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The Dickinson press., 1916-12-30

the general land office which re-
verses a decision of the local land Of
flee in a contest case brought by Ben
ton L. Carr VS.. John Rebsam of
Grassy Butte. The land involved is
a valuable quarter section located in
Mckenzie county and Carr contested
the claim OF the ground that Rebsam
did not build a house, although he
made the other necessary improve
ments. 1t developed in the testimony
that Rebsam had made application for
a re-entry and did not build a house
pending action upon his application.
The general land office decided in
favor of Rebsam on the grounds that
the action was premature. Attorney
Blume was attorney for MI. Rebsam.
The Dickinson press., 1916-12-30
DISEASED ANIMALS
IN SOUTH COUNTRY

The Hettinger County Herald, pub
lished at New England, gives the fol-
lowing account of diseased horses in
that section of the country: .
Although it is generally believed
that glandered horses have been pref
ty thoroughly cleaned up in this vlcln-
large that are afflicted with CHAMBERS
and are passing the disease on to per-
fectly sound horses.
During the past week DR.: H. An
derson Of Dickinson went into the
country south of Regent and destroy
ed eight horses out of a bunch of thir.
teen owned by Melvin Austin. About :
weeks ago DR.. g. r. Defoe and Or
Anderson were called into the country
south Of Havelock where they con.
demned and killed four glanderee
The Dickinson press., 1916-12-30

allege a large number of irregularities
at the recent election in a number of
the eastern precincts of the county.
The vote in E-6 township, Peaceful
Valley, Moord, Sergeant, Hume, and
other precincts will be attacked on the
grounds that there were from five to
ten in each of these precincts who
were not qualified to vote. Corrup-
ton is also alleged on the part of the
election officials in the precincts to be
attacked.
The recent county seat election re-
suited in a victory for Marmarth over
Amidon, the latter place being named
temporary county seat when Slope
county was organized. ",
The Dickinson press., 1916-12-30
TAYLOR

Editor Strang and wife of the Tay-
lor Reporter spent Christmas in Dick
inson with relatives.
l.. l.. Haugen, who has been on the
sick list for more than a week, is re-
ported as being considerably BETTER
Mr.. J. Grcsser of south of TayIoE
returned from Dickinson on Wedncs-
day where he had spent several days
on business.
John Knudson, manager Of the Tay-
lor Lumber Co., is spending his vaca-
ton in Harmony, MIMI, where he il
visiting relatives and friends.
Hans Torgerson, one Of Taylor's
we'll known young men, returned from
Montana last week where he had been
living on a homestead for some time.
Mrs. Emanuel D~aucnhauer, whose
home is north of Taylor and who had
been suffering from an attack Of
acute appendicitis, lately is reported
as improving nicely.
Fred Pound and family went to
Dickinson in their auto last Sunday
to spend Christmas with relatives.
They were unable to return in the car
and came back on No. 8 Tuesday.
On Thursday of this week is to
take place the marriage Of Gilbert
Gunwall and Miss Helgeson at the
Ridgway church some twelve miles
north Of Taylor. Rev. TIL. Larson of
Taylor is to officiate.
Christine Engen, oldest daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Christ Engen, went to
Bismarck last Saturday where she
underwent an operation for a sewers
case of appendicitis. Latest reports
are that she is in a very critical con-
dition.
The Christmas program given at
the M. E. church last Saturday even
ing was a success in the full sense of
the word. All the numbers were rem
dered with a good deal of perfection
and much credit is due to Miss Dean
and Mrs. S%tenquist for their efforts
in preparing this program. After the
program gifts were dealt out to all
present.
The Dickinson press., 1916-12-30

after, if any of their horses show any
signs of distemper they will immedi-
ately isolate the animal and have it
examined by a veterinarian. The far
mer who takes any chances with CLAN
dered or suspicious" horses will pay
dearly for his experience.
The Dickinson press., 1916-12-30
ANSWER MADE IN. THE
SLOPE COUNTY. SEAT CASE

In the county seat election contest
case, which is well under way in Slope
county between Marmarth and Ami
don, answer was made last week by
the attorneys for Marmarth and it is
thought that the case will be fought
out in the District court at Bowman
some time during the month of Jam
uary.
Besides denying the allegations set
forth in the complaint by Amidon
boosters, the attorneys for Marmarth
The Dickinson press., 1916-12-30

Last Sunday a number Of cars from
Mott boosting , the Dickinson-Lefor-
Mott railroad project went east to st.
Placidus, a small town northeast Of
Mott. The people out there are much
interested in the proposed road anG
are anxious to do all they AN to help
push it. The surveyors have reached
Lefor and are now working southeast
of town on their way to Mott. So far
they have not met any bad grades and
half the surveying is complete.
The Dickinson press., 1916-12-30
GLADSTONE
Snow, snow, snow, the beautiful.

Snow, snow, snow, the beautiful.
Many Names Day parties in town
last week.
Clarence Bremen is at home for
Christmas.
Hank Smith of Taylor was seen on
our streets Thursday.
Miss Doris Gregg returned from
school Saturday morning.
Miss Mildred Connors is home for
the holiday vacation.
C. C. Turner and family spent SUM-
day with friends out of town.
Miss Alma Elston was visiting
friends in Dickinson a couple Of days
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Erick Mcneil ate,
Christmas dinner with Mr.. and Mrs
Ole J. Olson.
Mrs. w. F. Betsworth and Miss
Mary Betsworth were shopping in
Dickinson Wedncsda.
Miss Ella. Gilbertson of Emerson
is spending the holidays with her Sis
ter, Mrs. Earl Neal.
Mrs. Jacob Rothschiller went tac
Dickinson last Saturday evening, re~
turning Sunday morning.
l ~. ~ 1iSSS "SHC w NlChlIoOEk
Friday evening, returning Saturday
morning with her daughter, Doris.
Prof. S. F. Galyen and family ara
in Beltield, where they formerly re-
sided.
Mrs. Leo Schriber returned to her
home in Antelope Tuesday morning.
after spending Christmas with friends
in town.
Mrs. Ella Moore and little son ar
rived to make an extended visit with
relatives, the Moore and Larson FAM
lilies southeast Of town.
Some of the young people from here
went to Taylor Saturday evening, at
tending the Christmas tree entertain-
ment at the Methodist church.
Howard Mosim and family arrived
Friday from Akron, Ohio, to make
their homes here. They will live on
a farm six miles south of town.
Oscar Neal arrived from Canada
the first of the week to visit his par
ents and make an extended visit with
his many relatives south of town.
r. B. Lee left for Sanborn Saturday
morning to join Mrs. Lee, who is
spending the holidays with her par
CIlCo, WI. dIlQ 141o ~. D.. OlSON. I
Miss Linnet Stafford, who teaches
the Dassingcr school four miles south
esat of town, left Saturday morning
for Steele to spend Christmas time
there.
Miss Gladys Candee was calling ON
friends Saturday evening, departing
on No. 7 to spend her vacation at the
home of her mother, Mrs. Mary S.
Candee.
Chas. Eldred came from Dickinson
Tuesday morning to spend a few days
with his uncle, Chas. Hagberg, and
family, also his grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. C. S. Cryne.
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Laurence were
in from their farm Sunday morning,
~accompanie | by Mrs. Laurence's mo-
ther, who departed on No. 8 for her
home at Steele
The Christmas entertainment at the
hall was largely attended and all were
serves much credit for training the
young people. The singing was fine
Miss Genevicve Miohals and friend.
of Plum Greek attended the Christmas
program at the hall Saturday evening.
Miss Michals teaches school in that
vicinity. They left for Dickinson the
same evening to spend the holidays
Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley C. Elston and
little son Harold of Bushnell, S. d.
came Sunday evening, just in time to-
enjoy Christmas at the home of his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. s.. B. Elston.
This is their. first visit to this section
of North Dakota.
The Dickinson press., 1916-12-30

Misses Clara, Elsie and Helen Gear.
hardt and Mrs. Marie Stinson of Tay.
lor departed last week for st. Paul
where they will make their future
home.
The Dickinson press., 1916-12-30
REBSAM CONTEST
CASE is SETTLED

Attorney w. F. Blume was notified
this week of q recent decision from
The Dickinson press., 1916-12-30

This 5-passenger $50 Chalmers has
rare ability in crowded traffic. The
engine has a wide range Of driving
action. Able, too, on the hill where
As h. p. counts. A we'll set up car, of
115-inch Wheelbase, 32x4 tires. Sound
chassis construction. Built for all
around driving. $1,000.
TAI prices +. O. b. Detroit
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1916-08-12
The FUNNY SIDE
Of PROHIBITION
rAg FIGURE He CUTS.
IAnnconda standard

IA "a presidential candidate Mr.. Han
ly can always be depended upon to
cut large and impressive cipher.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1916-08-12
"A'tCFicA FIRST hNO AMER
iCA CSFicIENT."

We c~r1H 20 ctatc in a pain
and direct menner our il'th,
or purpose ard our pledge.
This 3rcscrtative gathering is
{ hrOpy au-ury. 1t msans the
c.reNgth OF reunion. II means
that the parsy OF Lincoln is re.
o.ored. alert. effective. II means
thc unity Of common percep-
ton Of paramount national
re,ds. II means that we are
mother deceived nor benumbcd
BY abnormal conditions. We
know that we are In a critical
pericd. perhaps more critical
than any period since the Civil
War. We need dominant
een5e OF nsticra' unity: the ex.
erciGc Of our best constructive
row2rs: the visor and resource
fuincss OF GU rHcned America.
Ne desire thai the Republican
Party as a s:-at liberty party
shall be the agency Of national
achievement, the organ Of the
effective expression OF dominant
Amcricani3m. What do I mean
by that? mean America con.
scious Of power, awake to obll.
cation. erect in self-respect, pre-
pared for every emergency, de-
voted TO the ideals OF peace, In
etinct with the spirit Of human
brotherhood. safeguarding both
Individual opportunity and the
public interest, maintaining
Wsll-ordered constitutional sys-
TEN adapted TO local self-eovern-
mcnt without the sacrifice Of
essential national authority, ap.
prccla.ing the necessity Of sta.
hili.y. expert knowledge and
thorough organization as the In.
dis7cnsahie conditions Of &C..
eurity and progress; a country
lcvcd By its citizens with a pa.
trlotic fervor permitting no divi.
con In their allegiance and no
ri"E's In their af'ecticn-i msa,
q 'riea fret and America Ell.
elH't. Il Is IN this spirit that
! resrend to your summons
From mr. Hughes ep.ech Of ac-
ecrt7rcc.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1916-08-12
EVEN DRYER THAN THAT.

lEilliugs tMont) Gasettel
The campaign of Prohibition noml-
nces VIII probably be as dry as usual.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1916-08-12
PROHIBITION LAW FAILS TO
LESSEN NUMBER Of
AOplCTS
MANY NEW CASES
!cwa Hospital Physician Quoted
as Saying Dry" Legislation
has Not Succeeded In Curbing
Ills Resulting From Excess,
While lncipient Drunkards In.
crease

The Des Moines Ga) Capital recent.
ly printed the following item over the
signature of Mildred Marquette, show.
ing the failure of Prohibition laws to
curb inebriety:
The state inebriate hospital at
Knoxville presents the same scene
with Iowa dry that it did year ago or
previously. The hospital is full of pa.
tients and the immigration there
across the alcoholic sea continues
without abatement
DR.. Mackin. who has been at the In.
ebriate hospital for little over a
year, talked about prohibition and its
effect On Iowa inebriacy
THE first few months after the new
regime went into effect. was very
hopeful. The newspapers printed sto
ries to the effect that the inebriate
hospital would not be needed much
longer. and | presume that in way
] was responsible for that impres.
sion.
I'm January we only received eleven
patients. In February we only had
seventeen, and in March eighteen.
felt sare change had come But
after that we jumped back to the old
record, and 1t has stayed the same
ever since"
What is the average number of new
patients per month";"
Between thirty.two and thirty-fve,"
DR.. Mackin replied.
Now ip@rsa-n
1T is an unexpected fact that a
far greater per cent OF the new cases
are first time cases than ever before.
I don't know whether that is coinci.
depcc or not.
Even though this is true, 1t still re.
mains that we do not get nearly as
many cases in their incipcncy as |
wi'h we would get. In fact, there
seems TO be an increasing tendency
in many communities to let the young
men off. II saves the administration
money. They are getting so they send
only the old inebriates whom there
is no chance of curing. They want us
to work on them, or their idea is TO get
the chronics out of their way.
II wish they had more realization OF
what a valuable thing 1t would be to
their communities to put the young
drinkers through the treatment and
discipline we give them. In the end
It would save money and morals as
we'll"
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1916-08-12
''PROHTS" PAUSE TO SHED A
TEAR: CAMEL GUZZLES BEER
"B Snyder Central Park Zoo Keeper Declares Dys Erred
In Adopting Desert Ship for Party Emblem-Beast Drinks
Brandy, Not Water to Cure ToothaChe

1t is not known whether the camel
has been consulted by the prohibition
party, and II he hasn't been said
party Is taxing chance, A drink may
moan anything No less an authority
than BIN" snyder, keeper of all sorts
OF Quadgupoda in the mauagerie IN
Central Park, unblushingly states
that he has seen camel drink beer.
On other occasions, when "toohe'
played particular havoc with the al
legged animated water wagon, Bin
says brandy has been administered
with good results. II those things be
right, somebody connected with tho
prohibition party Is wrong, =
OF course, one must look at this mat
ter in broad minded manner. In
years gone by the fountain, gushing
forth the pure and crystal like water
has stood for all that the prohibition.
lists desired, Evidently the fountain
becGwc disabled, for soon the plmp
to, . ) place. Pumps will run dry,
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1916-08-12
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~ .i".t'a "'a" 81" l.'.'''. '.'f '"
IRE A ne o.a "'' '.-'. re ''i'.e' MO-.
T." a''.." I''.' ..'' h.' '... 5,'" Cd
~ -gh tho women laa.e. As no,n.
Wells hand vas swung down re fired
tie ar.t shot Il tya.., the Hony and
glanced aGaiaei the vail. Boutwell,
freed his revolver herl by twisting
Morris arm. Before 4Dr.'5 could re-
cover his equilibrium, he says Both
wCu hrol aSa Il.
The bul.ot entered Norris shoulder
end sent him roaiing toward the doors
Of the bar room, ten feet away.
Before Mcr,is could regain his
fooling, Iothwell opened fire on Pa
trulman Harvey, who WAS graphing
with Manager Farnham behind the
bar. Idlnlam, gao-t.ag to Morris
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1916-08-12
iHG NATION IS SHOCKING.
~ UkPREPARED.

II Is apparent that we are
slCck.naly unprepaTed. There
Is 10 loom for controversy on
,h.s po.nt since the object les
soA on the Mexican border. All
our Available regular troop,
,lessr believe, than 10000 are
tncge or in Mexico, and as these
have been deemed insufficient
the entire National Guard has
been ordered out; that Is, we
are summoning practically all
our movable military forces in
order TO prevent bandit incur
sions. In view OF the warnings
OF the past three years, IL is
.neXcusable that we should find
ourselves in this plight. For
our faithful guardsmen, who
with fine patriotism responded
70 this call and are bearing this
burden, have othing but
praise. But think it little
short OF absurd that we should
be compelled to call men from
their shops, their factories, their
oiilces and their professions for
.uch a purpose This, however,
IS not al. The units OF the Ma
t.onal Guard were at peace
,trength. which was only about
one half the required strength.
II was necessary 10 bring In
recruits, for the most part raw
and unframed. Only small
percentage OF the regiments re.
clu:;ed up Il war strength will
nave hed even years training
II the National Guard, which at
! the max mum means one hun
1 fTed hours Of military drill, and.
on the average, means much
less. Men fresh from their
peaceful erployments and ply
sica'ly unprepared have been
hurried to the border for actual
service. They wera without
proper equipment; Q without
necessary supplies; suitable
conditions OF transpartat'o on
were not provided. Men with
dependent families were sent:
and conditions which should
have been well known were dis
covered after the event. And
vet the exigency, comparatively
speaking, was not a very grave
enc II involved nothing that
could not rNd.ly have been fore.
seen during the past three years
of disturbance, and required
only a modest talent for organ.
l2ation. That this Administra.
ton while pursuing It's course
IN Mexico should have permitted
such conditions TO exist is al
most incredlblc.-From Mr.,
"tes' speech OF acceptance.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1916-08-12

and when the prohibition pump acted
Ike all other pumps the poor camel
was picked upon. II the delegates to
the National Prohibition Convention.
which 1t is understood will be held
this month in Minneapolis take this
hint they viii consult "Bin" Snyder
before they become cameleers -
1t must be remembered that there
are two kinds Of camels. The first
is the Arabian camel. which boasts OF
but one hump, ana is known among
desert ships as a dromedary. Then
there Is the Asiatic camel, who spots
the dromedary one hump and with his
two humps is known as a member OF
the Bactrian species. Perhaps the
two humps can carry more water than
the one bumper, The sober rascal with
the one hump had stomach which,
when drawn on paper, closely resem-
bles three links. IL the prohibtionists
adopt that camel the Independent Or.
der OF odd Fellows may object.--New
York Herald. .
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1916-08-12
DRY (?) GEORGIA BARS
MATCHING FOR DRINKS

Finding her first prohibition law
a failure, Georgia has enacted a
second and more stringent statute.
But even IL does not prohibit, as
the ensuing article from the Allan.
ia Georgian testifles:
Matching" for drinks will be
made a misdemeanor in Georgia,
under a bill introduced In the
House Wednesday by Representa-
tive Beck, Of Murray, directed
against all classes Of petty gaming.
This would apply to all classes Of
drinks, alcoholic, soft and ice tea.
Shooting "heads or tails" play
ina "crackaloo" or "matching"
when drinks are not at stake would
be put under the ban also. The
measure was referred to q judi.
cIary Committee.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1916-08-12
a COAT or ARMS.
LWa.NLnston II. u mernld. ]

Washington %. e. Herald
HobaonR nationwide plan would
permit him dlalllauon for ones own
use ne assures US. Says the Macon
.IaD Telegraph:
Tlo average Georgia sheriff is not
paying great deal of attention to
TIC voter with the lard can, keg Of
rola. .as and The allnight fire. In the
meantime we are told that he is indeed
doubtful character who cannot got
what he wants In the way OF home
made spirits after sojourn of very
short time in almost any rural dis
trict.>
How about lard can rampant upon
q keg OF molasses. with background
OF fire. as the nationwide prohi, ton
coat ofarms?
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1916-08-12
Al EoUATE FEDERAL WORK.
n-h'5 COMPENSATION
LAWS. S

stand for adequate Federal
Wo.l'mgn's Compensation laws,
dealing nO, only with the en-
r!ayei OF Government. but with
those employees who are cng2g-
ei IN Interstate commerce, and
ara subject to the hazard OF in.
jury, so that those activities
which are within the sphere OF
the constitutional authority OF
Congress may ba dealt with IN.
der a suitable lgw.--Fr0m Mr..
Hughes speech OF acceptance.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1916-08-12
TAz GOLD DUST TWINS.

minneapolis Tribune.
J. Frank Hanly, Prohibition candi.
date for president Is said to have been
drawing $500 week as head OF the
part dying squadron Meet Mr..
I.g.n. Mr. Nlnly Mr. Hanly, Mr..
Tr.an
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1916-08-12
LATTER SUCCUNBS
Oriental Guard At Bootleg Whis-
key Warehouse MistoOk Of
iiCerS For Crooks Patrol
man hay Die Mayor Gill
Orders Arrest OF biIIingsbey
Brothers, Owners Of Place

The following story of duel be-.
tvecn police and a japanese watch.
man employed To- guard a warehouse
l.'ol Win "hpo'les whisky i5 IRON
The Seattle Times:
pc Sergeant John y. Weudiu
was Dt and instantly KILLED and n.s
assa4auD j Suohiro. japanese night
watahmau, wounded so badly be soon
died. in q battle bo've,n ,Ec watch.
man and cry Fa."al, an Robert r.
Wiley at HI..I a.en.. and Ny-flg.c
avenue sho...s bo.are III O'Clock lest
~'.nt N.ny. with bu. iu as
groin, SIS iu critical DonlI gu q, Juc
city hospital
Thought They Were Crooks.
Tie police said their inquiry nli.
Gates that the Japar. ',.,uuau. i'm
an attempt 20 sla.d or party OF
hma.ars who were tryins 20 oa,.r ,na
Billing ley liquor Warehouse. g., .I.S
Wostiakc avenue, r.,o1i i.e .,'.e-
man for members cs the md.J.u.as
sang.
The Jorauero while lying on the
'ednt Oh romeo ". ). .'''. ia'. iAe
i1'o'''' ne u''t Na" A--a a.Pt'''
: iim ny MS employer Logan HA!''HS'
'o!' VINO frequently mas "''h accused
o1 proh.n.l'on Law Niol3lio''.
sergeant Needh' III ''a'4e on me
'l",o.'|''' ana 'l'o'hoo "ap@'.a.4''t
% 'A' Guy ponce uO''. '..l. .1 h"I
""iAed "'t h.yo'u MS '"nlI 9A'...AS
AoaI ot } .eH'e'0a! '..y.aooa a'oa".
inS 10 jaINa "rec"eu police "ojoA"o'
..'.' tAi Nll-!' uT4'e.' was '.t'hH
wee. 10 ~. nome l' 0ae 'a. .tfs!y
'.'lIia. I'D I..''. t.-''A ....t ... li""ttl
private car Nhel tho. Iaa mo 1hc
.iN",'e near tHe H.'ia-5.ey ware
-24.e'
C''aTS Two Arrests
At the quest of LH,or Hiram {.
GIN, made o Prosecuting Attorney a.
"A. lunaIn, Lo.m aIl.tnSalcy, former
proprietor OF tha $t2Nct street Phar.
macy was arrested this morning as
re was leaving police court by Lieu
tenant l., L. Hedges o, the police dc.
p"T'ment. LGnlin directed that Bill
llgaley be held on an open charge,
at least until aite: the coroner'5 in
quest INTO the death OF Sergeant
"eeain Is he!d.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1916-08-12
WORsE'N SLEEPING.

fEscangbl ,Ailuhj Prcssl
our idea Of nothing TO do IL to fight
for the presidential nomination on tho
r"ohibiuon ticket, particularly on q
no' "'! o. 4
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1916-08-12
THI. is UNkIND.
butte ,MuutD Miner !

UUTTU INUUIl NIOVTI
Having finished with its national
convention. the prohibition party is
about through once moro for the year.