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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-11-05
The MysterIous aslxth Sense. .

DIR. II. ]. Bertrand, of Antwerp, hai
recorded the results of experiments which
seem to leave it doubtful if the bat is the
only possessoT of the mysterious ''sixtl
sense" manifested in the faculty Of dodg
ing obstacles without the aid of vision
Blind birds, lizards and several species o.
rodents appear to be endowed with {,
similar gift, which to some degree ii
shared by blind, and even by blindfolded
men. A person cropping his way in E
dark cellar may be unable to distinguish
a black patch on a white cloth held up a
a distance of two feet from his eyes, bu
somehow or other will manage to avoio
collision with pillars aud projecting
shelves, even without the assistance o.
his hands. Just before humping his heao
against wall "pressure of air" as
some of the experimenters described it.
somehow betrays the perilous proximity
of . solid obstacle. OsNald.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-11-05

Regularly every six months, 1t is said
the Treasury Department at Washington
receives either 500 or a$50 bill which,
from all appearances, instead of being
made from a plate, Is executed entirely
with a pen. The work is of very high
order, and several times these have ex-
capped detection and gone into circulation.
The counterfeiter has not yet been dis
covered. He seems to work for notoriety,
as he could not make a living in this
manner.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-11-05

''Every traveller has noticed, /" observes
the ST. Louis Star-Sayiags, "that rail-
roads get rid of their old, discarded ties
by burning them up. The ordinary
practice is to place them in piles as near
the rails as possible and then set fire to
them, to the great annoyance and dis
comfort of passengers. At the same time
there are thousands of families on the
line of the road who would be glad to
take these ties away and use them for
final ~
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-11-05

Inspector Byrnes, of New York city,
says that the only way to keep city
clear OF bad men is to arrest them on
sight and make the place too hot for
them. Out of 500 arrests con suspicion"
there may be one mistake-one honest
man, but he owes it to tho public
to identify himself as such. The
howl about ''personal liberty" always
comes from criminal lawyers.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-11-05
HUMOR OF THE DAY.

Apt at rctort-The chemist,
The Great American Dessert-Pie.
People who are given to laying up
grudges seldom accumulate much else.--
Mslscdalkee Journal
Tramps never have to inquire their
way. With them oil roads lead to roam.
--BinghdmtOn Republican.
When a man is walking on his uppers
the presumption is that he isn't well
heeled. BinghamtOn Leader.
A Congressman always feels envious OF
mosquito when he sees how easily he
introduces a Statesman.
"Misfortunes never comes singly,"
chuckles the old bachelor when he hears
tale of married infelicity. y.-Tecas Sift-
ings.
Lady (searching for burglars)-"Her
Bridget, you let down the folding bed
and then I'll look under it. y ChdutaG-
guam.
''It fills the bill," remarked the BAN
tam pulet when she picked up large
and juicy grasshopper. - Washingto"
Star.
Dentists generally keep out Of politics,
but they would be sure to make them
selves felt if they took the stump. .-PicG-
yane.
A subscriber wants to know ''if there
is any money in hens" he might ascer-
tain by cutting his hens open.-No'ris-
totcB Herald.
When q man and woman have been
made one, the honeymoon is the time
spent in endeavoring to discover which
is that .-Statem'an.
Professor-"The old Cyclops were men
who here'-touching his forehead
"where most people have nothing, had
one large eye. ."-Flsegende Blactter.
On verse and novels employed
Much time and many pads
But never made living till
took up writing ads.
"What is your husbands business,
madamei" asked his Honor. "He's a
calker, SIR" "Come, madame, no tri-
fling and no slang II you wish me to issue
a warrant. "-Ne0 York Herald.
.'Halti Throw up your hands"
shouted the Montana brigand, as he
stopped the stage. "We hain't swalleTed
'em, cheerfully repliojaa passenger from
Down East.-SPringfeld Union.
Paul Pry-"I presume the portrait in
in your breastpin is your fathersi"
Miss Mitten-"No; it is the picture of
the first young man to whom promised
to be a sister. ."-Je1etsrs' Weekly.
You cannot sec Miss Builion's faults,
And you need not feel SURPRISE
'Tis not so much that "love is blind
Asgold dust in your foolish eyes
-New York Sua.
Mrs. Bellows-''How can you claim,
Mr.. Bellows, that did the proposing
when We became engaged" Mt Bel
lows-"You might as well have done it.
You said you were of a short-lived stock
and had $50, 900 in your own right. -
Nes0 York Herald
"My object in calling this evening"
he began, with nervous tremble of his
chin, "was TO ask you, Katie-I may call
you Katie, may not9" Certainly, Mr..
Longripe,n - said the sweet young girl.
"All of papa's elderly friends call rae
Katie" And he said nothing further
about his object in calling - Ckieag0
Tribune.
Hers was face
Whose occult charm no linlner's art
Could steal; whose nanleless graca
Elusive was as light that falls
Where waters part.
face SO fair
Sc haunted with sweet mysteries,
II sesm'd a face astray from heavily scenes,
And not Of one who eer
Had breakfasted on griddle cakes
Or dined on beans
-Aelg York Neics-
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-11-05

The English Industries states that
novel industry, resting strictly on ehemi.
cal principles and needing nothing but a
little capital and dash of dishonesty to
develop it, is said to be practiced in
Florida. 1t consists in avoiding depend
ence upon the slow aud imperfect ripen-
ing of lemons by the suns rays, by pick
ing the fruit while green and exposing it
to the fumes of burning sulphur, where
by its color is changed to a rich golden
yellow, infinitely more attractive than
the natural hue. ''It is true that the
inteyior OF the lemon is practically free
fDbm juice, fact which the hypercriH-
,zal might reckon slight drawback,
but this is, after all, trivial matter,
affecting only the consumer" is the salVe
applied 70 the conscience.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-11-05

A charming story is told by reviewer
in the Scots ObserUer to illustrate Darwin's
freedom from scientific bigotry Having
been told that music had an influence en-
plants, he procured somebody to play a
bassoon for several days close to some
growing beans.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-11-05

The State Geologist of New Jersey
says the coast of the State is sinking at
the rate OF at least two feet in century.
Other observers hold that the rate is much
more rapid.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-11-05

An expert says the Florida phosphates,
though immense in extent, are disap.
pointing as to richness, and the proper
ton of high grades is exceedingly small.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-11-05

In the estimation of the Times Demo.
srat "Connecticut is thrifty State. The
receipts Of taxes over the estimates for
1890 were 1866, 900, which has enabled
the Treasurer to redeem 5000, 900 in
bonds and still have surplus of $50, 1872.
Next year the State tax is to be dispensed
..;th ,,
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-11-05

Secretary Proctor is in favor Of the
Government employing twenty acting
chaplains to assist the thirty post chap
lains now in the United States army.
They should be paid, he thinks, $500
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-11-05

behave. But almost wish, Juniata, we
hadn't been quite SO short with the
childp'
eyes" said Miss Juniata; ''but who
was TO suppose that she was to be an
heiress, after all7n-TAe Ledger.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-11-05

The Nevada towns are exceptions to
the rule Of increase in the population Of
the Western municipal communities.
They generally show q decrease since
1901
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-11-05

Newfoundland has two chief indus
tries, the cod fishery and the seal-fishery.
From these resources an annual revenue
of nearly Ss, 900, 600 is derived. Perhaps
81, 900, 900 more is obtained from all
ether industries.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-11-05

An old Mississippi River plot says
that Mark Twain was the LATEST white
man he ever saw in pilot house.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-11-05

Twelve members of the United \ Rtes
Senate arc natives Of New York.
The Dickinson press., 1890-11-29
Cold Waves.

The Unit cd States Signal Service,
otherwise known us "Old Probs," has
certainly been of some service to the
people of the Northwest, by predict
ing the coming of a cold wave, when
the thermometer takes a tumble to it.
self, and the ice man and coal dealer
beginto ask the price of diamonds.
Generally the forecasts for cold waves
are quite reliable, though we cannot
say as much for the predictions of
clear weather. General Greeley and
his subordinates are the only men who
get paid for guessing whether it will
rain before morning, OF whether it
will be a cold night, but some other
millions do as accurate guessing just
for fun. Now, these Signal Service
probabilities" may be all guess work,
but there is no uncertainty about
"The Burlington" That has the
smoothest track, the finest equipment,
reaches all principal cities in nine
states, makes connections in Union
Depots and has no "cold wave" of
haughtiness about its management,
are all certainties. probabilities"
are that you apply to any railroad
ticket agent you will be advised to
take 'The Burlington" For any in
formation about rates and routes, ad.
dress w. j. G. Kenyon, Gen. Pass.
| Agent, G. b. g. N. II. r., st. Paul, MINI.
The Dickinson press., 1890-11-29
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The Dickinson press., 1890-11-29
Odd Fellows Second Annual Ball.

The second annual ball of the indie.
pendent Order of Odd Fellows of
Frontier lodge, No. p, given at the
G. A. r. hall Oh Thanksgiving eve,
was nothing less than Il grand success
and proved that the l. o. U. e. boys
can get up and carry out as fine n ball
program as any of them. The hall
was neatly decorated for the OCCASION
having the standard emblems OF the
Order-threc links-in the center OF
the hall; and during the "Grand
March, to Our Noble Grand" the
promenaders were formed into three
distinct circles, rs IL fitting recogni.
ton of the order.
At an early ball hour the hall was
crowded, there being seventy couples
present, probably the largest assem-
bly, of people to u really first.class
affair of the kind ever gathered TO-
gether in Dickinson. Music was
furnished by the Dickinson Orches-
ira and Mr.. Boughner, of Mandan,
called the changes. The new badges
of Frontier lodge were worn by its
members, which were much admired
by every body. The different COM
mittees of the evening were as fol
lows: Committee OH arrangements:
M. L. klinefelter, E. +. Turner, Jos.
+. Gaunt, Alex. Lewis and j. a. Far
rah. Floor committee: S. Il. Bolton,
T. l.. Stocum and T. j. Kricek. In.
PRODUCTION committee: L. A. Simpson,
+. A. Hickman, Mrs. l.. A. Davis and
Mrs. j. Hayes. Reception commit
tee: l.. a. Davis, j. Hayes, Mrs. +. a.
Hickman and Mrs. j. r. Scott.
4Ata little before IL o'clock an in.
Permission was taken, and the com.
pany adjourned to the old Barnes and
Turner building, where the Daugh-
ters of Rebekah had prepared a sum-
tuous repast, such us is only found on
rare occasions. The elegant fitness
of the decoration about the hall and
the richness of the loaded tables was
tempting indeed. Those fed mum.
hcred about lis, making the receipts
of the supper for the Daughters of
I3ebekah II little over S75. After
supper dancing was resumed and kept
up till the twenty-four figures on the
program were given, ending u pleas
ant evenings enjoyment for the
dancers.
The gate receipts from the sale OF
ball tickets were $l75, which is very
satisfactory to the committees and
all who are Interested in the finances
of the affair
The Dickinson press., 1890-11-29
-s~@e-
Married,

Last Sunday afternoon, Nov. %,
Miss Ann j. Prosser and Mr.. N. Il.
Chase, both of Dickinson, were united
in marriage, ut the home of Martin &
ProSScr, by Rev. l.. r.. Brown.
Both parties are we'll known in Dick
inson circles, where they hold posi-
tions of respect and esteem, and the
good wishes of many WARM friends
arc extended to the newly made coll.
pie for Il long and happy welded life.
Tuesday night Mr.. and Mrs. Chase
went out to Mr.. Chases' parents, living
q few miles out from town, where
they will visit for Il little time.
The Dickinson press., 1890-11-29
Home Without a Mother.
The rooms in disorder,

The rooms in disorder,
The cats on the table.
The flower stand upset, and the mischief to pay;
And Johnny is screaming
AS loud as he's able,
For nothing goes right when mammals away.
What a scene of discomfort and
confusion home would be if mamma
did not return. If your wife is slow.
ly breaking down, from a combina-
ton of domestic cares and female
disorders, make it your first business
to restore her health. DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription is without a
peer as a remedy for feeble and debili-
tated women. and is the only medicine
for the maladies known as female
diseases which is sold under a posi-
tive guarantee from the manufact-
urers that it will give satisfaction, or
the money will be refunded. 1t is Il
positive cure for the most complicated
C Uses of womb troubles.
The Dickinson press., 1890-11-29
SOUTH A NOTES,

The Misses ELLISON we're visiting
friends ut this place last Saturday.
Edgar Finger, who has been work
ing at the II Il ranch for the past six
months, is home again with his
parents.
Thanksgiving day was spent rather
quietly here. AT night a pleasant
dance was given at Joe: Branick's
place, a mile north of the station, it
being the anniversary of Mr.. Suther.
lands birthday. Several couples
from Dickinson came up to help
make the affair a success.
The Dickinson press., 1890-11-29
Advice to Mothers.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, has
been used by mothers for children
tcething for over fifty years with per-
feet success, 1t relieves the little
sufferer ut once, produces natural,
quiet sleep by freeing the child from
pain, and the little chcrub awakes as
''bright us button" Ii is very
pleasant to taste, soothes tho child,
softens the gums, allays pain, relieves
wind, regulates the bowels and is the
best known remedy for diarrhDa,
whether arising from tcething or
other causes, Twenty-Five cents a
bottle. apr. l2-ly.
The Dickinson press., 1890-11-29
NEW ENGLAND CITY NOTES.

Miss Grace Griswold came home
from Dickinson this week to spend
Thanksgiving.
j. T.. Cobb had business which took
him to Dickinson ON Monday.
Christian Woellner and family
moved to Dickinson Wednesday
They felt uneasy about the Indian
talk.
Everett Folsom has gone to Ferry,
Mont, with the Goodall & Palmer
grading outfit.
The Dickinson press., 1890-11-29
Cur Premium Offer.

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Printing Office For Sale.

a tirst.class seven column news.
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for sale at a bargain. Cost over $500
and will be sold for $500 cash, de-
liyered on board the cars at Dickin-
SON. Address "a Press Office,
Dickinson, y. ID.
The Dickinson press., 1890-11-29
Tie Northwestern Agriculturist Free.

TIC NORTHWESTERN AgflcUItur1st Tfcc'
To all new subscribers who will
pay for the PRESS one year i'll advance.
or all old subscribers who will pay up
arrears and pay one year i'll advance.
we will give Il copy Of the Northwest
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one dollar. Sample copies at this
office.
The Dickinson press., 1890-11-29

s.. S. LAND OFFICE, BISMARCK, n. D.
Nov. ~, 1890.
Complaint having been entered at this Office
by Anton IIancl against Joseph Levic
for failure TO comply with the law as
to Timber Culture Entry No. 1872, dated
July 3, 1886, upon the southwest quarter,
section 10, township III, n, range o., w, in Dunn
county. North Dakota, with a view to the can
said Joseph Levie, claimant, did not break nor
cause to be broken. 5 acres. nor any portion of
said tract during the first nor any subsequent
year since the date OF his said entry, nor did he
trees or cuttings; the said parties are hereby sam
moned to appear at the office Of FL: Il. Bonriey,
Clerk of the Dis!pct Couet, at Dickinson. \. D.,
on tie 5.h day Of January. 1891. at 2o'clock
p. M, to''rcspond and furnish testimony con-
corning said alleged failure. Hearing ut this
Office January 18th, 1891.
+. S. NEAL,
Nov. a9-it Register.
The Dickinson press., 1890-11-29
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The Dickinson press., 1890-11-29

FOR DYSPEPSIA and Liver Com
plant, you have a printed guarantee
on every bottle of Shiloh's. Vitalizer:
1t never fails to cure,
Is Merry s. Mcdonald.
The Dickinson press., 1890-11-29

Hay is selling for Sc u ton in town.
G. w, Patrick was up from Taylor
on Monday, and in company with l..
Scott, of Gladstone, was prospecting
for suitable location of a sheep-ranch
for another season. Mr.. Patrick re.
Gently bought 100 sheep of Krauth 4
Leutz, making his flock number 53l.
These gentlemen are both enthusiastic
over the sheep business.
80
A. II. Arnett, one of the owners of
the n II A brand, consisting of he.
tween 5000 and 10000 head Of cattle,
says that their stock is going in for
the winter in good shape.
Every North Dakota paper we pick
up has more or less to say about the
bringing in of Montana sheep and the
favorable prospects OF. the sheep in.
dustry. Capt. McGinnis of James.
town. who lately distributed $500
head among the farmers of Foster
county says there is more feed OH one
acre of Dakota soil than on ten acres
in Montana. In every county there is
Il demand for sheep and there is mon.
ey in bringing them from Montana OF
even from Oregon and either selling
them for cash or putting them out OH
shares with responsible farmers.
Northwest Magazine,
~
G. ii. Mason, owner Of the y v
brand, located on the Little Missouri,
about twenty-five miles south of Me
dora, was in Dickinson yesterday. Mr.,
Mason has both cattle and horses, anG
he says that he has no reason to, com
| plain of the business for the past two
years. He says that the stockmer
have coined money this year, and be
licvcs the cattle business to DO now
on the " Of prosperity.
The Dickinson press., 1890-11-29
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE,


Mortgagors, John Fischer and Litti Fischer his
wife; Mortgages, Stark County Bank, Mortgage
dated May 10, 1857, aud recorded the office OF
Register Of Deeds Of Stark County, North Dakota,
on o the nc i H. hd day Of Of, Nay a; D.. 1887 at $40 o'cl" ma
The amount claimed to be due at the date Of this
notice, principal and interest. is Five hundred
twenty and ten one lmndrcdtlls Dollars (S5aO. 10.)
Notice il hereby given, that by virtue of n de-
fault in the conditions of said mortgage, said
mortgage will be forcclosed and the mortgagcd
premises therein described, viz; The South West
Quarter Is w y of section thirty four CD in
Township One Hundred and forty, n4@ north Of
Meridian, containing one hundred and sixty N6G)
acres according to the U. s: government survey
bidder for cash. by the sheriff of Stark County at
the front door Of the Court house in said county
to satisfy said debt, costs and disbursements Of
fee as specified i'll said mortgage, on the 2and day
Of December, "A. ID. 1890, at O'clock p. IN.
STARK COUNTY BANK
(Nov. 1870 Mortgagco.
II. ii. JOHNSON,
Attorney for Mortgage,
Dated Dickinson, N. ID. Nov. IL, $3.50.
The Dickinson press., 1890-11-29
Saturday, November 20, 1890.

The fine weather continues.
John Hayden is up from Cedar
creek.
The Willard house las Il new office
cabinet.
Wedding bells will sound again
next week.
w. c. Taylor has moved into town
for the winter.
All the latest novels at Freeman's
Circulating Library.
James Burch moved into his new
house on Tuesday.
Robert Lee paid his respects 10
Dickinson Wednestlay.
Rev. L. G. Dayton is at Emerald,
Grand Forks county, N. ID.
Robert IIuckc, OF llichardton, Wis
tied the county seat OIL Tuesday.
Houses for rent. Inquire at the
store of N. G. Lawrence. jan4-tf.
Mrs. John Riessbeck has'been Wis
itins her parents in town this week.
J. S. Let's and A. B. Robinson were
up from Gladstone Oh Wednesday.
Rev. d. G. Palmetto was in Dick
inson between trains Tuesday after
noon.
Commissioner Underhill was ir
Dickinson Wednesday on official bust
ness.
Remember that Mr.. Greene makes
a speciality of taking children's pic
lures.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs
Chas. E. Dobson Wednesday morning
Nov. 90, 1890.
II. l.. Dickinson went to Glendiv'
Tuesday on business, and returned
Wednesday.
Thos. Neil has charge of mining a
the Lehigh mine for the Dickinson
Coal Mining Co.
j. j. Coughlan will have his res
tanrant i'll shape to do business il
about one week more.
One large heating stove $40. on
twelve foot counter SIS, and n lette
press for sale by J.T. Scott.
w. J. Buckbee and family are moV
ing to Idaho, Mrs. Buckbee havin
gone in advance this week.
The primary and intermediate d.
partments Of cur schools adjourne
Wednesday night until Monday.
Thanksgiving services were held
the morning at the court house, til
three protestant churches uniting.
"HACKMETACK," a lasting an
fragrant perfume. Price 25 and !
cents. Merry & Mcdonald. IL
ID. d. Herscy left Monday for Osl
kosl,. Wis, where he joins his wi
and will remain for two OF thr'
months.
DR.. Stickney, who was unable
leave his house for a few days {
account of poison in his right kne
is out again.
Morning and evening services
the Congregational church to-morro'
subjects; Lessons from Nature, al
The Dickinson press., 1890-11-29
Want Three Hundred Tons Of Hay.

/ am prepared to buy hay i'll any
quantity from the farmers of Stark
county. Want at least 300 tons. Adj
dress II. J. Turner. Gladstone, n. d.
sept. pot :.
The Dickinson press., 1890-11-29

Take the children to the Tilton gal
lery and get their pictures taken be-
fore MI. Greene returns to Billings.