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The Dickinson press., 1903-11-21
Postmasters Appointed.

The following North Dakota post.
masters have just been appointed:
Bertha M. Gunderson, Aneta; Thom-
as G. Hurry, Bowbells; Charles Leath-
art, Fairmont; Edward T. Pierson,
Franville; William G. Mitchell, Minto;
John E. jerks. Souris; August H.
Wahl, WaShburn.
The Dickinson press., 1903-11-21
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION.
Governor White Names Day of Thanks
giving for the State OF North
Dakota.

Governor White has issued his Thanks
giving proclamation in the following
terms:
In accordance with the sacred custom
of our fathers and in conformity with the
proclamation of the president Of the
United States l do hereby name Thurs
day the twenty-sixth day of November
as day of Thanksgiving for the state Of
North Dakota.
In gratitude to the Father who has
given US the full measure of peace and
plenty, do recommend that on this day
we cease from our usual labors and rem
der praise and Thanksgiving for the
many blessings we have received during
the closing year.
Given under my hand and the great
seal of the state Of North Dakota at the
Capitol at Bismarck, this twelfth day of
November, 1908.
FRANK WHITE,
BY the Governor: Governor.
E. F. Porter, Secretary of State.
The Dickinson press., 1903-11-21
Coal Miner Killed,

Charles A. Robertson, miner, was
strpck by car Of coal at the North
Dakota Ignite Coal and Brick com.
pany's mine near Burlington and died
in few hours. His scalp was torn
off. The car broke away and rushed
down steep slope 400 feet. Robert
son leaves wife and three children
in Clinton. Ind.
The Dickinson press., 1903-11-21
Wisconsin Man Robbed.

w. H. Rogers of Wisconsin, who is
making his headquarters at Argus
vile. was held up there and robbed of
sum Of money and watch. The
DOlice have no clue
The Dickinson press., 1903-11-21
King Of Beggars Fined.

Thomas Murray, known as the king
of beggars, was arrested and fined at
Fargo. He had two boys begging for
him on the streets. The boys were
cripples and their testimony indicated
they had made a trip this summer
with Murray from Kansas through all
the large cities to Washington, up to
New York and then west by way Of
Detroit. Murray was forced to pay
the railroad fares of the boys to their
homes His system was to route the
boys and look after their board. He
compelled them to give up all earn.
ings. Each boy averaged about $5
daily.
The Dickinson press., 1903-11-21
Twelve workmen Burned.

Pittsburg, Nov. 1.-THE breaking
,f a large chain supporting huge
iadle Of molten metal in the foundry
Of the Mesta Machine company at
Homestead resulted in twelve work
men being seriously burned by the
hot metal.
The Dickinson press., 1903-11-21
ST. PauI Union Stock Yards,

st. Paul. Nov. 17.-Cattle-Good to
choice steers. s3.75@5.0o; common to
fair. $3.25@3.65; good to choice cows
and heifen, $2.75@3.5O; veals. $500
as so. Hogs-s4.00@4.65. Sheep
Good to choice yearling wethers, 1925
@350; good to choice lambs, $4.25@
ATS.
The Dickinson press., 1903-11-21
NORTH DAKOTA NEWS
Former Governor Andrew n. Burke
Tenders His Resignation as In.
spector Of Land offices-Nar-
row Escape for Trainmen.

Former Governor Andrew H. Burke
Of North Dakota, who for six years
has been an inspector of land Offices
under the department of interior, has
rendered his resignation to take effect
at once. Mr.. Burke is now in Wash
1ngton, but whether or not he was
summoned there by the department
cannot be learned. It is known that
he is not exactly pleased with the
turn of affairs, and this gives rise to
rumors that Governor Burke's resig-
nation was requested by the commits
sioner of the general land office.
Burke was appointed on recommenda.
tions of Senators Davis and Nelson.
His home at the time of his appoint.
ment was at Duluth.
The Dickinson press., 1903-11-21
curtafIs North Dakota,s Space.

Lieutenant Governor Bartlett, who
is manager of the North Dakota ex-
hibit at the st. Louis exposition, is on
the Yarpath over the efforts of the
commission at st. Louis to curtail the
North Dakota space in the agricul-
turaI exhibit The state was origin.
ally promised 62x9O feet. Now 1t is
announced only 30x45 feet can be had.
Efforts will be made to change the
decision of the St. Louis board. Mr..
Bartlett is in favor Of abandoning the
Display If the space is cut down.
The Dickinson press., 1903-11-21
CHICAGO Grain and Provisions.

Chicago, Nov 17.-Wheat - Dec,
77M @77%c; old. 78c; May, 77A@
77%c; July, 74c. Corn-Nov., 41Ac;
Dec, 419s@41Mc; jan, 40Bc; May,
41%c; July, 4l%c Oats-Nov., 33%
@33Ac; Dec, 33% @33hc; May,
34%c; July, 33c. Pork-Jan., SLATE;
May, s11.60. Flax-Cash, Northwest
ern, $1O0; Southwestern, 94c; May,
99c. Butter-Creameries, 15@21kc;
dairies. 14@18kc. Eggs - 22@24c.
Poultry-Turkeys, 15c; chickens, &c;
springs, 1Oc.
The Dickinson press., 1903-11-21
Hoo Cholera Epidemic,

On account of the epidemic Of hog
cholera in parts of Cass county, Gov
ernor White and State Vetinarian
Van Es have issued a proclamation
declaring Norman township, on the
Sheyenne river. under strict quaran-
tine,
The Dickinson press., 1903-11-21
OF Tue DOuy, anu 50 DuuuS
It up in sound health and strength.


III had been a great sufferer from indigestion
for the last nine years." writes Mrs. Margaret
Single, of Owings Mills. Baltimore Co., Md.
but to-day can say feel like another woman.
have received much and lasting goQd from DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite
Pescription.' I have taken twenty-f FIVE bottles in
all, and followed the advice Of Or. r. v. Pierce,
and am happy to say that life is worth living
now. thousand thanks for your treatment"
Do not be cajoled into trading sub
stance for shadow. Any substitute
offered as wjust as good" as wGolden
Medical Discovery" is shadow of that
medicine. There are cures behind every
claim made for the g Discovery"
The Common Sense Medical Adviser,
1908 large pages, in paper covers, is sent
free on receipt of twenty-one oue-cent
stamps to pay expense of mailing only.
Address Dr. r. v. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Dickinson press., 1903-11-21
n. PH1L1pPr puNAU-vAR1LLA. 4.

Cured in the blue room of the White
House at $3.50 o'clock a. m.
Secretary Hay formally presented
M. Runau-Varilla to President Roose.
velt. Minister Bunau-Varilla, in pre-
scnting his credentials, delivered a
brief address, to which the president
fittingly responded.
The Dickinson press., 1903-11-21
LEAVES FOR SAN DOMINGO.
General Jiminez Will Attempt to
Force Blockade.

General JImlnez Wit Attempt to
Force Blockade.
Cape Haytien, Hayti, Nov. 16-The
French steamer St. Simon, with Cen
eral Jiminez, head of the Dominican
revolution, on board, has left Port
au Prince, Hayti, with the intention,
according to report, Of forcing the
blockade of Puerto Plata. on the
northern coast Of Santo Domingo.
The Haytian authorities formally
opposed the landing in Hayti of Cen
eral Jiminez in spite of his strong
insistence on being permitted to do so.
1t is said that If the St. Simon Is
interfered with she will ask for the
assistance of the German cruiser
Gazelle or any other foreign warship
which may be in Dominican waters.
The Dickinson press., 1903-11-21
Tow Plant at FIaxton.

The Minnesota Fiber company Is
building a tow plant at Flaxton with
a capacity for consuming 100000 tons
of fax straw year.
The Dickinson press., 1903-11-21
MARKET QUOTATIONS.
MINNEAPOLIS Wheat.

Minneapolis, Nov. 17.-Wheat-Dec.
79Ac: May. 79Ac. On track-No. l
hard. SIC; No. 1~Northern, Sic; No. 2
Northern, 7SMc: No. Northern, 1871
@75c.
The Dickinson press., 1903-11-21
HANNA ISSUES THE CALL,

Republican National Committee to
Meet Dec. II.
Washington, Nov. 14.-Senator Han
ma, chairman of the Republican nation.
al committee, has mailed to each
member of the committee letter call
ing them to meet at the Arlington
hotel, Washington, Friday, Dec. IL.
The call also is signed by Perry s..
Heath, secretary.
The Dickinson press., 1903-11-21
Summons.
First Publication

tlret PuDlcatlOn NOV. Z, 1SUs.
s'!s eoans Se5h ct ssk 5ades Ssro
Joseph b. Blrd flAlntlus
vs..
S. F. Stoughton, and all
other persons unknown claiming
any estate or interest In or
lien or incumbrance upon the prop
erty described in the complaint
and their unknown heirs %
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Defendante. M..
The State of North Dakota to the above named
Defendants:
You are hereby summoned to answer the COM
plant in this action and to serve q copy of your
answer upon the subscriber within thirty days
after the service of this summons upon
you. exclusive of the day of service,
and in case of your failure to appear or
answer judgment will be taken against You by
default for the relief demanded in tho complaint.
Dated October II, 1908.
L. A. SIMPSON,
Atty. for Plaintiff,
Dickinson, NJ D.
To S. F. Stoughton, the above named Defend
ant:
You will please take notice th.t the complaint
in the above entitled action was filed in the office
of the Clerk of the District court at Dickinson,
N. D., on the 18th day Of October, 1903.
L. A. SIMPsoN.
10-A.6t Attorney for Plaintiff.
The Dickinson press., 1903-11-21
Saturday, Nov. IA.

SosAiOoyS tNOVs ITs
Camille Pissarro, the impressionist
painter, Is dead in Paris.
Lord Roberts, the British com.
mander-in. chief, who is suffering from
pneumonia, passed good night and is
making satisfactory progress towards
recovery.
King Victor Emmanuel and Queen
Helena Of Italy, who are to arrive in
England Nov. II, viii! be received with
ceremony unusual even in the case Of
crowned heads.
Justice ]. G. Pritchard of the su.
preme court of the District of Colum.
bia, formerly United States senator
from North Carolina, and Miss Lillian
Saum of Washington, but of North
Carolina parentage, were married at
Washington Saturday.
General Hamilton B. Dox, for thirty.
eight years cashier of the Hibernian
bank of Chicago, is dead. General
Dox was eighty-four years of age and
In point Of service as we'll as in years
was probably the oldest bank Official
in the United States.
The Dickinson press., 1903-11-21
Friday, Nov. IS.
Emperor William continues to in

Friday, Nov. IS.
Emperor William continues to i'm.
prove. ~.
Fire at Durand, Wis, destroyed
ave brick buildings, causing loss of
$75,000
The Berlin metal workers strike is
at an end, the men deciding to return
to work under the old terms.
Pope Plus X held his first public
consistory Thursday. Five cardinals,
including the papal secretary of state,
Merry del Val, received their red hats.
Frederick J. Haas, who has claimed
to be the first brewer of lager beer in
America, is dead at his home in Tren-
ton, N. J. He came from Germany in
1S48.
The first German locomotives to be
imported to this country have arrived
at Boston. They are eight in number
and weigh forty tons each. Most of
the engines will be shipped by rail to
Montreal.
At Sunbury, Pa, Judge Auten has
rendered an opinion in which he de-
cided that in the eyes of the law the
decision of the anthracite strike COM
mission is not binding on either the
miners or operators.
The Dickinson press., 1903-11-21

wanted-FA1THFUL PERsONTO GALL ON
retail trade and agents for manufacturing house
having well established business; local terri.
tory, straight salary so paid weekly and ex-
Unnecessary position permanent; bus mess sue
cessful Enclose self-addressed envelope.
Superintendent Travellers, 705 Monson Bldg,
Chicago. u-a1.12s
The Dickinson press., 1903-11-21

BEST

Il 4 III .nh.r - II, l--.,c - - 'iID Only
We.t .r,; Naw-;,,y r t.r.'irlng H.. ont're -tlc
pfaph,c news i.rvic" Of .as Nv T .cs Sun aud
sp.ciui cable Of the NV York W .rlI-4iail RE-
port. from over $40 special corr -p"ndrn'a
shrnug holt the country.
The Dickinson press., 1903-11-21
SENDS PROTEST TO ENGLAND.
Colombia BIames United States for So.
cession Of Panama.

cession of Panama.
London, Nov. 1.-THE Colombian
authorities have cabled to London a
lengthy protest against the United
States action toward Panama in which
they claim that the main responsible.
ity for the secession of Panama lies
with the United States government;
firstly, by fomenting the separatist
spirit, OF which there seems to be
clear evidence; secondly, by hastily
acknowledging the independence Of
the revolted province and, finally, by
preventing the Colombian government
from using proper, means to repress
the rebellion" IA
The Dickinson press., 1903-11-21
LORD KITCHENER INJURED.
Sustains Broken Leg While Horseback
Ridinq,

Simla, India, Nov. 17.-Lord Kitch-
ener. commander-in-chief of the Brit
ish forces in India, met with serious
accident while riding home alone from
country house near here.
AS he was passing through tunnel
his horse became frightened and col
liGed with the walled side. One of
Lord Kitcheners legs was broken. In
two places,
The Dickinson press., 1903-11-21
HosteIry Changes Hands.

The lease of the Hotel Antlers at
Grand Forks has been transferred
from MCGOWAN Bros. to William Pres
colt.
The Dickinson press., 1903-11-21
VERDICT OF GUILTY.
st. Louis Men Convicted of NaturaIiz.
alton Frauds.

alton Frauds.
St. Louis. Nov. 16.-The jury in the
triple naturalization fraud cases, in
which Thomas E. Barrett, former mar
shall of the st. Louis court of appeals;
John P. Dolan. chairman of the Demo-
cratic city central committee, and
Policeman Frank Garrett are defend
ants. returned verdict of guilty In
the United States district court.
The Dickinson press., 1903-11-21
cAeBiEs MAKE DEMANDS.

London Threatened With Strike Of
Drivers.
New York, Nov. 17.-London is
threatened with a general cab drivers
strike owing to the competition of the
"tubes," omnibuses and electric cars,
says World dispatch from that city.
The cab drivers have asked the own
ers for reduction of shilling a day
in the cost of hire. This has been re.
fused and the "cabbies" have called a
meeting to vote on strike.
The Dickinson press., 1903-11-21
The Cheapest Store in North OAK
A RUNAWAY BICYCLE

Terminated with an ugly cut on the
leg Of ]. B. Orner, Franklin Grove, lis.
1t developed stubborn ulcer unyielding
to doctors and remedies for four years.
Then Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured. It'll
just as good for Burns, Scalds. Skin
Eruptions and Piles. 25c, at T. ]. Greene
&Co's, Dickinson, and J. A. Ferris.
Medora.
The Dickinson press., 1903-11-21
YEAR---ONE---D0LLAR

Subscribe for The Dickinson Press and
The.Weekly Inter Ocean one year, both
papers / $500.
The Dickinson press., 1903-11-21
SIX ENeINEMEN KILLED.
Collision Of Freight Trains Near New
Hope, Nv.

Lexington, KY, Nov. lin wreck
near New Hope, KY, six men were
killed. A double-header freight on
Louisville and Nashville collided with
another freight train. Two of the en-
gines were demolished and all of the
firemen and engineers were killed.
The cars were burned.
The Dickinson press., 1903-11-21
RECEIVED AS ENVOY
MINISTER FROM NEW REPusLtc
OF PANAMA APPEARS At
THE WHITE HOUSE.
Reception Marks the Entrance Of the
Infant Republic Into the Family Of
Nations and Paves the way for NJ.
sotiations for a New Canal Treaty.
Minister Delivers Brief Address 10
Which the President Responds.

Washington, Nov. 14.-President
Roosevelt during the day formally re-
ceived NJ. Philippe Bunau-Varilla, the
newly accredited envoy extraordinary
and minister plenipotentiary of Pan
anna to the United States.
The reception of the minister
marked the birth of the new republic
of Panama into the family Of nations
and paves the way for negotiations
between the United States and the
infant republic precisely as they may
be conducted between any two SOW
ereign nations.
The ceremony incident to the recep-
tion of Minister Bunau-Varilla and the
presentation Of his credentials oc-
The Dickinson press., 1903-11-21
PANIokY FEELING At soaorA

Revolution In Colombia Believed to
Be Impending. .
Washington, Nov. ia revolution
III Colombia is not impossible, accord.
ng to an opinion expressed in dis
patch received at the state depart
ment Sunday from United States Min.
lister Beaupre at Bogota It was dated
Thursday, Nov. ~, and at that time
Mr.. Beaupre described the feeling in
the capital city as panicky.
The Dickinson press., 1903-11-21

The recent marriage ~
y of couple of cripples, Nc
. each having only half vi
IeAA the proper compile IA
[ ment of arms ;rZ1Nl
and legs, was k>NQ
noted by the MSSsS
press as vcon- ~VVV(S(I
nubial curios- @ w
ity." But who VM I'm
notes the mar WIN ~
riages which WANk(|
y occur daily in EYMI
v which both par 4Mlu
ties are cripples ylNyN(|
in health. AMN
Crippled health SM|N
means, as a rule, in HINlM
sufficient nutrition, WHIIIlM
and lack of nutrition >,zs!MlIla
points to disease of 4E/1DNNll
the stomach and d. wD)M
gestive and nutritive 16HH
tract. Doctor Pierce's WlX
Golden Medical Dis Xl)%&
covery cures diseases VIuV
of the stomach and
other organs of digestion
and nutrition. It enables
the perfect nourishment
- of the body, and 80 builds
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-24
WHY HE STOPPED FISHING.
Indian Had Luck in Catching Salmon,
But Was Compelled to Quit.

Indian Had Luck in Catching Salmon,
But Was Compelled to Quit.
DR.. David Starr Jordan of Leland
Stanford. Jr.. university. tells = story
In the Philadelphia Saturday Post
which goes to show that once fisher
man always a fisherman. no matter
how much of an ichthyologist one may
tc besides. He says:
"One day in California. had had
ii remarkable run OF luck and that
night as we sat around the camp fire
I took occasion to say that my success
was due to the superior tie OF flies
l had used.
"'You may flatter yourself on the
string you've brought in to-day said
On old fisherman who had Joined our
party. but let me tell you. doctor that
I saw a Digger Indian catch more fish
in an hour in this stream than you've
landed all day with your fine fies.'
"'What bait did he use? l asked.
Live grasshoppers.' replied the old
nan, but he didn't impale them. From
his head he would stoically pluck a
nair and with it bind the struggling
insect to the hook. Almost upon the
instant that his bait struck the water
fish would leap for 1t. After land
ing him the Indian would calmly re-
reat the performance Of snatching
heir from his head and affixing fresh
grasshopper to the hook
81 became fascinated continued
the narrator. And after the Indian
had landed in quick succession a
mighty string of salmon trout he sud-
denly stopped. called to him to go
on with the exciting sport, but he
merely smiled grimly and pointed sig
nificantly to his head
What was the matter with his
head? asked" said Jordan
"'He had plucked 1t bald.' replied
the old man."
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-24
MEMBER OF MANY ORDERS.
Couple in Lynn, Massachusetts, Hold
the Record.

Mr. and Mrs. William r. Slower of
Lynn, Mass. belong to more secret
and benevolent societies than any 9TH
er couple in the United States. Mr.
Slower is an Odd Fellow. member
OF the Order of Friends OF Maine, the
Order OF the Golden Cross, Knights
and Ladies' of Honor, Pilgrim Fathers,
Knights of Pythias, United Workmen.
knights Ancient Essenic Order and
the Masons. Mrs. Slower is charter
member of Arbutus lodge of Odd
Ladies. member of Myrtle Rebekah
lodge, l. o. o. F.; Augusta lodge.
Friends of Maine; Star of Bethlehem
commandery, United Order Golden
Cross; Knights and Ladies' OF Honor.
Protection lodge. Degree of Honor.
and the Relief corps of Camden.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-24
"You believe me7v

lores. She told me to be certain to
follow instructions, too: Dora is an
exacting young body, l assure you. Be-
tween you two my life will be rather
hard Cor an old fellow. I am going
In to look at Joe, II may not speak
to him: when l return you will be
ready. my dear"
He turned away with pleasant
laugh. and Joined young Green and
DIR. Dunwiddie without waiting for her
reply.
She looked after him with unfriend-
ly eyes as he stood for a moment
talking with the others outside the
door. but after few words that we're
indistinguishable to her they opened
the door and passed in. closing the
door behind them. Then she arose
slowly. her eyes darkenlng. The lit
tie scented note her uncle had given
her fell unheeded at her feet. She
spoke slowly. but her words were
clear: there was no bitterness in her
voice, only a great wonder.
(To be continued.)
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-24
.Jimn keene and His EmpIoyes.

James R. Keene, or Jim" Keene.
as he is more familiarly known in
Wall street. is by no means Of a demo-
cratic nature in his dealings with his
employees. This was illustrated some
time ago when he discovered that in
his daily trips from his country home
at Cedarhurst. L. l., he was obliged to
travel on the same train with many Of
the humble employees Of his office.
There is no Pullman on the morning
trains. but Mr.. Keene. who objected to
the enforced association, upon study
Of the time table discovered that an
earlier train travelled between Cedar
hurst and Long Island City. and it is
stated that as a result orders were is
sued to the employees to take the milk
train.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-24
MONEY MADE BY CONAN DOYLE.
English Author Has Been Well Paic
for His Work.

Literary statistics have been com
putting that Sir A. Conan Doyle would
be the most richly rewarded author in
history, had all his works been paid
at the rate quoted for his new Sher-
lock Holmes stories. THE Adyen-
lures Of Gerard" brought him 81 a
word. Up to and including THE
Hound of the Baskervilles," and with
out counting the new book. which is
now running serially, his takings
would have como to something like
s1,500.0 900. But the author has not al
ways received 81 a word. or even the
.hundredth part of that. There is
letter in the possession Of an Ameri-
can publisher embodying a PROPOSE
tion from the creator Of Sherlock
Holmes for contract on the basis of
a cent and a half word. An inter
esting feature is that the contract
was declined.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-24
Rua. In Place Of c.rne...

Even in the houses of the poor in
New York city the carpet-that Is.
the kind tackled to the floor, is rapid
ly being supplan.ed by the cleaner
and moro artistic rug. Since the set
tlement workers have become active
over on the East Side all kinds of re-
forms calculated to exterminate germ
life have been instituted. Painted
walls are preferred for this reason
over cheap wall paper, because they
do not hold dust and germ life. In
all the big office buildings carpets
lave been entirely discarded for tho
polished hardwood floor.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-24
MANY CLAIMS TO DISTINCTION.
Long and Honorable Career Of Judge
William c. Toole.

Long and Honorable Career Of Judge
William c. Toole.
Judge William C. Toole. who lives
at 800 North Fourth street, st. Joseph,
Mo-. has several claims to distinction.
He is the Oldest living citizen of st.
Joseph, having moved there in 1888.
He is the Oldest lawyer in Buchanan
county. and perhaps. in Missouri. hav.
ing been admitted to practice in 1S48.
He Is the only man living who wit
messed the first judicial proceeding in
buchanan county and also the Oldest
living man who has sat as judge In
that jurisdiction. having been elected
to the court of common pleas in 1858.
He used to be local preacher and
has preached in St Joseph more years
than any other man.-Chicago Chron-
icle.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-24
Russian Army officers.

At the end of the year 1902 the
Russian army had 1886 generals, of
whom 129 were "polmije generalus"
tfull generals). 3s7 lieutenantgener-
ais and $40 major-generals. The av-
erage age of these generals was six
ty-nine years for the full" generals,
sixty-two years for the lieutenant-gen-
erals and fifty-six years for the major
generals. Fifty-eight per cent of all
the generals have seen active war
fare. and four OF them are over ninety
years of age.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-09-24
New Idea In Evolution.

Prof. Moore, dean emeritus of the
Missouri Bible college. is believer in
evolution in Its extreme form. He has
published an argument in which he
attempts to prove that the soul Of man
will go on progressing through the
cycles of eternity and that when he
assumes his spiritual body at the res
direction he then will be prepared to
inhabit some of the planets or stars
which are now uninbabited.