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The Dickinson press., 1900-05-26
TemperIns Copper Not a Lost Art,

SoVpSE NOg u AObS ART
The allegation that ancient Egyptians
tempered copper and bronze to carry
razor edge is not borne out by investi-
cation. Thomas Harper of Bellevue,
Pa, challenges any one to produce
piece of metal tempered by the an
clients that cannot be more than dupli-
Gated by any metal worker today. He
says that in examining hundreds of
specimens alleged to have been temper
ed to the degree that steel is tempered
he failed to find any, nor had he dis
covered any one who had seen such
work, and the fable which has been
implicitly believed for centuries Is be-
ing shattered in the light of modern re:
search.
This is not the only story believed for
centuries tending to belittle the man Of
today, to make him the inferior Of his
forefathers, which failed under the
searchlight Of inquiry and science. The
ancients were children in mechanical
knowledge as compared to the people
of today, and If there was q demand
for any particular building or piece Of
work such as was produced by the an
clients it could be duplicated and i'm.
proved on by the skilled artisans Of the
nineteenth century.-American Manu-
facturer,
The Dickinson press., 1900-05-26
END is NOT YET.

Rumor That Kruger Made Overtures for
Peace Unfounded.
LONDON, May 22.-The Associated
Press is able to say that no message
from President Kruger, direct or indi--
rect, has recently been received by Lord
Salisbury, or by any department. of the
British government, nor, it may be
added, is any communication from him
dealing with the question Of the cessa-
ton of hostiities expected by them in
the immediate future. The proximity
of peace, according to the government
point of view, will remain matter Of
military progress. How soon the latter
may bring about the former is still too
suppositious for serious forecast on the
part of any government official.
The concensus of opinion as cleaned
by the Associated Press at the govern
ment Office is that the Boer delegates
will exhaust every effort in the United
States before President Kruger sues di-
rectly, though Lord Salisbury himself
does not believe that the delegates will
accomplish much in America.
The Dickinson press., 1900-05-26
in BECKHAM's FAVOR.
United States Supreme Court Dismisse.
I1entuck rs GovernorsI,ip Case.

United States Supreme Court Dismisses
Kentuck rs Governorship Case.
WASHINGTON, May 22.-The United
States supreme court hns decided the
Kentucky governorship G.: +, i'll favor of
Governor Reckham, disulissing the
writ Of error from the Kentucky court
of appeals. The opinion was handed
down by Chief Justice Fuller and a
vigorous dissenting opinion was deliv-
ered by Justice Harlan. justices Brew.
er, Brown and McKenna also dissented
from portions of the opinion.
The opinion was handed down by
Chief Justice Fuller and the case was
dismissed for want Of jurisdiction. He
said the court should be the last to over
step the bounds limiting its own juris-
diction, and that the determination Of
cases Of this character, contests for
state Offices. must necessarily be settled
by the political branch of the govern
ment. That branch had acted in the
Kentucky cases when the general as.
sembly took jurisdiction. There was
no appeal from the assembly's decision
which was favorable to Goebel and
Beckham, except to the tribunal of the
people, which tribunal the chief justice
said was always in session. He also
said the case was purely a state case
that Kentucky was in the full possession
Of its faculties as o member of the
Union, and that there was no emergency
at this time calling for interference.
The Dickinson press., 1900-05-26
NEELY REARRESTED.
IL Held at New York on a New Chnrg.
Bail Fixed at AsO, 900.

10 Held at New York on a New Charge.
Bail Fixed at 100000.
New YORK, May 23.-Charles F. w.
Nicely, former chief financial agent of
the postoffice department at Havana,
Cuba, was rearrested during the day by
United States marshal. The arrest
was made on a warrant issued by United
States Circuit Judge Lacombe in civil
suit against Nicely by the United States.
He is charged with the wrongful CONVEX
sion of $45, ,3O0.26. His bail was fixed
at S50,00O.
The arrest was made on information
furnished by George H. Burton and the
order of arrest was endorsed by Edward
Z. Jones, special attorney general. and
Frederick P. Sr,ith.
The prisoner was taken to the United
States marshal's office and later was
arraigned before Judge Lacombe. Coun-
eel for the prisoner made application
for reduction of the bail. but it was
denied. Nicely was then taken to the
Ludlow street Jail.
The Dickinson press., 1900-05-26
ADMITS ITS EXISTENCE.

San Francisco Board of Health Says the
Hubonio Plague Is There,
SAN FRANCISCO, May 2l.-The board
of health has adopted resolution de.
claring that bubonic plague exists in
San Francisco. The health authorities
say that while there are no living cases
here, there have been six deaths during
the past three months and they have de.
cided to take precautions against the
development and spread of the disease.
The resolution reads as follows:
Resolved, That it is the sense of this
board that bubonic plague exists in the
city and county Of San Francisco and
that all necessary steps already taken
for the prevention of it's spread be con-
tinued together with such additional
measures as may be required
The members of the board of health
say that there is absolutely no danger
of the development or the spread of the
disease at SaE Francisco.
The Dickinson press., 1900-05-26
THOMPSON coNFEssEs.
Postmaater at Havana Admits Many Ir-
regularitics.

Postmaster at Havana Admits Many Ir-
regularitics.
HAVANA, May 17.-Postmaster E. P.
Thompson of the Havana local post.
Office has signed sworn statement in
which he says that Sept. 16 last, being
in need of money, he took from the
money order funds $435, giving his
memorandum as a receipt for the same.
When the inspections were held Mr..
Thompson ordered clerk in charge Of
the money order department to place
remittances received that day which
would not have to be accounted for un-
til the following day, sufficient to cover
the amount of his receipts, which was
Herewith withdrawn until after the in
spection. This was kept up until April
2, when the special agents unexpectedly
discovered the receipt, which Mr..
Thompson then paid. He also admits
that Charles F. Nicely, late financial
agent Of posts at Havana, endorsed o
bill for $3.50 which Thompson had dis.
counted by the North American Trust
company. Thompson admits other irc
regularities in connection with his de.
partment.
The Dickinson press., 1900-05-26
DAVIS ON THE BoERs.

Says the Peace Envoys Are Proceeding in
an Irregular Manner.
WASHINGTON, May 22.-The Boer
question came up in the senate on the
resolution Of Mr.. Aller to admit the
Boer delegates to the floor of the senate.
Senators Allen and Mason made pro-
Boer speeches on the resolution.
Senator Davis, chairman Of the com.
mittee on foreign relations, delivered
vigorous speech on the question Of the
Boer representatives.. He said their
mission was we'll understood and
known. They had, however, proceeded
in manner irregular and highly i'm
proper.
Mr.. Davis said that he did not want
to discourage sympathy of the Ameri-
can people with the Beers, but these
representatives had been taking an un-
wise course, premature and undiplo-
matte. Before. presenting their case to
this government they were going about
the country attending public meetings
and attempting to enlist the people of
the United States to bring pressure to
bear to influence the action of this gov
ernment. Mr.. Davis moved to lay the
Allen resolution on the table which was
carried, SO to 21.
The Dickinson press., 1900-05-26
NORTH DAKOTA BRIEFS,

Minnewaukan has ordered fire en-
gine.
Blackleg is reported in the vicinity Of
Dunseith.
Cooperstown has raised 5000 for the
India famine fund.
Grand Forks and Larimore are to be
connected by an electric line.
The early closing agitation in Willow
City seems likely to bear good fruit.
Veterinarian Moore vaccinated 45O
head of cattle in one herd at Medina.
The Cavalier branch of the Great
Northern may be extended to Walhalla.
The 300 Indian citizens at Fort Ber-
thold sent two delegates to tho Fargo
convention.
Near Witt1neyer postoffice in Mclean
county an 18months old child fell in a
we'll and was drowned.
The Quakers and Dunkards in the
northern part Of the state will get spe-
cial rates to the big meetingsin in Indiana.
J. P. Schulten found valuable quar-
ter section of land only four miles from
Washburn that had not been home
steaded.
The 9-year.old son of Thomas Moore
of Grand Forks was leading horse to
water when he was kicked and his
skull crushed.
Adherents Of the Methodist Episcopal
church at Bowbells have broken about
SO acres of land, which will be seeded
with flax, the proceeds to be applied to
the church erection fund.
Rancher McBrady was drowned in
the Missouri near Williston while To-
eating place to swim cattle across 1t
is thought he had 81, 200 or more OH his
person. His body has not been recov-
cred.
Reservoir entries are being rejected
at the western land offices almost every
day, mainly on the ground that the
prospective means Of maintaining the
reservoirs ere too trivial and merely
"air castles" in the minds of those who
want to bag public lands.
The bill providing for bridge over
the Red River of the North at Grafton
mas passed both houses and has been
sent to the president, who will un-
doubtedly approve it. 1t is intended
for the convenience of tie Minnesota
farmers who live near the river and
whose natural trading point is Grafton.
The Dickinson press., 1900-05-26
TWO BISHOPS CHOSEN.
Methodist Episcopal Deadlock Broken ol
tho Seventeenth Ballot.

Methodist Episcopal Deadlock Broken on
the Seventeenth Ballot.
CHICAGO, May 29.-The Methodist
general conference has elected two
members of the board of general super
intendents, after battle of ballots last
ing nearly week. and also finally dis
posed of a question that for many years
has been source Of dispute in Meth
odist conference.-the admission of
women to the general conference. This
was settled in favor of the women.
DR.. J. w. Hamilton of the New Eng
land conference, general secretary of
the Board Of Freedmen's Aid and
Southern Education society, and DR..
David H. Moore of Cincinnati, editor of
The Western Christian Advocate, were
elevated to the episcopacy on the 18th
ballot, both receiving many more than
the necessary two thirds vote.
The Dickinson press., 1900-05-26
Not Self Mnde.

II am sorry to disappoint you, young
man." said the great railway magnate
to the reporter who had called in for
the purpose OF writing him up, "but
| did not begin. at the bottom and
work my way up. never blacked
the boots Of the engine wipers and
never carried beer for the janitor Of
the roundhousc. was kicked through
college by my father, inherited for
tune, which l invested in railroad
shares, and hold this job because I
have votes enough to control it. It Is
too bad, my young friend, but we can't
all be self made men. We would be-
come tiresome." And he bowed the
caller out.-Chicago Tribune.
The Dickinson press., 1900-05-26
For over Fifty years

AN OLD AND WELI,.TR1ED 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, ailays all pain,
cures wind collie, and is the best remedy
for Diarrhoea. Is pleasant to the taste.
Sold by druggists in every part of the
world. Twenty-Five cents bottle. Its
value is incalculable. Be sure and ask
for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, and
take no other kind.
The Dickinson press., 1900-05-26
TO MAKE. A FINAL APPEAL.

International Peace Committee Would
End tho South African War.
BERNE, Switzerland, May 24.-The
committee of the international peace
bureau has decided to make a final ap.
peal to the 25 powers who are signers
of the conventions adopted by The
Hague peace conference, in favor of the
restoration Of peace in South Africa.
The commission calls attention to the
clause of the convention for the peace.
full settlement Of international conflicts
by the terms of which the signatory
powers agreed to use all efforts for the
settlement not. only of difficulties
among themselves, but of all interna-
tional disputes. Consequently, the
commission declares, an offer Of media
ton cannot be considered by Great
Britain as an unfriendly act
The Dickinson press., 1900-05-26
In Coming to Europe in 1900

You should reserve steamship accomo-
dations now. Steamers are filling up
rapidly. We represent all Trans-Atlan-
tic Lines, and leading Tourist Agencies,
and will make reservations without
charge.
Write for Illustrated Circular showing
rates from Duluth, and other valuable
information. Issued by Duluth, South
Shore & Atlantic Ry.
I-27-3t T. H. .LARKE,
Asst Gen'l Pass. Agent, Duluth, MINI.
The Dickinson press., 1900-05-26

On Saturday April IS, on the Dickin-
son road between points three miles west
OF Green river crossing and Taylor, a fur,
calf skin overcoat with beaver collar
A suitable reward will be paid for the
overcoat when returned to the PRESS Of
fee, Dickinson, or koesel & Co., Glad
stone. 5-I2-2p
The Dickinson press., 1900-05-26
AMBUsHED BY INSURGENTS.

Eighty Scouts Rout Five Hundred Fill
pinos in Northern Mendanoa.
MANILA, May 21.-Five hundred in
surgents, half Of whom were armed
with rifles, ambushed 80 scouts of the
Fortieth volunteer infantry in the hills
at Quasban, northern portion Of Men.
danos. The Americans routed the ell
envy, killing 81. The American casual.
ties were 2 killed and 3 wounded.
The Dickinson press., 1900-05-26
SURRENDER in A BODY.
Significant Action of Two Companies of
Filipinos.

Significant Action of Two Companies of
Filipinos.
MANILA, May 23.-Two companies of
insurgents surrendered to Colonel EN-
erson Liscum at Tarlac. They included
a major and four lieutenants, 163 men,
with 1863 rifles and ammunition. The
enemy intimated their intention to sur
render by letter sent to the president
Of Tarlac, who communicated it to Col
onel Liscum.
Captain Tinio. a nephew of General
Tinio, and 20 other rebels, were killed
May 18 by scouts in an engagement
near Malibocong, province of Ilocos.
There was 10 loss OH the American
side. With the men were captured %
rifles, horses and saddles. The rebel
colonel, Almeda, who was paroled
April %. has arrived here and has been
making incendiary speeches.
The Dickinson press., 1900-05-26
Saturday, May 10.

CoNGREss-Senate: After IL spirited de-
bate, by the decisive vote of 80 to 16, laid
on the table the whole proposition relat-
ing to the transportation Of mail by the
pneumatic tube system. An effort was
made to secure tho adoption of IN amend
lnent to appropriate $22225OOO to carry out
existing contracts but no action was
taken upon it. House: Day devoted to
unveiling Of the Grand Army statue of
General Ulysses S. Grant
Kentucky Republicans have endorsed
Ex-Governor Bradley for vice president.
A report is current that five deaths
from bubonic plague have occurred in
San Francisco.
Nearly $2,O0O,OOO worth of counter.
felt Cuban stamps are alleged to have
been printed in Muncie, Ind.
The Presbyterian general assembly
opened i'll St. Louis Thursday. Rev.
DR.. Charles A. Dickey of Philadelphia
was chosen moderator.
Governor Smith of Montana charges
that Senator Clark reappointment was
the result of fraud. He will declare the
place vacant and make an appointment.
The Dickinson press., 1900-05-26
Red River Valley Old settlcrs.

The official call for the 10th annual
meeting of the old settlers of tho Red
river valley has been issued by Secre-
tary Lounsberry. The meeting will be
held at Park River June IL and r. All
settlers who were i'll the valley prior to
July 1, 1879, are eligible to membership.
The wives Of settlers Of that date and
all children born prior to that period
are honorary members.
The Dickinson press., 1900-05-26
Maeinni. Set. Out for Washington

M2KtnnIB SetH OuC TUT "HSH1nHtOus
HELENA, Mon, May 22.-Martin Ma.
ginnis, Mon Aana's third senator, who
was appointed Friday by Governor
Smith, has departed for Washington
with his commission in his pocket. The
prediction is made that if either Of the
appointees is seated it will be Maginnis.
although tho general opinion among the
well informed is that neither he nor
Clark stands any show.
The Dickinson press., 1900-05-26
IN PORTO RICO CABINET.

w. H. Hunt of Montana Selected For
Secretary Of State.
WASHINGTON, May 21.-William H.
Hunt of Montana has been selected to
be secretary of state for the island Of
Porto Rico. Mr.. Hunt was recently
appointed agent for the United States
government before the Chilean claims
commission, q position which he vacates
to accept this last appointment. He is
a son of the late Secretary Hunt and q
lawyer of high standing in his own
state,
The Dickinson press., 1900-05-26
Young Edwards Gets n Job.

w. r. Edwards, the son Of Major
Edwards of the Fargo Forum, is receiv-
ing the congratulations of his friends
over his appointment as receiver Of the
land Office at Rampant City, Alaska.
Tho new appointee served as a sergeant
in tho North Dakota regiment during
the Philippine war and was we'll
known correspondent from Manila.
The Dickinson press., 1900-05-26
ruley Declines the Honor.

CHICAGO, May 22.-Judge Tuley, WHO
was informally indorsed by the Cook
aounty DEMOCRACY as their nominee for
governor, has issued an open. letter de.
clining that honor. Judge Tuley has
been on the bench 81 years and, he
says, desires to end his active labors
there.
The Dickinson press., 1900-05-26
VIII Organize a Hospital Corps.

Major Pease has received permission
from Adjutant General Miller to organ
ize hospital corps for the North Da-
kota militia and is recruiting his corps.
The corps will consist Of eight privates
and eight hospital stewards, besides tho
major, who will commence weekly drill
and instruction lectures as soon as he
gets his company recruited.
The Dickinson press., 1900-05-26

Over Two thousand Ballots Taken.
NoRwALK, O., May 21.-On the 2, 101st
ballot, taken at 1880 a. M, Wood w.
Skiles Of Shelby was nominated for
congress by the Republicans of the
Fourteenth district by vote Of 1873 to
vi for Johnson.
The Dickinson press., 1900-05-26
FIRST SINCE THE WAR.

Bill Passed to Pay Confederates for
Property Taken.
WASHINGTON, May 21.-The house, in
committee of the whole, favorably acted
upon a bill to appropriate 100000 to
pay ex-Confederate soldiers for horses
and other property taken from them in
violation of the terms of Lees surren-
der to General Grant at Appomattox.
This is the first bill favorably acted
upon since the Civil war to pay Confed-
crates for the property taken from
them.
The Dickinson press., 1900-05-26

The king assemblies the royal archi-
tects.
"Build me temple" he commands,
$50 costly that no smoker will ever be
told he might have owned it had he
Yet tobacco alonew
Ah, this was aiming high indeed!
But when was true art ever known to
falter?-Detroit Journal.
The Dickinson press., 1900-05-26
Horse Thieves plead Guilty.

The Indians accused Of horse stealing
at Standing Rock were arraigned at
Fargo. Three pleaded guilty and the
other three at first maintained their ILL
nocence. Later two Of the latter
changed their pleas to guilty, leaving
only Black Hawk to make fight He
has all attorney and will attempt to
evado term in prison.
The Dickinson press., 1900-05-26
Driving preparations simply devel-

op dry catarrh; they dry up the secretions,
which adhere to the membrane and decom-
nose. causing o far more serious trouble than
the ordinary form of catarrh. Avoid all dry
ing inhalants, fumes, smokes and snuds
and use that which. cleanses, soothes and
heals. Ely's Cream Balm is such remedy
and 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, 56 Warren st., NY.
The Balm cures without pain, does not
irritate or cause sneezing. 1t 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., 1900-05-26
HooPsTAD is TAKEN.

General Methuen Occupies the Place
Without Opposition.
LONDON, May 21.-It has just been
officially announced that General Me.
thuen entered Hoopstad Thursday, un-
opposed; that Generals Duprey and
Daniels and 40 men have surrendered
and that General Broadwood has occu-
pied Lindley.
It is further announced that Hutton's
mounted infantry surprised and cap.
tured Commandant Botha and 20 others,
30 miles northwest of Kroonstad.
The Dickinson press., 1900-05-26
BoER ENJOYS FAIL
STATE DEPARTM. Mt DECLINES TO
INTERVENE lis 5@UTH AFRICA.

Docr Delegation u:,, an interview With
Secretary Haydn Departing the En-
voys Would say Nsthing-The Sec: e.ary
Gives Ont a Statement Showing That the
United States Had Done All IN It's Power.
WAsHlNGToS. May 22.-Thc state de.
partment has met the issue raised by
the coming to Washington of the Boer
delegation by declining to interfere in
behalf Of the South African republics in
the present struggle. In view Of this
announced decision all questions as to
the character of the recognition to be
extended to the delegates and the suf-
ficiency Of their credentials dropped at
once into the background. It was after
all of little moment whether or not the
Beers were received as diplomatic
agents or ministers SO long as they were
powerless to promote the prime object
of their mission, namely, cause the
United States government to intervene
to bring about peace.
The meeting between the delegates
and Secretary Hay was b: ought about
in the simplest manner. General
O'Beirne had secured from the depart
ment a promise to entertain any cre-
dentials that might be presented. Dur
ing the morning note came to the
state department. from the delegates
asking that they be
Permitted to Present Themselves
at the department.. A prompt acqui-
escence was returned by Secretary Hay
and the hour of 2:3O was fixed for the
meeting. At that time the three dele.
gates appeared. They were unaccom.
panied and were shown at once into the
diplomatic room. Secretary Hay, ac-
companied by Mr.. Babcock, his private
secretary and stenographer, entered the
diplomatic room and cordially greeted
his visitors. Just what passed between
them probably will never be exactly
known, for when the meeting was over
after lasting an hour, the Beers in de-
parting stated to number of anxious
newspaper men that they had and
would have nothing to say as TO what
happened. For his part the secretary
of state was maye communicative, but
before making any statement, made his
way to the White House and consulted
tho president. Then he gave out through
his secretary statement.
President Can Do No More.
From Mr.. Hays statement it appears
that the delegates laid before the secre-
tary tho merits of their controversy in
South Africa and the desire of the Boer
republics that the United States should
intervene in the interest of peace and
use it's influence to that end with the
British government.
In his reply the secretary quoted
from the presidents last message to
congress on the subject, showing that
this government, while deploring the
war, had maintained an attitude of
strict neutrality; that as the war pro-
gressed the president, on receipt of a re-
quest from the republics for interven.
ton, had communicated this request to
the British government with an offer of
his friendly offices to bring about a
cessation of hostilities. In answer Lord
Salisbury had thanked the president,
but stated that Great Britain could not
accept the intervention of any power.
Under the articles of The Hague con.
vention the president had reached the
limit of his powers and could do moth
ing more.
The Dickinson press., 1900-05-26
LATE MARKET REPORT.
Duli-tll Grain.

DULUTH, May %.
WHEAT-Cash, No. hard, 6sssc; No.
Northern. 66N No. 2 Northern, 65Nc;
No. 3, 61Xo. To Arrive-No. hard,
6szso; No Northern, &c July, e7Ac;
September, 675sc.
FLAx-Cash, sl7o; May, 81. rs; Sep
tember, S1.2S; October, $I.2J.