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The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1909-01-02
HAZARDOUS FEAT
Belfield Rancher is Successful in
Roping Bobcat. Drags Him
to Death Over the Prairies,
in Spectacular Struggle.

Frank Hicks of Belfield has all the boys
faded in the hunting and roping contest
and it will quite likely be several moons
before his latest stunt is duplicated.
On Tuesday while riding out near Bull
creek he sighted bobcat and without
any delay decided to hurry the furry
gentleman. He gave chase and at a
favorable moment hurled his rope with
such accuracy that Mr.. Bobcat could not
escape the hempen cord which encircled
his body and made him a prisoner.
In order to retain his feline captive
it was necessary to keep the snarling,
splitting and scratching bunch of fur
busy and this was accomplished by
dragging the animal over the prairie
at a speed sufficient to keep the rope
taut.
The endurance of bobcat is much
greater than that of coyote or wolf
and horse might play out before the
big cat would succumb to the rough
treatment of being dragged over the
prairie Knowing that this might be
his case Mr.. Hicks struck for the nearest
sheep herder. He threw his quirt to the
herder and by circling around him the
herder was able to land the animal
several blows that finally laid the bobcat
out.
Mr.. Hicks came to town with the
animal. It tipped the scales at 1914
pounds and is fine specimen. Roping
coyote is not such an uncommon thing
but there are few men who ever attempt.
ed to rope a full grown bobcat.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1909-01-02
NEEDLESS FIRING
Bishop Mann has Narrow Escape
From Being Hit by Stray Shot
While Out Walking Sunday.
Carelessness Must Cease.

During his recent visit to Dickinson
last Sunday, Rt. Rev. Cameron Mann.
the Episcopal bishop. narrowly escaped
being the mark for stray rifle bullet.
The incident occurred while the bishop
was enjoying walk in the direction Of
the cemetery. in company with Mr..
Haythonthwaite, the orsanist of St.
Johns church. and could not have been
other than purely accidental. However,
it considerably upset the peace Of mind
of his reverence and caused the people
of the parish no little anguish and wrath
at the wanton carelessness of the hunts
man in firing his weapon with so little
heed as to what direction it was aimed.
The bishop and his companion, when
near the cemetery, were startled to hear
bullet whiz past their faces Both
jumped back in alarm and finding
neither had been hit, turned around in
time to see man with gun, accom-
panied by three ladies, disappearing
over the hill in post haste. 1t was i'm
possible to distinguish the identity Of
any of the four.
This is by no means the first time that
this thing occurred and an example
should be made before some fatality
occurs
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1909-01-02
NEW RULINGS
Land Office Receives Notice o,
Stone and Timber Land Changes
Only One Stone Claim of 90
Applications Granted Here.

The Dickinson land Office has received
the new regulations governing the taking
up of timber and stone lands, which
were put into effect November 80, 1908.
Under the new rules there are dood
many changes from the old system,
which have been designed to make the
securing of timber and stone lands much
more difficult. In the country south and
west of here, there have been great tim
Der and stone frauds, made possible by
the ease with which these lands could
be secured. By making great deal Of
form and red tape necessary, the govern
ment hopes to put a stop to the fraudu-
lent methods Of the past.
One of the principal changes is the
requiring of an appraisal of the stone
and timber lands at their actual value,
whereas the set price in the past has
been s.. 50 an acre.
Examination of the land must be made
by the applicant in person not more
than thirty days before the date of his
application. in order that he /. may
knowingly swear to it's character and
condition.
The applicant must accompany his
request with a fling fee of $40 and q
sworn statement of his estimate Of the
value of the land and stone. separate
and together, in duplicate. one to be
filed at the land Office and one to be
cent to the field division.
When the application has been made,
the receiver must cause the lands applied
for to be appraised BY an officer or en-
ployee Of the government. who must
personally visit the lands to be appraised
and thoroughly examine them for their
actual value. the total appraisement to
be not less than s.. SO per acre.
When tie appraisment has been made
and submitted to the chief Of field
division. II there are no corrections. il
IL returned to DE register and receiver,
who inforus the applicant and within
80 days the latter must deposit with the
receiver a sum equal to the appraised
value. Final proof is then made in the
regular way. -
If there are objections and reap
praisal is necessary. it must be made
by q new officer. II the applicant
makes a protest to the original appraisal.
he may demand new appraisal but
must accompany the request with an
affidavit, signed by two competent
witnesses. setting forth the reasons and
must deposit with the receiver q sum
sufficient to cover the expenses of the
reappraisal, not less than 500. What
ever is left after the expenses have been
paid, is returned to the applicant
II the land department does not
appraise any lands applied for, within
nine months from the date Of applica-
tion, the applicant may. without notice.
within 80 days, deposit. the amount moi
less than $2. SO an acre. specified in his
application as the reasonable value oi
the land and timber. with the receiver,
and thereupon win be allowed to proceed
with final proof.
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The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1909-01-02
MONEY NEEDED
Cattle Sanitary Board of which
w. L. Richards is Member to
Ask Legislature for Funds for
Carrying on the Work.

During the past week the members Of
the North Dakota Legislature have been
sent circular letter from State Veteri-
marian W. F. Crewe, calling their atten-
tion to the present condition of the live
stock sanitary work in this state, which
is being carried out under the direction
of the state live stock sanitary board.
of which w. L. Richards of Dickinson
is member.
The letter has been written to pre-
sent to the consideration of the legis-
lators. the needs of this board. The
annual report of the board, which was
compiled early in December. will not
be out of the hands of the printer for
some time and the question is one
which should be given immediate at
tention.
The live stock hoard was created on
April IS, 1907. and has five members,
three stockmen and two veterinarians.
Dr. Crewe is the executive officer at. a
salary of 81, 600 per annum and neces
sary expenses. The object of the board
Is TO contend with contagious diseases
among all kinds of stock. to prevent
their spread and do all other necessary
work along these lines.
During the existence of the board,
from April rs. 1907, to November /.
1908, 1894 animals have been condemned
for glanders, 1920 horses for mango
and "a. COS cattle for scabies-
Mr. Richards. who is one of the most
successful stockmen in this part of the
state. was interviewed this week as to
his ideas on the subject. He feels that
this is one of the important matters
which the coming legislature has to
consider. At;the present time the ap-
preparation is only 81, 500. The last leg
islature passed "A bill providing for
indemnity to Owners Of animals de-
stroyed for glanders but owing to de-
feet in the acf, no appropriation was
made for paying the damages and the
attorney general ruled that for that
reason no funds were available.
Mr.: Richards. said that the law pro-
vides for the payment Of $50 per head
for animals deetroyed by alanders. At
the present time it would require about
$50. 600 to pay the indemnity for the
animals already destroyed. As the
case now stands the owners of these
animals have 90 yet received nothing
for their,loss: The laws Of the state
say that they, shall be paid but there is
no money With which to pay them. 1t
is the duty Of the Legislature to remedy
this condition Of things.
North Dakota is larRely a stock
country. In this part Of the state par
ticularly. the work Of the board 10 of
especial value. While diseases Of ani-
mails are more apt to occur where the
animals are shut up. in the more
densely populated sections Of North
Dakota. in the cant, % much stock 10
raised in the western part, that thne
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1909-01-02
HAPPENINGS
Of The Year

| During the Year 1908. Record
of the Most Important of the
Years Events in Chrome
logical Form. Incidents
of Historical Influence.
Jan. 1. Game of base ball played.
Frank Homer and James Howard
escape Jail. Harleman G. Scot,
store opened.
Jan. s. Knights of Pythias instal-
lation. Annual meeting of Congre.
9ational church.
Jan. 7. Annual meeting of Congre.
gational ladies.
Jan. s. Death of Otho Boyd.
Jan. 9. W. c. Crawford announced as
candidate for district judge. Annual
meeting of Methodist ladies.
Jan. IA. Banks elect officers. Knights
Templar install.
Jan. is. First issue Of Dunn County News.
Jan. IS. Dunn county organized.
Jan. 20. Library association formed.
Jan. ~. Masquerade ball of Auxiliary
to Brotherhood of Locomotive Engi-
neers.
Jan. rs. First steps to secure Carnegie
library gift.
Jan. ~. Bill introduced in Congress
appropriating $4,000 for expert
mental station here.
Jan. 80. Heavy loss from fire in
Roberts store.
Jan. 81. Reopenine of St. Paul's Meth.
odist church.
Feb. /. Opening of German Mercan.
tile building with ball. Death oi
Olaf Holemoe.
Feb. 3. Dunn county banquet.
Feb. S. Dunn County State bank or.
ganized.
Feb 10. First meeting Of new Dun1
county commissioners.
Feb. 10. Ladies of Maccabees install.
Feb. ~. Death Of George W. Lee.
Feb. "a. Armory dedicated.
Feb. 2e. Creamery association organ.
lied.
Feb 2S. Banquet of Stark County Bal
association in honor of Judge Camp.
bell.
March 2. Brotherhood of r. R. Train.
men ball.
March 9. First drill of Co. X. in new
hall.
March 10. Mail pouch of No. stole1
here.
March ii. Commercial Club in new
quarters
March IA. Missouri Slope publisher.
here.
March II. Death of Miss Evelyr
Dundas. Shamrock club ball.
March q. Carnegie offers Dickinson
library.
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issued &
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April 19. Juvenile opera.
Az. rs,a -. 1oenefnooo Se,s OF Locomotive
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Ap.'l a. republican county conven'
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1909-01-02
ENORMOUS
BUSINESS
Dickinson Land Office Breaks All
Records for Business Transac-
ted During the Past Year. The
Receipts Considerably Big
ger Than Previous Years.
Much Clerical Work.

The Dickinson branch of the United
States land office did a big business
during the year ending December 81.
1908. The receipts of the year were
$500, 600, an average of $3.50 for
each month. During the year division
was made of the territory under the
supervision of this Office. A part of the
southern part of the district was made
with portion of South Dakota. into
new district with Office at Lennon.
This division took away large amount
of business from this Office, so the years
totals are not as high as would other
wise have bsen, but all things con-
sidered it is record breaking year.
years.
In comparison with 1907, however.
there is a considerable increase along
some lines, particularly in the total
receipts and the number of commuta-
tions. and final proofs. There has been
decrease in the number of homestead
entries.
The month of April was the record
breaker for the number of original
entries filed, there being 535 homesteads
claimed. In July the largest receipts,
amounting to $50, 207. SO. were taken in.
The following is record of the busi-
ness transacted during the year, not in
Guiding over 100 proofs both commuted
and five year, which were suspended
owing to the fact that they were within
the tracts classified as Goal Lands.
Original homestead entries 1920
Acreage 443, 46S. SO
Reservoir declaratory state
ments. $3.50! x. :. ....:.' 10
Railroad selections. :. -: -. -. 48
Soldiers declaratory state. ~,
| mentS = :, ~.
Coal declaratory statements. IL.
COMMITTED homestead. entries. A.. -.
including excess payments ,..., J; j.
and public sales .. ., 4, 1885,
Acreage l,055. IS
Final homestead proofs go. 1876
Acreage 3O.S71.0p
Total cash receipts. ....... $295, 256. IS
Miscellaneous letters written 5000
Commissioners letters written 2.430
Official notices issued. ...... $500
Contests filed. 1900
As comparison, the following state
ments of the business for 1907 are given
Homestead entries. ........ 1881
Reservoir declaratory state
mcntS. I'D
Soldiers declaratory state
luClll0. 60
Coal declaratory statements 4
Northern Pacific R'y Co.'S Sc
lectlOnS. ........ -
Contests. ......... . 1881
Applications to make proof 1852
Final homestead proofs. . III
Communication proofs. ...... 618
CaSn sales. ................ Zl6
Commissioner letters re-
celved. .................. LOAF
Commissioners letters writ
lcu 80. .......... 1872
Miscellaneous letters written 400
Official notices issued. 1.728
Total cash received . $2O1, 181. Is
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1909-01-02
BUILDING
RECORDS
Biggest Yet is the Sum Expended
in New Buildings in Dickinson
in 1908. Over s285,ooo was
Laid Out, Which with Fully
sI15,ooo Being Erected,
Makes Big Sum Total.

The year 1908 has been a most pros
porous one in Dickinson, in the amoGat
Of money expended in the erection Of
new business blocks and dwellings. In
fact, it is a record breaking year and
the sum total reaches the highest
amount in the city's history. A con-
sefvative estimate of the years i'm
pEovements gives the total amount
which has been spent in building up
the city.of Dickinson in the last year,
about $2s5. $50.
Last year the sum of $225, 600 was
expended in new buildings, while in
1906 it was $212. 500. At both times
the record was considered the sign of a
healthy growth. This year has not been
generally termed boom year, and while
it was thought that the records of other
years would he equaled, the big increase
comes as surprise to many.
In the aggregate expenditure for 1908.
several costly structures which have been
begun or completed during the year,
have not been considered. The new
depot, erected at cost of SIS, 900, was
completed in July of the past year. but
this item was included in the record of
1907 so is not counted in again. The
new $12. 500 library has been started
this year. also the Touring mill Of the
Missouri Valley Milling Co.. which will
cost about SO. 600. making a total of
nearly $11s. 600 which is not reckoned
In with the $2s5. 600. The two together
total over s4o0. 900. nearly half million
dollars It is doubtful if there are many
cities the size of Dickinson which can
boast q bigger building record for 1908.
The, most expensive addition to the
city dWina the year was the erection
Of q $50. 900 grain elevator and Office by
the Missouri Valley Milling Co. Anothez
big expenditure was for the St. Charles
hotel addition. which will reach $25.-
900 and probably more.
Three other new business blocks have
been erected, the Jessen, Berringer and
Simpson buildings, costing SIC, 600
$12, GOO and Si2.0 respectively. The
city has built pumping station and
water works system at cost of SIS. 600.
Nine stores, livery stables, factories,
etc. have been erected, also two eleva-
tors, two Offices and total Of ,43 new
reeidences. including three at S., 600
and over. amounting to nearly 500. 600.
The following are among the items Of
approximate expenditure. About S.. 600
q smaller pairs is not included:
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1909-01-02

J.V. Jessen. business block. .$16. o0o
Lloyd Rader. residence !. !. -. 1900
JACK AcDonoush. ice house. 7so
Rabe & Boehlke, butcher shop. 1000
Mank Lish, addition to block.... 4.5O0
Petee Riifah. residence. ....... 100
Z. A. Simpson. business block. 2.000
J.V. Pavlicek, residence. ..... 700
Reichest & Ray. opera house re-
pairs ........ $500
CT. Cunningham, remodelline
1ssidence. ........ H.. -. 1900
Bdt Shaw. barn and DWELLING. 400
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1909-01-02

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The Huttig news., 1909-07-03

mass of rags. Crusted in smoke and blood and dirt. crushed by wise oi beams and wheels out of human sem blance.s and left now an aimless twitching thing, the tramp clutched at Stevens foot as he passed. Wa ter.''
 Hello. old boy. how the devil did You get here2" exclaimed Stevens. re treating in alarm
 "Wateri"
 Stevens stepped to the butt and filled cup. The tramp's eyes were closed Stevens poured the water over his face; then he lifted the man s head and put cupful 10 his lips.
 Is that hobo alive yet ?' asked Sin. clair. coming back smoking cigar. What does he want now? Water? Don't waste any time on him."
 Its bad luck refusing water" nut. tered Stevens. holding the cup.
 Hell be dead in minute" growled Sinclair.
 The sound of his voice reused the failing man to a fury. He opened his 3loodshot eyes, and with the dregs of .ln ebbing vitality cursed Sinclair with frenzy that made Stevens draw back If Sinclair was startled he gave no sign. Co to hell!" he exclaimed harshly.
 With ghastly effort the man made his retort Ee held up his blood-soaked fingers. I'm going all right know that" he gasped. w,ih a curse, but I'll come back for you,"
 Sinclair. unshaken, stood his ground He repeated his imprecation more vio lently; but Stevens, swallowing. stole out of hearing. As he disappeared. 6 train whistled in the west
The Huttig news., 1909-07-03
Sadie, La.

The farmers around here are about up with their work and will soon be ready for the good old summer time.
 Misses Mary Lee and Sula Bra sher entertained number of their young friends Saturday night. Cake and cream was served which was greatly enjoyed by all.
 Mrs. Stella Hudson of Litroe visited friends here Saturday and Sunday.
 Mrs. Maud Turner. who has been visitino her parents, Mir. and Mrs G. c Wise. returned to her nome at Minden, La, Friday.
 Johnnie Walker and wife of Dean visited with J. A. Jameson and wife Sunday.
 Misses Tessie and Francis Law renee and Myrtle Wheelis attended Sunday School here Sunday.
 w. T. Sehon and family visited relatives at Lapile Sunday. 
 Miss Fay Spencer of Huttig was here Saturday to bid her Sadie friends goodbye. She will leave shortly for South Dekota where she will make her future home with her brother, whom she had not heard from since they were children. We regret to see her leave, but are glad that she found him
 J. L. Stripling and sister, Miss Alice. were fere Sunday.
 F. M. Byers and wife visited rel atives at Lapeer Sunday.
 Gordon Sehon went to Huttig Saturday.
 R. L. Jones of Laplle attened the cream supper here Saturday night.
 Joe Norman of Marion and Reg inal Grow of Tucker were here Sunday.
 Ernest Smith and Emmet Gallo way of Edwards Mill were here Sunday.
The Huttig news., 1909-07-03
ILLUSTRATIONS BY ANDRE BOWIE

ing. Ee pointed to fange-marks on the ties. See there-there's where the first wheels left the track. and they left on the inside of the curve; q thin fenge under the first refrigera- tor broke I've got the wheel itself back there for evidence. They can't talk fast running against thai. Damn a private car line, anyway. Cite fsle cigar-haven't got any? Great guns, man, there's case of Key Vests open up ahead; go fill your pockets and your grip. Don't be bashful; you've got friends on the division. if you are Irish, eh?''
 Sure, only don't smoke,n said Stevens. with diplomacy.
 Well, you drink, don't you? There's barrel of brandy open at the switch"
 The brandy cask stood up-ended near the water butt, and the men dipped out of both with cups. They were working now half naked at the wreck. The sun hung in a cloudless sky, the air was still, and along the right of way huge wrecking fires added to the soorching heat. Ten feet from the water butt lay fattened
The Huttig news., 1909-07-03
CHAPTER II.
At Smoky Creek.

Karg, Sinelair's crew foreman, came running over to him from a pile of merchandise that had been set off the right of way on the wagon road for loot. That's the superintendent's car coming, ain't it. Murray?" he cried, looking across the creek at the ap. proae.ing train.
 What of it?" returned Sinclair
 Why. we're just loading the team" !"
 The incoming train, an engine with a way car. two flats, and the Bear Dance derrick, slowed up at enc end of the wreck while Sinclair and his fore man talked. Three men could be seen the superintendent and Reed Young. the Scotch roadmaster. and Bill Dan. cling. A gang of trackmen filed slowly out after them.
 The leaders of the party made their way down the curve, and Sinclair. with Karg, met them at the point. Nc Cloud asked questions about the wreck and the chances of getting the track clear. and while they talked Sinclair sent Karg to get the new derrick Into action. Sinclair then asked McCloud to walk with him ug the track to see where the cars had left the rail. The two men showed in contrast as they stepped along the ties. McCloud was not alone younger and below SincIairs height; his broad
The Huttig news., 1909-07-03

The News is in receipt of the announcement of the marriage of MT Harry c. Bull. formerly of Fl Dorado but now manager of the Democrat News at Warren, and Miss Myrtle A. Pope on Sunday evening, May 23, at 2 o'clock, at the First Pres oyterian church, Monticello. The News join their many friends in wishing them long happy life.
The Huttig news., 1909-07-03

ltsis with sadness we chronicle the death of the six-months old child of Mir and Mrs. Charles Cabaniss which occurredW ednesday evening The remains were taken to Law son Thursday morning for burial The bereaved parents have the sympathy of their many friends if this their dark hour.
The Huttig news., 1909-07-03

Account of Fourth of July Cele- bration the Missouri Pacific vii sell round trip tickets to all point on their lines in Arkansas an Louisiana at one fare and thirs for the round trip. Tickets O. sale July 2nd to 5th inclusive.
 D. A. KEAsLER,
 Ticket Agent.
The Huttig news., 1909-07-03
The News $1.oo a year.
Notice.

The Union Saw Mill Company will pay $5o.oo as a reward to any one, not in it's employ, who will fur nish information from which any person shall be convicted of depre- dating or trespassing upon the tim Der of said Company.
 This let, day of February. 1906.
 UNION SAW MIL Go.
 By F. w. Scott.
 Sec'y and Treas.
The Huttig news., 1909-07-03

A disposition to please everybody is equivalent to pleasing nobody. X man must have convictions if he intends to accomplish results, and while a man will necessarily dis please those who differ from him, he will at the same time win others to his way of thinking and thereby
The Huttig news., 1909-07-03

J. A. Cobb. one of the most pro gressive farmer-merchants of La peer. drought the first cotton blos- som of the season to this office on Thursday June 24.
The Huttig news., 1909-07-03

Mir. and Mrs. E. s. Weber have the tenderest sympathy of the en- tire community on account of the de tn of their sweet little babe, who died last Monday.
The Huttig news., 1909-07-03

The two weeks tent revival which was conducted by Rev. R. w. Arlington. the Christian evang- elist. come to a close on last Sun day night. Although there was only one addition to the church we are sure there was much good
 accomplished during his stay here.
The Huttig news., 1909-07-03

Pain can be easily and quickly stopped Pink Pain Tablets-Dr. Shoop' s-stop headache womanly pains. any pain any where. in 20 minutes sure. Formula on he 25c box. Ask your druggist or doc tor about this formula-its fine Sold ay all dealers.
The Huttig news., 1909-07-03

Al Smith brought to this office last Monday a cumcomber which measured 32 inches from end to end. This is another demonstra- ton of what can be raised in this county and still the majority of the residents have to buy cucomber pickles.