The Dickinson press., 1899-02-18

system and Freak up colds, headaches,
and fevers without unpleasant after ef-
fects. use the delightful liquid laxative
remedy, Syrup of Figs. Made by Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co.
Massina oranges and lemons at Dren-
kel's; also onions and cranberries 2-4tf
Frank H. Gibbs is in receipt of a dam
ty box of Manila cigars from his son Ned
who is serving as a volunteer in the
Philippines.
]. NJ. Tracey the great Taylor wheat
grower is about to move to Minneapolis.
He has sold his mercantile business to
Leutz & Mcclure, who will occupy the
Tracey store building.
The Taylor Camp Of Woodmen will
celebrate Washington's birthday, Feb'y
%, with the comic drama "Carl Johnson,
the Woodman" and a dance. Every
body is cordially invited.
Tax Commissioner Swartz was in Dick
inson Wednesday and paid $500 to
County Treasurer White, being the
amount of the Northern Paci6c's personal
tax due this county for 1893.
H. Robinson returned Wednesday
from a 2-montlls' visit in Kansas and Ne
braska. Mr.. Robinson's cattle ranch is
in the vicinity of Yule and he is satisfied
that his stock are wintering good.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. G. Bishop gave an
enjoyable card party on the evening of
the 10th in honor of their guest, w. H.
Parker of Lisbon. Mrs. ]. Crosthwaite
carried away the ladies' head prize and
Judge Campbell was successful in taking
the g~eutlemen's.
Fred Paduch of Taylor is wintering I4s
head of cattle-all natives. He has 100
cows in the bunch and expects a calf crop
of 100 another spring. Mr.. Paduch
keeps the wolves away from his herd
with a pack of hounds. He has had no
losses of stock this winter.
The Eastern Star will hold a social at
Masonic hall e Thursday evening,
February %. An interesting literary
and musical program will be presented,
followed by cards and refreshments.
All Masons and their families are cor.
daily invited.
Readers of the PRESS will remember
John F. Mead of Randolph, Vermont,
who spent several weeks with his brother
on the Cannon Ball about two years ago.
Fortune has smiled upon him and he is
now, in company with his estimable
young wife, making a 4-months' tour Of
Europe.
A number of former Dickinson people
now railroading in Washington have
been laid off for a few weeks owing to
the dizziness of business. ]. h. Calkins
went to Ellensburg to do yard work a
short time ago. As soon as business
picks up he will probably return to Ia
coma and take his regular run on the N.
P. again.
In answer to a letter to President Nc
Kinley requesting the discharge of her
brother Morton and Willard Myers,
Miss Eula c. Bonney of Antelope has
received a letter from the president stat
ing that her request has been referred
to the proper authorities in the war de-
partment for early consideration.
Prof. M. A. Brannon of the Grand
Forks University who owns the Dickin-
son Pressed Brick Works is already max:
ing arrangements for burning some large
kilns in the spring. AS a starter he has
contracted with the Consolidated Coal
Mining Co. of Lehigh for 1900 ons Of
coal. This looks like business and the
people of Dickinson should appreciate
Mr.. Brannon's enterprise.
Thomas Fisher, who has a cattle ranch
20 miles northwest of Dickinson, says
that during the cold spell he fed two
loads of hay daily and did not attempt to
Craze his stock. Since the warm wealth
err came on he has been giving a light
feed in the morning and sending all but
the calves out to Craze. His stock is
looking we'll and he has an abundance
of hay. Wolves have killed one or two
head of Mr.. Fishers cattle which are the
only losses he has had.
The University Association Centre viii!
meet in the Congregational church par:
lor next Monday evening at 7:3o. The
following subjects will be considered by
papers and discussion; the relation Of the
athletic development Of wea.en to outrage
Greek v. $. Roman art, Greecian and
Roman mythology, the greatest man
among ancient Greeks, the relation Of
music to the Greek mind and character
Two original poems are to be read; one
on the subject Woman" the other on
the companion subject "Man." Visitors
are always welcomed.
Morton Bonney, writing home undc,
date Of pecembeE ~, tells Of the fright
of some Washington companies when
first doing outpost duty; Of the unp!eas
antness of patrolling dark roads at night
says it gets so cold at night that one
thickness Of blanket is insufficient; thai
rowing is a ~favorite pastime. Unde,
date of December rs, he writes they are
to have a swell Christmas dinner in
shade of the barracks, bananas and
@cocoanuts growing near by; that the
packages the Fafgo! ladies sent to Go. X
arrived safely; says there have been sew
eral fires near by and the funny thing is
that they start in the middle of the nigh,
and not a house has a stove in it; the
Chinese are much in evidence in. every.
thing. He writes also of the extra watch
being kept or the insurgents. extra
forces on outpost duty, calls to the