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The Dickinson press., 1890-07-19
STALLION FIGHT TO THE DEATH.
One Animal Never Rclinquished His Bull.
dog ilrfn on His Eoa,s Tl,roat

Ono Animal Never Rclinquished His Bull.
dog "Trip on His Foes Throat.
A fight to the death between two
blooded stations was the thrilling spec.
tacle witnessed on Capt. Is. r. Trester's
farm at Aurora, Ind. Two 3-year-old
stations, spirited and valuable thorough
BREEDS, We're turned into adjoining past,
ures to feed. y wooden fence li";lcd
the fields, and although as colts the ia,ir
playfully bit and kicked at each other
across it, the fence was supposed to be
strong enough to keep them separate and
prevent trouble.
The colts began their fight ovcr the
fence, and kicked and mawed at eacl,
other until the fence Was demolished.
Then they came together in Il struggle,
which for fierccness and length exceeded
anything which tho spectators ever wit
messed.
They stood on their hind legs, fiercely
paving and striking Mt each other with
their iron shod forefeet, and tearingeach
Others neck and shoulders with their
teeth. Their neighing and screams of
rage and the sound of their kicks and
snorts We're heard fully half a mile away.
a half dozen or more persons were at
tracted to the scene of the conflict, but SO
vicious We're the enraged animals that
for nearly III hour no one dared to go
near them. Covered with blood and
foam, with flaming eyes and open
mouths, they seemed the very incarna-
ton of fury as they bit and savagely
tore each other. While the lockers on
We're devising some means to separate
them the furious animals grew more
frantic, and repeatedly rolled over each
other on the ground, biting and kicking
desperately. AT length the smaller of the
two, a bright bay, caught his antagonist
by the throat with his teeth and dragged
him to the ground. The larger horse
kicked and rolled in an effort to avoid
choking to death, but the smaller animal
chung to its hold.
The battle, lately SO noisy, went on
fercely in dead silence, except for the
thud of the feet Of the two equine glad
iators. The larger horse became more
and more feeble, until finally it ceased
to move. Still with bulldog tenacity the
victor held his grasp upon his opponents
throat, pulling and shaking savagely, al
though his w strength was fast de-
Ginning. He wa at last beaten away by
the more courageous of the spectators.
He ran a few yards and dropped from
sheer exhaustion. His adversary was
dead.
Although badly cut and bruised from
the teeth and hoofs of his foe, the living
animal survived the terrible conflict
Cincinnati Dispatch.
The Dickinson press., 1890-07-19
Now!

An English nobleman who died re-
Gently was frequently spoken of among
his fellows as being 'too good for this
earth" He was excessively absent
minded when in society, and passed
much of his time in solitude and medita-
ton. "He was as pure and unworldly,"
says his %biographer, Gas being of an
other sphere"
Looking closely at his life, however, it
appears, in spite of the large opportuni-
ties which his wealth and rank gave
him, to have been of little use or value
to his fellow men. Aspirations and
dreams, however high and noble, which
icy pass into words or actions do not
weigh heavily in the world.
When Prince Bismarck retired from
public life a member of the Reichstag
said, shrewdly: "The power of the prince
for good Or evil lay in the use which he
made of the present moment. He never
worked for tomorrow, but for today"
Probably the same criticism could be
made upon every man who exerts a liv-
ing force upon his generation. He lives
not to dream of the past, nor to hope for
the future, but to work-now.-Youth's
Companion.
The Dickinson press., 1890-07-19
An Indian Widows Hard Lot.

According to the account quoted by
Dr.. Farrow in his valuable work on the
"Mortuary Customs of the North Ameri-
can Indians" the Tokotins, of Oregon,
compelled widows to pass through an Or
deal to which the suffice would almost be
preferable. The body Of the deceased
husband was kept for nine days laid out
in his lodge. During these nine days the
widow is obliged to lie beside it from
sunset to sunrise, no matter what the
season or the temperature. On the tenth
day the body is burned, together with
whatever of property once appertained to
it in the way of clothing, arms, etc. The
widow must also lie beside the corpse on
the funeral pile. On no account may
she move until the doctor SC orders.
This merciful command is never given,
however, until the living body Of the
poor woman is completely covered with
b%listers. If at any time during the life
Of her husband she has been known to
commit any act of infdelity, Or to neglect
to minister to his comfort in any way,
she is now severely punished. The rela-
tives Of the dead warrior will again and
again fling her back upon the burning
pile, from which her own friends must
as many times drag her forth, more dead
than alive. When all is over the widow
must collect the larger bones, roll them
up in al envelope of birch bark and
carry them, constantly on her back for
years. She is now q slave to the whole
village, and her least refusal to obey an
order is cruelty punished. The ashes of
her late husband are collected and buried
in a grave, and should any weeds appear
upon this grave she is obliged to root
them out with her bare fingers, while
her husbands relatives stand over and
heat her
The Dickinson press., 1890-07-19
He Invented tho Calliope.

There is a kindly old gentleman in
Springfield to whom the trumpet like
notes of the calliope or steam piano on
circus day bring a strange medley of
triumph and grief. This man is the in
ventor of the instrument, j. G. Stod-
dard, who lives on the Advent camp
ground. He never tires of telling how
forty years ago he kept the common in
Worcester black with people all day long
the glorious Fourth with his novel in
strument, and how he was swindled out
of the profits by a stock company. He
has in his possession a characteristic az
ticle by N. P. Willis, describing his
sensations on first hearing the calliope.
Springfield (Mass.) Homestead.
The Dickinson press., 1890-07-19
Waiting for Sam.

A man with eleven weeks of wiry hair
and a long growth of beard stepped
into a barber shop in IL of our two
cities the other day and sat down.
Probably he was not in his best mood.
At any rate he looked cross, even
though it was his next turn.
"Next," said the barber.
s'Ill wait for SAM" said the mai with
the hair and beard, and as he said it he
kicked at the dog and looked about as
pleasant as a circular saw in motion
"All right" said the barber with en-
phasis. Next"
The "next" got into the chair and left
the man who was cross sitting by the
window, watching for Sam. Half an
hour passed. The shop was full and
there seemed to be a good deal of amuse-
ment among all except the man who
was waiting for Sam. One by one the
customers kept coming in. The clock
hands passed from $50 p. III. to T:30 p. NJ,
and then to $50 p. m. At about this
time tho door opened and a head popped
in.
"Heard from Sam yet?" said tho head.
eyes" replied the barber.
elbow is he; having a good time"
"Guess he is. At any rate he says
he is"
"When do you expect him homer"
elm about three weeks"
The door slammed after the question
or, just as the nan with the beard, who
was waiting for Sam, jumped to his
feet. "Wh-what did you says shout
ed he. "Did you say Sam wasn't COM
ing for three weeks"
The barber repressed his smile, and in
a voice that was low and even toned, he
said: Eyes, sir. Sam is up country, and
we expect him back in about two weeks
and a half. But if you want to wait for
him We'll make up a bed for you right
here on"-but the rest was lost by the
door slamlning on the retiring form Of
the man who was waiting for SAM
Lewiston journal.
The Dickinson press., 1890-07-19
New York,s Greatest Detcct;ve.

Inspector Byrnes is a tall, finely devel-
oped man. His hair and carefully
trimmed mustache are gray. His COM
plexion is florid. He has nice hands.
His eyes-well, now we come to the re-
markable feature Of the man. They are
gray in color. They can smile kindly
and they can give an impassive, sphinx
like glance that sends the cold chills over
you. I can fancy no more genial,
pleasant companion than this man, nor
amore stern, uncompromising, relentless
9uestioner. He is well dressed, his neck
tie is unimpeachable, his linen immacu.
late and he wears some handsome dia-
monds. He is clever, keen, diplomatic.
He can parry al unwelcome question
gracefully or answer it with tact and
judgment. He impresses n as a sim
gularly modest man, not seeming to care
to talk much of his brilliant achieve
ments.-New York Cor. Kansas CITY
Globe.
The Dickinson press., 1890-07-19
Browning and the Sea Captain.

Browning once asked the captain of
the vessel in which he was sailing from
Sicily to Naples to awake him in the
morning when they came in sight Of
Capri. The captain was astonished that
any IL should wish to be summoned
out Of bed at an unearthly hour merely
to look at a rocky island, and he asked
Mr.. Browning why he was so anxious to
see it. cit is a very interesting place to
me-" said the poet; and he tried to con-
vey to the captain some conception Of
the marvellous history Of the Emperor
Tiberius and of his dark seclusion at
Capri, as the story stands out in the i'm
mortal picture Of Tacitus. The captain
listened open mouthed and next morn
ing, calling MI. Browning on deck, he
pointed to the island and said: "There.
sir, is where the great Mogul livedw-
Exchange,
The Dickinson press., 1890-07-19
A Wonderful Clock

A new French clock contains a novel
application of the magnet. The clock is
shaped like a tambourine, with a circle
of flowers painted on its head. Around
the circle two bees crawl, the larger one
requiring twelve hours to complete its
circuit, while the smaller one makes it
every hour. Different flowers represent
the hours, and the bees, which are of
iron, are moved by two magnets behind
the head of the tambourine.-Chicago
The Dickinson press., 1890-07-19
A Floral Monster.

On the 9th of January, 1890, which
was the twelfth anniversary of King
Humbert's accession to the Italian
throne, the ladies of Rome united in pre-
senting him with a bouquet. It was not
a nosegay, or q fragrant trife that could
be worn i'll his buttonhole. On the con-
trary, it was between 6 and Z feet high,
and required six stout porters to bear it
to his majesty's apartments. 1t was, in
truth, a floral monster. 1t consisted of
a base 3feet square and stem surround
ed by a vase Of graceful shape, the sides
being covered with an inscription done
in pansies, mignonette and violets.-St.
Louis Republic.
The Dickinson press., 1890-07-19
A Missouri Girls Foot.

There is on exhibition in Keokuk the
pattern of the insole of a pair Of shoes
made atKahoka for a girl living at Rain
bow, Mo. The girl for whom these shoes
were made is only II years old, and is Z
feet Z inches in height and weighs 235
pounds. She has had many offers to pose
in museums, all of which she has re-
jected. The insole referred to measures
15i inches in length and 81 inches in
width at the broadcast part.-St. Louis
Post Dispatch.
The Dickinson press., 1890-07-19
The Press Newspaper Agency.

A newspaper Agency has been es-
tablished in connection with the
PRESS and we are prepared to receive
subscriptions for any of the leading
Newspapers, Periodicals or Magazines,
at publishers rates, no matter where
published. either domestic or foreign
If you wish to learn the price OF sub.
scribe for any publication call at this
office or drop Il postal card for terms.
New subscribers to the PRESS paying
one year in advance or old subscrib
ers who pay up and n year in ad
vance can have any publication they
desire furnished at a discount.
The Dickinson press., 1890-07-19
TupOp0y,

This is what you ought to have, in
fact, you must have it, to fully enjoy
life. Thousands are searching for It
daily, and mourning because they tindit
not. Thousands upon thousands of dol
lars are spent annually by our people in
the hope that they may obtain this boon.
And yet it may be had by all. We
guarantee that Electric Bittsrs, if used
according to directions and the use per-
sisted in, will bring you Good Digestion
and Dust the demon dyspepsia and install
instead Eupepsy. We recommend Elec.
trio Bitters for Dyspepsia and all dis.
eases OF Liver, Stomach and Kidneys.
Sold at DOC and $l.OO per bc.tle by j. J.
freeman, Druggist
The Dickinson press., 1890-07-19
She Made Him Look Pleasant,

have a friend on the North Side who
has a girl about s years old. The family
was at dinner. There was a new cook
on. The father Of the household made
some criticism on the cuisine. The
mother said wait and give the new girl
a chance. The father was still irritated.
The little miss in her high chair brought
the house to order with the remark:
Papa, when I am as old as you are ]
hope I shan't be as disagreeable as you
are. "-Chicago Tribune.
The Dickinson press., 1890-07-19

There is a genius in Cohasset, Mass,
who spends his time getting up startling
effects for the stage. He has recently
taken out two patents. One of them is
for an arrangement of slides and springs
by which a man, or rather a dummy,
goes all to pieces. At a signal the head
flies toward the ceiling. the legs nov to
the sides and the arms drop to tho floor.
The body remains in the chair. A be-
heading apparatus is another of this in
ventor's CHASTITY devices. The AK drops
into a socket in the block and the head
falls,
The Dickinson press., 1890-07-19
p~opularitv of spencer,s works.

The total sales Of Herbert spencer's
works in Great Britain up to April 10,
1890, have amounted to 104 900 copies,
exclusive of the descriptive Sociology
This number includes 33,75O copies of
the various volumes of sThe Synthetic
Philosophy" $4,000 copies of "Educa-
ton" and 10000 copies of "Man versus
the State" The total sales of the au-
thorized American editions of Mr.. Spen-
GERS works to date have amounted to
164,OO 0 copies, and cheap reprints of Ger.
tain books have had a large sale. These
figures are given by the publishers.
The Dickinson press., 1890-07-19
A Scrap of Paper Saves Her life.

i was just an ordinary scrap Of wrap.
ping. paper, but it saved her life. She
was in the last stages of consumption.
told by physicians that she was incura.
BILE and could live only a short time: she
weighed less than seventy pounds. On
g piece OF wrapping paper she read of
Df. Kings New Discovery, and got a
sample bottle; il helped her, she bought
2 large bottle, it helped her more, bought
another, and grow better fast, continued
it, use, and Is now strong, healthy, rosy,
plump. weighing 14Qpounds. For fuller
Druggist, Fort Smith. Trial bottles Of
this Wonderful Diacove,Y Free at ]. j.
TSeeman's Drug Store.
The Dickinson press., 1890-07-19
Uses for a Sheet of Stencil Board.

Uses for q Sheet Of Stencil Board.
A sheet of '%sstencil board" obtained at
any complete stationery house or bind
cry, is a great convenience in many
ways. A large piece carefully bent dou-
BILE is convenient for holding loose manu-
scripts when in actual use. A sheet of
this material also makes q smooth, hard
surface for writing upon if your table is
rough, and a small piece, card size,
makes a choice paper cutter.-Cor. Au-
thor and Writer,
The Dickinson press., 1890-07-19

than those of which you see the evidences in the
face OF a rheumatic or neuralgia sufferer. The
agonies are the consequence of not checking a
Hostettcr's Stomach Bitters has been found by
skillful medical practitioners to possess not only
medical. but defensive efficacy. where those dis
Surely this puissant but safc botanic medicine,
bearing, too, such high specific sanction, is bet
ter than the poisons often employed. but most
doses. The blood is depurated thoroughly from
the rheumatic virus, and the nerves, slightly i'm.
purgcd upon, saved from ultimate and dircful
iiHeWise ~ exhibits .hib pen malk sai' %eiiie mss' f { ma M 4
kidney complaints, dyspepsia. consumption and
The Dickinson press., 1890-07-19

A candidate who had failed in the
civil service examinations was exceed
ingly critical of the system. "I'm not
ashamed to be unable to answer such
foolish questions" he said, Especially
with such high personal recommenda-
lions as I had!"
The Dickinson press., 1890-07-19

If you wish to insult a man without
imperiling your personal safety disarm
him in advance with this saving clause,
as thus: "Beg your pardon, sir, but
what you say cannot be the fact; it is
utterly impossible" The deprecatory
prefix is like a Whit Of chloroform be-
fore the pulling Of a tooth.
The Dickinson press., 1890-07-19
$1,000 REWARD

For information leading to the ar
rest and conviction of any party or
parties who are driving or assisting
to drive or steal any of our sheep now
ranging IL North Dakota.
BIELENBERG & TOoMEY
Willard House, Z. o., Deer Lodge,
Dickinson, n. ID. Mont.
July sat p.
The Dickinson press., 1890-07-19

Leading authorities seem to agree that
while electricity is an unquestioned sue
cess as a substitute for horses in street
car propulsion its use instead of steam
locomotives on ordinary railroads must
be postponed at least until many more
improvements have been made in cleo
tric engineering.
The Dickinson press., 1890-07-19

Damaskeening is producing upon steel
a blue tinge and ornamental figures,
sometimes inlaid with gold and silver,
as in Damascus blades. 1t is so called
from Damascus, which was celebrated
in the Middle Ages for this class of orna-
mental art.-Dry Goods Chronicle,
The Dickinson press., 1890-07-19
One of the Reasons,

There are 1000 men in the United
States who would at once set out for
Africa on exploring expeditions if they
only had the money to go ahead on. This
want of money is one of the reasons why
SO many Of our enterprising men remain
at home and unknown.-Detroit Free
Press.
The Dickinson press., 1890-07-19

Charles Dudley Warner is quoted as
saying that the difference between the
faith cure" and the s'mind cure is that
the mind cure doesn't require any faith,
and the faith cure doesn't require any
The Dickinson press., 1890-07-19

Trademarks were known in ancient
Babylon. China had them as early as
1000 B. G. They were authorized by
parliament in England in 1900. Gut
tenberg, the inventor of printing, is said
to have had a lawsuit over his trade
mark
The Dickinson press., 1890-07-19
NOTICE OF HOMESTEAD FINAL
PROOF,

U.s. LAND OFFICE AT BISMARCK. N. D..
June IL, 1890.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention to
make final proof in support of his claim, and that
said proof will be made before the Judge or in
his absence the clerk of the district court at Dick
inson, N. D., on July 21st, 1890. viz:
JULIUS SCIWERDTFEGER.
for the southeast quarter of section 70, town
ship 1870, range o..
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation of,
said land, viz: Robert 1Iunke. Anton Schmidt
baurcr, Ferdinand Fiss, Ludwig Hamann, all of
whose post office address is Richardton, Stark Co.
North Dakota.
The Dickinson press., 1890-07-19
For Sale.

will sell my steam laundry bust
ness which cost over $500 for the
sum of $275. Owing to sickness l
must 90 out of the business. Will
trade the outfit for live stock.
i. ELMER.
The Dickinson press., 1890-07-19

s1JS S0S4.JJu
CLUB RATES: 6 TICKETS $1,000.
Special Rates Arranged With Agents.
Agents Wanted and an sy siTy in t0 tSe
United States and British America.
The payment of Prizes is guaranteed by n
special deposit of five hundred thousand dollars
(S5NO,OOW, with the State Government. and APP
proved by Jesus Arcchiga, Governor.
Drawings under the personal supervision of
Lie. LIcrminio Artcaga, who is appointed by the
Government us Intervention.
II certify that with the State Treasurer all
necessary guarantees are deposited, assuring full
payment of ull prizes OF this drawing.
HERMINIO ARTEAGA, Intervention"
IMPORTANT.
Remittances must be either by New York
Draft, Express or Registered Letter, American
money. Collections can be made by Express
Companies or Banks. Tickets sent direct to
management will be paid by drafts on New York,
Montreal, ST. Panl, Chicago, San Francisco or
City of Mexico. For further information address
JUAN PlEDAD, Manager,
Apartado 43. Zacatecas, Mexico.
ly.apr %
The Dickinson press., 1890-07-19

Toast is more easily digested than
plain bread, If the toast is eaten soon
after it is made. Toast that has grown
cold is not so easily digestible as bread.
The Dickinson press., 1890-07-19
LOUISE HUNKE.

Widow of Heinrich Hunkc, deceased,
for the south onc-half of northeast quarter and
south one-half of northwest quarter of section 28,
township 139, range 92.
She names the following witnesses to prove her
continuous residence upon, and cultivation of,
said land, viz: Julius Schwcrdtfcger, Anton
Schmidtbaurcr, Ferdinand Fiss, Ludwig Ham
ann, all of whose whose post office address is
Richardton, Stark Co., North Dakota.
The Dickinson press., 1890-07-19
Why Noto

DR.. Brown-Sequard is going right
along with his elixir theory and practice,
and it has certainly helped him if no.
body else. He says the day will come
within 100 years when a tonic will be
used which will give a person from 100
to 200 years of active life.-Detroit Free
The Dickinson press., 1890-07-19
NOTICE OF HOMESTEAD FINAL
PROOF.

PROOF.
Land Office at Bismarck, N. D.
June 1S, 1890.
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has. filed notice of his intention 10 make
final proof in support of his claim, and that
said proof will be made before the Judge, or in
his absence before the Clerk of the Dist. Court
ut Dickinson, N. D., on July 30th, 1880, viz:
PETER PALM,
for the southwest quarter of section %, township
1870, n range 92 w.
He NAMES the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation of,
said land, viz:
Anton Schmidtbaurcr, Julius Schwcrdtfeger,
Joseph Schachcrer, Ferdinand Fiss, all of Rich
ardton, North Dakota.
Also,
FRANZ j. SCHACHERER,
for the northeast quarter of section 26, township
1879 II. range 92 w.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
said land, VIZ:
Peter Carlson, Of Antelope, North Dakota;
Peter Palm, Ambrose Dienst, Robert Hunkc,
all of Richardton, North Dakota.
Also,
JOSEPH SCHACHERER.
for the southeast t of section 26, township 1879,
range 92.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation of,
said land. viz:
Peter Carlson, of Antelope, North Dakota;
Peter Palm, Ambrose Dicnst, Robert Hunke,
all OF Richardton, North Dakota.
OSCAR E. REA,
June 9l-6t. Register.
The Dickinson press., 1890-07-19
NOTICE OF HOMESTEAD FINAL
PROOF.
US. LAND OFFICE AT BISMARCK, N. D..

US. A OFFICE AT BISMARCK, N. d.
June is. 1890.
Notice is hereby givcnthat the following named
settler has filed notice of his intention to make
fl nal proof in support of his claim, and that
said proof will be made before the Judge, or in
his absence before the clerk of the district court
at Dickinson, N: D., on July 10Th, 1890, viz:
NORTH SCIERLINGER,
for the northwest quarter, section SO, township
1879 n, range 90 w.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon. and cultivation of,
said land, viz:
Adolph Miller, Ambrose Dicnst, Ferdinand
Fiss, Robert Hunkc, all of Richardton, North
Dakota.
Also,
CARL GOTTLIEB FlNNINGER,
for the northwest t of section 10, township 139,
range 81.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation of,
said land, viz:
Edmund Hughes, of Antelope, North Dakota;
Christian steingrnber, George SteingruDer, Ed
mund w. George, all of Hebron, North Dakota.
OSCAR E. REA,
juno 21-6t. Register.
The Dickinson press., 1890-07-19
How Much Is He worthe

OF all current questions this is the one
most frequently asked. 1t is, in fact, the
great question of the day. Nobody to
speak of inquiries: els he honestS' Ills
he patrioticT Everybody puts the query:
"What is he WORTH" Money is not
merely the commercial standard of value,
but too often the criterion of social posi-
ton and the touchstone of character
New York Ledger.