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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-04-09
SAYS HILPRECHT
TABLET IS FRAUD
U. Of P. Professor Denounced
as a Fakir.
SCIENTISTS DISCUSS FIND

Professor Barton Declares Tablet Up
holding Biblical Story Of the Deluse
Is Fabrication For Sensational
Purposes.
The tablet that Professor Herman
V. Hilprecht. OF the department OF
archaeology OF the University of Penn
sylvanis. announced two weeks ago he
had discovered ia an expedition TO
Palestine. and which he said upheld
the Biblical story of the deluge. was
denounced at a meeting of the Ameri-
can Oriental society at the Johns Hop
kins university in Baltimore. Md. as
fabrication and as an exploitation OF
an archaeological fraud for purely sen
satiOnal purposes The paper. which
was on the latest addition 10 the
Babylonian literature OF the deluge
story" was presepted by Professor
George A Bartongof Bryn Mswr col
lege. He took up in detail the conten-
tions OF Professor Hilprecht and show
ed that they were fallacious IN every
particular.
ITO those who know Professor Hill
precht." said Professor Barton. AN
elaborate refutstion OF his theories
will be unnecessary. Nevertheless.
hope to show that his statements
about the tablet are not only incorrect
az regards Interpretation. absolutely
wrong as regards the alleged age to
which he attributes them and totally
OF no significance from a Biblical
standpoint"
Or. Barton said that the scholarship
which Professor Hilprecht manifested
In his translation OF the text OF his
tablet was hardly worthy OF a first
year student In Hebrew. and that the
restorations which be made m the
case OF filling in broken lines were
purely conjectural lamentations and
that the chances OF his interpretations
being correct. were only about one In
hundred.
while occasionally his translation
OF line is sound" continued Or. Bar
ton. his drawing upon his imagination
In filling out the broken lines was en-
tirely too free"
In the second place. DR. Hilprecht
claims that the tablet was written
some time between 2137 and zoos b.
c. Any student OF the Oriental Ian
guages could tell from even a casual
examination that the dialect in which
the tablet Is written belongs 10
wholly later period. and that instead
OF the real date OF the tablet being
that OF the time alleged, II really be-
longs several centuries later Thus
even II the Interpretation had been
correct. the tablet is OF no scientific
value. since II belongs TO period sew
eral centuries after that on which Il
is alleged TO throw historical light
AT the time OF the exploitation Of
this wonderful discovery In the public
press and its acceptance By an unsus-
pecting public. Biblical scholars were
eager 10 see the tablet. and their de
sire was readily gratihed by Professor
Hilprecht. who willingly furnished
copies both Of the tablet and the pam
phlet which he based upon Il TO all
who desired All who have examined
the tablet. ] think. will agree with me
In my contention that IL is purely a
fraud A valid indictment OF Il could
be based upon any one OF the three
counts which ] have enumerated"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-04-09
In the Present.

and before 1 accepted him." Miss
Passay was saying. Il asked him II be
would love me when ! was old"
The idea" exclaimed Miss Bright.
why, II be proposed 10 you be had
already proved that. hadn't hep
Catholic Standard and Times.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-04-09
lmnoc sIhIe

Doctor-Madam. it is imperative that
you put your husband on low diet
His fever is too great
Wife-But how can ! when every
thing is so high?-Cincinnati CONNER
cial Gazette.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-04-09
Enoine Ran AWAY; Kiues Man

Butte. Mont April 6.-E. l. Nc
Nabb, hosting engineer in the Never
Sweat mine. one OF the Anaconda
properties, was killed by the wreck OF
his engine. the engine getting beyond
his control and flying TO pieces No
Nabb was one OF the men brought here
to I'll the place of a striking engineer.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-04-09
Exaetness.

80 your little girl objects to saying
Now | lay me down to sleepY"
Yes; she is truthful child, and
we have been living in a room near an
elevated railway in New York where
nobody could sleep" - Washington
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-04-09
Your RISING Chance.

II you're wantin' for TO climb
High IN life at any time
Don't you let the trouble be bar
Get an airsnip light
An go soarin' QUITO sight
In the region where the trusty prices ara
Atlanta Constitution.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-04-09
Should Hello som.

Bill-What is he doing to try aud
keep the wolf from the door?
Jili-oh. he's trying TO learn to play
the cornet -Yonkers Statesman.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-04-09
sprina Theuaht Of tha Hobo.

In the spring the hobo's fancy
Strongly turns to thoughts OF grub.
How to get II without working
That's the question; there's the rub.
-Judge
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-04-09

He wouldn't pay his board bill.
No matter how she harried him.
And so TO even up the score
His boarding mistress married him
-Lippincott'A
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-04-09
A Ouief lin

The man who thinks ne knows Il ali
From his lofty perch may get a fall.
But he who Is at times In doubt
May md his weakness helps him out.
Chicago News
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-04-09
$4,000 Endowment Paid.

Richmond, Va, April 6, 1910
This is to certify that / have re
ceived from John Mitchell, Jr.
Grand Worthy Counsellor Of the
Grand Court of Virginia, Order d
Calanthe (s1O0.0O) One Hundred
Dollars in payment of the death-clain
of Sister II. Belle Fitzhugh, who wal
a member of Olivette Court, No. So
of Richmond, Va.
Signed: SUSAN Z. FITZHUGH,
Per SUSIE b. FITZHUGH,
Beneficiary.
Witnesses:
Carrie b. Fitzhugh,
Sylvia Eggleston,
Anna Taylor.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-04-09
w1FE's HEROIC FIGHT.

with the aid OF Mrs. Volt and Mr..
Tinsley. Mrs Mccarthy carried the
dead form OF her husband upstairs to
their apartments. The body was laid
on the bed. and the almost Frustrated
wife attempted 10 resuscitate the life
that vas extinct before physicians
came.
How the accident occurred will
probably never be known, but II Is
thought that Mr.. Mccarthy went out
on the porch roof 10 get a box Of
matches which was lying there. He
must have stumbled, or slipped. from
the edge OF the roof, as the matches
were said 20 be lying near the gut
ter. Mrs. Mccarthy was in a back
room. A few minutes before the &C
cident her husband called her, and
she missed him when she returned
20 the room. Just then Mrs. Volt call
ed her.
There was no celebration on hand
for Mr. McCarthy's forty sixth birth
day. The couple was merely spend
ing the day quietly at home. Indeed
the anniversary had hardly been re-
callei until Mrs Mccarthy saw her
husband dead. The family has no
children. Besides the wife. a half
brother. Mr. Grannon survives. The
funeral will probably be held some
time tomorrow.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-04-09

Mother and Children Jailed For Murder.
Berryville Ark. April 6.-Mrs. Elias
Shafer and her four children are in
jail here. charged with the murder OF
Mrs. Skaters husband One OF the
boys said his father had threatened to
kill the whole family
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-04-09

Anniversary OF Buclners' Lodge.
Buckner Lodge, No. 149. Knights
Of Pythias, N. A, 8. A, e, A, A..
and A.. observed It's anniversary.
Sunday. March 27th. The sermon
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-04-09
A Hive of Bees.

a hive which contains 10000 bees In
February has 1900 In March, 10000
In April and 10000 10 $1,000 in May.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-04-09
MET TRAGIC DEATH
On HIS BIRTHDAY
Michael Mccarthy Killed by Fall
From Second Story Window.

On the forty-sixth anniversary of
his birth, Michael Mccarthy fell from
the second-story window in his home
at 1905 West Cary Street early Sun
day morning. April 2, 1910, and was
instantly killed.
a young man named Bud" Tins
ley, who was passing by on the op-
posite side of the street, saw the
accident, and Immediately ran over
and told Mrs. Volt. who lives in the
first floor fiat OF what had occurred.
She thought that Mr.. Tinsiey might
be mistaken. and that il was simply
some one fainting in the street. But
the PROSTATE body was lying beside
the fence. with the head crumpled
beneath, and she recognized McCar-
thy.
She screamed for the mans wife.
and the latter was Mortified at the
sight before her. She rushed to where
her husband lay. and, turning over
the body. pulled his head back into
place. The man still breathed, appa-
rently, but there were no other signs
OF life. The ambulance physician who
was called to the scene, and who ex-
amined the body later, said that the
neck was broken and that death had
come simultaneously There was also
a large cash in the back Of his head,
where he had struck the fence.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-04-09

HE Line.
lis your husband an optimist or q
pessimist, Mrs. Weakhedde?"
Neither; be Is a chemist"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-04-09

Factory address $50 n. Harding
Avenue. Chicago, Ill
Phone West 1888. Square Deal In
cubator. All mail should be addressed
TO the office.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1910-04-09

Professor Barton Declares Tablet Up
holding Biblical Story Of the Deluae
10 Fabrication For Sensational
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1910-01-08

Score. Co. A 9; Co. X So.
Goals from floor, Kunz II. Birch 9.
Baird 3. Field 2. Fleury 2, Choquett 1.
Albertson 1. Vandeveir /, Shearer 4.
Goals from fouls. Baird 4. Choquett 1.
Referee, Dodd.
Scorer, Jahr.
Time, 20 minute halves.
The next game will be played with
the Triple B. s. fast team from Bill
lines, Mont. and if Co. X wins this
victory the people of Dickinson will feel
sure that they are invincible to- any am
ateur team that may come along. It
is hoped that citizens will patronize
this and all other games. as the ex-
penses incurred in bringing teams
from a distance are very great and the
boys need patronage to help defray
these expenses.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1910-01-08

The remainder Of the session was
devoted to general discussion of the af-
ternoon's topic.
One speaker suggested that each one
keep his own premises clean and his
neiRhbor would do likewise. An
other said he had been keeping his
place clean for fifteen years and it
had never had any effect upon his
neigbhors. *.
It seemed to be the concensus of
opinion. however. that if enough in
dividuals could be induced to keep
clean yards and alleys, the rest would
then be in a hopeless and ashamed
minority.
/ The matter Of allowing manure and
other refuse to accumulate was men,
TONED and it seemed absurd 10 post
pone . tine rid Of such stuff when 4
load is load whether hauled by itself
or in Company with dozen and costs
just as much in the latter case. .s "
II was the opinion Of all that in the
early spring the League ask the mayor
to appoint day or 9 week for thor.
oushly cleaning the city and then Try
to induce people to keep il clean.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1910-01-08

ing as secretary. The board wishes
those parties who have expressed de-
sire to make donations of books to have
the same at the library as soon as
convenient.
Miss Josephine Harerave. the librar-
ian. is much pleased with the build
ing and arrangements. aud is enthusi-
asitc over the interest taken by the
young people. .sS. .,s
The handsome library clock was
donated by the local chapter of the P.
E. O..
The following are the rules for obtain
ing books from the Dickinson Public
library: ID.
l. The borrowers card must be
presented whenever a book is taken,
returned, ur it's loan renewed. Books
ahall not be retained longer than two
weeks; but they may be renewed for
the same time.
-, Two books may be drawn on each
card at one time.
3. A fine Of two cents day will be
chareed on all overdue books. On the
third day after book is overdue, a
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1910-01-08

The Dickinson Carnegie library was
opened to the public on Monday. jan
uary 3rd. A formal opening was con-
templated but there has been so much
delay in getting the building completed
and all things in readi ness. that il was
finally decided to open it informally.
A detailed description of this attrac-
tive little building was given in an
October issue of the PRESS so the peo-
pie are quite familiar with the building
which. is such great addition to the
literary and educational life of the city.
the opening of which is most import
ant event.
The people Of Dickinson should feel
proud to be able to walk into such an
institution in their city and every man.
woman and child should take an inter
est in, and do all they can TO promote
the success and enlarge the usefulness of
the institution.
In the few days that it has been
opened to the puplic it has been duly
paronized, especially by the younger
folks and ere long the people Of Dickin-
son will realize its great value a, d won-
der how they ever got along without the
educational benefits of public library.
The new books that were ordered by
the board are expected to arrive any
day. but the shelves are partly filled
with the books from the Commercial
Club and generous donations from the
people of the city. in all numbering
about 1. 100 volumes.
The members of the library board are
r. H. johnson, Dr.. v. H. Stickney, Fl.
I. l. Rabstenek, W. L. Richards, and
j. F. Davis with DR.. C. N. Barker act
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1910-01-08
YOUNG FOLKS entertain
PRETTY SOCIAL affair

One of the prettiest affairs of the
holiday season in the young folks
social circle was dancing party on
Thursday evening given by Miss
Frances Soules. James Soules all
Leavitt Butler. in the rooms of the
Dickinson Business college. over the
Soules & Butler Hardware store.
The assembly room was artistically
decorated and pennants. representing
schools and colleges from all over the
land were seen on the walls, curtains
and screens. Cozy corners were ar
ranged in which many refreshing mo-
ments were snatched by the enthusias-
tic dancers. Red and white crepe
paper produced splendid effect in
decorating the chandeliers.
On the whole the scene was brilli-
ant one, with the charming decorations
and the happy faces of over so guests.
who participated in the popular amuse-
ment.
Refreshments of ice cream and cake
were served to the guests during the
evening and the event will 60 down as
one of importance in the social history
of all those present
James Soules and Leavitt Butler will
return to their school work al Faribault.
MIMI. the first of the week. also Yer
non Greene, and Robert Hilliard.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1910-01-08
EVERYBODY
CLEAN UP
Health League Elect Officers.
Campaign of Education. Tax
the Wealthy More. One Thing
to Talk and Another to Do.

On Sunday afternoon was held in the
Commercial Club rooms the usual
monthly meeting of the fiealth League
This was the annual meeting and Off
GERS were elected as follows President,
P. S. Berg: vice president, G. A. Per-
kins; secretary and treasurer. Mrs. r.
H. johnson; additional members of
the executive committee. Mrs. v. H.
Stickney and Mrs. C. N. Barker
The Commercial Club has granted
the League free use of the club rooms
for meetings.
The topic of the afternoon was
What should the League accomplish
for Dickinson in 1910 in the way of
public health and civic beauty?"
Supt. l. r. Waldron was the first
speaker. THE development of any
good thing is necessarily slow. The
League must not expect to accomplish
everything ina single year but be con-
tent to do a few things we'll and organ
ize its members into committees who
will look after different phases of the
work. The subject may be approached
in two ways, possibly more. Enforce
the laws we have but better results will
be obtained in democratic country like
ours if the enforcement is accompanied
by campaign of education as to what
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1910-01-08
KNOWS FERRIS RIGHT
The PEOPLE FOR HIM

Fargo Daily News: Senator Nc
Cumber seems to have, stirred up q
hornets nest at Dickinson over his
attempt to throw down for reappoint-
ment Register S. M. Ferris of the u. S.
land office at that point in favor of a
former Hansboroueh man. Without
discreditine McCumber's reported choice
for the position. the people of Dickin-
son land district seem to be practically
a unit that Mr.. Ferris should be reap
pointed and have kept the mails and
wires busy telling the senator what they
think about it.
Mr.. Ferris, many years ago, was
foreman of Theodore Roosevelt's cattle
ranch on the Little Missouri and
handled his employers interests Sc
well that he gained his friendship for
life. so when tie Dickinson land dis
trict was created four years ago the
president gave one of the positions to
his personal friend and thereby not only
pleased himself but the entire people
of the district. Mr.. Ferris is essentially
one of the people of that section, hav-
ing located on the range when there
was little but range in that country.
He is known far and wide and every
man. woman and child there believes
him to be honest. capable and actuated
in his personal and official life solely
by the desire 10 be of service to them.
So far as known his record in the land
office has been excellent. and knowing
this. the people object to his being
made shuttlecock to boost the political
fortunes of the senior senator.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1910-01-08
STARK COUNTY c0uRT
SLOWLY GRINDING

The jury in the state case against
John Klein, Jr.. VIM. Robinson, colored,
complaining witness. returned verdict
of acquital. W. S. Turley and his son
have had good deal of trouble with
the Kleins the past year but for some
reason the jurors could not find for tie
state.
1t took some time to get a jury for
the Scott Gore case. Annie Haiiney,
complaining witness. The trial started
Thursday behind closed doors. Friday
morning the state rested and court was
adjourned until O'Clock Saturday to
give defendant a chance to get Mrs.
Gore in from Gorham, it being claimed
that she was material witness. 1t is
said that good deal depends on the
girls age. Her 18th birthday was much
in dispute on Thursday. Berry, Nc
Farlane &. Murtha and j. E. Mes.
sersmith are defending.
On Thursday the amount of Frank
Pavlicek's ST. 200 forfeited bond, was
paid over to Clerk of County Court
Saunders for the county. Attorney
Heffron commenced suit on the bond
about two weeks ago. Eventually,
after court costs are paid in certain
blind pig actions. the net balance of
this forfeited money will find it's way
into the state school fund. Mr.. Heffron
states there is in round figures S4, 600
still outstanding in fines of this kind.
1t is said that Judge Crawford may
be able to get an outside judge in
about the midle of tie month.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1910-01-08
over 60 DAYS. TRIAL
DAMS 18Th BIRTHDAY

Boston Dispatch Jan. 5th:
II want to ask you to be easy with
me today, Mr.. Mason. Yesterday was
my 48th birthday and was up late
last night
Russell was again asked to describe
the life he led in Northern New York
where the attorneys for the defense
claim he lived as James Rosseau, son of
Joseph Rosseau of Bombay, New York.
The claimant repeated the story which
he had already told several times. The
witness was asked numerous questions
about his feeling toward Miss Hattie
May Keith after he left home. His
answers were conservative but appar-
emily frank until at last as if he had
enough of it, he told MIR Mason:
You II have me married to her be-
fore YOU get through
During the forenoon Edward Bryant
and his daughter Grace, formerly of
Melrose. but now living in Woburn,
were in the court for the first time.
Mr.. Russell on the witness stand.
saw them and as soon as recess was
announced he hurried to them and ex-
tending his hand, said:
Isn't this Mr.. Bryant?''
''Mr. Bryant. this is Dan Russell; I
knew you at once"
Russell spoke up again and said,
This is Oracle too, amt it."
This is the 59th day of the trial,
which has already passed all previous
records in the history of American will
contests and will not be finished for at
least two weeks more.
1t is now expected that William C.
Russell who holds the estate and dis
putes the claim of Daniel that he is
his brother and who has thus far evaded
service of summons to appear to give
his testimony in sur-rebuttal to contra
dict the man who claims to be his
brother, will testify.
Ferdinand B. Almy. who is co-exe-
cutor with VIM. C.. Russell, is also ex-
pected to testify.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1910-01-08

notice will be sent to the borrower.
a. In case a card is lost for any rea-
son whatever, a new card shall not be
issued except on payment of five cents.
S. Any person who shall lose. mark.
mutilate, or otherwise injure this book,
is liable to the Library Board for it's
full value.
6. A book must not be lent by the
person taking il out. and he is respons-
ible for il until it has been properly
credited to him on its return.
7. Library Hours-2 to 80 and
to 9 O'Clock in the afternoon of each day
except Sunday, also 9 to II Saturday
forenoon and 2 TO S 80 Sunday after
noon.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1910-01-08
WANTS TO Buy OUR LAND
William WILSON WRITES

William Wilson writes from Charter
Oak. Iowa, that he expects to come
to Dickinson next June in his 40 H. P.
Oakland automobile. Back in the early
nineties Mr.. Wilson used to make
headquarters in this city while solicit
ing cattle shipments for Paris & Co.
His present plan is to come up through
South Dakota and visit the country
around Lennon and Hettinfer and then
come on to New England. which, from
reading the PRESS. he thinks to be a
promising place for investment. Mr..
Wilson has Great liking for the
Cannon Ball river country. and says
that he tried to ret c. C. Mead to buy
a tract of this beautiful land when il
cnuld be had at $2.25 per acre. As
he sees it now, he should have been
buying for himself.
Only last week Mr.. Wilson sold 32O
acres Of Iowa land at profit of s45
per acre. He had held the land for
several years. On enother field of 24o
acres which he had held four years.
he sold at an advance of $31. This
shows what real estate will do for a
nan it he has used good business jude-
ment in the selection and has the
patience to wait few years. Mr..
Wilson is now nearly sold out at home.
Regarding the Iowa winter weather.
Mr.. Wilson says that it has been verv
cold. There has been lots of snow and
rain and many OF the farmers are not
half through huskine their cum crop,