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The Dickinson press., 1909-02-27
MIDWAY ITEMS

M. c. McCaffrey will pasture a bunch
Of John Schaff's horses for the remainder
of the winter.
John Elliott was q caller in town
the past week. He drove q bunch
of horses over to the Midway pasture.
W. H. Hanson of the Logging Camp
ranch was in Midway last week in
search of oats. He found about so
bushels.
There is a good opening for a first
class blacksmith at Midway. M. C.
Mccartney will furnish a. building and
a part of the tools to the right party.
Frank Schaff, a cousin of John Schaff,
passed through Midway this week with
q load of seed wheat. Many of the
farmers are buying seed grain early
in order to save the fancy prices.
The masquerade given at the hall
on Friday evening, February 18th proved
The Dickinson press., 1909-02-27
A NEW USE FOR Ignite.

One of the destinctively mining engi-
neering problems. and one of utmost
importance to the welfare of the state
is that of determining the best methods
of mining. handling and consuming lig-
mite coal. which the Geological Survey
has demonstrated to exist in large
quantities within the state of North
Dakota. Largely as a result of the
work which, for several years. Pro-
fessor E. j. Babcock:. Dean of the COL
lege of Mining Engineering of the State
University. has been doing in the ex-
Fermentation with Ignite coal, the
possibility of a new use of Ignite has
been brought out. namely, the production
of gas of proper quality for lighting,
heating and power. Through the efforts
of Professor Babcock the United States
government has been led to cooperate
with the work being carried on here in
the study of a variety of problems con-
nected with the production of gas from
Ignite; and accordingly a series of
rather extended investigations has been
begun at the school of mines in this
line of gas production and utilization.
To. the people of this state the
economic utilization of our Ignite, in
whatever form it may be, is a matter
of very great importance, and the new
field which promises to open up for
Ignite in the production of gas, is well
worthy of careful investigation. The
gas produced for heating and lighting
purposes shows. in most cases, a high
percentage of hydrocarbons, particularly
methane, and is consequently an ex-
cellent heating gas. There is COM
paratively little of the heavy hydrocar-
bons and therefore no trouble in conden-
sation or clogging of burners when the
gas is subjected to the usual purifica-
ton. The quality and character of the
gas varies materially with the different
processes or notifications which are
used in its productions, but in most
cases it is not difficult to secure a gas
which will compare favorably for heat
ing purposes with the average city gas.
From the tests thus far made it would
seem that at least in the western part
of the state, a heating and lighting gas
may be produced economically, having
a calorific power of from 600 to $50 B.
7. u. per cubic foot. University News
Letter.
The Dickinson press., 1909-02-27
New Train Soon

An official confirmation of the an
nouncement of additional train service
on the Northern Pacific in. the PRESS
last week has come from headquarters.
The new train is designed to cater to
tourist travel which will be very heavy
on account of the Seattle exposition and
the numerous conventions, festivals.
ETC.. which will be held on the Pacific
coast during the summer.
There will be three daily, through,
archaeological steam-heated, solid
vestibuled trains between St. Paul,
Minneapolis and North Pacific coast
points. These trains WILL provide stand
ard and drawing room sleeping cars.
commodious leather-upholstered tourist
sleeping cars, Observation-Disclosures
cars, new and thoroughly modern day
coaches. and exceptionally h~igh-grade
dining car service, a la carte.
The North Coast Limited" Grains 1
and y, famous as the Crack Train of
the Northwest will be limited in
equipment to seven cars, electric lighted
throughout. It will carry first. class
sleeping car passengers exclusively,
and will also carry, as heretofore, q
unique buffet MISREPRESENTATION car,
entirely for the entertainment of patrons.
The eastbound North Coast Limited
will provide through standard sleeping
car service from Portland, Tacoma,
Seattle and Spokane to Chicago. This
Is an innovation and is designed to
particularly appeal to tourists and ex-
position visitors who will appreciate
the convenience. of occupying the cal
through without change for the trip to
Chicago. Il.
The new train will be known as the
Exposition Special and will leave St.
Paul for the coast at rs a. M, and
will pass through Dickinson during the
evening. Returning it will reach
Dickinson probably sometime before
midnight. These trains will be practi-
cally the same as Nos. 1 and 2 are now.
They will carry standard and touris,
sleepine cars. day coaches and dining
cars, all lighted by electricity. Trains
No. 3 and 4 will remain practically
az they are now.
The new train schedules will bt
announced soon.
The Dickinson press., 1909-02-27
SELECTION OF SEED WHEAT.


The selection of seed wheat is the
problem that is very likely uppermost
in the mind of the North Dakota farmer
at the present time. The selection
should be made in thefall but in as much
as a large proportion of the farmers
have already sold the greatest part of
their grain and often times the best, the
selection in these cases should be made
from the bin, whether it be from your
own or buy from some n else.
Always select fully matured grain
for seed. Immature seed. even. if it
grows, will usually produce a weak plant.
Grain that has been wet and subject to
freezing and thawing, or has become
heated in the bin. is also likely not to
grow and should not be used without a
thorough test. Only plump. medium
sized seed, free from weeds should be
used. The small shriveled kernels lack
vitality and are not likely to produce a
strong plant, while the largest seed has
also been proven to be often lacking in
vitality and fails to produce healthy
plants ever if it terminates. One can
never expect to rid his land Of weeds
if he continues to SOW them with his
Grain. To secure the right kind of seed
the use Of the tanning mill cannot be
too strongly urged.
R. s. Towle, North Dakota Aericsl-
tural college.
The Dickinson press., 1909-02-27
Memoirs Nearly Ready

There is much interest locally in the
announcement that Captain Grant
Marsh's recollections of early days on
the Indian frontier. as q steamboat cap
tain and pioneer on the waters of the
upper Missouri. will soon be published.
The book, which is expected to be out
about March 1st, Is entitled, Grant
Marsh. Steamboat Captain Of the Sioux
Indian Campaisna" and will be the
life history Of one Of the most interest
ing personalities in the west. 1t will
be written by Joseph Mill Hanson of
Yankton. S. D.. who is rapidly coming
into fame as n of the most virile and
interesting descriptive writers of the
day, from the most copious notes and
data furnished by Capt. Marsh. and will
be published by the Outing Co.. than
which latter fact no better guarantee
could be given of the genuine merit of
the history.
Captain Marsh was a personal friend
and fellow riverman of Mark Twain, the
latter nee saving the captains life.
The narrative will abound in intimate
touches of personal history of such men
as General Miles. General Crook, General
Custer, Major Benteen. Buffalo Bill and
a score of others. famous in history and
with all of whom Captain Marsh was
personally and intimately acquainted.
There will also be upwards of fifty
photographs and other illustrations, some
of them extremely rare and appearing
for the first time in this publication.
Captain Marsh is well known in Dick
inson. having visited here frequently.
E. X. Leonard, of the firm Leonard &
Pomroy, served under him one summer.
The Dickinson press., 1909-02-27
South Heart Road Bridge

New developments in the South Heart
road bridge controversy occurred this
week and another petition Is now being
circulated asking the county commission
ers to lay out a road along sections II
and 12-139-9S. The law will be- fully
complied with this time. Last summer
the first petition was presented to the
commissioners asking them to lay out
tho road al outlined above. The law
says that when a certain number Of
sieners, six in all. have been secured.
thyee copies of the petition must be
posted in conspicuous places. The COM
missioners then set a date for hearing all
interested parties both for and against
the proposed road and after viewing it,
decide upon allowing the petition.
In this case a bridge was also petition
ed for but the petitioners. careless as to
following ont the law, did not post
the prescribed three copies. The COM
missioners proceeded in the usual man
ner, allowed the petition and built the
bridge.
The proposed road passes over one cor
ner of the farm of Rudolph Finger. There
is a pond on his place and the bridge
is over this stream of water. He claim
ed damages of W SIS, 900 from the
county and instituted proceedings
against the commissioners to recover
for the damages, to his land.
Last week Monday through his at
torneys. McFarlane & Murtha, he applied
for an injunction against the COM
misisoners, W. c. Cheadle, who offered
to build the approaches to and from
the bridge and the road supervisor of
district No. II. George D. Upwright,
restraining them from doing any further
work on the road. The bridge has
already been built and paid for by the
county. Judge Crawford granted the
injunction on Wednesday.
This prevented the commissioners
from declaring the road open under
the old petition, so a new petition is
being circulated by Mr.. Upwright.
When all the requirements of the law
have been fulfilled, the commissioners
will proceed as with all other petitions
and if they decide that the road will
be a benefit to that vicinity, they will
declare it open for travel. The injunc-
ton will not hold on the new petition.
MI. Fingers claims for damages still
hold good and will be decided in dis.
trict court.
The Dickinson press., 1909-02-27
LUTHERAN CHURCH

There will be English services at St.
Johns Lutheran church at $50 Sunday
evening Sunday school at II 80 a. N.
and Lenten services Wednesday at 7:30
p. m. At Christ's church in the Luther
an settlement there will be German ser
vices at 10 30 Sunday morning and
Lenten services at the same hour Friday.
( REV. EUGENE ALL. Pastor.
The Dickinson press., 1909-02-27
METHODIST CHURCH

The, following will be the services at
the Methodist church Sunday. February
%: Preaching service at 1890 a. M,
subject, Christian. Optimism Sum
day school at II AS n. Epworth
League s 30 p. M. leader: Miss leila
Sheets. Preaching at 7:30fp m. sub
ject. THE Sin Of Acquiescence.
,.s: F. y WATKINS. Pastor.
The Dickinson press., 1909-02-27
Dentist Dates

DR.. w. /. Mcbride, the dentist, has
arranged his dates for the. month of
MarchSas follows:
At Hebron, March 5, s, I and 8.
At Taylor, March 9 and 10.
At Richardton, March II, IL, I3 and IA.
At Belfeld, March IS and IS. 2 27-4t
The Dickinson press., 1909-02-27
Horses for Sale

One hundred head Of mares and geld
ings, n good range stallion. IS years
old, weight 1900. Don't forget the
horse sale March n and IL ]. N.
WATSON. 2-27-2t
The Dickinson press., 1909-02-27

Makes rich, red blood, restful sleep,
builds strong healthy tissue-steady
nerves, perfect digestion and assimilation.
Keeps you well and happy. HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea OF Tablets, IS cents
7. KGreene & Co.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-06-11
NOISY AFRICAN NATIVES.
Laughter Seldom Heard in the Uproar
Sounds of Tomtoms and Big Shells.

Among the African natives there
can be nothing done without noise.
according to William B. Clarke OF
Pittsburg, Pa, who has travelled eX-
tensive!y in Africa.
1T is simply appalling, the rush,
the roar, the chatter and the hustle,
like Bedlam let loose" Mr.. Clark said.
The principal object of conversation
is said to be money, and the hubbub,
bawling and uproar in all sorts OF
tones from shrill and screaming to
gruff and growing, accompanied by
all sorts of gesticulations with tongue,
head and feet, are beyond description.
1T is rather odd, but laughter is
almost never heard in this uproar;
and, as for whistling. it is a lost art.
If there are any quarrels they are not
to be heard in public, although when
a company of natives get to carry on
an animated conversation it appears
to the observer as if the neXt act
would be a melee.
IN addition to these natural
sounds there are others of an arti-
fetal character that are equally IA
miliar to the traveller. Such is the
noise of the drums called tomtoms,
which are beaten on every occasion,
and a kind of pipe about eighteen
inches long, with holes like those of
a flute, and breathed through in a
way that produces a variety Of notes
Of a wild. d%iscordant character. A
frichtful noise is made by the kaffa
men blowing on a big she'll"
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-06-11

it. Before I had taken one bottle L
was better, and now l. am completely
cured."-LENA V. HENRY, Route No.
8, Adrian, Ga.
Why will women take chances with
an operation or drag out a sickly.
half-hearted existence, missing three
fourths of the JOY Of living, when they
can find health in Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound?
For thirty years it has been the
standard remedy for female Ills, and
has cured thousands Of women who
have been troubled with such all
ments as displacements, inflammation,
liberation, fibroid tumors, IRREGULAR
ties, periodic pains, backache, lndlges-
ton, and nervous prostration. -.
If you have the slightest doubt
that Lydia e. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound will help you,
write to Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn,
Mass, for advice~ Your letter
will be absolutely confidential,
and the advice free.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-06-11
Payinq the President.

The report that President Taft has
received his first full months salary
recalls the treasurer OF the United
States who, in a past administration,
attempted to make the monthly pay.
ment Of the president an occasion Of
considerable Formally, thereby adding
to the numberless and needless inter.
ruptions to which the chief executive
is subjected. This treasurer sought
an advance appointment at the White
House, which was granted; then took
His 11-year-old boy out of school for
the solemn occasion, and together they
waited in great fornlality on the pres
ident to present to him with an ap.
propriate address his monthly stipend.
Pains were taken in the next few
weeks to let the treasurer know that
the president had entire confidence in
the mail service and would be willing
thereafter to entrust his draft on the
treasury to its custody. The incident
is illustrative OF the way the pushers
and climbers seize every opportunity
to get to see the president. and it y.
CURES no little skill! to sift from the
appeals made to him those which a?c
manufactured for purposes OF self ~.
| p.oitat.Cn.-BostoI Transcript
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-06-11
SMALL VOLUMES IN LIBRARY.
Two Literary curiosities on Exnibi.
ton at Observation-Disclosures
ing History of One.

Among the literary curiosities in the
library of congress is the smallest
book in the United States, a child's
story published some years ago b. a
Chicago firm merely as an advertising
oddity.
In size this book is less than two
inches in length by three-quarters of
an inch in breadth. 1t is, however.
about two and a half inches thick.
In the library of the navy depart.
ment there may be seen a volume al
most as small as the one mentioned
and far more interesting. This book
is about two inches long, one and a
half broad, and nearly one-third Of an
inch thick. 1t was published in Lon
don in the year 1888, and contains a
full and thrilling account of the sink,
ing of a British man-of-war, the ROYAL
George, off Spithead, in August, 1882
The binding Of this remarkable book
Is made up of two oaken boards, sec.
tons Of the cabin wainscoting of the
Inflated ship.
The book was originally the prop
erty of a British naval officer in com.
mand of a vessel captured by an
American ship during the war of 1912
1t thus fell into American hands and
eventually became the property of our
navy Observation-Disclosures Sunday
Magazine.
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Two Washington Beauties.

Mary and Eva de Lagerrantz ere the
daughters of the Swedish minister.
They are among the prettiest girls Of
the diplomatic circle at Washington
While they thoroughly enjoy Washing.
ton society, they are more interested
in athletics. Both are expert horse.
women and swimmers and both rull
a strong oar. They have a beautiful
estate in Sweden. where they can en-.
JOY outdoor life to the fullest. They
are intelligent as we'll as pretty and
are great fayor!tes in social Washing.
ton.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-06-11
WHEN SENATOR WAS ANNOYED.
Massachusetts Statesman Got Up
Against" Rigid Rule of Telephone
Company.

Intimate friends of Senator Lodge
of Massachusetts are laughing up their
sleeves at the latest experience Of the
senator in his efforts to prevent bust
ness cares from intruding upon the
quiet and rest of his home life. Incl
dentally several cabinet officers who
have initiated Senator Lodges KAN
pie are wondering what they would
have done under similar circumstances.
The story, as told in Washington, is
that Senator Lodge, who had given
strict instructions that his telephone
number be kept a dark secret" re-
Gently ordered the number changed
because some wary person had found
it out and called up the senator while
he was at dinner. Several days later
Senator Lodge was dining out and
wished his carriage to call earlier
than usual.
Hello, central; give me informa-
ton, please, quick!" the senator
called into the transmitter, with impa.
tience. Hello! Information. I want
Senator Lodges house. l forgot what
NhC uIllUC udS UCCu CldIlStu W.
Sorry" answered the telephone op
orator, but l have strict instructions
from Senator Lodge not to tell"
But this is Senator Lodge speak
ing" answered the senator from Mas
sa%chusetts, annoyed by the delay. I'm
Senator Lodge himself, and I want to
telephone for my carriage"
But have strict Instructions"
Il know that; but can't you see I'm
Senator Lodge himself? You don't
mean to tell me that l can't telephone
to my w house?"
you'll! have to have Senator
Lodges permission sent to the com
pany," continued the operator. Where.
upon Senator Lodge is reported to
have lost all patience and thrown
down the receiver.-Boston Globe.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-06-11
CHURCH IN A WINDMILL,
Cleared Of Rats, It Does Very Well at
a Rent Of 25 Cents a Year.

Twelve years ago, when the vii
layers living off the borders of Rel
gate Heath, Surrey, England, had no
place of worship nearer than the mar
lsh church, a service was held in q
school room close by and was so well
that the authorities looked
around for a suitable permanent build
ing.
The erection of a church was out of
the question, but there stood on the
healh the remains of an old mill. 2
picturesque feature in a beautiful bit
OF landscape. Inspection showed that
once the rats were got rid of a com
paratlvely small outlay would furnish
and render the mill fit for public wor-
ship, and soon it was opened as the
Chapel of the Holy Cross.
The interior of the chapel arouses
interest, says the Wide World Maya
zine. Four buttresses, four feet
thick by six feet in height, serve as
rests for w massive beams which
cross each other in the center and
support an upright shaft cracked with
age and strongly bound with iron
bands. The buttresses make four
natural %alcoves. The entrance door
stands in one, and immediately oppo.
site is the altar; the harmonium is
placed in a third, and the bell ringer
sits close beside it and rings his bell:
the fourth is occupied by the congre.
cation. The rent of this novel church
Is only IS cent a year.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-06-11
WESTON, Ocean.to-Ocean Walker,

Said recently: when you feel down and
out, feel there is no use living, just take
your bad thoughts with YOU and walk
them off. Before you have walked a mile
things will lool roster. Just try it, Have
you noticed the increase in walking of
late in every community: Many attribute
it to the comfort which Aliens Foot-Ease,
the antiscptic powder to be shaken into
the shoes, gives to the millions now using
it. As Weston has said, at has real mer-
it, 1t cures tired, aching feet while YOU
walk. $4,000 testimonials. Order a 25c
package to-day Of any Druggist and be
ready to forget you have feet. \ trial
package of ALIENS FOOT-EASE sent
FREE. Address Allen S. Olmsted, LIE
Roy. n. Y.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-06-11

than a minute at q
time. My doctor
said an operation
S the only
chance l had, and
l dreaded it almost
as much as death.
One day l was
reading how other
women had been
cured by Lydia Z.
pinkham's Vege-
table Compound,
and decided to try
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-06-11

Elderly Relative-MOrtimer, what
are your intentions in regard to Miss
Bullion?
S~capegrace ENTHUSIASTICALLY hon
orable and praiseworthy, uncle.
Elderly Relative-I am glad to hear
that, Mortimer. | was afraid you
were going to persuade her to marry
yOu.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-06-11
The Bamboo for Poppy Growers.

1t is proposed that the punishment
for those who cultivate poppy with
out license will be between light and
heavy bamboo and Punishment In &C
cordance with the area of the ground
OF cultivation.
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Touiours la Politesse!

Fuddy-You know l am down off
the water wagon now
Duddy-Oh, why did you do that?
Fuddy-Tut, man! gave up my
seat to a lady.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-06-11

HER
CHANCE
WasC ured y LYDIA E. Pink
m'sVegetableC Compound

Adrian, Ga. I'll suffered untold
misery from a female weakness and
disease, and | could not stand more
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-06-11

There is no need to suffer with soreness
and stiffness OF joints and muscles. A lit
tie Hamlins Wizard Oil rubbed in will
Timber them up Immediately.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-06-11

0T7S0!7SV10US TTT'01CT'NS'
My ancestors came owe In the
Mayfower,' said the naughty lady.
"Oh, yes,' rejoined Mrs. Cu1nrox,
with interest. Mine didn't. None of
my family cared for those big eXcur-
siOns.'
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-06-11

Mrs. WinslO VS. Soothing syrup.
For children %teethiug, softens the gums, REDUCES IN.
dammation, allays pain, cures vino collie. lc q bottle.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-06-11

If you are in a small place it may
be because you won't fit in a big
place.
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Exact Copy Of Wsappe'
A Nocturnal RambIe.

rs Clancy any better-I dunno"
"Yis, he was out av his head all
night. But he's back in again this
mornin'."
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-06-11

WE A Zoe, 1oc For COWIIIDES.
High price for wool. Sell sheep dip cheap
N. w. Hide q Fur Co., Minneapolis, MINI
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Unconscious Innocence

WE BUY CREAM. BUTTER, EGGS.
Samels Bros, Minneapolis, MINI.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-06-11
Merely Friendly.

WE BUY CREAM GET OUR PRICE
Miller & Holmes, st. Paul. MINI.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1909-06-11

The optimist expects to get a good
hand even when the other fellow shut
f1es and deals.