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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-21
Too Much Fer the Ferret.

An old buck rabbit Is not to be light ly tackled by weasel, stoat or even ferret. On the sanded floor of small public house ferret of long expert ence was matched with an old iop cared buck. the property of the land lord. The ferret made straight for the rabbits throat. but the latter was in the air before master ferret could reach him aud, leaping clean over the ferret's head. let out with those power ful hind legs of his n kick which hurled the ferret bodily against the wainscot Twice the ferret returned to the attack. and twice he missed his grip and went hurtling through the air The third repulse was enough for him. He knew he was beaten and could not be persuaded to stand up for a fourth round-Pearson's Weekly
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-21
Brilliant Fish Hues.

Like birds. many fishes assume their brightest hue when they wish to at tract the opposite sex of their species. The colors of the r le common pike become exceedingly intense. brilliant and iridescent in the breeding season. The eel also puts on an intense silvery hue at the breeding tine which is very noticeable and at one time caused nat uralists to distinguish it as a distinct species. The males of the tench. roach and perch also show a marked increase In brilliancy in the breeding season.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-21

A. c. M.--For horoscope of Feb as to February 1; May 24, never sat- isfied, sociable, adjusted to the times. 'ea3 --?--
 A. N. H.--There is no way of find ing out the number of men killed in all wars. The number, if known, would be entirely beyond human comprehension.
 T. H.-How long has time been reckoned by centuries, and when did the Greeks begin their Olympiads? A. The method of computing time by centuries began from the incarna- tiop of Christ, and was adopted In chronological history first in France. The Greek Olympiads began TIC B. c.
 R. S.-Please print the full alpha bet of the continental telegraphic code (not the Morse).
 A. Probably any telegraph opera tor can enlighten you. do not know what is meant by continental code. Codes consist of words, not letters, one word often taking the place of a sentence.
 -?--
 s. K. M.-There is said to be on record, as the first commercial trans action. Abraham's purchase of a place for burial from the sons of Heth. Is there such a record?
 ha Iafo 1a1 o1 transaction on record, which was the one you speak of, called for 100 Sheckles of silver.
 -?- t X. Y. Z--The horoscope for Feb ruary 1, agreeable companions, good natured. quiet and dignified. success ful dealing with people. November l, high tempered, silent and digni- fled, strong will, fond, of study. De- cember 6, bold, not easy to get ac- quainted with, given to action rather than words, faithful in love relations.
 H. A. T.-Is Mexico keeping pace with the rest of the world?
 "A. Yes: in many ways the city grows and improves. It is alive with new activities. It is not like New York or Paris, but the city of Mexico is on it's way to vastly greater pop ulation, to a splendor and an .ele- gance of which one may now catch prophetic glimpses.
 s. F. N.-What are the Digger In- dians, and whence came the name?
 A. Indians of Shoshonean stock living in central California and Ne vada. Digger" probably comes from their dug-out dwellings or their root digging habit. The whole Sho- shonean group, which includes the Comanche, Hopi, Piute, Ute and other tribes, number about 16,0O0.
 -?--
 O. G.-What was the cause of the death of Mrs Henry w. Longfellow? am told that 1t was tragic.
 A. The second Mrs Longfellow was burned to death July g, 1861, by her dress catching fire from lighted match which she dropped while seal ing a package containing curls from the heads of her little daughters. She was buried on the anniversary of her wedding day, July 13.
 -?- Ne
 F. H. J.-How can clean a light velvet jacket that has become soiled?
 A. Gently rub with flannel dipped in parafine; or, if the gar ment be soiled in spots only, by rub ping with piece of fat bacon, or butter, when the wrong side required drawing over hot iron to raise the pile; or it may be cleaned by brush ing with cornmeal until the soil is removed. The latter is probably the safer method for an amateur.
 -?-
 E. k. W.-Are the famous tobac- co lands of Cuba superior to any oth- CTS?
 A. Probably they are taken alto- gether. It was once believed impos- sible to produce anywhere else tobac- co as is grown on them, but experi-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-21
Reuah Estimate.

"I say. waiter" said the impatient guest. "how long will my omelet be y
 q can't say exactly. sir" replied the waiter. but the average is about eight Inches. Piftshurg Post
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-21
WATERBURY EVENING DEMOCRAT SATURDAY
BOWSER IN POLITICS
Makes Speech In Which He Tries
 to Influence the Wavering.
MEETING IS NOT A SUCCESS.

 Auditors Refuse to Enthuse and Leave Because There Is No Beer 10 Go With the Talk-PhiIosophsr Real Angry.
 [copyright. lS0s by T. c. McClure.l "Well. what Is it?" asked Mrs. Bow ser as Mir. Bowser reached home from the office the other evening. What is what" he asked, rather absentmindedly. "Something has happened today. What Is it?'
 What have to say will keep until after dinner" Mrs. Bowser made many efforts dur ing the dinner hour to draw him out,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-11-21

Try | Democrat Wan.
The Dickinson press., 1908-03-28

are twenty-five thousand square
miles of Ignite coal; hundreds of
acres underlaid with clays for man,
ufacturing brick; tons upon tons of
material for the construction Of
homes and buildings. Scratch the
soil and the finest crops spring up;
thrust a shrub in the earth and it
bears fruit; dig into the sides of the
hills and they yield up their stores of
that which makes the home COM
Portable during the long winter
months. Turn loose your cattle upon
the broad prairies and they fatten
upon the nutritious native grasses.
In the western part of the state the
farmers go out with their mowers
in the summer time and cut tons
upon tons of excellent native hay.
Nature intended North Dakota for
a great stock center. Where do you
find any better cattle, horses, sheep
and hogs? We know all these things
and appreciate them and it is with a
glow of satisfaction that we repeat
them. The people of other states
are beginning to learn of these facts,
are acquiring knowledge of our treas
ures and are coming to enjoy with
us the good things which the AL.
mighty has provided. Investors and
homeseekers are becoming acquaint-
ed with these facts and are coming
on almost every train that crosses
the North Dakota line. Vi
The Dickinson press., 1908-03-28
STARK COUNTY SHOWING
Tabulated Statements Of Exports and Imports
in 1907 Compiled from Records of North
ern Pacific Agents. Total Value Of Exports
$4k@g3,65O.

These figures speak for themselves and
in the aggregate are a surprise t. even
Stark county people themselves. The
total for 1906, nine towns in Stark and
Billings included, was $3,571,4oo, while
FIVE towns inRfS Stark alone in 1907 roll
up the grand total of s~4,173,65o.
Antelope was moi reported, but the
elevator there likely received fully 40
cars of wheat, and the new elevator at
South Heart, erected late in the season,
took in several cars Of grain. /
Owing to the financial panic in the east
and the ,demoralized condition Of the live
stock market, large, herds Of Cattle and
sheep designed for shipment were turned
back and held over to 1903. Horses
were shipped in excess of any previous
The Dickinson press., 1908-03-28

year and the output of brick doubled in
1907. 1t is very difficult to estimate with
any degree of accuracy, the amount of
grain, and especially oats, raised in this
section. A large per cent of the oat crop
is consumed at home while large guam
titles of all kinds Of grain are held for
seed.
We predict that 1908 will see a tremen-
dous increase in the amount of grain
marketed while the shipments of wool
and good cattle, horses and sheep will
still continue important factors.
BLANKS were forwarded to Northern
Pacific agents at Beach, Sentinel Butte
and Medora, but were not returned to us,
Hence the omission Of these towns.-Ed.]
frNS3Tdsth F&5styS%HeNL&
The Dickinson press., 1908-03-28

FIGURING Mill.

While in the city this week H. r. Lyon
of the Missouri Valley Milling Co., pet.
fected plans for a 3oo-barrel Touring mill
to be erected in this city, on the com.
pany's eight-acre tract near the Dickin'
son Fire and Pressed Brick Co.
The mill will be so constructed thatthe
capacity can be increased to 500 barrels
at any time. The building will be
of brick and the milling equipment will
be of the most up-to-date type, surprising
anything of the kind west of the Missouri
river.
A large elevator to be used in connec
ton with the mill will be erected in time
for use the coming season.
The matter was taken up at the Com
mercial Club meeting this week, ant
every possible assistance will be giver
the tn m e3naR x GH1mRR pa y,ls Some Sv OF n its ;Gap1
men
The Dickinson press., 1908-03-28

SrRsS9ttGs.& Es.s+s yI-S.
"a the greatest opportunity. There.
q the most freedom and inpdepe,n-
$den,ce whetee lhoineseekers my;
purchase his 1crss. u moderate.
price and wrestgf romstt1hemssthee le;
ments that go to make homes. pros
porous communities and conditions
that prevail In the western part Of
North No q, Dlaalkota today and sachsars the
things that attract homeseekers3 Of
the east, from the middle west, and
from all parts Of oe the country
where conservatism has limited %
portutlnlilties. tosthe great vest country
whore men stand shoulder to should
er % equals and when efforts, and
energy alone are necessary to- give
man his own. & d
The Dickinson press., 1908-03-28
Resources Of the State.

Resources Of the State.
When the Creator, made North Da-
kota. he made it great and stocked
it with strong points; made it a yer.
table store house of good things
wherein could be found in abundance
everything conducive to the health
and comfort Of man and beast. There
The Dickinson press., 1908-03-28

BUILDING
Andrew Carnegie Writes
He Has Acted Favorably
Upon City's Request.

The first of this week, less than two
months from the time the FIRST move
was made toward. a public library for
Dickinson. a letter was received from
Andrew Carnegie saying that he will
erect a library building.
This is good news, indeed to the PEG.
pie of the city. Il will be a great ad.
dition to the city. building to which al
will point with pride not only because
81 its ARCHITECTURAL beauty but because o.
the culture and refinement for which Il
stands.
The Dickinson press., 1908-03-28
sers and sellers; have confidence 81
the land, fol, farming purposes.

{. .ati 9aSN@s. hN-NNS .nfEr-FtE F@SfssS &fn-s%fbSEa.s
the land for farming, purposes.
q. White Of Belfeld recently trad
ed 1900 acres Of land at SIS per acre
for q $25.0o0-hat. Mr.. and Mrs.
White were formerly in the restau-
rant business in Dickinson. They
have been very successful in their
chlpsoper.tipnS-a salso made
a handsome advance on the price Of
their land. M. White was IA this
country a. early as 1883. and tells
the story Of hoN he had to get trnst-
ed Tor his nrst clothing. he, has I
large property now and ear retire
from 4 g active business II he disires "a
to- do.
There is most wealth where there
The Dickinson press., 1908-03-28
All Along the Line.

Paragraphs from the Years Press
Files.
IA Bowman butcher bought 1S hogs
iof Asa Gardner Of New England, at
is per cwt. live weight. the past
week. The porkers were dressed
here and averaged about $50 Nhssfa
e. ]. Scharf reports that he recent
" sold IL quarters Of land on crop
payments. The land waaApurchased
BY farmers with adjoining property
and payments will be made each year
when the grain IS delivered at the
elevator. half the amount Of the
grain delivered going 70 the seller 81
the land. This showssthat botthsbuy-
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-09
The Fish Trap Of the Hidatsa Indians
BY e. R. Steinbrueck

. The wild mint plant, which grows
in damp, shady places, quite tall,
SENS to be of great value to the
Hidatsa even now. Although chris
tians, processing the creed of differ
ent. denominations of the christian
faith, according to the kind of mis-
sionaries they happened to fall to,
they adhere not only to ancient Gus
toms, but their. faith remains total
ly mixed with superstitions of old. ~.
For instances the mint plant
yet today used as fmedicine,' near
the gate Of their fishtrap, there is
hung. up at the: encl closure, a bundle
of these plants for medicine, to make
fish come. After. finishing fishing
they wipe or rather brush their nude
bodies with a bunch of mint plants,
tied together for that purposes When
asked what this is done for, they
simply answer F'for medicine
We drove out to see Hidatsa
fishtrap few miles below our camp,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-09

near the Day School of Independ-
ence on the Fort Berthold reserva-
ton in North Dakota, where the
kind and hospitable family of the
teacher, Mr.. C. A. Shultis, entertain
ed us most generously. On the side
of a sandy bank eight to ten feet
high, of a sidearm of the Missouri
river, which joins several islands
near and below Independence Hill,
we were shown the fishtraps by
Goodbird, who indeed deserves the
name. Mr.. Goodbird is assistant
missionary of the Congregational
confession, and gave us very readily
all the information desired.
The trap was built from sticks of
the domestic diamond willow, about
l IL inches thick, feet high above
the water level and about 2 to 8
feet apart, stuck in the ground in a
semi-sircular position, of about s to
10 feet at its base along the bank.
Between these sticks kind of web
bling was fastened, made of smaller
and thinner willow sticks closely tied
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-09

touching the bunch of dry leaves of
the other. When that time has APP
preached, and the noise thus pro-
duced is frequent or continuous, the
two men slipe down the bank noise
lesslly, devoid of clothing, into the
water and commence dipping out the
fish into the holes in the bank. They
have to keep very quiet in all their
movements and not even whisper,
for at the least suspicious sound the
catfish would stretch their sharp,
pointy fins and cut the bare skin of
the fishermen seriously. After dip
ping out the catch, they reopen the
gate and before dressing they
brush themselves from top to toe
with that bunch of mint plants "for
medicine"
Note-The mint plant grows tall
and is found in damp, shady places.
The leaves smell like peppermint.
The blossom is a bunch of purple
flowers. Neither Wolf Chief nor
Good Bird could give us the proper
name in English.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-09

leaves at its top. Near the gate hung
bunch of the wild mint plants. In
the bank were dug holes to receive
the fish, which were dipped out in
willow baskets of funnel shape, or
accurately, were the shape of horn
of plenty, about three feet long. Two
baskets of that kind and a bunch
of mint plants were lying on the
side of the bank handy to grasp.
Above the trap, that is up stream,
were placed in the river number
the young trees, with their branches
on to catch the stream and form a
kind of a whirlpool, thus directing
the current toward the gate opening
of the trap. Two men watch at
night on top of the bank. They are
supposed not to talk, but use signs.
They watch and listen silently till
the trap is filled with fish, which
they are able to Judge by the little
noise the two willow sticks in the
center will make, the bare one
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-09

together at the foot and at the top,
to let the current pass freely, and
still keep the entrapped fish pris-
oners. At the lower end of the en-
closure, down stream, was gate Of
from 2 to 8 feet in width, which,
while open naturally served as the
entrance for the fish, and was closed
as soon as the trap was filed suf-
fciently. Inside of the enclosure at
the upper end, up stream, and near
to the bank, bones and skulls of ami
mails, with meat adhering, were
placed for bait The meat was in a
very much decayed condition. The
stronger the odor the more attractive
to the catfish. In the center of the
enclosed space were stuck up two
thin willow sticks, a few inches apart
of each other. The one was strip
ped entirely bare Of bark and leaves,
while the other held a bunch Of dry
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-09
HARRY 1HAW r.
is BANKRUPT
Files Petition to Jar Loose
From Lawyers and
H. Doctors Bills
Owes Nearly Half q Million
With Assets Placed at
Sl28,Ol2

Pittsburg, Pa. Aug. S-A voluntary
petition in bankruptcy was filed after
o'clock tonight in the United States
court by Attorney Charles Morschaus-
er of New York, representing Harry
Thaw of this city, who is now confined
in the Duchess county, New York,
Jail.
In the petition Thaw states that his
assets are $12S,O12.3S and his liabili-
ties are $433, 14o.43.
Roger O'Mara, a we'll known Pitts
burg detective and personal friend of
the Thaw family, was appointed re-
ceiver. His bond was placed at $780,
900, and John Newell and James w.
Piatt, two prominent business men of
this city, became sureties for Mr.
O'Mara.
The most interesting information
given regarding the proceedings is to
be found in the petition asking for the
appointment of receiver, in which it
is alleged that the action, is taken
for the purpose of preventing his prop
erty from being dissipated in litiga-
ton over claims, many of which are
unjust vA ST..
The figures in the bankruptcy pc
tition show that this refers to lawyers
and doctors ..--
Thaw states that he is confined in
jail in Duchess county, New York,
and is likely to be there for some
time. He says that soma of his cred
itors have commenced suits against
him and others are contemplating
similar actions. He is unable, he says,
to give the. litigation his attention,
owing to his confinement. =
The papers we're received by E. N.
Underwood, receiver in bankruptcy of
the United States court for Lawrence
county, Pennsylvania, who happened
to be in the city, the local receiver.
W. R. Blair, being absent for faw
days. The papers will be presented
to Mr.. Blair when he returns. :..-
Loans amounting to $191,500 from
his mother, Mrs. William Thaw, are
not disputed.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-09

Important Notice to Water Consumers.
The use of hose is absolutely prohi.
bited except between the hours of 5
and 9 p. m. When violations of this
rule are reported, water will be shut
off without further notice. ~.
This rule does not apply to consum-
ers having meter service.
BISMARCK WATER SUPPLY co.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-09

(First Publication July 10, 1909
Notice to Creditors.
In the matter of the estate of Eyert
Boman, deceased:
Notice is hereby given by the I'm
dersigned Henning Boman, admins.
traitor of the estate of Evert Boman.
late Of the township of Francis, in the
county of Burleigh and state of North
Dakota, deceased, to the creditors OF,
and all persons having claims against
said deceased, to exhibit them, with
the necessary vouchers, within four
months after the first publication OF
this notice, to said administrators at
the office Of Cochrane & Taylor In
the city Of Bismarck, in said Burleigh
county.
Dated July 18th, IA. D. 1908.
HENNING BoMAN,
Administrator.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-09
OO1I ca U2Cp ~ n
FRANK BARNES.
JOS. CHALFIN.
A. F. MCDONALD.
DAVID THOMPSON.
Liquor License or TAX Notice.

Liquor License or Tax Notice.
Notice is hereby given that a gov
eminent tax receipt for special tax
on the business Of retail liquor dealer
was issued the 9th day Of July, A. D.
1908, which said tax receipt is posted
in the back room, located in the city
or town Of Bismarck, North Dakota, at
No. 800. of Main street, which said
building is owned by First National
Bank and is the lessor of said prop.
erty, where said tax receipt is posted.
Dated the 18th day of July, A. p.
1908.
LENHART DRUG co,
Holder Of Said Government Tax Re
ceipt
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-09

For Saturday and Sunday our spe-
Gals will be orange ice cream, lemon
sherbert, strawberry frappe; delivered
to any part Of the city and served at
our store. Palace Of Sweets, Main
street. Phone 467.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-09

Home baking is made easy by the
use of Hunts Perfect Baking Pow
der and Extracts. Try them and com
vince yourself.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-09

MLl UULAUHlV AAUALl
Z - i;
by NATIONAL.
For President ~,
VIM. H. TAFT, of Ohio. d..
For Vice President
JAS. S. SHERMAN, of New York.
For Presidential Electors
OLAF HAGEN, of Ramsey.
HERMAN sCHEER, of Wells.
ED. NICHOLS, of Morton.
ANTON HANSON, of Benson.
CONGRESSIONAL.
U. S. Senator
(To be nominated by separate ballot.)
M. N. JOHNSON or
T. F. MARSHALL.
U. S. Representatives.
A. J. GRONNA. Nelson.
L. B. HANNA, Cass.
STATE. y 5'< =,
Governor
G. A. JOHNSON, Ward.
Lieutenant Governor
R. S. LEWIS, Cass. ...
Supreme Court Judge
=..,.... B. F. SPALDING, Cass.
Secretary of State
ALFRED BLAIsDELL, Ward.
Auditor
D. K. BRIGHTBILL, -Towner.
G. L. B1CKFoRD, Ward.
Superintendent Puplic Instruction.
W. L. STOCKWELL, Walsh.
Attorney General
ANDREW MILLER, Burleigh.
Insurance Commissioner
E. c. COOPER, Grand Forks.
Commissioner of Agriculture
W. G. GILBREATH, Morton.
Railroad Commissioners
o. P. N. ANDERSON, Ramsey.
W. H. MANN, Morton.
w. H. STUTSMAN, Morton
LEGISLATIVE.
State Senator, 9th District
GEORGE WEIGH.
Representatives, 9th District
s.. T. D. HUGHES. .
VIZ. G. W. WOLBERT.
1.. JUDICIAL. .~
District Judge, 9Th District
W. H. WINCHESTER.
COUNTY.
Sheriff
D. j. McGILLIs.
I. W. HEALY. H..
Treasurer
X. KosITzsKY.
Clerk of Court @ IS r..
A. W. COOK. f..
Register Of Deeds
JOHN FORT.
States Attorney ....
R. N. STEVENS.
County. Judge
MURDOCH MCKENZIE.
Superintendent of Schools
c. L. ,,VIGNEsS.
County Commissioner, I'd District
.. a. HARVEY SMITH.
Assessors
First District-R. WILCOX.
Second District-ROBT. EDBERt
Third District-W. e. LIPS.
Justices of the Peace
J. M. NILES.
E. S. PIERCE.
E. V. MORGAN.
Constables-
FRANK BARNES. e
JOS. CHALFIN.
A. F. MCDONALD. 10
K. DAVID THOMPSON.
s.' IT.. ------------- sE-.A
Liquor License or Tax Notice.
Notice is hereby given that a go
| eminent tax receipt for special tt
| on the business of retail liquor deal
| was issued the 9th day of July, A.
| 1908, which said tax receipt is post
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-08-09
The University Of North Dakota
GRAND FORKS, ND.
Will Open for its Twenty fifth Annual Session.
Tuesday, sept.t22,t 1908

THE UNIVERSITY equipped educational institution The
State The Library S
all equal that Of
TUITION FREE except in the College Of Law ~
University has buildings throughout v steam
and lighted by electricity New library gymnasium byd
have recently been constructed ' cummings
BOARD with heated lighted and furnished oflaund
$1,000 ~0@" toee
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL
s @ s ss sss ss
Master of Arts Geo rhm
TEACHERS COLLEGE ~...
Fsaa ST. Bs esa sssssss
~ - m ne very s00d can BY our
css aa ea ssa @ sas by Teachers
NJ $50 = nS sno PROFESSIONAL work. Joseph Kennedy,
COLLEGE OF LAW
urary snsrs ssay sfaas afgZ Excellent
COLLEGE OF MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
psa degrees Of Mechanical
CIVIL ENGINEERING
the on soapse The c Maintained
COLLEGE OF MINING ENGINEERING School Of Mines,
q ns sss aes Ens P LEADING Mine,
the development North and
COLLEGE MEDICINE
@ 5 @ 5 yss a se gssSs medicine
a gt s tas Ua sa
THE MODEL SCHOOL
sss @ s es shss sssa a feature
NJ Acct Director College Principal W.
For further information 5#s.
WEBSTER MERRIFIELD, Pres, Uniyers;fv NJ :,