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The Dickinson press., 1909-10-16
CHICAGO LADIES
GAVE fine CONCERT

The first number in the Citizens
Lecture and Entertainment course of
Dickinson was given by the Chicago
Ladies Orchestra at the opera house
Monday evening, to a we'll filled house.
The orchestra consisted of twelve
pieces, every member being a
skilled musician. The work of Miss
Whitson deserves special mention. She
is violin artist Of unusual ability,
being especially fine in the matter of
tone production. We place her in the
very first rank of grea, violinists. The
vocal solos of Miss Lawson were well
received. and Miss Davault as reader
was heartily applauded.
The Citizens Lecture and Entertain
ment association of Dickinson congratu-
late themselves on being able to secure
talent of the character of the Chicago
Ladies orchestra. and appreciate the
large patronage which the first number
in the course for the season received.
The course is net given under the aus
nices Of any church or club of the city,
but by an association of citizens who
are interested in having series of
high class lectures and entertainments
given every fall or winter in Dickinson.
All profits from such course will be
voted by the association for such pur-
poses as it chooses. The membership
in the association now is about forty.
and includes those who are affiliated
with one of the val lious churches and
societies. The association will be glad
to enroll as members all who are inter-
ested in such an enterprise. 4
The next number in the course will be
the 'Parland-N -Newhall Male Quartet, -
musical instrument players and hand
bell ringers. This is one of the best
drawing cards in the entertaining line,
travelling. The date is November 18th.
Keep it in mind.
The Dickinson press., 1909-10-16
ST. PATRlck's FAIR
COMING Next Week

The annual fair of st. Patrick's
Catholic church viii! be held at the opera
house on Tuesday. Wednesday and
Thursday of next week.
There will be the usual number of
booths. filled with great variety of
fancy and useful articles. and candy
booth, cigar booth, etc, will also be.
among the attractions. Supper will be
served each night on the stage, COM
mencing at S 80. The supper will in
clude hot baked potatoes, meats of va
rious kinds, baked beans. salads,
jellies, rolls. pies, cakes and every
thing that goes to make. up substan-
tial feed.
Don't fail to be one of the big crowd
that always attends the Catholic ladies'
fair.
The Dickinson press., 1909-10-16
Prominent CLUB MAN
VISITS DICKINSON

A distinguished visitor in the city
the first of the week was Henry Hall Of
Washington. D. c., president of the
famous Gridiron club of that city.
Mr.. Hall is eminent not only fol
being the president of the best known
and most famous club in the country,
but is great traveller, a noted liter
ateur. raconteur, orator, journalist and
general all-around good fellow.
Five years ago, Mr.. Hall delivered the
memorial address at Gettysburg; and
the previous year he made the Mckinley
address at Canton. Ohio. He has made
addresses at important functions in
many places throughout the east; and
readers of the eastern papers are
familiar with his writings.
At the annual banquet of the Gridiron
club in Washington, to which the most
prominent men in the country are in
vited, including the president himself,
the guests are subjected to merciless
,grilling, often Of the most personal
nature.
1t is related of the late Gov. John A.
johnson of Minnesota, that he first came
nito prominent public notice through his
remarks at one of these banquets. Gov.
johnson. then just entering public life,
was taunted with being a Swede. His
reply. so full of wit. yet dignified in
character. abounding in the homely
humor that reminded his hearers
irresistibly Of Lincoln, at once raised
him to high place in the estimation
of the many eminent men present.
Mr.. Hall came to this city fresh from
a trip to Alaska. He has been for
many years a warm. personal friend of
L. H. Rudiselle of this city, and hesin-
formed Mr.. Rudiselle that he had come
clear from Alaska on purpose to see
him.
For a number of years he has been in
the habit of spending portion of the
year at the Eaton ranch near Medora.
Since the removal Of the Eatons to
Wolf. Wyoming, Mr.. Hall has built a
house there for himself and makes it his
headquarters whenever fancy dictates.
He left the city Tuesday, his objective
point BEING Wolf. WyOmind. where he
will tarry fol awhile.
The Dickinson press., 1909-10-16
G00DALL IS
SATISFIED
Appointed Live Stock Agent at
Fort Berthold. New Departure
for Government. Bett
Breeding and Care of Stock.

It..is officially announced that John
W. Goodall has been appointed live stock
inspector for the Fort Berthold Indian
reservation. This is slight change
from the reported appointment of Indian
agent short time since. but it is per-
fectly satisfactory 10 Mr.. Goodall and
is in reality, better position than
Indian agent. The work is in line
with Mr.. Goodall's life training and
will place him in position to be of
great service to the government.
The Office of live stock inspecor is. in
reality. new department on the Indian
reservation. but it was badly needed
and was arranged few weeks ago
when Mr.. Abbot. one of the department
heads at Washington, and Congressman
[. B. Hanna visited the Berthold reser-
vation. If the plan works out as ex-
pected. it will prove a great thing for
the government and in all probability
will in time be extended to other Indian
reservations, widening Mr.. GoodaIl's
field of operations.
Mr.. Abbott recognized in Mr. GoodaIl
one of the most capable of stockmen
and pleasing gentleman to be found any,
where. fact that Stark and Billings
county people have appreciated for
the past Is years.
The Dickinson press., 1909-10-16

represent the new type of range steer.
They were Herefords. sired by pure-bred
bulls, but the maternal side was
originally doeie cows. They were from
the herd of Elfstrom & George of Dunn
county, N. D., and were only handled
for few weeks during their first win
ter. Considering their light weigh.
the price is phenomenal. as eastern
shippers usually demand cattle heavy
enough to furnish kosher .forequarter.
Elfstrom & George have been breed
ing purebred Herefords at their splen-
didly equipped ranch in the Kildeer
mountain country for some years and
they had long had a reputation for
raising good beef cattle.
The Eltstrom & George sale on the
nth was made by Allenberg 8. Co.
The Dickinson press., 1909-10-16
MASONIC LODGE DolKes
HIGH OFFICIALS PRESENT

The Masonic meeting of the Dickinson
lodge A. F. and A. M. No. 81 last
Friday evening was very largely at
tended and was unquestionably one of
the most impressive and instructive
sessions ever held in the hall. The
presence of Grand Master H. Bendeke
and Deputy Grand Master A. L. Woods
of Grand Forks. made an incentive
for large attendance. Further than
this the master degree was conferred
upon F. L. Roauette. j. w. Colwell and
F. J.Fleury. After the degrees had been
conferred, light refreshments were SER
we'd in the dining room of the hall. and
as fitting close of the pleasant evening
Master F. w. Turner called upon
Grand Master Bendeke for remarks. The
distinguished visitor responded and
started in by relating some of the ex-
periences of travelling overland from
Bowman to Dickinson, distance of IS
miles, in the rain. Grand Master Ben
deke complimented the lodge officers for
their efficiency in work and said that
he could truly say that no city in North
Dakota could make more creditable
showing. He referred to his long ac-
quaintance with Past Grand Master
Riessbeck and the pleasant meetings
they had enjoyed while working to-
gether as grand lodge officers.
Mr.. Bendeke has travelled abroad and
he gave the members present some of
his experiences in Norway and Italy.
His talk on Rome was particularly in
teresting.
Deputy Grand Master Woods was the
next speaker. He is a fluent talker. a
man who has had wide experience in
educational work in North Dakota, and
his hearers were given a treat on this
occasion. Like Mr.. Bendeke, Mr.
Woods was highly pleased with the way
the Dickinson members conducted busi-
ness. The snap and push with which
the work was carried along was un-
usual. he said.
John Riessbeck, chairman of the
entertainment committee, was called
upon, bu, after expressing his delight
in meeting old friends and being pres
ent at 50 memorable meeting of the
local lodge. he said that he would give
his allotment of time to visiting
brothers.
W. W. Palmer of Gravity, Iowa, gave
very interesting talk, showing some
of the truths and beauties of the Masonic
order. He is a government inspector,
making headquarters in Dickinson.
Other visiting brothers present Fri
day night were Ira Mandigo and Ear
Holt Of Bismarck: F. A. Cousins Of
Canington. and Geo. H. Drake o1
Minneapolis
The Dickinson press., 1909-10-16

On Monday the Oakdale country had a
sale of beef cattle in Chicago that
astonished, people. The 81 head Of
steers, without any cut back, belonging
to L. E. George and A. G. Elfstrom. sold
at $6.75 per cwt. The owners believe
that this is the best sale, age and
weight considered, of grass fed steers
that has ever been made on any market
in the United States.
L. E. George was in charge of the
shipment and while in Chicago he was
widely sought by live stock reporters on
account of this remarkable sale.
The Live Stock World said of the sale
The drove of 1281-lb. North Dakota
cattle that sold to shipper at $6. IS
on Monday were only 3-year-olds and
The Dickinson press., 1909-10-16
Leave LIBRARY BOOKS
AT COMMERCIAL CLUB

All persons who have books or maya
zines to donate to the Public Library are
requested to leave the same at the Com
mercial Club rooms, any time between
9 a. m. and IL a. m. or from to p.
m.. commencing Saturday, October
10th, at which time Miss Hargrave.
the librarian, will be there to receive
them.
If any person does not find it conven-
lent to leave the books al the Club
rooms, any member of the board on
being notified will send for the books.
The board ale anxious to get back
numbers OF magazines for reference
work.
LIBRARY BOARD,
R. H. Johnson, president.
The Dickinson press., 1909-10-16
RUssELl's CHANCES
;torical 'socieN looklAa BETTER

Late this week Senator L. A. Simp-
son wired message home that success
was certain in the Dan Russell suit for
the large eastern fortune. It is also
learned in Dickinson that Mi. Simpson,
in his cross examination of witnesses
called by defense. was able to make
the handwriting experts look ridiculous
before the court
Apparently large part of the testi-
mony for the defense, particularly that
from Massena. is manufactured by the
detectives, and the probabilities are
that the prosecution will be able to
show this to the full satisfact ion of
the court before the close of another
week.
According to the Boston papers Senator
Simpson has been directing the prose-
cution almost entirely and from the
way they quote him, the man from
Dickinson is recognized as a shrewd
attorney.
Senator Simpson has stated that he
will prove that James Delbert Ruseau
has been dead for many years. This
statement is strengthened by the fact
that Mr.. Simpson has not been able to
get William C. Ruseau into court since
his first appearance on the stand when
called by the defense.
From the 5th or 9th until the middle
of this week the defense in the Russell
suit attempted to prove in the probate
court al Boston that Dan RusselEs real
namew as James Delbert Ruseau. for
merly of Massena, N. r., A Ruseau
family was brought into court and
many witnesses were called to prove
that the Dickinson man was really of
that family, but somehow when Sena-
tor Simpson took hold of the witnesses
on cross examination the testimony was
badly riddled.
The Boston Journal, in a lengthy
report of the testimony of Constable Reed
of Massena, said:
In order to pin the description of
Ruseau tn the physical, Counsel Simp-
son said to the witness:
What were the size of his ears?"
Constable Reed. Ovho till this time
had withstood the rOss-examination
without trace of anger, burst forth In
a bit of feeling. With an appealing
Continued on last page)
The Dickinson press., 1909-10-16
INTERESTING SESSION
OF N. E. CONFERENCE

The annual conference of the Metho-
dist Episcopal church of North Dakota
convened at Mandan October 10. 1909.
with Bishop Robert Mcintyre in the
chair. After the Sacrament Of the
Lords Supper. A. w. Brown was chosen
secretary and chose as his assistants,
F. L. Watkins, w. j. Medland and Frank
S. Hollet. E. o. Grimes was reelected
statistical secretary and. G.; A. MacNa-
mara was chosen treasurer. 81,
Some Of the noted men Of the church
present on this day were Joseph H.
Smith. president Of the Male and Female
College of Meridian. Mis-, DR.. A. G..
Kynett, secret,ry of the board Of home
mission and church extension, Dr..
Classcock of the Cincinnati conference
and W. A. Dunette Of the New England
conference. The records show that a
number of new men will be transferred
in the state this year. There are about
40 changes in this state. i1~i.
Reports read at the closing service
of the Methodist church of Dickinson
for the conference year closing with
last Sunday show that good work has
been done. There were so members
one year ago, when Rev. Watkins came
to this church. There have been re-
ceived during the year 81 members and
one has been dismissed by letter leaving
a membership of 103.
Department and cradle roll of 100
with an average attendance Of 81 for
the year. The Sunday school has sup
ported a student in India, given SIS to
the salary o.. the state oreanizer:and $23
to other missionary effort.
ThesEpworth League hes a member
ship:of IS: with an average attendance
for the year of about 2s. They have
raised: about $65. and have a good
amount on hand. They have made a
special record in the presence and pre-
paratien Of the leaders of the devotional
meetings for the year:
The Ladies Aid have raised about $24O
and paid 500 on the debt on the new
parsonage; The pastors report shows
that he has preached about IT'S times
including IA funerals. He has married
IA couples. baptised Fl persons and
made about 900 calls.
The church expended for all purposes
$22,0 and reduced the debt on church
an parsonage $500. There will be no
preaching Sunday. October II. The
first service of the new conference year
will be October "a.
The Dickinson press., 1909-10-16
northern PACIFIC RY. co.
4 WILL RUN MORE TRAINS

Announcement is made by the traffic
department of the Northern Pacific Rail-
way that on and after October 31st, its
service will be amplified
to include five daily electric lighted
trains in each direction. to and from
North Pacific coast points, After that
date the North p,ast Limited will be
an all sleeping car train exclusively
first class in both directions. A new
train will lun through solid between
Chicago and Seattle-Portland. Another
new train will be operated between St.
Paul-Minneapolis and Tacoma-Seattle.
This train will provide through stand
Asde sleeping car daily between Duluth
and Seattle. The through train between
St. Louis. Kansas City and the Sound
will continue to be operated as an
electric lighted fast train.
With this comprehensive service.
which means, in all, ten trains in
daily operation east and westbound,
over the system. the Northern Pacific
will afford service far superior, both in
quantity and quality. to any of its
competitors. In addition to this the
running time between Chicago and the
coast will, be placed on II hour sche-
dule each way.
This IS indeed day of progress in
transportation facilities, and the
Northern Pacific is assuredly taking
front rank in the field.
The Dickinson press., 1909-10-16
CITY COUNCIL SESSION
NEW Meters CONSIDERED

There was not great amount of new
business at the council meeting Satur-
day night. Alderman Ali White was
present for the first time in some
months.
Bids for street sign work were opened
and the contract awarded to Frank Hews
at $50. Other bids were around $50.
The matter was left with the street and
alley committee. with instructions that
the signs should be up in 30 days.
A representative appeared before the
council with a new meter which was
guaranteed to do perfect work and not
to cost nearly as much as the meters
which are specified in an ordinance at
the present time. The latter will be
looked into and if the AGENTS claims
are correct, the old ordinance will be
changed and the people given chance
to get the ordinary sized meter for
about $40 where they have been paying
$17.00.
Treasurer Us. Whites monthly report
showed $11. 900 on hand.
Some discussion arose over the nom
payment of certain fines and it seemed
to be the opinion of the majority that
the fine in question should be collected.
The following bills were allowed:
J. E. Dryer. special police. 200
H. A. Bureeson, assistant city
attorney ..............' 20 w
Dickinson Cement Works. ...... 233 Al
A. J. Osborn. salary and postage 81 so
Dickinson Fire Dept, Roseneau
and McDonoueh fires ......... 86 so
P. B. Corbett, salary ........... 10 90
Hughes & Deiters light &supplies 424 10
Chas. Tear. labor .............. so
Mandan Mercantile Co, material so
H. F. Beeman, labor. ......... 200
w. R. Veigel. labor .......... 16 so
Benzie Drug Co.. supplies. .... 845
Consolidated Coal Co., coal .... 127 80
C. H. Wiley. dirt placed on street II 20
B. Goodall, drayage.... ..,. u so
Chas. Brislin. labor .......... 36 90
Austin Pelton. horse hire .,.. 400
W. J. Littlehales, salary. -. 125 90
W. A. Carter. printing. 80. 16 "a
j. r. Shinnaman. team. ... 6 90
Nick Stringer. labor ...,. -. 800
Pat Walsh. salary u. -. ....... IS 90
The Dickinson press., 1909-10-16
Bic WATER 4 MELONS ,.a
N This VICINITY

wagon load Of what are probably
the finest water-melons ever raised in
this locality were raised at theF. P.
Suits place this season. Some Of the
melons ranged in weight from 20 to
3opounds.
The Dickinson press., 1909-10-16
SALE
Of BEEF CATTLE

Esrom George from the Country North Made Record Sale
Chicago Monday The Price Was s675 for 1281-b Grass
Fed 3-yearold Hereford Steers. Live Stock Papers
Good Deal of the Oakdale Man. Sale Made by
Aenberg Co. Live Stock Commission Chicago
The Dickinson press., 1909-10-16
COLD Wllv | ! -. n.
not BAD.
Locality Favored. First Killing
Frost October 8. Potatoes
Slightly Injured. Furry of
Snow Followed by Rain.

The first freeze of the fall came the
night of October s. when mercury at
the government gauge in this city regis
tered at "a degrees above zero. Previous
to this there had been two nights when
the gaude showed "a degrees and in the
low places light frosts were noticed.
1t continued cold and on Monday
there was. a furry of snow and in the
evening mercury dropped to 18 degrees.
1t commenced to warm up on Wednes-
day and little rain fell.
At Mandan four inches of snow was
reported and in the eastern part of. the
state the storm was quite severe for
October. In other parts of the country.
however. people Jared very much worse.
In some places there was GREAT suffering
from cold and heavy loss of life and
property by destructive winds.
People in Western North Dakota can
be thankful that they felt this general
storm wave very little when compared
with other sections of the United States.
Weather prophets had predicted that
there would be severe storms and much
loss of life early in October and they
hit It about right. =. /.
1t is not believed that the freeze did
much damage to potatoes still undug.
Those near the surface must have been
frosted, but people who have had long
experience as farmers say that. the
crop has not been injured to any great
extent.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-06

Japan is about 10 make her first real
census. Heretofore the population has
been estimated on the birth and death
returns.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-06
TOWN THRIVES ON SUGAR
Thibodaux, La, Center of Produc-
tive Agricultural Region.
Parish Il Paradise for Truck Grow.
er and "A Good Place for
Factories.

Thibodaux. La. June 5-This is one Of
the Oldest towns in Louisiana, being
over 100 years old. There are over thirty
sugar factories IN the parish OF county
producing between 100000 and 209e00.-
600 pounds Of cane sugar a year. The
greater portion Of the parish is devoted
10 sugar cane and the manufacture of
sugar
Trucking Is carried on extensively. and
the highest priced truck farm products
in the State are grown here This is an
ideal climate for truck-growing and If
a canning factory properly run were es-
tabhshed here II could be run ten 10
twelve months in the year. Three crops
Of vegetables can be grown in one year.
A canning factory was started here and
one still stands that can be obtained al a
reasonable figure. Berries grow wild and
/ can be purchased for 10 TO j. cents
a gallon and canned to sell for 10 cents
a can. Tomatoes. without much work.
yield DOuntifully, sweet peas, corn, okra,
| figs. peaches, potatoes, and in the two
winter months table sirup made from
cane could be canned. Big inducements
await parties desiring TO start a plant
/ here.
The town has frst-class railroad rates.
Is located on two railroads. Southern Pa
cifc and Texas and Pacific with others
I In view, besides water communication by
/ way Of Bayou Lafourche and the lakes
/ to New Orleans. Railroads lead 70 New
( Orleans and st. Louis markets.
The municipality owns its, own electric
flight plant and waterworks. covers over
square mile and a half of territory and
/ has an annex which can be purchased.
! which is laid out in wide avenues and
town plots. There are fifteen 10 twenty
miles Of brick paved sidewalks in the
/ town. banking assets are over 81 600 600
1 divided into two State banks: the capital
stock Of one is $4,000 with a surplus of
/ $1,000; only organized since 1897 since
which time It has been paying 20 per cent
/ dividend on its stock: another with a can
ital stock OF $4,000 and surplus Of 100000.
| also pays the same dividend both banks
own pressed brick and stone front two
| story homes
There are several iron and brass foun-
dries here busy all the year round
an ice factory. carbonated drinks, four
newspapers, and The pOpulau0n~is $3.50
What We want is a box and barrel fac
tory, central sugar factory. canning as
tory. ak handle factory. wagon and ve-
hicle factory, broom factory, shoe and
leather goods, ginnery, and grist mill.
Z. l. kNOBLOCH.N ~
Secretary Progressive Union