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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-04-17
BREAKING THE BANK.
A Feat That 10 No Longer Possible a
Monte Carlo.

z > A. o H HN 'r .
, Among the classic system players
who gained great u,n at Monte Carlo
was Charles Wells, %adventurer and III
ventor, who went to Monte Carlo with
the money OF other people, to win or
lose it all" In testing his great iden. lilo
played, also on the simple chances, a
modification Of the famous method Of
n'Alembert, the great mathematician.
Wells began with a stake OF ten units,
decreasing to nine II he won, but IA.
creasing to eleven il he lost. HIS gaile
was a kind Of swinging OF the pen
dulum, going up one way to.twenty
units and the other down to one
For Il time he contrivcd to prosper so
sensationally that the tables at which
he played had occasionally to stop for
a few minutes until more money was
brought. This was "breaking the
mnk" and gained Wells the honor Of
becoming the hero Of n popular music
hall song.
Nowadays, however, no successful
player can have the thrilling JOY OF
breaking the bank. As soon rs 1t Is
seen that one gambler or more may
reduce the funds Of a table to a low
ebb more money Is unostentatiously
brought by II Of the footmen, and
play never stops for an instant.
Charles Wells figured in the criminal
courts Of Paris, where he boosted he
had won $4OO, 600 from the casino
c. NJ. Williamson In McClure's Maya
zine, ,.,, D..
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-04-17
M~ichelanaelo.

Michelangelo stood In the front rank
both as painter and sculptor. In both
arts he was worthy Of the highest
praise. The fresco Of the Last judy
ment" IN the Sistine cha pei is consid-
cred the most wonderful picture in the
world. showing the omnipotence Of
artistic science and the fiery daring Of
conception that but few other paintings
can ever approximate. In sculpture
the Moses" and the Slaves" not to
mention other pieces. rank among the
finest creations OF the art and proclaim
Michelangelo to have been as master
ful with his chlsel rs he was with his
brush.-New York American.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-04-17
A School Cojnaoe,

1t is not a generally known fact that
the Bluecoat school (Chrst's hospital)
once possessed a coinage Of its own.
At that time the coin Of the realm
could not be used at the hospital. Be-
fore he could buy anything in the tuck
shop a new boy had to get one Of the
beadles. who were the school money
changers. to change his shillings and
pence into house money" rs 1t was
called. This was made Of copper. the
coins being octagonai in shape. with
their values stamped on them. These
curious coins are now very rare. and
numismatists possessing any arc fortu.
ate.-London Globe.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-04-17

given by u CNiiUie. quite enough to read
by. TO prudllrr such II light It would
be necessary to rxpend 1900 horse
power for Il second. These figures mp
pear very large. but the time Is short.
The flash might lNe only une Vne-thou.
sandth part Of Il second. but the i'm.
preston on the eye would continue FOR
a tenth IF {; SprULd anyway. Figured
AnWE 10 an exact hour. this amount OF
fore" would mean nEly about four
i,ur>tlIOwrr Electric News
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-04-17
powsr al Ciohtniro Flash.

1t is hardly possible to use instru-
mcnts for the purpose OF figuring the
force Of lightning. yet there are many
other ways Of calculating familiar to
every mathematician. The amount or
light given by a single lightning dash
Is enough to illuminate an area two
miles square. The bolt itself would be
visible several miles farther OF. but the
remotest part Of the region mentioned
would have ~ mulch li.:ht as would De
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-04-17
GETTING Il Riaht.

It was on q street car in the city OF
Washington. Two colored women In
chcaply gorgeous splendor were talk
ing and one CHANGED to mention a MIR.
links in her conversation. 't
excuse me-" said the other woman,
"hut his name is not links. 1t Is Mr..
Jerks" -.
"Oh. I Sees" said the other woman
complacently. II sees that you puts
de access on de p%ronoun." iSsl.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-04-17
A Feat In Shorthand.

Although Henri Blowitz was Paris
correspondent OF the London Times for
thirty years. be never learned to write
English. This gap In bis requirements
led to the performance Of a remarkable
shorthand feat on the part Of ]. q. Al
ger. one of bis colleagues. Every day
Blowitz used to dictate his article in
French. and Mr.. Alger would take it
down in shorthand In English. How
many are there. even among those per-
fectly equipped in both languages, ca.
pable of such q performance?-London
Spectator.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-04-17
Emulation.

"Your first name Is June. 10 II, ntt's
grip" VA.
yes. sir: only | don't spell 1t the
way most folks do"
"How do you spell tT
"J.m.e.n."
"tVhy In that. little gtrlT"
800 you s'poSc I'm Goln' to let the
Macs set ahead Vt me when It comes
to sp4Ii,u' names ditferenty"- Chicago
Tribune. .u
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-04-17

From the Heart Hs Spoke.
The InventOr-That machine q do
the work Of ten men. Visitor-Gee
whiz. My wife ought to have married
lt!-Puck.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-04-17
Literally Speaking.

Little Elsie was reproved by her
mother for saying WHAT" She was
told that she must neyer use that ex-
preston, but say, 81 beg your PARDON"
The lesson evidently went home. for: a
little later she turned to her mother
and inquired, Mamma. I beg your par
don time is it "-Boston Transcript. q
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-04-17
So Generous Of Him.

So Generous Of Him.
$50 poor old johnson has failed? Too
bad: He promised me something yes
terday, but now in his trouble 1 won't
hold him to it" ...t .,...,.
That's very generous Of you. What
was it," ..y~ ... ..:,r.
Ills daughters hand in MARRIAGE
Boston Transcript.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-04-17
All He Said.

Al Ho Sad.
Oncer-How is this, Murphy? Ser
geant complains that you called him
names. Private Murphy-PIaze, sur.
l never called him ony names at all.
All l said was. Sergeant" says /.
''solne of us ought to be in a menag-
erie."-L0ndon Tit Bits, ..
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-04-17
Two Rings.

Two Rings. g
Heck-They say a ring around the
moon is a sign of rain.
Peck-So is q ring around a wOman's
finger a sign of relgn.-B0ston Tran.
script. tW.s54 .r.,.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-04-17

His Favorite Paper.
what is your ~favorite illustrated
paper" asked the cheerful idiot.
The ten dollar BILL" replied the
boob.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-04-17

Where They Go.
MA. where do the trees put their
green dresses when winter comes"
I'm their trunks. my dear."-Balt-
more American. f ae.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-04-17

Tomorrow will be like today. Life
wastes itself while ~ are preparing
to live.-EmersOn. ~.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-04-17
AGENTS

Tragic Story of Americas Greatest
Disaster; Flood, Wind and Fire, the
biggest money maker agents ever
had. $1,000 daily If you start now.
Large $1.0O book, 100 illustrations.
Outfit free. J. s Ziagler Co, Chicago.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-04-17
FOX

FOR SALE room house, new, mod
ern; $3SOO.OO; $4,000 cash, balance
$4,000 per month. East front. +.
f. Young.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-04-17

POSITIONS WANTEO-MALE.
WkNTE D-PoSition on gas traction
engine, by graduate from Rumley
School. La Porte, Ind. Address 81,
Care of Tribune.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-04-17

FOR EXCHANGE OR SALE-I would
like to exchange my residence on
Third street for a larger. lot and
as large or larger house. Or would
sell. Exceptionally good location
only two blocks from new Federal
building. Good house, rnodern and
in good repair. j.. X. Doran.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-04-17

FOR SACE-Eggs from prize win
ingn stock; white and brown leg
horn; $l.00 per setting. Amos Ives,
Bismarck, N. d.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-04-17

TO LOAN-Have $4,000 to loan on
Burleigh County land, in the next
80 days G. NJ. Hogue, Steele, N. d.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-04-17

FOR SALE-Three slightly used pi.
amos at a bargain. Phone 302 or
address Stone Piano Co.. city.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-04-17

FOR SALE-Car seed and feed oats on
500 track. Seed corn, grass and
field. seeds. Holland Nursery Go.
Phone 397.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-04-17
MlSCEIsaEEOuS

FOR SALE-Cheap. Three Oliver
Typcwriters used three months.
Write No. "a care of Tribune.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-04-17

FOR sALE-Solid brick building,
$500 per month; to exchange for
farm land. Also other good PROPOSE
tons. IF you have any land to ex-
change, write me fully, giving de-
scription. Bart J. Goodwin, $40 Sc
curity Eank Bldg, Minneapolis,
MINI.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-04-17

FOR SALE-3O0 bu. PrimOst Seed
Flax, unclaimed; > per cent dock.
age allowed; tested 9S.3 per cent
pure seed; 81 per cent germina.
ton by Ayr. College; f. 0. b. cars
Baldwin, N. Oak, at $l.25 per bu.
RI. NJ, Ward.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-04-17

RIVERVIEW ADDITION LOTS are
best and cheapest. Take a look at
the beautiful view, the best III the
state. You are protected in every
way. F. Z. Young, Sales Agent.
WANTED-Plain sewing. Room 10.
Lucas block. Mrs. X. A. Griffin.
Phone 564 L.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-04-17

STRAYED-Three year old black
mare; weight, $50; lame in left
shoulder; faint AR On right Shout
der. G.. c.. Wachter.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-04-17

House.
WANTED-Girl for general house
work. Call 522 Fifth st. OF phone
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-31
Presidential Primaries.

OF course. Mr. Wilson is still III favor
of the presidential primary. lie would
not have brought forward the proposition
only 10 abandon it. In his own, time and
way he will elaborate lis idea and press
il upon Congress What Congress will do
is question.
The proposition did not attract the at
tention its Importance deserved because
Congress and the country were occupied
with other things \ new tariff law had
lust been enacted. new currency meas
urc was taking tinal shape ia tho SEN
ate Trusts were on the card for early
gestion about reforming the method of
putting presidential candidates in the
field.
And yet that suggestion - full OF mat
Ter. well worthy the attention of every
body Not only should professional poll
ticians study ii. but men VINO give 100
little time to politics. As the curbstone
statesman puts it, it strikes us all where
we live.
This j. u link in the chain intended to
aiud up the bosses. Everybody longs to
see that chain completed. and forged i'm
strength. Bur as no chain is stronger
than its weakest link, every link in a
chain TO be applied To those Who make a
study oi breaking Chains must be well
sounded, and Congress must act. il al
all. with extreme care.
IL committing himself Oh this subject
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-31

MIR. Wilson knew that IL such method
of making presidential nominations had
been in existence last year he would have
lost to Mr. Clark. The Missouri can
didate had not only the majority at Bal
timore with him, but the popular ma
jority of his party. The principal demo
cratic strongholds all sympathized with
his candidacy. But the issue of bossism.
directed particularly at New York, was
raised by Mr.. Bryan at an opportune mo-
ment in the convention. and the wishes
of the majority, there and elsewhere,
went glimmering to limbo.
All the more noteworthy, therefore. is
this attitude of Mr. Wilson. He wants
the bosses put out of business, and will
assist in every effort to open the way for
majority expression and majority rule.
The fact that his nomination resulted
from defeat of the majority. and that
his election resulted from reckless di-
vision OF the majority, making him a
minority President, does not restrain him.
IL Congress reaches this subject at this
session-it may not for there is much else
to dove should hear some o'd-fashioned
truths about politics and managing poll
tcians. and politicians who profit by old
fashioned management. presented in old
fashioned style. Senators and represent
atives have not lost their tongues, and
given a tempting theme will improve it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-31

| try to look wise, and that's what any
man has to do who isn't willing to barter
/ his convictions for political expediency."
4 The New Yorker refers probably to the
i attitude of this Congress toward the
| President. which has been criticised.
/ though not openly. by number of demo-
/ Gratis. The term rubber stamp is often
heard behind the hand. Still, there is the
question of leader and follower. and Mr.
Wilson claims to be the leader of his
party. As to the power Of the south in
| the House. that has been legitimately
/ acquired, and there is no evidence of its
exercise for sectional ends. If most Of
the principal chairmanships are held by
southern men. il is because, through
length of service. they are the best quail
flied for the posts.
If the Buckeye member has succeeded
in looking wise he should not regret or
minimize the accomplishment. II is some
! thing Not every member achieves IL.
As for expediency. it is a mighty neces-
sary thing in this vale of tears, whether
one is in politics or not There are times
when to reject il is almost crime. The
man who sets himself above eXpediency
and compromise does little, and often oh
structs good work cut out by others.
Both Mr. Metz and Mr.. Whiteacre
should revise their judgments. Things
are not in the shape they imagine. Mr..
Wilson holds a tight rein and drives
hard but is not above expediency or COM
promise. He wanted the tariff bill as
originally passed by the House, but wise
ly accepted the changes made by the
Senate. He would have signed the cur
rency bill as il was first reported to the
House by MIR. Glass but gave his sigma
ture to the improvements made by the
Senate. lie took his medicine like a lit
tie man. He did not dodge in either
case.
So that Congress. although yielding
much to Mr.. Wilson. is not justly de-
scribed as his rubber stamp. If any
democratic member of the House wants
TO assert himself at any time on any
subject he has only 10 emulate the spirit
shown in the Senate. He may not get
what he wants. but will have the salts
faction of saying his say.
The main point has been happily de-
scribed by Mr.. Wilson as team work.
That must be considered by all demo
Gratis. both in Congress and out. The
party is i'll full control. and will stand
or fall on the record. Both the next Con-
gress and the next presidency are in the
balance. and as neither expediency nor
compromise can be dispensed with, both
will he in use right along.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-31
Checking the Lynching Spirit.
u the Philadelphia Ledger

FROM toe PDll1delpnia Ledger.
Judge Constable and his associates on
the bench at Chestertown, Md, are per-
forming in a quiet but relentless way a
public service of tile highest value; they
are putting down the ebuliton of lynch
Law. An aged and respected farmer in
judiciously displayed roll of bills IN "A
public place recently and was waylaid on
a lonely road shortly afterward and
beaten to death i'll II shockingiy brutal
manner Two of the culprits who We're
seized confessed their guilt. and from the
moment when this fact was known the
Jail was besieged by turbulent mob OF
men and boys bent upon putting the
criminals to death.
The brave sheriff withstood the efforts
of the lynchers on all occasions. The
officers of the law have FASTENED action
in conjunction with the grand jury and
the court has made ii plain to the entire
community that not only VIII the guilty
be punished, but that they VIII be pun
ished in the manner marked out by the
laws of the state. More than that, the
court. not content to be tamely apologe ,ic
for the legal processes has announced In
d grim fashion which has arousea fear in
the minds of the thoughtless mob thai
every person whose connection with the
outbreaks can he established Will be
prosecuted and punished.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-31
Mayor Mitchel's Big Task.

Last autumn a combination appeared
IN New York which looked Well and acted
admirably. None for party, but
all Were for the city. Republicans demo-
Gratis independents and independent
leaguers united in an effort 10 give the
community good government. Success
at the polls was achieved. and tomorrow
the new officials assume their duties
What will the harvest be? Unless the
allies continue work together. failure
is certain. \ divided house falls. That
is written and has been illustrated times
without number
But now comes 4 task which has
brought many such combinations 10 the
ground. \ huge pie is to be cut. and
appetites keen. Can the pastry be
divided satisfactorily? If not, then
trouble is ahead.
There are oninous suggestions. A hint
is thrown out that the republicans
cast IS per cent of the successful vote
they should share literally in the dis
tribution of the patronage. Will they?
And. il not. what course will they
pursue?
The matter, in large measure. is up to
the new mayor. He is young for the
place-about thirty-five He has ability
and character. and today the full conf
dence of the community. His aim is high.
He wants TO realize his own and the
city's expectations. and he knows what
has been promised in his name.
In addition to the question of patron
age is that of how far Mr. Mitchell is
willing 10 Use the influence of his office
for political purposes. Although elected
by a non-partisan movement for non
partisan end, he will be urged to assist
in organizing the democratic party of the
state for Mr.. Wilson so that in 1916 the
President will profit The Wilson men
hold that, with Mayor Mitchell and Col
| lector Malone pulling together. New York
should show Wilson complexion in all
matters pertaining to the next demo-
cratic national campaign.
| Tammany, of course. is all eyes and
ears for what is going on, and what
/ may be foreshadowed. Charles +. Muir
ply has not relaxed his hold on the or
ganization; and his friends fiout the talk
4 that he can and Will be deposed from
+ the leadership II Mr. Mitchell fails
either in his duty 10 the city, TO his
/ party in its program to GUST Mr.. Muir
ply and take possession of Tamnlany
/ the Murphyized Tammany will benefit
+ For whenever fusion against TaInmany
goes TO pieces, that organization. as the
town. sets out upon "A new campaign
and usually secures power again.
| Mr. Mitchcl's row is hard, but tho good
wishes that he may noe it well reach Tin
from all sections OF the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-31
Business at the Year End.

From the New York journal Of Commerce
Business conditions, generally speak
ing are sound. Liquidation has been
severe and contraction extreme. Mer-
chandise shelves arc relatively bare,
while some industries are literally
starved and there is no overp-oduction
of importance anywhere. but many big
vacancies 10 fill. Credit, a rule. is
sound. aside from International none
tary difficulties, which are righting
themselves: and there has been for
months past little TO interfere with re-
sumption of ordinary activities. except a
sort of creeping paralysis induced by
fear of the uncertainties referred to
above. These uncertainties may have
been exaggerated i'll the minds of many.
but they nevertheless seriously i'm
paired business initiative The way is
now being cleared for president Will
sons desire 10 build up business on
sound lines''-a desire that Will demand
time. patience and sensible optimism
for it's accomplishment. Happily the
wear is closing with much brighter
outlook than it began.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-31
Prosecute the Usurers,

evsryb body is doing il. as : man
-sied Yesterday for violating the loan
mark law in this city said 10 the police
naa who took him into custody, it is
si.af that the victims of the usurers came
.of' ard and made complaints so that
fis enforcement of the Law can be as
nd ~ i true that an effort has been
made 70 upset tho statute. and a test
s.'s" Is now pending on appeal to tho
utcd States Supreme Court from a de-
sf"n Of the Court of Appeals which sus-
famed the statute. But the fact that it
: ~ litigation does not justify per
sistent violations of the law which pro-
nipits the extorting OF luxurious interest
from small borrowers. In this matter the
police must depend upon the people who
are victimized BY the usurers The law
permits the charging Of interest at the
rate Of l. per cent year on loans with
out collateral, and any charges above
that rate. in whatever form. whether as
commissions or interest. are Illegal and
he collection of such charges is a pun
ishaole offcnse. Borrowers who, after
the transaction has been started, find
that they have been tricked by false
representations or obscure explana tious
INTO agreeing to pay more than II per
cent year for the use of borrowed
money should Immediately state their
estse to the authorities, by whom il Will
ue examined. and If they have been
mulcted in Illegal charges the lender be-
comes liable to arrest ana trial. notwith-
standing the fact that the law is under
Going process of Interpretation. The
fact that test OF the statute has been
Instituted IS no warrant for continued
usury IN this District. and il is to be
hoped that every case Of illegal interest
charging viii be brought 10 light, so that
if everybody Is doing it, everybody who
does il viii be brought TO court
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-31
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Enforcing Respect.

What do you want to be postmaster
for" asked Farmer Corntossel. There
isn't any money goes with it worth
mentionin'.
Il know that" replied ST Simlin. 81
don't care for the money. It's the title
I'm after I've been Twin here fun
fifty years an nobody calls me as much
as Squire If / git to be POSTMASTER
you kin git ready to address me AZ
ledge or Colonel if YOU don't want
to find me terrible busy an forgetful
when YOU ask fur yer letters
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-12-31
The Last Day.

From the Baltimore sun.
Here's to our old friend 1919 VINO
bids Us goodbye today. We may meet
Ihim again in heaven OF somewhere else.
but we will never see him again on
earth. He was better fellow than
many OF us thought lie might be from
his name and, taken all in all, We can
nut him down among our lucky years
But We hope he will not remember all
the things he knows about us when he
comes to make his report TO the higher
lpowers We are going 10 do better next
year indeed are We swear Ii by
ali the gods Of high resolve.