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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-26
CHASED BY MOTHER SNAKE.
..'eptile's Offspring Was Hanging
10 4 Mans Coat.

Media. Pa. April 5.-The hair on the head
of John Walters OF Lenni is still staining
and can't be brushed down since his actual
experience with a suakelet and its mother
yesterday. Walters was out with another
fellow Sor an airing. and. after a pleasant
ramble. sat down on a sunHaTmed shelving
rock. not knowing that there was a whole
nest OF b-lasksuakss under Il.
In 4 few mute however. he noticed 4
back monster wriggling fearlessly toward
him He did not wait 10 ask why. or 10 as
certain whether the snake might change its
evident purpose; he just jumped and ran.
But the snake. head up and eyes glisten-
ing. followed like a streak Of black light
ming.
Hey. John, John, Shake your coat.
There's a little hIacksnake hanging from
Its collar behind: and that's what her nibs.
the mother snake. * running after you for
screamed the companion, who hal Skinned
up 70 the forks Of q convenient saRing-
Il was true 4 little blacksnake had
crawied up Walters warm and wrinSled
coat as he sat upon the rock. and when
he got up 10 run the snake simply took
hold Of the collar and hung on
Walters shook himself out OF that coat
quicker than ever he had shed a garment
before. and then the incident was closed.
The big mother blacksnake had simply set
OFT TO protect her young.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-26
PLANS WANTED,

Notice Is hereby given that complete plans and
specincatious for two annexes. 70 COST not ex-
ceedtng Nf0.Vp9.oo. TO be built II the Arkansas
state Irnatic Asylum. Little Rock. Ark, VIII be
received by the Board OF Trustees OF State char
table institutions. up 70 and including Mag 18th,
1915 The architect. Whose plans are accepted
viii be required TO personally superintend the
construction and give a bond FOR S+1.Og-O guar
Enteeing the faithful performance OF his duties
and that extras sEal not exceed 5 Der cent OF
the contract price. The compensation raid 70 the
archftect fer full services shall not exceed
G,eo.Oa. The board reserves the right to reject
any or all plans and readvertise for same.
JOHN H PAGE.
Secretary Board OF Trustees Of state Charitabls
Institutions.
Little Rock. Ark. April Il. 800.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-26
WATER FAMINE IN
NEW YORK CLUBS.
Refrigerator Machines Have Had 10
be Stopped in "a Number OF build
inES Near Fifth Avenue.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

-N-A OH ~ L'A1LH
New York, April 25.-The same six-in-h
water main that supplied the Forty-fourth
street block. between Fifth and Saith ave-
pues. six years ago cannot stand the strain
Of the numerous Clubhouses and big apart
ments which have displaced the stables AMI
small dwellings 4 that time. anG a water
famine is threatened
The buildings nearest Fifth avenue praC-
tiCaly drain the entire supply. The lrc-
quois. Seymour anG Algonquin clubs com
plain that on Mondays and Tuesdays. lie
tween 10 O'Clock IN the morning and ! IN
the afternoon II i next TO impossible TO
get any water on the second floor: that
there - wafer. water everywhere but not
4 drop to drink" oT for any other purpose
for that matter.
on account Of the scarcity 7efriserator
machines have had TO be stopped and en-
gineers in some instances have mad 10 pull
their fires Ia save boiler tubes. n a recent
communication TO a property owner. Rob-
ert Grier Monroe. Commissioner Of y. alter.
Gas and Electro supply. promised 10 lay a
twelve-inCh main in West FoTty-fouTth
street as soon as the necessary funds were
available. Thus far there has been no sign
Of an Improvement.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-26

main building OF the State School OF Mines and
MetAllGrEy at Rolla. No. will be received b.
the chairman q the Executfge Committee. DIT.
John D. NIncil. SO Pine st. St. Louis. No. up
TO ? O'Clock IN the morning % MAY II. 1913. at
which time they Will be opened By the Executive
Committee. who reserve the right 10 reject any
and all bids. The work includes the general In
side finish OF the building. the heating. the
and E~aspiping ana the electric wiring.
Plans. specifications and further uarticuiarS may
or az the office Of the architects. MesSTs. Van
Brrnt & Howe. Kansas Crv. Nc. All bids
must be accorpanied BY a certified check % 800.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-26

Commencing at 10;30 a. IL we vii
sell by order of trustee. the entire fur.
nishings of above hotel. viz: ParlOr ane
Bedroom Furniture. Upright Piano. Bed
ding OF al kinds. Dining-rOOm Furni-
ture. China AMI Glassware. Siiverware
etc Kitchen outfit complete, Laundry
outfit. Office Fixtures. Desks. COmbina
ton safe. Bar Fixtures. Cash Registers
Ice Boxes. Electric Fans. Wines
Liquors. Cigars. Groceries. etc.
The above is all of the best and is af
good as new. Don't miss this sale
Terms cash.
\. y. SELKIRK x CO.
Auctionee-s-
Union Trust and Savings Bank. uuS
tee. W. :. Louden. attorney.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-26
Worlds Fair Gold Dollars.

a limited number of the Louisiana Pur-
chase Centennial Gold Dollars. from the
United States Mint. Jefferson and Mckinley
heads. on sale at all newspaper offices,
banks and trust companies.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-26
AT HARRIS.

Great opportunities are presented at Bsrrs
Tor recurring choice selection OF goods. There
IS no dissatisfaction with the goods from
MiSsourI5 greatest store after you get them
nome The offerings this spring are unusual
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-26
a Rooms Complete, S80
3 Rooms Complete, 500
70 our CUSTOMERS

shG country COUSINS during DC1iraflOn- D I u hr4p
YOU - give them a comfortable bed al n liti.e expense.
We Will rent you a nice woven wire cot aud all cotton
mattress for = small sum Tht> will save you the rN-
pense OF buying beds you have no use Tor Place your
order al one for cots you may uecI-
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-05-02

s'It is said," says an exchange,
is the hedge behind which the
slanderer lies concealed when he
makes a murderous assault upon
a spot ess reputation. ut is said, y
is the towards subterfuge, who
dares not face the accused, who is
willing to circulate a tale that he
may know to be untrue, but for
which he does not wish to assume
the responsibility. ut is said, "
is the subtle venom which many
modern lagos use to poison the
mind and ruin the peace Of the
twentieth. century Othellos. 1T
is said" is the Introductory note Of
every cruel gossip and scandal.
And in nineteen cases out of
twenty the man or woman who
prefaces a tale with '.it is said"
will be found pretty close to the
originator Of inventor Of the SLAM
der.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-05-02

There is a good deal of land
speculation in North Dakota as
we'll as elsewhere and there are
profitable investments in all Sec
tions of the state. If the prices Of
North Dakota land were reckoned
upon the productive value prices
would be much higher than at
present. This is one Of the rea-
sons business men have much
faith in the continued increase in
the value Of North Dakota land.
The large majority Of people pur-
chasing land in the state are set
Ting upon it and making homes.
This is the class of investors most
desirable and it is the kind that
makes a substantial increase in the
yalue Of land in the state seem
certain. North Dakota is primar-
Ely al md Of homes. It is one Of
the few states Of the country where
mortgages are being paid off
rapidly, where the percentage Of
homes owned is increasing and
where the percentage Of renters
||iis deere easine ornm.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-05-02

There are enough good and true
points, says the Fargo Forum, to
give wouid-be purchasers about
North Dakota so that there is no
neces:s-5y for misrepresentation.
1t is not stating it too broadly to
assert that there is room in the
grand state of North Dakota for
all the thousands that will come
to settle here within the next few
years. They are welcome the
kind that is coming and North
Dakotans are proud Of the fact
that those settling here are the
best advertisers Of the merits Of
this country.
Every farmer should send his
name and address to the Agricul-
tural College, Fargo, and receive
the various bulletins. At this time
of the year a good many circulars
Of Importance to farmers and
stockmen are being issued. All
that's necessary is to send in your
name and post Office address.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-05-02
BY HON. JOHN MILLER.
There no settler 90 seeding tt

There is no ;e1it uhu1al distri'
in which a farmer of small means
has been able to start more advan-
tageously than in North Dakota.
[ know hundreds Of thrifty and
well-to-do farmers to-day who did
not bring a dollar into the state,
being young men who came
there simply to find employment.
It is quite possible that the oppor-
tunities for establishing a home in
North Dakota on small means are
not as favorable at the present
time as they were earlier in its
history owing to the advance in
price of lands. But it must be re-
membered that all other conditions
are in favor Of opening UP and es :
tablishing homes more cheaply
than could be done a decade ago
owing to the great reduction in the
interest rates, in the price Of farm
machinery, and nearly everything
that the farmer has to purchase.
An additional advantage at the
present time is that the market is
much more accessible than when
the country was newer. He also
has a market for the smaller pro-
ducts Of his farm. such as butter,
eggs and vegetables, owing to the
growth of small towns throughout
the state.
1t has been said that the cost OF
opening up farm in North Dallo-
ia is greater than it is in some
states father east. ! do not think
this is true if the.eastern farmer
operates on the same extent.
In the early development Of Da-
kota, when it was exclusively de-
voted to wheat raising, for the far
mer to open up l6O acres and be
able to maintain family until he
could get returns from the laud,
necessitated quite an outlay Of
money. Under the old plan of
opening up a wheat farm the set
tier had to be on the land in the
spring. He would break his land
and back set it, that is. pillow it the
second time, b-t could raise DO
crop until the next year. and would
not get returns from that until in
the fall; therefore it would be a
year and half from the time he
established himself in Dakota,
before he could get amy returns
from his land. SO. to break up
l6O acres, plow it twice. MAINTAIN
a family and stock for year aid
half, get the machinery to seed
and harvest l60 acres requires
some capital.
Many settlers with small means
made the mistake of undertaking
too much and got into debt, SO that
if the crop proved not to be a very
profitable one, they became in
volved. But now that they are
raising flax, they can break the
land the first spring, SOW flax the
same season, and get a pretty fair
crop, the income of which enable
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-05-02

Julie SeGtleI W ~ LUZ SeeulAS Cuc
next spring to other grain, This
practice Of seeding fax on newly
broken land has been quite an at
tractive feature to the new settlers
in the northwest for the last few
years.
What can settler with $500 or
$500 do in North Dakota? He
would have to purchase his land
largely on time, not paying more
than $l00 or 5000 down. Many
farms have been purchased entire
ly on what is known as ''the crop
plan,' that is, the settler agrees to
farm SO much land each year and
gives as payment on the pur-
chase price a certain share Of the
crop. After securing the land: he
will have from $4OO to $500 left.
With that he should buy a team
and plow, and a few other imple-
ments that will be necessary, and
he ought to have as many COWS,
sheep and hens as possible. With
his team he should be ready to
turn over 30 to 40 acres and seed
the same to flax. In addition to
the flax, he can raise such potatoes
and vegetables as will be required
for his own use, and, possibly:
might raise some for market. In
harv csting his flax, he might have
to purchase Il binder: if the acre
age were not large he could pro-
bably get it cut by his neighbor,
70 maintain him during the first
year, he would have the proceeds
from the crop of flax. He ought
to be able to get a lituie income
out Of the COWS i'll the way Of but
ter, from his hens in the way of
eggs, and possibly be able to get
little income by way Of work with
his team and himself during thresh-
ing and harvesting when not need
ed at home. The first year he
would not have anything to feed
hogs but after that he should GER
tainly add hogs to his live stock,
especially enough for his own use,
as corn is raised successfully in
many parts of North Dakota, aud
barley and pease are good crop
in all sections. The second year
he will have his land that he broke
the first year ready for wheat and
barley, or whatever he deems best,
and be able to break up more.
Settlers i'll North Dakota sho,' 4.
go into stock as early as possil 10
They should go into mixed farrl.
ing and not depend entirely upon.
grain, and therefore not break up
all of the farm, even if they can do
so, but retain part Of it for pas
turage and stock purposes. I feel
confident that on plan similar to
this, a good, thrifty. enterprising,
economical young farmer, can, un-
der ordinary circumstances. sue
ceed in short time in establish
ing a comfortable home in North
Dakota.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-05-02

While we may have an interest
in the strawberry problem it can't
be a very deep interest in the or
.dinary box,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-05-02

e, A, LAMB
ATToRNEYAT-LAw
Practice before the United States In
terror Departme Il Specially hlso
have on hand Il complete copy OF the
United States Land Office Flats and
Records for Mclean. Oliver an! Mercer
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-05-02
INSURANCE go
FIRE and HAIL

We insure everything insurable.
Old Line Companies,
r. r. Funk, First MI Bank of
Washburn, N. Oak.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-05-02

The editor Of the Leader re-
ceived an invitation to be present
at the dedicatory exercises of the
st. Louis exposition, but were un-
able to accept.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-05-02
A. j. HEDRIX,

ATTORNEY AT LAW
General Practitioner in State and Federal
Courts, Registered Attorney before U. S. Land
Office Office with j. T.. Hoagland, Cos Main
street Telephone l3s. Bismarck, n. ID.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-05-02

Mrs. Grant Marsh arrived today
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1903-05-02
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
Peter A. schmidt. VIM. f. a. Gierke
lerk OF District ATT rney-at Law,
Court, NIcLean,C Notary Public

Mclean County Abstract Company.
Official Bonded Abstractors for Mclean
County, N. Oak.
Abstracts furnished on short notice.
Titles examined ani perfe |.
Tan matters attended to for non residents.
WAsHBURN, NORTH DAKOt,A.
DIR. j. A. DILLON.
PHYSICIAN AND DENTIST
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-11-27
POLITICAL NEWS
FROM BOISE
Entertaining Gossip from the
State Capital About People
Well Known Here

George w. Fletcher for assay erin
charge of the assay Office in Boise; Joe.
Pinkham for United States marshal
to succeed Ruel Rounds, the present
incumbent.
That is the story being circulated in
republican circles Tuesday says the
Evening Capital News.
And there are many reasons to be-
lieve. that there is a good foundation
for me story.
First-Reports from Washington to
the Capital News are to the effect that
Mr., Woolley's name will not be sent to
the senate. and if it is it will not be
confirmed. which means that another
name will have to be selected.
4 Second-Since Marshal Rounds dis
charged Mrs Spencer from the posi-
ton of deputy marshal a determined
effort has been. made to cause his re-
movaL
These facts are we'll known to every
one who is at all in touch with the
fight in the republican party in Idaho.
Senator Hepburn was expected in
the city last night by the woolley-
Rounds-Turner faction. But he did
not come. The combination was
around the Idanha last evening waiting
for him, but they had to leave when
the lights were turned out without even
feasting their eyes on the junior SEN
ator from Wallace and Spokane. Wash
First they carefully scanned the hotel
register for the name of the man who
has the dispensing of political jobs in
Idaho. Then they consulted the rail-
road map which hangs on the wall next
to the bar room. Then they went back
to the register. They they consulted
the time tables. Then the register
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-11-27
LOLO CREEK
POWER PLANT
Is Now Ready to Furnish Power
and Light-Other Newsy
Notes from Greer
Especial to Evening Teller.)

GREER, Nov. 27.-The dam on Lolo
creek is almost completed Water is in
the fumes, and the electrical generator
is expected from the factory at Holl-
yoke, Mass, at any time. The line
connections between the power house,
Greer and Nezperce have all been
made, and everything is in readiness
to light both cities and start the -four
ing mill at Nezperce
A Commercial club was organized
here Saturday night The officers Sc
selected were DR.. w. A. Borns, Presi-
dent; w. Council, vice president; Pat
trick Keane, secretary; and A. Carl
son, treasurer. The members of the
club are enthusiastic over the prospects
for the prosperity of our little city. The
subjects discussed by the body at their
first meeting were roads, fire protec-
ton and electric power. An examina-
ton by a committee from the club this
week, finds trade better than at any
time in the past.
r. B. Neff and James Mccall of the
Cottonwood country are doing assess
ment work on their claims east of this
village.
DR.. w. A. Borns is in Lewiston today
adding stock to his drug store. DR..
Borns is enjoying a large practice in
the surrounding country.
Mr. Magner of Lewiston is develop
ing his quartz mine located on the
banks of the Clearwater. one and one
half miles south of Greer. He has
some fine prospects in free milling gold
ore.
The citizens of Greer held a turkey
shoot Wednesday. Eighteen turkeys
and twenty ducks were gathered at the
grounds and they were all gone before
six o'clock. There was some fine shoot
ing exhibits on the grounds.
Harry Fenton is building a new resi-
dence on his homestead across the
Clearwater from here.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-11-27
jim JEFFRIES'
AND HIS FUTURE
The Champion Pugilist May Seek
Matches Abroad Should
ldleneSs Continue

Jim Jeffries may be forced to go to
foreign country to make money with
his fists unless some new pngilistic
star suddenly springs to the front. The
champion already has his eye on South
Africa, where Kid Mccoy and Jack
Everhardt found the picking so good
If he goes to the land of the Beers, it
will be for the reason that he prefers
the limelight of the ring to that of the
stage
.Jeffries spent several days in Chi
cago recently and talked about his
future. He has not yet made any
plans and is probably much as Fitz-
simmons describes him-a man who
does not make up his mind until about
two days before he does thing. JEFF
fries has had his choice of four propo-
sitions. He can go on the stage with
Fitzsimmons or Corbett or by himself.
He can forego the stage and meet
such men as have the nerve to fight
him. He can remain idle or he can 90
abroad.
The first proposition does not par
ticularly appeal to Jeffries. He is not
in love with the business of doing
turn In connection with a show. 1t
goes all right for few weeks, but
JEFF gets tired of it long before the
winter ends. Besides, 1t is an induce
ment to take life too easy.
The second proposition does not car
ry any glittering prospects with it.
Jeffries might take on Jack Munroe,
but the newspapers would call the
bout plain case Of murder, and Mum
roe would not draw enough to make
the affair pay any great amount of
money. After Munroe there is really
no one to meet. The best he could do
would be to take on other marks, and
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-11-27

CROUCH.
such business would quickly be play
ed out JEFF can see little in fighting
the men that this country can now fur
nish as opponents.
The third prospect-that of remaining
idle-does not naturally appeal TO ii
man who can make money. Jeffries is
fairly well fixed. but has not saved so
much of his money that he can afford
to shut off his income. There is no
chance that he will do nothing.
The proposed trip to foreign countries
just now looks like the best opening to
Jeffries, and he will probably make up
his mind shortly as to what he will do.
Many of the good fighters of the last
twenty years have tried the game
abroad. and some of them have made
good money at it. John l.. Sullivan
went to France to fight Charley Mitch
ell That was, of course, a good bust
ness proposition. and Jeffries has no
chance for such an engagement. KID
Mccoy probably made as much money
as any man who ever sought fights in
another country. He went to South
Africa in 1896 and came home with a
lot more money than he had when he
went away. He found the boxing fever
high, and in one fight in Johannesburg
made considerable sum of money.
He met Bill Doherty. an Australian
middle weigh. and the purse which
was given for the bout was $4,000.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-11-27
Big Grand Circuit winners.

The drivers who won over $4,000
on the grand circuit last season are
twelve in number and include: Hud
SOU. SOL $40; Geers, $55.995; Snow.
$25, $50; Curry, $20.550: Walker. Sl9.-
875; Wilson. $15.150; Doble. $12,GC0:
Lon Mcdonald. $11,430; Shank. SILL
125; Hussey. $1O,9OO; Miller, $l0,720;
Cox. $10.432.
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-11-27
Fast American Marc For ItaIy.

Roy Miller. trainer for r. III. Plant
of Macon, Ga, recently sold at Lexing-
ton, KY. the seven-year-old bay mare
Dulce Cor, 2;OS1a. by Baron Wilkes, to
Frailn Georgi of Modena. Italy. This
mare will be raced in the old country.
and she should be able to hold her OWE
over the water The price paid was
5000
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1903-11-27
Barnett Want. Gore.

Jerry Barnett. the New York feather
weight who returned from England i
short time ago. is after match with
some of the ia or 1876 FOUNDERS.
Arizona republican., 1903-08-21

clock, without re- gard to the needs of nature. Because ot careless eating and drinking vstonach .trouble' is one of conuIonest of dis eases. Sour and bit ter risings, belch- ings, unnatural full ness after eating, dizziness, headache, and III any ot Il CT symptoms mark the beginning and pro gross of disease Of the stomach.
 Dr. Pierce's Gold en Medical Discov- cry cures diseases of the $ tom q ch and other organs of di- gestion and nutri- tion. It cures through the ston- ach diseases of other organs which have their origin in a dis eased condition of the stomach. and