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The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1900-04-14
NORTH DAKOTA BRIEFS.

Hope business men are working for a
fax fibre mill.
John S. Gordon of Hannah had q
brother killed in the battle of Spion
kop.
One hundred or more new settlers
have located in Stutsman county so far
this season.
There is talk Of organizing stock
company to prospect for oil in the
Mouse river valley.
The Jamestown Fair association q
real estate has been turned over to the
city to be used as public park.
Intending settlers are already looking
over the lands on the Fort Totten res.
ervation and picking out nice places to
locate when the reservation is opened.
Dickinson will hold an election May Z
to vote on proposition to incorporate
as city under the general laws. At
present the city is working under vii.
lage organization.
Four Fargo ladies have recently fled
on claim in McHenry county. Their
claims adjoin and they have had O
house of four rooms built in the center,
SO that each lives on her own quarter
section.
Chambers is becoming quite prevalent
among the horses on the Sioux reserva.
ton and at the request of Representa-
tive Spalding an inspector will be sent
to make an investigation and take steps
to check the spread Of the disease.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1900-04-14
BATTLE NEAR FRANKFORT.
British Lose COO Killed and Wounded and
500 Eri6Onera.

British Lose COO Killed and Wounded and
500 Prisoners.
LONDON. April 1.-THE. Daily News
has the following from Pretoria, dated
Monday, by way Of Delagoa Bay:
cit is officially announced that bat
tie has been fought south of Brandfort
in which 600 British troops were killed
and wounded and 800 taken prisoners.
LONDON, April ia dispatch to The
Daily Mail from Brandfort, dated Sun
day, says:
Yesterday General Dcwet inflicted
the third defeat of the British within a
week at Merkatsfontein, killing and
wounding 600. He captured 900, with
IL wagons, losing 5 Beers killed and 8
wounded"
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1900-04-14
His Useless Half Dime.

ut isn't safe to start out without q
pocketful of pennies any MORE" re-
marked a member of the house the
other day. "Yet l can remember that
when I came down into this section of
the country in army blue in 1868 5
cent piece was very small potatoes.
We were camped awhile out there in
Virginia, and my headquarters were in
the big plantation home. A son of the
house and myself became good friends.
although he was 5 and nearly 35. One
day in lieu Of the candy which | had
forgotten to bring him from the near
by town l gave him silver half dime.
had forgotten all about the incident,
when some two weeks later he came
into my room and. opening his hand.
Leld out to me on his little pink palm
The silver piece l had given him.
'Heah, Mr.. Captain. you can have it
back he said plaintively. 1T won't
buy nuftin.' '"-Washington Star.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1900-04-14
DEWEY HASN'T WITHDRAWN
Admiral Says He IL Still in tho Race for
the Nomination.

Admiral Says He Ia Still in tho Race for
the Nomination..
WASHINGTON. April II. - Admiral
Dewey says that the report published in
New York afternoon newspaper to
the effect that he intended to withdraw
his candidacy for the presidency was all
a mistake, that he had never given to
anyone whatever such information.
The dispatch to New York paper
which is referred to is as follows: "It
is asserted on what seems to be good
authority that Admiral Dewey has de-
cided to withdraw as candidate for
the presidency and that within a few
days he will formally announce his de.
cision. His brother-in-law, john r.
Mclean, is alleged to be responsible for
this latest move.
"Within 4S hours Admiral Dewey has
been in consultation with Democratic
leaders and others antagonistic to Pres
ident Mckinley, and the opinions then
expressed, together with unfavorablc or
non n-committal views voiced by the
newspapers, decided him, it is asserted,
to withdraw from the contest"
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1900-04-14
First Negro MInstreIs.

The first negro minstrel troupe ap'
peared In the United States about 1845.
They were real negroes, led by man
named Johnson. and the melody which
gained them great applause was named
'"That Old Gray Goose" The words
ran, "Oh. don't you see that old gray
goose a-lookin at the gander?" This
was sung by the tenor voice, and the
chorus ran in parts to the words
"Where," Here" II hear" and then
ringing chorus. Another of their part
songs was ''Oh, Mamma, Must Be
Married to Mr.. Punchinello." different
voices singing "Who Mr.. Punch"
"Who Mr.. Nell 2" who Mr.. Lo2" who
Mr.. PunchinelloE
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1900-04-14
IN 1T FOR ALL WINTER.

Britons Reluctantly Admit That Roberts
Is in for Long Campaign.
LONDON, April 10.-Britons are now
beginning, though reluctantly, to realize
that Lord Roberts is i'll for winter
campaign lasting several months. This
is the end, in a few words, of the high
hopes based upon Lord Roberts brill
liant dash to Kimberley and Blocmfon.
tein.
Preparations are being made to hold
Bloemfontein against surprises. Lord
Kitchener has been given all important
duty, being responsible for the protec.
ton of the railway while Lord Roberts
is waiting for remounts and winter
clothing for the troops, whose thin cot
ton khaki uniforms and boots are worn
out.
General Brabant and General Gatacre
are both at standstill. Lord Roberts
will probably for some time confine his
operations to clearing the Free State
behind him of raiders and to relieving
Mafeking, for which purpose the entire
Eighth division, now arriving at Cape
Town, has been ordered to Kimberley.
Lady Sarah Wilson and other Mafek-
ing correspondents send diaries of the
loings there showing that the Beers
have tried by withdrawing from their
trenches to lure the besieged into
wired ambush. Fortunately the British
engineers discovered the mine, cut the
wires and unearthed 250 pounds Of dy.
Mantle and war gelatine.
What the chances are for ON advance
to Pretoria may be judged by the fact
that only 5000 to 10000 horses are on
their way to the Cape and from the
further fact that the military tailoring
department only within the last three
weeks began the manufacture of woolen
khaki uniforms. It is said it will take
at least two months to provide 100000
uniforms.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1900-04-14
G.S TIE MOVE AGAIN
FiLI7,NOS KEEPING THE AMER.
lCaNS, 6usY.

Ecin:arrcmcnt, Are Asked for by Gem
erals Young AMI Tell. as They Are I'm
able to DO More Than Hold a Few Towns
and the Men Are Exhausted by Constant
Vigilance.
MANILA, April 9.-Reports of en-
counters between the American troops
and the insurgents continue to arrive
from many points. On Friday Captain
Sturgis, while reconnoitering, struck an
insursent outpost on the Nevaliches
road, five miles distant from Manila,
killing two and capturing ten. All
were i'll full uniform. Unfortunately
Captain Sturgis' force was not large
enough to pursue the main body.
A detachment of the Forty second
infantry, while scouting in Laguna
province, was pursued by the iusur-
gents and obliged to take refuge in
church at Paolo, where the Americans
repelled the rebels until reinforcements
arrived.
Lieutenant Gordon, with company
OF the Sixteenth infantry, while scout.
ing near Aparri, Cagayan province, en-
gagged $50 insurgents. Lieutenant Cor
don was wounded.
A sergeant and corporal of Company
'I," Sixteenth infantry, were killed in
a severe fight in Capiz province, Island
ofiPanay.
The insurgents made q night attack
upon Calbayon, Island of Samar. They
killed the sentry, swarmed into the
town and searched the house of Major
Gilmore Of the Forty third infantry,
who was absent. They killed his cook.
Ultimately the Americans drove them
out of town, killing and capturing 10.
Ask for Reinforcements.
General Young, commanding in North
Luzon, has made several requests for
reinforcements, representing that his
force is inadequate, that the men are
exhausted by the necessity of constant
vigilance, that he is unable to garrison
the towns III his jurisdiction. that the
insurgents arc returning to tho district
and killing the amigos, and that it is
necessary for him to intliot punishment
in several sections before the rainy sea-
son begins.
General James Bell, who is command
ing in Southern Luzon, has made SINH
lar representations. He says his forces
are inadequate and that he merely
holds a few towns, without controlling
the territory.
The president of the town of Samal,
i*:t'inco of Bataar, Luzon, and orother
prominent native, have been assassi.
mated because they were known to be
friendly to the Americans.
The president of another town has
Joined the insurgents because they had
Threatened to kill him if he did not.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1900-04-14
AT HIS OWN REQUEST.
General Otis Will Give Up His Philippin
Command Nav l.

General Otis Will Give Up His Philippine
Command May 1.
WASHINGTON, April 9.-General Otis
will retire from his command in the
Philippines at his own request May or
shortly thereafter, and will be sue
ceeded in chief command by General
Arthur Macarthur. The cabled cor
respondence between General Otis and
the government has been given out by
the war department..
President Mckinley expresses his re-
grets at the wish Of General Otis to
leave the Philippines and highly COM
mends that officer upon his distin-
guished services both in a military and
civil capacity. General Otis request
for leave to return home, which has
been granted, is made upon the ground
of private and family interests requir.
ing his attention, though it is presumed
the fact that he is virtually to be SUPER
seded by the new Philippine commission
has something to do with his decision
to return at this time.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1900-04-14
Bought Big Trees.

DULUTH, April 10.-Robert B. White
side has returned from San Francisco
and announces that he has closed the
deal for the Calaveras grove Of big
trees. The consideration was 500, 900.
He says that he has received an inquiry
from the secretary of the interior, ask
ing what price he holds on the grove, at
the same time intimating that if the
price should be too high the lands may
be taken through condemnation pro.
ceedings.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1900-04-14

Ecin:arrcEcnts Are Asked for by Gem
erals Young AMI riell, as They Are I'm
able t" DO More Than Hold Few Towns
and the Men Are Exhausted by Constant
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1900-04-14
R!22:XALSss:'*;;S::ss 2::!!X'!!!A!! Z!
Makes the food more delicious and wholesome
A LUNATIC'S IMITATION.
1t Lacked Finish and Got Himself
and II Thief Into Trouble.

IL
md II Thief Into Trouble.
\ Paris correspondent tells an inter-
esting story of how shop thief was
captured recently at the Bon Marche
In circumstances that in all probability
are unique. One of the private detect
ives in the pay of the establishment
noticed man who, with the most
barefaccd effrontcry, was appropriat-
Ing articles Of every description. The
individual indeed seemed to make lit
tie or no attempt to keep his operations
secret. He simply walked from coun-
ter to counter and filled his pockets
with whatever attracted his fancy
In spite Of the strangcness Of the
mans proceedings there was nothing
to be done but to have him arrested,
and he was given into custody. His in
dignation was extreme. He protested
that 1t was most unjust that he should
be interfered with in this way when
other people who were behaving in ex-
actly the same manner We're left un-
molested, and he pointed to stout
gentleman of most respectable appear
ance who he asserted had been lay
ing his hands on all sorts of goods
without resorting to the formality of
paying for them.
The policeman to whom he had been
given in charge had been accustomed
to listening to unconvincing explana-
tons and took his prisoner to the sta
ton. A few minutes later the stout
gentleman, also in the care Of police
man, arrived at the same destination.
The detective, whose curiosity had
been aroused, had watched the per-
sonagc and had found it to be true that
he was perpetrating theft after theft
with the utmost dcXtcrity.
After Il short Investigation he was
recognized to be an expert and notori-
GUS slopliftcr, whereas the prisoner
first arrested proved to be lunatic
but recently discharged from an asy-
lum, whose mania took the form Of
initiating any person who might hap
pen to strike him. The professional
thief was beside himself with rage at
what he described as the bad luck of
getting into trouble through the vaga-
ries Of Il madman.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1900-04-14
For over Fifty years

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIED REMEDY
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over fifty years by millions
of mothers for their children while teeth
ing, with perfect success. 1t soothes the
child, softens the gums, allays all pain,
cures wind colo, and is the best remedy
for Diarrhoea. Is pleasant to the taste.
Sold by druggists in every part of the
world. Twenty-Five cents a bottle. Its
value is incalculable. Be sure and ask
for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, and
take no other kind.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1900-04-14
Drying preparations simply devel-

op dry catarrh; they dry up the secretions,
which adhere to the membrane and decom-
pose, causing far more serioustrouble than
the ordinary form of catarrh. Avoid all dry
ing inhalants, fumes, smokes and snuffs
and-use that which cleanses, soothes and
heals Ely's Cream Balm is such remedy
md will cure catarrh or cold in the head
easily and pleasantly. A trial size will be
mailed for 10 cents. All druggists sell the
Soc. size. Ely Brothers, Sc Warren St., NY.
Tho Balm cures without pain, does not
irritate or cause sneezing. It spreads itself
over an irritated and angry surface, reliev-
ing Immediately the painful Inflammation.
With Ely's- Cream Balm you are armed
against Nasal Catarrh and Hay Fever.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1900-04-14
Nearly Three Hundred Filings.

Monday and Tuesday of last week 272
filings were made at the Minot land
Office. The demand for land out there
is very brisk, and farms that were
brought year or two ago for 81 and
$1.10 per acre are readily selling for So
per acre up. The town is crowded and
business in all lines is rushing.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1900-04-14
Banker Magill Sentenced.

CHICAGO, April 9.-George Magill,
formerly prosperous and we'll known
Chicago banker, who has for years
fought a charge Of receiving deposits
after he knew his bank, the Avenue
Savings, to be insolvent, withdrew his
plea Of not guilty and was sentenced to
the penitentiary and to pay fine of
63. .O97 40.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1900-04-14
Receivers Not Liable.

WASHINGTON, April 10.-The supreme
court has decided-opinion by Justice
Shiras-that receivers of railroads are
not liable under the United States
statute Of 1878 prohibiting railroad com.
panies from confining live stock for
longer period than 20 hours at a time
without unloading them for rest, water,
ofo
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1900-04-14
Burglars Ply Their Trade, :

: The safe i'll Houghen Bros.' depart.
ment store at Valley City was blown
open and $40 taken. People living over
the store heard no noise. The appear
ance of the job indicates that it was
done by professionals, and coming as it
does only a week after the postoffice
robber at Sheldon, it is thought the
same men did the work
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1900-04-14
HAVE GIVEN BONDS.

Trusses for Kansas City Convention Hall
to Be in Place by June 15.
KANSAS Cry, April 11.-A $4,000
bond has been given by the Gillett-
Herzog Manufacturing company Of
Minneapolis to insure the erection of
the new convention hall in time for
occupancy by the Democratic national
conoention in July. The company
agrees to have the 10 immense steel
trusses that will support the roof in
place by June Is under penalty of 500
a day for each day it might be delayed
beyoud the time limit,
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1900-04-14
Want a Bill Passed for Crum.

A petition has been signed by all the
state officials and judges in the state,
asking congress to pass bill making
Paul Crum, son of Taylor Crum, a full
and legal volunteer in the United
States army. He was in the Philippines
with Company B doing the work Of a
soldier without being enlisted.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1900-04-14
Tuesday, April 10.

CoNGREss-Senate: Agreement reached
to vote on Quay case April 24. Eulogies
for Bland. House: Agricultural uppro-
priation bill.
The president has ratified The Hague
peace treaty.
The federal supreme court has upheld
the Chicago anti-cigarette ordinance.
The new Carnegie company and the
Cranp shipbuilding concern are talking
consolidation.
Railroad men are said to be much
pleased over the probable defeat of the
Hay -Pauncefote treaty.
The islands of Totugas, off the south
ern end of Florida, have been trans.
ferred from the war to the navy depart
ment.
The federal supreme court has decided
that receivers Of railroads are not liable
under the law prohibiting railroad COM
panies from confning live stock for a
longer period than 2S hours without
unloading them for rest, water, etc.
Wednesday, April IL.
Republicans won in the Newark, N.
j., elections.
The Hessian fly is sravaging the wheat
fields in the Middle states.
J. j. Hills special train met with all
accident in Montana, but no one was
injured.
Official reports from the Philippines
show that no more troops are needed at
present.
The Cramps emphs-; ;ically deny that
they contemplate consolidation with
Carnegie.
Secretary Gage has sent to the house
figures on government receipts and ex-
penditures.
The senate committee on privileges
md elections unanimously decided that
senator Clark of Montana is not en-
Titled to his seat.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1900-04-14
New National Isanka.

Applications have been made to the
comptroller of the currency by L. B.
Hanna, j. w. Smith and H. A. Langlie
= establish the First National Bank Of
Cooperstown, and by A. J. Bruner,
Joseph Roach, P. P. Lee and James
johnson to establish the First National
bank of Minot.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1900-04-14
Fatal Farm Accident.

Gavin Ross Of Drayton was run over
while at work on his farm and instantly
killed. The wheels by some means ran
over his head breaking the lower jaw
and mutilating the head and face hor.
ribly. His wife was the first to dis.
cover him,
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1900-04-14
Boer Prisoners at St. Helena.

ISLAND OF ST. HELENA. April H.
The Niobe and the Milwaukee have ar.
rived here with the Boer prisoners.
Their health is good, with the exception
of four cases of measles, necessitating
the Milwaukee being quarantined. The
prisoners are quiet and well behaved.
They will probably land Wednesday:
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1900-04-14
Chicago Cigarette Law Valid.

WASHINGTON, April 10.-The United
States supreme court has decided the
case of Gundling VS.. the City of Chi
cago, involving the validity Of the anti
cigarette ordinance of that city. Tho
ordinance was attacked as unconstitu-
ional The opinion was handed down
by Justice Peckham and held the ordi-
aance not to be unconstitutional.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1900-04-14
St, Paul Union Stock Yards.

SOUTH ST. PAUL April II.
HOGS-Demand was good, with prices
&c higher than yesterday. Rangc of
prices, 81. .4O@5.4
CATTLE-Aarket strong. Stock cat
tie sold slow.
Sales ranged at s...7o13.6o FOR COWS;
-. 5O@325 for bulls; $3.OJ@Y5.0) for heiiers
$4Oo@l6O for steers: $3.I@i.35 for
stockers
SHEEP-AIarket steady for both sheep
and lambs. Demand good.
Sales ranged at s3 :a:lg3.5O for sheep;
$j.Oole5 50 FOR shorn lambs; 81. % for
culls; $3.50 for fat ewes.
Receipts: Cattle. 6oo calves, 400: hogs,
1000: sheep, 1,40I
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1900-04-14
Miles Said to he Willing.

NEW YORK, April 9.-The World
Gays: General Nelson A. Miles is will.
;.g 10 be the Democratic nominee for
president. He has SO stated 10 his
friends, and 10 days ago visited William
@. Whitney to talk with him about the
possibility of his being nominated.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1900-04-14
NEWS CONVERSATIONS.
Thursday, ADril &.


CoNGREss-Scnatc: The Hny-Paunce-
fote treaty was taken up i'll executive scs-
sion and three hours scent in its discus
sion. House: Tho Hawaiian bill was
discussed and several important amend
ments adopted.
Osman Pasha is dead.
Gen. Bidwell, Prohibition candidate
for president in 1892. is dead.
The department of justice contends
that the Constitution does not extend to
the new possessions without congress
sional action.
Republicans in Rhode Island elected
their candidate for governor, but by
decreased plurality. They gained three
nssemblymen.
MIR. Charles M. Pepper, who was re-
Gently proffered the position of secre-
tary to the Philippines commission, has
declined the place.
Kansas City's convention hail has
been destroyed by fire. While the fire
was still burning subscriptions were
taken to rebuild the edifice.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1900-04-14
Cleveland Delivers His Second Lectur.

PRINCETON, N. j., April LEX
President Grover Cleveland delivered
his second lecture in Alexander hall
before large number Of stue'""ts,
members of the faculty, their
md many others. Throughout
ture the ex-president was frequer. =
terrupted by applause, and at its close
the big hall rang with cheers of en-
thusiastic students and others present.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1900-04-14
TEXAS FLOODS WORK.
Situation at Austin Improving Somewhat
River Falling KapidlY.

situatiOn at Austin Improving Somewhat.
River Falling Rapidly.
AUSTIN, Texas, April 10.-The flood
situation here is improving somewhat
but the reports from points below indi-
cate that tho full effect of the immense
volume of water is being felt in Whar-
ton and Lafayette counties, everything
being inundated and much loss of prop
erty and livestock being reported.
Advices from the area surrounding
the county seat Of Bastrop county are to
the effect that there has been some loss
Of life among the farming class, as their
homes were inundated without warn
ing by the tidal wave, but outside Of an
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1900-04-14
Killed by Fall From a Train.

, Word has been received here Of a
fatal accident on the Langdon branch Of
the Great Northern. A man named
J. Ewing, employed in the government
mail service, en- route to Pisek, fell off q
passenger train and was killed. The
body was discovered by section men
when the train got as far as Park River.
The remains were taken to Pisek for in
quest. The mans home is in CARING
ton,
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1900-04-14
Bubonic Plaque at sydney.

SYDNEY, N. s. W., April l0.-Ninety-
three cases of the bubonic plague and
20 deaths from the disease have occurred
here. Thursday next has been ap-
pointed as day of intercession and
prayer for relief from the plague