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The Dickinson press., 1902-05-17
CAST OF
.Cattiemen Would Like TO lease Land.

Mandan Pioneer: In this country we
are constantly establishing new methods,
md abolishing old ones. The cattle
raising business is conducted on lines
that are entirely different from those
which prevail in European. countries,
and the American method is one that the
people OF this nation have established to
suit their peculiar conditions. The idea
of turning cattle and horses abroad with
nc attendant, on the trackless prairie,
with a brand burned into their hide by
which they can be recognized again, is
something that originated in America
during modern times. But as the west
elm country settles up, the cattleman
who has been raising cattle for the mar
ket after this fashion, is being told to
move further on. In this state the most
startling notice was served upon him
when Stark county. had its boundaries
enlarged, and the big cattlemen who had
been ranging in the u%norganized coun-
tries north and south of old Stark county,
had to go out of business. The pressure
of the small, cattle raiser, was too great
for the large cattle man. The fact that
Stark county had its old boundaries re-
stored did not re.establish the old order.
1t simply tended to check the collection
of county taxes. Now there is a move
being made still further west. to proven,
the large cattlemen from fencing in the
public domain, as is the rule in Wyom.
ing and some other cattle raising states
There is no objection to cattle grazing
over the public domain free of charge, SC
long as some settler does not take up the
land, or SO long as the government does
not sell it. But the present administra.
ton very properly draws the line al
fences being erected without leave. The
cattle men want to rent the land for two
cents an acre a year. and then be per
mitted &c fence it, and a bill to that efect
has been introduced in Congress. Blu,
there is a great deal of opposition to thi.
measure. and it will in all probability die
before it really gets life. 1t is a difficult
problem to know what to do with the
lands in western states that are available
only for grazing, and not much of that
The present. administration, however,
has set its foot down on the proposition
that any monopoly that is in league with
the packing house trust. shall crowd out
the small settler by erecting fences or
land that is neither owned nor leased b,
the man who builds the fence.
The Dickinson press., 1902-05-17
For Sale.

The Catholic church building, lots 7
and 8, 100 feet front, block "a. original
plat OF Dickinson, N. D., as now on file.
Sealed bids for the purchase of said
property will be received by the trustees
until June 20, 1902, at loon. The trus-
tees reserve the right to reject any and
all bids. The bell and cross, and all re-
ligious pictures and vestments and fur
niture are not included in this sale
All bids to be marked "Church Bids"
and addressed to St. Patrick's Church.
5-17-5t REV. T. L. RABSTEINEK.
The Dickinson press., 1902-05-17
Nationa, Edue.tionaI Association,

For the above annual convention to be
held in Minneapolis from July 7 to II
the N. P. will sell round trip tickets for
n irst-class fare plus 50. Tickets will
be on sale July 5, 6, 7, and 8, limited to
continuous passage in each direction;
final return limit July IS.
For further particulars consult local
agent. GEO. w. KILMER,
Local Agent,
The Dickinson press., 1902-05-17
WHAT THIN FOLKS NEED

Is a greater power of digesting and
assimilating food. For them DR.. Kings
New Life Pills work wonders. They
o and regulate the digestive organs,
gently expel all poisons from the system
enrich the blood, improve appetite
make health flesh. Only csc T. J. Green,
& Co., Drug Store Dickinson, J. A. Fer.
ria Drug Store, Medora.
The Dickinson press., 1902-05-17
HOLDS UP

"At the end Of the campaign" write,
Champ Clark, Missouri's brilliant con-
gresham, "from overwork, nervous ten.
sion. loss Of sleep and constant speaking
! had about utterlycollapsed. Itseemed
that all the organs of my body were out
of order, but three bottles Of Electric
Bitters made me all right. It's the best
all-around medicine ever sold over a
druggist's counter" Over-worked, run
down men and weak, sickly women gain
splendid health and vitality from
Electric Bitters." Try them. Only soc.
Satisfaction guaranteed. At T. J.
Greene 4 Co.'S Drug Store, Dickinson,
and ]. A. Ferris Drug Store. Medora.
The Dickinson press., 1902-05-17
n 0nQ BlundeH.

Magazine Office Boy Oh, there's
been an awful time up in the editorial
room today.
Business Manager-Ehl What's the
trouble?
Office Boy-The janitor made a mis-
take and put the "No Admittance"
sign at the subscription Office and the
"Welcome" doormat in front of the ed
itOr's room.
The Dickinson press., 1902-05-17
FOrRfven.

Gladys-Edith says you are only mek-
ing love to me out of revenge because
she refused you.
Rupert-Pray tell her for me that re-
venge is 10 sweet I've forgiven the in
jury.-Judge.
The Dickinson press., 1902-05-17
Nef0hbOrly.

Rusty Rufus-De lady in de next
house give me a piece Of homemade
cake. Won't you give me somethin'
too?
Mrs. spiteful-Certainlyl Here's q
pepsin tablet.-Exchange.
The Dickinson press., 1902-05-17

Those who seek for something more,
than happiness in this world must not
complain If happiness is not their por!
tion.-Thomas Carlyle.
The Dickinson press., 1902-05-17
SCavenqer Work

The undersigned has been licensed by
the city to do scavenger work and is
ready at any and all times to haul stuff
10 the dump grounds. All work done at
a reasonable rate.
5 Zap ]. A. VAUGHN.
The Dickinson press., 1902-05-17
A Kings Daughter,

Acomedy in three acts, will be given
at the opera house May 2lst under the
auspices Of the X L club for the benefit
Of St. Johns Episcopal church. Admis-
emission soc and 75c. Reserved seats at
Linsley's.
The Dickinson press., 1902-05-17
Mr.. Jennings o. Medina is here in the
interests of the M. w. A.
V E A GREAR SECRET

REVEALS A GREAR SECRET
1t is often asked how such startling
cures, that puzzle the best physicians,
are effected by DR.. Kings New Discov
cry for Consumption. Here's the secret
1t cuts out the phlegm and germ infect.
ed mucus, and lets the life-giving oxygen
enrich and ~vitalize the blood. 1t heals
the inf1amed, cough worn throat and
lungs. Hard colds and stubborn coughs
Don yield to DR.. Kings New Discovery,
the most infallible remedy for all throat
and lung diseases.
Trial bottles free at T. J. Greene
Zoos, Dickinson, J. A. Ferris, Medora.
Price soc and sI.oo. Every bottle guar
anteed.
The Dickinson press., 1902-05-17
STAND LIKE A STONE WALL,

Between your children and the tor
lures of itching and burning eczema,
scaldhead OF other skin diseases. How?
why by using Bucklen's Arnica Salve,
earth's creates healer. Quickest cure
for Ulcers, Fever Sores, Salt Rheum,
Cuts, Burns, or Bruises. Infallible for
Piles.
Only25 cents at T. ]. Greene & Co.'s Drug
Store Dickinson, ]. A. Ferris Drug
Store, Medora. =
The Dickinson press., 1902-05-17
SIS Reward

Strayed l spotted 3-year old heifer,
branded "A on left ribs. Will give
S reward. Leave word at this office or
with Oscar Skeen.
5-l7-3p H. B. WENTWORTH.
The Dickinson press., 1902-05-17
Dress Making Notice.

Mrs. Chatham has taken charge of
Mrs. Browns dressmaking department.
All work done by her guaranteed to give
satisfaction. 3-1-3mop
The Dickinson press., 1902-05-17
For Sale

A horse and lot, also horse and colt
and harnass. Inquire at residence.
s.3.3p MRS, c. F, WILDE.
New-York tribune., 1902-06-29

The CommodOre's friends joining him inside
of the hotel he stepped to the door and gave the
man an order to have his team put up. The
order obeyed one inside noticing who
had charge OF the CCmmodOre's team When
the guests of the house sat down to the supper
table it so chanced that the stranger was di-
rectly opposite the Commodore. The keen eye
of the millionaire instantly recognized the face
of the he had ordered to care for his team.
There was however. great change in the ap-
pearance OF the stranger. Dressed in evening
costume with a handsomely gowned woman be-
side him, his role puzzled the Commodore
not a little. Ii will be remembered that the
Commodore was clever conversatonalist, but
he never Iabored more earnestly to utilize this
gift than on this occasion, in his endeavor to
lead out" the stranger and show him that he
was cognizant of his mistake.
Finally, after supper the Commodore ap
preached the man and said. You are the gentle
man whom L asked to hold my team. are you
1ot2-
New-York tribune., 1902-06-29
ONCE A FAvORITE RESORT OF COMMODORE VANDERBILT so

4 am, sir said the stranger. Il hope did it
all right Probably little awkward
But 1 want beg your pardon said the
Commodore.
"Oh. that isn't necessary" replied the stran-
ger. You did me very kind favor once and
may want your assistance again
| Il did you a favor" quered the Commodore
Il do not recollect it. By the way, what is your
| name?"
| The stranger told him his name. and he then
| learned that their offices were at time not
| far apart. The stranger at that time was on
the verge of bankruptcy, but he never needed l
| financial friend again while Commodore Van
! derbilt was living They met in Wall Street on
the following day ana were ever afterward
warm friends.
| Many years ago there was club organized At
Richmond Towne called the Owls. Like the
average club of today its members played the
| then fashionable games of cards, and also. like
| the club members of to-day. they made serious
onsaughts on one another's poCketbookS. The
proprietor OF the old Richmond County Hall.
David r. Ryers. had serious objections 10 his
house remaining open all night and so the club
found new quarters. In time it went to the Pat
ten House. and there is a room on the third
floor the walls of which bear the names and
certain memoranda of the members William
II. Vanderbilt Senator sam Frost, Judge
Daniel L. Clawson and other men prominent at
the time the list.
Shortly after the Patten House closed as a
public hostlery, about fifteen years ago-Its
managers having been successfully John Pat
ten, William Patten, John Patten. jr-, James
Patten. John Jacobson. Israel Q. Disosway,
George Ebbetts John Barnes. James Carman,
Thomas Luby and Colonel Lux-it was pur-
chased by Father McGlynn. who utilized il
branch of a Roman Catholic institution in
Manhattan.
Fathe. McGynns misunderstanding with the
Pope caused the school to suspend, and for some
time the building has been used tenement
house by Italian ragpickers while the once
handsome and popular banquet hall was used
as a stable for the horses OF the contractors on
the roads of Staten Island
At last, weather worn. filthy and dangerous.
the Board of Health ordered it vacated and its
owners have directed that it shall be rlZed
to the ground.
New-York tribune., 1902-06-29
NAY DAY CUSTOM IN BELGIUM.

The most honored month Of the year in Bez
gium is the month of May. known as the Nir-
gins month, and COnsecrated to the Virgin
Mary. In the province of Lege young maidens
have a quaint way of predicting their love af-
fairs this month \ group of girls arrange 10
meet at sunrise and start to walk through tho
fields until they come to a hedge. quite unOb-
served from the highway. where they generally
choose a honeysuCkie bush beneath the protect
ing branches of which to perform their mystic
operations Each maiden selects three blades
Of dew laden grass, the tops of which she cuts
to equal lengths. and to each Of which she at
taches a COlOred siIken thread Black repre-
sents a bachelor, red an unknown lover. and
green the secret desires of the maidens heart
Ten days afterward they return to the same
spot where they left the blades growing. and
that blade of the three chosen which has sur.
passed the others in height reveals the lover the
maiden is destined to have
New-York tribune., 1902-06-29

ing the hard winter that followed. preparing the
framework and other material
The Patten House became popular at the
opening of its career 1t adopted as the
headquarters of General Van Buren, command
ing the State militia of this military district
and also of the brigade Of which the Staten
Island and Long Island troops formed 4 part
and Of the I46th Regiment, which was com
posed exclusively OF Staten Islanders.
story which was familiar to the habitues
of Wall Street several years ago can be repeated
with appropriateness right here. Three four
of the double team owners had been having
brush in New-Dorp Lane, and then pulled up in
front of the Patten House for refreshments.
Commodore Vanderbilt was the first to reach the
hotel AS he did he sitting in
chair dressed in d fisherman's suit, who he
concluded was the hoster. The not
Offering to assist the Commodore he said. in
rather a matter OF fact way. Will you hold my
horses"
Il will. SIR" was the dignified reply
New-York tribune., 1902-06-29
TIE OLD PATTEN HOUSE.
STATEN ISLAND HOTEL WHICH COM
MODORE VANDERBILT Projected.

In the early thirties of the last century Staten
Island horsenen were IN the height of their
glory The principal racecourse was much
Used highway. familiarIy known to succeeding
generations as New-Dorp Lane. It was almost
straight for fully mile. and was kept in COM
parativeIy good condition during the racing
Season" Here and there along the lane was
an old Colonial dwelling, three or four of which
still stand to remind the bustIing present Of the
dim past
The New-DOrp races became celebrated
throughout the country and some Of the best
horses from other parts Of the land came here
10 compete with the pIucky native colts whose
owners sent out their bold challenges near and
far
The Old Black Horse Tavern. still standing.
rellc Of the Revolution, celebrated because it
sheltered portion of Sir William Howe's staff
and two or three other small public houses fur
nlshed reagre accommodations to the frequent
concourses Of people that gathered at New
Dorp on great occasions. The need Of a large
public house with proper accommodations was
keenly felt by the leading citizens of the place,
ior there was every indication that NewDorp
vas destined to be the centre OF attraction to
The sporting world.
Al that time Colonel John Patten, a former
was managing the old Merchants Hotel, in
Cortlandt-st, this city, and by invitation of
commodore Vanderbilt visited New-Dorp to
Witness a race between a horse from lis ra-
i've State and one belonging to Colonel Rich
ara Conner, who lived short distance from
New-Dorp Lane
Colonel Corners colt was ridden by John
d Van CIief. who afterward became prom
helt and successful business man. Mr. Van
CEefs fine riding won for the colt Richmond as
wen as for himself. a wide reputation, and in
e-l-ost every instance where they appeared
he track victory was assured
H4cEmonG won, after a spirited contest, and
Coiohei Patten was pleased with the pIucky
staten Island colt well with the young
ieiloW who rode him. When the race was over
group Of men gathered around the horses to
examine their fine points" among whom were
commodore Vanderbilt, DR.. Ephraim Clark
'ucge Daniel L Clawson. Colonel John Pat
zen Colonel Richard Conner. and a number Of
O'her prominent citizens. Commodore Wander
o-it turned TO Colonel Patten and said in his
1apolslVe manner: "New-Dorp needs better
puD1c accommodations It's a shame we haven't
Z better hotel See here, Colonel Patten, why
csht you come down here and put up a big
A'tei! tn pay you good money"
colonel Patten looked at the Commodore for
q teW seconds without replying Then, as if
considering the subject seriously. he asked
Do You advise me to do so?"
l DO" snapped the Commodore "II share
me losses IL il doesn't pay"
IT'S bargain" added Colonel Patten; and
Nnus was the afterward famous Patten House
made possibility.
me ground selected was directly at the head
Ne"-Dorp Lane. on the Richmond Road
- 'uiia was broken in the autumn Of 1885, and
carpenters worked as best they could dur
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-01-08
Car Output Last Year,

D1yirg he ysar 1851 5hs various cs7
building 1orkn il shs Uo.ted a:atss
Will have ar,ls, altogether, l42 5l4 cars
OF sll xmas, 81. isrseAS output fo1 soy
one gear, aed Is, ,30S more that IN l9UU,
auceEding 90 the RaIIrosa Gsz 5ita. IneEe
figures, of coasao, DO not Include cars
butt BY rsi:rosds at sasir oSn shops.
CT ,hs 142, 514 carR, 130, ,3S9 axe S-e.s b.,
2,0s9 passenger and 5G8 s:rseS cara, for
use IN tnis country, sna 4, 359 freight,
So passenger and o07 strses oars foE ex
pore. The iigdres for passenger cars
iuoiude 2G2 AID Tor street cars few
for elsvated service, Last yesr the
total output Of these works was III. lO6
cars, as loiioE5: 113, ,070 freighs cars,
sis passenger snd 6,09l street cars
for use here, ard 1851 freight, III
passenger aid 784 street cars for ez,
port. Most Of the figures for both years
are ofioisl and in the absence Of direct
information ne hsva eBtiGs;ed cafefal'
ly from data, which makes it certain
our to:sls arc not far from correct. 10
apals zing tile returns it vii: be seen
THAI large proportion Of the incra.se
over last sesr is IN freight carz, while
the output of street cars is less. Tae
primary reason for the latter is, ns:u-
rally, the Lsck Of demand by che street
railroads; but some OF the builders o.
street cars have been kept Gu!7 on
hesvy equipment for suburDsn a.cct,le
and elevated service, afset;ipg the de
crease in osdsrs for smaller ca:s. Vi
tne 134 749 cars built for freight ssr:
vice, 81 S43 asre eirher steel OF had steel
underi.ames. We DO not know the ex
scs proportions Ct each, cut it is safe
to say that nearly four hfshs are OF
steel throughout. Last yasr the totals
we're II 464 eli steel and 4, l4O with
steel unds1frames only. Abcu: 1000
of tae steel cars built in 1901 were
ssnv Abroad,
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-01-08
NEGROES not Liked.

The people If Sydney, Nova Septic,
appsreatly do not take kindly to tie
III yoctsalon Of negro lsb3recs from Ais
0sms. A NUMBER OF negroes we're Ee.
Gently taken from the Birmingham dis
iric5 by the Dominion Cosl and Iron
company to work IN and about the fur
rsses st Sydneg. A dispatca from
Sydney to the Nova Scotia Hsrs'd,
published ct Halifax, ssys, in parS:
''rhe Herald learns that temporary
quarters are already being prepared fcr
me nagIoas that the Dominica Iron
snd Sseei company are bringing here
I;om Alabama. The particular work to
which these people will ae assigned IS
ABOUT the ovens. .aork thst exposes tle
lsborars &c the, most intense hest, a
festure tl;ar made it Objectionable to
home labor. Tle Esrsic Is also inEc rm-
ed that residents 1eEr the coka overs
viii prolesG mcst strongly agaiast tne
importation, lis pco:c.t o5nlls largely
from oFatEs # rel estate there" Con.
gi2u.nE, tie diaps,cl Sass: 'Wkso t0ey
rrs brought IN N large numbers they
ai!l noz Do ;ooktd upec IS oss!rsci e
class ct c..;z,os: sad shsir taking ul
- abode near the coSe ovens viii 1sVe
sesious daserimaGtat ehecs upon th3e
oisic,c: SIS residential p2Tt to1 "h.ss
Dsople."
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-01-08

viii there sho< you ia the city park ~
tho sile cf Conisderass moRuUsst .
sl;:fs Ct stone a.cosei By a2 e. Co: (,
ersts cm ,ar commemorative ofth" '-r-
vices and fidelity Of shs reg7ees Ct tie
Sousa duriDg tue struggle OF the st
Cause. Sear ~ith ne I'LL I describe
portion CT thai n4agsi6oep* testlnon: si
to neg~o worth, TO negro character, Oa
cae side is description telling my tae
nosu~ens was erected there IL the city
pubic psvk. All ~ whom; oa s1o:her
s:ue is hs.vest seero, villa the sun at
:is a3oi.a, sl>G negro sestoc oa
leg With s;cs:s iG hsni preparing to
est MS no9n mas! in o0aten:meak, snc
saoEher side is 3 gleat fam house with
crea piszzs end broad steps, with a
beautiful lava and inVi,ios wallis
Seated or tbs steps is nes.o Eomas
wish O couotaraace besOins with
sQiIes a1& loving care for ii nsr arms
is 2estied = ksndsoms white bsbs.
Along taa yak is ea5 child cart W.th
one Wheel {. f, AID over the doorway is
the dove Of peace. Ths whole soene
presents bal!owed sspect such as caa
only be witnessed where fidelity, love,
contentnsnt and gratitude are en-
throntd
Yes ny people, this monument vss
erected by Csp:. Waite Of fjrt Nil,
and in tine mora will follow this one.
"Lat us, ;he7, be up AID doing,
With heat 52r sny fate;
Sill achieving, s:il pursuing,
Learn tc labor snd to uait.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-01-08
KILLED FIVE
& Mad JeWeler Shoots Women and
Caildren.

Louis B;tzsr, jsweisr Of Trrnei'S 3
Fails, Mas, Tuesday shot iys persons,
two Of whom, his clerk, Hiss Ids Co.
iumhe AID Bitzsr's f7e-yssr.old SGD,
are dead. Els other victims were lis
wife, Christina, and his sTo daughters,
An1ie, aoout Is years OF aga, snd Car.
rie, - years old. There IS evidence
that it YVES B;tzsr's purpose also to take
his own nfe, but his prompt arrest ap.
pa7easly prevented lin fem carrying
cus his purpose. He is ABOUT 35 SssIs
/! CT age.
From a note left in bis store By Bit.
zsr, it appears thas while he was c!ean'
irg revolver the sEeapou was dis
charged accidentally and The bullet hit
Miss Columbe il the hes6, killing hsr
instantly. Overcome by the situation,
Bi>zer apparently rushed to his home,
hst!ess and wild with excitement ard
began the work Of exterminating his
family.
Ilhe little bog, i'll in bed with the
n essies. vas shot and killsd.
TIE 16 rear old daughter, Annie, vas
wounded through the lsst hand and in
the esr. The 12 yesr old daughter,
Carrie, vas shot through the neck.
Mrs. Bitz7r vas hit ii the face, she buI'
le: passing through the ncse.
Ghe sound Of the shots brought
neighbo-s into the house and Bitzsr
was arrested.
The police believe that B!:zsr is n.
cane. The note whioa thes found il
his store alter the affair Was almost az
izcoGersnt jumbo 0: words. AsEer tell
irg OF the shooting Of Miss CoIum5e,
Bitz:r wrote thso hs hsd determined t.
90 to his home and eLd tie lives Ct Els
Hlfe and children sud his own. He
asked that st lis funeral the hyno,
"Nssrar, ny Gcd, to Thes," ne eucg
a. wished thst Bis property should
oe given to his brother aad to h;s
noSAsr, and ended the lettsr with anex-
PRESTON TO the efscs Goa Would uos
rot blame nna for doiag Whist re had
doce.
Substantially tie same story was told
by B.,z=c after his s.rost.
Brzer Eas taken 60 the FssEklin
conusy ja'l in G.esnfsld. Fnepos OF
B.,zer aver that ne Eas :nssrc vban he
ornuic,cd she murders, but .ne cflcers,
aiser s careful investigation, saS ;nae
shey hare occurred 20 e7ioeEos 10 bsar
on. taas claim.
B.sser is said to be financially en-
barsassed ia the jewe!ry business.
Minor masters are cised BY the to1rs-
people to show shat B!,z T had acted
strangely COX several months.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1902-01-08
Men and Horses Perish.

O-e LIE vas lost two persons were
seriously injured and part Of q car Of
valuable horses en- route fsom the win
ter meeting at New Orleans were de.
stroyed in disastrous collision between
Texas Pa:i6, fast freight and q Hous-
ton E4ss and West Texas freight On .
siding s. fayetteville, Va, Wednesday.
Twelve GERS Of the Houston East West
Texas train caught fire and burned to
the tracks. WI Daniels Of Houston,
fireman on the Houston East and West
Texas train, was caught under the
wreck and either crushed or burned
to death. 4 negro fireman jumped snd
sustained severe internsl injuries be-
sides having both legs broken. The
engineer of the Houston, East and West
Texas train who is said to have been
newly promoted, disappeared immedi-
a:ely after the accident. Of the racers
tbs most valusble animal is said to hsvs
bae1 George Arnold, winner Of the
Christmas handicap, the premier STAKE
race ST NsW Oilesns, who was killed,
; his body being roasted in the fire that
followed tbs collision.