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The Dickinson press., 1906-09-08

Rev F. w. Gress was looking ate,
church matters at Mott the first Of th,
! week.
. Howard Dexter and Fred Jenness
went to the Brainerd hospital Monda,
for treatment.
Miss Cora Simpson returned Sunda,
morning to her work in the capitol build
ing at Bismarck.
Mark Sutherland went to Mandan the
first of the week tn see the Massingham
herd Of Herefords.
Trustee A. T. Crowl returned from a
meeting of the penitentiary board las
Saturday evening.
Mrs. Roy Henderson and chill dren re
turned Monday evening from thei>
visit north of Taylor.
w. R. Peete, the Dickinson Plumbing
& Heating Co. man, was in Bismarck
the first Of the week.
On Monday evening DR.. Danford oil
Fargo will preach at the Methods,
church at 8 p. m. and hold the 4tt
quarterly conference afterward.
Conductor J. c. Haskin vent ives,
with Manager Horns special on Tues.
day. Trainmaster B. o.. Johnson OF
Dickinson accompanied Mr.. Horn over
this division.
William Bean, a new settler west OF
Saltwater, was in Dickinson last Satur.
day for supplies. At this place Mr..
Bean met Miss Christina Johnson, a
sister-in-law, who is out from Mason
City, Iowa, for a visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mark sutherland have
a good visit mapped out for Illinois and
Canadian points. Mr.. Sutherland ex.
poets to get away with two cars of
beef cattle the last of the week and
Mrs. Sutherland is to join him in
Chicago.
The Christian Endeavor society ef
the Congregational church hereafter
takes up at $50 p. H.. Let all members
and friends be on hand. Strangers
welcome. Come and get acquainted
help and be helped. Miss Susie Bird
President.
This week E. A. Lillibridge and Geo.
Frye bought the five sections of land
north Of Belield known as the Diamond
Willow ranch. This land passed into
the hands Of Iowa parties last year and
they are to have the privilege of graz
ing the land until another year.
Monitor: Engineer w. H. Flanagan
and wife of Dickinson were registered
at the Hotel Jordan, Tuesday. Seven
years ago Mrs. Flanagan was an en-
ploye of the old Yellowstone hotel and
has a host of friends of her girlhood
days. They will spend Fair week in
the city.
The Hughes & Deiters Co. are en-
larging their power house by extending
the building north to the street. This
will enable the company to put in three
machines and two engines, doubling
their lighting capacity. The second
engine is on the road and the second
machine should be along within six
weeks and mex, spring the third
machine will be installed. The six
down town business blocks will soon be
placed on a direct current and the re-
mainder of the city Of a alternating
current. The company will furnish
day as we'll as night current, the com.
ing spring, thus enabling people to get
power at all hours without the annoy
ance of steam, gasoline and other
power devices. The expenditure this
fall will be around $1,000 which will be
increased by nearly $4,000 early in the
spring. Thus it will be seer that the
local lighting company intends to keep
up to date in the matter of service.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1906-11-21

who called in somewhat laseS aee0sO
for the nurse; she came It onos.
What is it Simmons? Is there any
thing the matter?" 2
In response the man put his hand
behind him and pulled forward q little
fearful, muddy, foot-sore urchin.
Nurse, d'you know this boy? He
say you've got his grannis, and he
wants her."
And looking closely at the tiny fig
ure, nurse made answer why, it's
poor old Mrs. Robins boy! How did
he come all that weary way? He's but
a baby to be gu alone"
But little lonely Joey walled his an
swer.
Il wants my grannie! They put the
big box in the ugly pit-hole, but 1
wants grann;e. Where's my grannie?
There's lots Of grannies here" he went
on sobbing, land they've got red
shawls, too. But where's my grannie? ?"
The doctor came in at the moment
and stood within the room; the fire.
! light fell on the small wretched figure,
his rain of tears and pretty wistful
face, and by him knelt the nurse, her
arm around him. holding his cold
| hands towards the kindly blaze. The
| solemn porter looked annoyed and puz-
| zled at this departure from all printed
| rules. The patients. aye, the patients!
The tears were falling down many q
ao>ci,, $,,,rOwad cheek
Then the doctor, stepping forward
with that keen bright eye which noted
all things. said:
whats all This about, boy? What's
your name?"
please, sir, I'm Joey, and I've
walked ND from the alley to look fol-
grannie."
How far is that, l wonder? Sim.
mons, what d'you say"
why, sir, It's three miles sure ant
sartin," said the wondering porter;
land he's a baby to be out alone"
Then the doctor, still as brisk and
quick as ever: Nurse, l shall admit
this patient for n night. He is heart
sick, his feet are sore and bleeding"
So Joey found a resting place. and
many "grannies" claimed him loving
ly: and every Sunday afternoon hence
forward his father brought him up "tt
call ON grannie's nurse" and the stor!
of his wanderings was told to eacl
new innate of that large infirmar!
ward.
And big Joe's wife-the little Joey
mother-would proudly tell her chill
dren of her own grand wedding, whel
she bad a fine new gown and a rea
bouquet. and half the alley looked on
But grantees funeral beat all that,
she added. Twas the biggest follow
in as ever left the alley. The house
was left empty-not a creature staye'
behind"
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1906-11-21
ellis nore Of Chamberlaln's Cough
Remedy Than Of All Others
Put Together.

Mr.. Thos. George, a merchant at
Mt. Elgin, Ontario, says: 81 have had
the local agency for C~hamberlain's
Cough Remedy ever since it was in
troduced into Canada, and l sell as
much of it as l do Of all other lines |
have on my shelves put together. OF
the many dozens sold under guaran-
tee, l have not had one bottle returned.
1 can personally recommend this med
icine as l have used it myself and
given it to my children and always
with the best results" For sale by
al druggists. Il z
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1906-11-21
Happenings in
Pleasant Alley

Copyright, ~ Joseph b. BowisAl
When Joe Robins was little over 20
he decided I bring home a wife, and
with doubts and fears his mother con-
scented, for the girl was a young crea-
ture living in Pleasant" alley, where
the domestic arts of ~needlework n
cooking were held of very small &C
count.
The wedding took place n Sunday
morning, and many of the inhabitants
Of the alley went to look on. They con-
sidered flowers and rice the chief es-
sentials of the ceremony, and when
Joe and his bride emerged from the
church a shower of rice overlook them,
singing painfully on necks and ears;
another and another handful followed
until the couple fairly started on TO
run. anG by sheer speed they distanced
their pursuers and took refuge breath
lessly in Pleasant" alley.
Joe's mother, Mrs. Robins, thought OF
her own wedding day midst sweeter
surroundings than those. for shed been
married down in the country on a
lovely morning in May. But she
brushed on the rice from her new
daughters fine hat, and smoothed down
the pre- tty woollen gown-her W gift,
Of which the girl was tnordinateiy
proud. The two actions were typical
of Mrs. Robins, for she brushed aside
small annoyances and smoothed down
every difficulty she could. making their
rough lives O endurabls.
Her grandchildren were a great Joy
to Mrs. Robins. and her favorite was a
second little Joe, who took after his
father" she said. But, alas! there came
one bitter winter when work was very
scarce, and strikes had * far only
made the wages lower.
Even the weather is agen US" sale
hollow-cheeked men to each other,
whilst the h~ungry-eyed women kept in
doors.
And then Mrs. Robins fell Ill, ant
her son and his wife had no work, and
the children grew pinched and poor
looking, though they Jared better than
most.
Ills the soup kitchens and free
breakfasts at the schools as v them
from sickening like me-" said the poor
grandmother, who lay fading away.
You'd be far better in the infirm
ary," quoth the doctor one day. &c
there at once my good. woman, anf
you'll have an even chance yet"
He was a kindly man and a wise one
and he'd known the poor woman fol
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1906-11-21
DljliTjMN@M&r
Pa us!!I!N
'fIsi1NV "a

No use his tryirg-Hammar IL put
together to stick when it's once ap-
nlicd. It was bad luck for him to go
under that ladder, anyway-but moth
ing to the bad luck a paint dealer or
painter must undergo with ordinary
paints. Hammar paint is not ordinary.
1t is not n ready mixed paint. 1t is q
product of it's own class and character
entirely. Long use and experimenting
has proved beyond possible doubt that
a combination of zinc with lead makes
the finest paint on earth. Many ready
mixed paints have that virtue, but they
are too "~fnished-the oil is in them.
That should not be put in until the
rery day the paint is going to be ap-
plied. Every painter will tell you 80
and the only way to get the life OF the
oil from start to finish-is to put IL
into the paint yourself when you are
ready to spread it. If you want the
finest, freshest, strongest, farthest.
spreading and longest-sticking paint
on earth, you have to get Hammar
Paint-the paint that stops at the
right point-with the pigments and
driers scientifically ground by machin.
ery. and the oil left for you to put in.
Gallon of paint to gallon of oil, no
more, no less-that's the whole story OF
paint satisfaction.
Hammar paint is guaranteed to stick
and look we'll for five years; yoaI
money back If it don't. Drop in 500
day and let me show you how you can
save 25% on the next bill OF paint
you buy.
nEnpu 2. Nlnnll Son IN Tin
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1906-11-21

years, and noticed her patient endur-
ance when the wolf was not far from
the door.
"Yes. Ill 90 there nov. DOCTOR" she
said, meekly, but not for the chance
- I'll have. I'm past wishin' for aught
for myself, sir; but twill be easier for
Joe an6 his missis and the children.
Why, my grandson. Joey will get the
bite and soup a I costs EN-"
So the ambulance came and took her
away, but the children made loud la
mentation, and little Joey cried him.
self 10 sleep. and wanted grannie in
his dreams.
When visiting day arrived they all
went up to the inhrmary to see her,
and ever. small Joey was comforted by
the dear old lady's look Of content. She
had q snowy cap ~ her head with its
little white frill resting on her sill
Q hair, and on her shoulders there
/. rested q thick warn crimson shawl.
Her daughter-in-law touched 1t gently.
why, mother, how smart you do
look!" and poor Mrs. Robins smiled
back in return
II though. it VAS different to this,
and at nrst I vas fearful to come.
Folks talk 20 much Of the poorhouse
and counts 1t somehow a disgrace. But
there, We all Of US says more than we
mean. and Tw .eopfpstahae. yespI ain.
b4ilImiHapms and dihave plenty to
eatss doltar is&Ss I may pull through
yet. and come hack to plague ye
I1flI ~. : aisl5HislHo3 uoI ~ 81 bnis
But the plenty 100 cat and. the
.Svarmth. and thAidoctor himself, were
SID esk n # Ct ,YI101iA "A sns3i1u
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1906-11-21
Found Doctors Not InfaIibie.

Found Doctors Not lnfalIible.
William John Roberts was sent to
prison for forgery in London the other
day. Once he was rich, but his doctors
told him he had only a short time to
live and he squandered his money. He
recovered. and poverty led him into
crime.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1906-11-21
Fine Pigs Fol. Sale.

On Mayisrd 1astl received
FROM WailSuqHannap Of Po-
mono,lK Kansas, and frdm'W.
AyHiulks Of eBedlteepii Missouri.
I !5eque Serbs bred .t te tie fin
est bears in Kansas and Mis-
sour: souri,. 'hfhave nov from these
s6Ws SOME eh6lSs pags for sale
|f1HfHfpnaRle Hfice. .saxs,
'TSNUS .tt-Ie-II -
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1906-11-21
Taken Up.

On my place near Lafayette Sugar
Refinery on Nov. l, one dark red COW,
unbranded. Owner "a have same by
proving ownership and paving costs.
CHAS. A. MOUTON.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-04-13

CoNyINCEp.-It is said that, although
the celebrated advocate, Lord Erskine'
was sometimes jocular and occasionally
a little unfair in his treatment of wit
nesses, no man was better able than he
to make them realize the foolishness or
utter, irrelevance Of their replies with
out giving offense. At one time a wit
ness obstinately refused to be sworn
in the usual manner, but stated that,
although he would not kiss the book "
he would hold up his hand" and
swear. Erskine asked him what rea-
son he had for preferring such an &c
centric way to the ordinary method.
1T is written i'm the book of Revela-
tion," replied the obstinate. man, that
the angel standing on the sea held up
his hand"
That Is very true" said Erskine
with a smile, but l can hardly see
how that applies to your case. In the
first place, you certainly are not an
angel and, in the second place, you
cannot tell-you have no means of
knowing-how the angel would have
sworn if he had stood on dry ground as
you do"
There was no flippancy or irrever-
ence in Erskine's tone, and after mo-
ment's reflection the stubborn witness
yielded the point, impressed by the ad-
vocate's common sense view of the
matter, and took the oath in the usual
manner.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-04-13

first was amazed at such revelation;
but Rombert affirmed that the thing
proceeded from heaven, and God would
give a sign confirmatory Of the fact.
Whatever may have been the sign,
it Is said that it was given and Rom
bert took his new wife. Thus Rom
bert and Judith Dutarque lived IN
adultery and incest. This was in open
violation Of the law concerning bas-
tardy, enacted Sept. 18th, 1903. BY the
provisions of that law, 1t was incum-
bent upon Capt. Simmons, the trial
Justice in the neighborhood, to sum-
mon Peter Rombert and Judith Dutar-
que before him. A difficulty had oc-
Cured with the family In conse-
'auence Of their refusal, under plea or
revelation, to obey the militia law Of
the country They said that God had
warned them to bear no arms, and un-
der this delusion they refused to obey
the civil and military officers. The
constable to whom the warrant res
pecting the incestuous life Of Rombert
and Judith was given, being aware OF
the condition of things, and anticipat-
ing q difficulty, took several of his
neighbors with him. So soon as the
constables came in sight, the family
consulted Rombert, the prophet, as to
what they must do. He ordered them
to arm themselves and defend their
lives and property against the ungod-
ly invaders Of their right. This order
was promptly obeyed, and the consta-
BILE and his party were obliged to re-
turn without effecting their object. No
one, however, was killed.
Captain Simmons concluded that no
such conduct as this ought to be toll
Grated He summoned a posse Of men
and went to protect the constable In
the discharge of his duty When Sim
mons and his party approached the
house. the Dutarques shut themselves
up in the house and commenced brisk
fire on the party. Simmons was shot
down dead at the first fire, and several
Of those who accompanied him wound
ed. The fire was returned by the Sim
mons party and a woman within the
house killed. The house was then
broken open and the rest taken prison.
ers.
The Stern Hand of the Law.
In September, 1924, all the party ex-
cept Judith were tried. All except two
of the sons, David and John, who were
minors, were put to death. This was
sad affair." Seven individuals lost
their lives. Four were executed, one
killed and two murdered. No doubt the
Dutarque family were the subjects of
a gross delusion, but 1t Is highly prob
able that Captain Simmons acted RASH
ly and precipitously. Who the indi-
vidual styling himself a Moravian
preacher was, we do not know; but 1t
would be an exceedingly unjust conclu-
sion to suppose that this fanatical de-
pertinent of the Dutarque family was a
natural result of embracing the Mora
Wan creed. Peter Rombert, the proph-
ct of the family was, In all probable
lty, an accomplished impostor. Like
many anC :iier villain, he attempted to
cover his lecherous conduct beneath
the cloak of religion. We can easily
conceive a happy family brought to
ruin by suffering themselves to be
duped by an impostor. Such events
are sad but by no means Of seldom
occurrence.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-04-13

AN EXCELLENT JURoR.-The judge
had his patience sorely tried by law
yers who wished to talk and by
men who tried to evade jury service.
Between hypothetical questions and
excuses it seemed as If they never
would get to the actual case. So
when the puzzled little German who
had been accepted by both sides
Jumped up the judge was exasper-
ated.
"Shudge!" cried the German.
what is it?" demanded the judge.
"I tink l like to go home to my
Wife" said the German.
You can't" retorted the judge.
"Sit down."
What box?" said the German.
Jury box" said the judge.
"Oh, I thought it vas bad box
that people gets into sometimes"
NO" said the Judge, "the bad box
is the prisons box"
But shudge," persisted the little
German, II don't speak good Eng
lish."
You don't have to speak any at
ALL" said the judge. "Sit down..
The little German pointed at the
LAWYERS to make his last desperate
plea.
"Shudge," he said, 81 can't make
nodding of what these fellers say"
1t was the judges chance to get
even for many, annoyances.
Neither can anyone else" he said.
"Sit down.
With a sigh the little German sat
down.-The Green Bag.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-04-13

that SLEEPING CAR HAMMOCK
Patrick O'Connor and Dennis Boyle
were travelling in a sleeping car. 1t
was a brand-new experience for
Dennis and fraught with much inter-
est and not few qualms, but Patrick,
having once before spent a night in
sleeping-car berth, felt himself sea-
soned traveller and as such patron
lied Dennis. When the time for re-
firing came Patrick slowed himself
away in the upper berth, leaving the
lower berth for Dennis.
There was much struggling and
signing from behind the curtains OF
lower berth. How ye gittin' on
Dennis?" called down Pat.
Sure I'm all right" replied Den
mis-. But still the disturbance went
on.
Most ready for slape, Dennis?"
said Patrick.
"LSll right! All right" replied Den
mis- again. Silence for five minutes.
Finally Dennis voice came quaver-
ingly in the semi-darkness. 1.-The
clothes is here, and me shoes they're
here, too, all put away, but how to
git meself into the little hammock
to slape, begorra, 1 don't know
Woman's Home Companion for April,
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-04-13
ANDREW CARNEGIE

Is quoted as having said: Put all
your eggs I'm one basket and then watch
that basket" The annual statement OF
death losses paid by the Mutual Bene-
fit makes 1t clear that there are very
large number Of men who have adopted
the plan of putting all their insurance
eggs in this company. Upwards OF
$50 of its members who died last year
held two or more policies. Jonathan
Brown, of Salem, Mass, for instance
had SEVEN policies in the company
on his life. The first was taken out in
1865, the second In 1888, the third and
fourth in 1892, the fifth In 1895, the
sixth In 1897 and the last In 1899.
Frederick o. Robinson, of Lexington,
Mass, had SIX aggregating $4,000, the
first taken in 1857 and the last In 1897
Men could not we'll endorse the compa-
ny in higher terms than these two
There are members in this section who
have from two to four policies taken
out at different times. The only con-
clusion to be drawn Is that they are
entirely satisfied with the company's
management and the results OF their
annual dividend policies. No company
has a better satisfied membership than
the MUTUAL BENEFIT.
SAM. M. GRIST, Special Agent.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-04-13
THE STORY OF A HERO.
Robert Bruce, the Scottish King, and
What He Accomplished.

Would you like to hear the story Of
"a hero?
1t was just 632 years ago this week,
that the bravest of brave Scottish
kings was born. You have all heard
his name. 1t was Robert Bruce.
He was descended from Robert de
Bruis a Norman knight. who went
with William the Conqueror Of England
in 1866, and who founded the illustri-
Gus family of Bruce. famous in Scot
tish history.
They were all fighters: of course,
Robert Bruce was trained as a soldier
and spent his life battling for his
country. None of his family and few
heroes equalled him in bravery
When Bruce was only twenty-five
years old, he was head of large army
and Joined the Scottish leaders In
arms against England for the independ-
ence of their country. He became one
of the four regents of the Scottish
kingdom and was crowned King of
Scotland at Scone on March q. 1905.
Then began the fierce struggles of
the Scotch against the English. Bruce
was at first overcome and his estates
confiscated, and he was forced to re-
tire to the mountain wilderness for
refuge But two years later, he had
rescued the whole of Scotland from the
English and taken possession of the
Isle of Man. Though the English tried
hard they could not oust the Scotsmen
and the independence of Bruce and his
kingdom were recognized at the treaty
of March 4. 1928.
The greatest battle fought by Bruce
was that of Bannockburn, near Stirling
Castle, when the English army OF 1OO,-
600 men, was totally routed by the
Scotch numbering 10000 and $1,000
camp-followers. The loss of the Scotch
is said to have been only 5000 while
the English left 80 900 dead on the
field.
A beautiful monument to Robert
Bruce stands today upon a high Cliff
overlooking the old battle field which is
now covered by well kept villages anu
farms, with the winding Forth flowing
between. The tourist may see the
Bore stone" where Bruce planted ms
standard on that eventful day, June
"a, 1914.
A pretty story is told of Robert
Bruce. who. i'm u time of distress and
weakness. took refuge in cave. Worn
with fighting and fasting, he fell asleep.
When he awoke. still somewhat dis
couraged. he noticed Il spider that was
busy at work spinning Il web at the
opening of the cave The energy and
industry of the busy little weaver i'm
pressed and touched him. He arose
with fresh courage. reunited his brave
scattered forces and went OIL to VIC
Record.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1906-04-13

Roman Catholics Made Largest Net
Gain-Episcopalians Highest Rate.
Some figures on the relative strength
and growth Of the various churches OF
the United States are given by DR.
Carroll in the Christian Advocate.
In the year 1905 the total number OF
communicates was 31,148,445, a net
gain for that year of 519,155. This
membership was distributed as fol-
lows: Roman Catholics first with TO-
7S5,496, net gain 192,122; Methodist
second, with 6,429,S15, gain 1O1,S92;
Baptists come third, with 4,974,047, gain
72,667; Lutherans fourth, with 1,S41,-
346, gain $3.50; Presbyterians fifth
with 1,723,S71, gain 26,174; Disciples
of Christ sixth, with 1,235,294 gain OF
1,42S: Episcopalians seventh, with 827,-
127, gain 19,203; Congregationalists
eighth. with 6S7O42, gain, 1891; Re-
formed Dutch and Germany ninth
with 405 O22, gain 4,021.
The percentage Of gain Is interest
ing for the largest denominations are
not, except in the case Of the Metho-
dists, enjoying the same rate Of growth
as some of the smaller ones. In their
percentage of increase they stand in
this order: Lutheran, OPS; Episcopa-
lians, .O23; Congregationalists, .019;
Roman Catholics, .0l7; Methodists
OILS: Presbyterians. .0l5; Baptists
Ola: Reformed, 00S; Disciples OF
Christ, .O01.
The large rate Of increase of the
Lutheran denomination may be partly
accounted for by immigration.
Methodists and Baptists are doing
most for the negro of the south and
are very strong I'm that section. The
Baptist growth in the north, where they
number 1,O75,S33, was but 1854; but
the Methodist Episcopal Church North
291O779 strong, had a growth Of g.