, and it is hard to find
out how 1t became the English fashion
to miscall the splendid town he found
Mail.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-08-26
Take No Substitute.

All stS les Of lawn benches. porch swings
and bammoeks at the A Store.
Special prices in mems shoes hat i.
for quality. Geo. c, Na-steller.
Laces and embroid, ry, a full line ana
cheaper than before, at Landis's.
Gem" Pumps. the best pump on eartn
for the money, At the Farmers Supply Co.
Ailler's Pharmacy make a speciality of
prescriptions and family remedies. Ask your
Physician.
satis faction wrapped in every bundle Of
hardware You purchase from the Farmers
Supply 60.
When you need stove you want to deal
with the Farmers Supply Co.. because their
line is new and up-to-date.
II you want nice fresh clean groceries
give Us a cali. We can supply you with any
thing in the grocery line, at right prices
E.-FRASx RozKarUs.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-08-26
WANTED.

We want protect you against loss bS fire and lightning
, wheat and hay crops. Special short term policies.
o rates and prompt service. Drop us card and we will
mt insurance in force at once and forward you poll
~ promptly Don't delay as delays are dangerous.
WASHINGTON, ALEXANDER Il COOKE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-08-26
Knights Of PythiaS at ClarkSbufg.'
Clar6sburg, w. Va,
August, 18th, 1918.
Dear Sir:

DCdl OH
We are sending you a copy of
our Prize List and Program for the
Brigade Encampment U. r. X. Of P.
which will meet in Clarksburg August
25-30th, 1913.
You will notice our cash prizes
amount to $4,000 while other prizes
offered to Officers and Sir Knights
amount to about $4,000 making a
grand total of about $3.50. 90 in prizes.
We are receiving encouraging letters
from all parts of the state, and we
have every reason to believe that this
will be the best ard largest Brigade
Encampment and Grand Lodge Meeting
ever held in the Grand Domain Of
West Virginia We are expecting one
thousand Uniformed Sir-Kniah hts in
Camp.
We have named our Camp after the
late state historian, Virgil A L.His,
who was an ardent of K of z. ! is
an ideal location for the Encaqpmcnt
ard the Street Cars run through the
grounds where we can have five
minutes service. if necessary There
will be something doing ali the time,
such as Base Ball games, Field Meets,
Marathon Races, Flamheau Drills,
Military Ball. Receptions, Etc.
You may publish this if you wish
for we assure you that whatever YOU
p iblish will be welcome news to the
fifteen hundred / nights of Pythias
throughout the State.
Trusting to see this In your next
issue, | am
Yours truly,
HUGH STOUT.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-08-26

"John," said the minister of Scotch
parish. II fear you are growing remiss
in your religious duties. | have not
seen you in the kirk these three Sun
days"
NO" answered John, its no that
IN CROWN remiss; I'm just tinkerin'
away wi my soul masel' Methodist
Recorder
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-08-26
Betaforn

which also con aims For maldehyde as lite
base, Is Withhold doubt the most effective. non
posonus liquid vermia ext rminator which
We have ever old Kills Bedbugs aud Ants.
rus your chicken house Of Lice. and drives
away and DESTROYS Roach,s. 1t IL low priced
aud we sell it in I5c ana Csc bottles.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1913-08-26

Money to Loan on approved real estate
security. g. NJ. Beltzhoover, Jr.