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Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-07-03

Father has failed. you know,
George said Clara. looking up into
his eyes, ''and-"
mo. | didn't know it," replied
George cmphatically, at the same tim,
rapidly disentangling himself and Look
ing about for his hat. you will have
to excuse"
YES" went on the girl. "fa,her has
failed and has settled with his creditors
at sever cents on the DOL"
May, dearest interrupted George
passionately, rs he resumed his former
position, ''why discuss such sordid
business matters on Il night like this?
Let us speak OF love. and the happiness
the future has in store tor Dotll of u.s.
N. y. Suu.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-07-03
Two Races Monday.

Owners of horses who have been here
during the Stock Show haye arranged
with the association for the races Mon
day afternoon, the first a running race,
mile heats, three in five, for 800, the
money to go to the winner. Three en-
tries are guaranteed.
The second will be a pony race for 800.
the first horse to receive $50 and the Sec
ond $40.
These races will be for "blood," and
If the track is in good condition by that
date, there will be some fast time.
The admission to these races will be
25 cents for each person.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-07-03

looked at his watch. Twenty minutes to
eleven: He rang the bell angrily.
als the house locked upf"
mot yet, sil. We're a-waitin' for Mr..
Cuthbert"
"Lock up and get to bed, all of you!" cried
the doctor fercely: And the bristling of his
eyebrows, and the fire in his eyes, dispatched
the girl from the room in a bound.
He seated himself at the table. with his
elbows upon it. and his face in his hands.
He heard them bolt and chain the house
door, and the slippered tread of the masters
as they e whispering upstairs. Now
through the silence moaned the wind, with
rattle Of dry leaves eddying, and the thresh-
ing OF the chestnut boughs.
Presently rose the old man and drew the
curtains from the window, whereby the shine
OF the lamp would be visible to the furtherest
bend Of the glimmering road; returned to his
chair, and with his watch on the table under
his eye began a vigil.
This was an only son that had gone forth
and not yet returned.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-07-03

The history Of Frederic A. Cover,
the popular inventor and experimcn,er
in b%aliooning, whose fatc since his re-
cent ascent from an English town is
shrouded in mystery. would make q
fascinating romance. His mind was
original in u distinct degree; he had
presence, tact and skill. all in his ia
vor. and. although he had for the time
retired from business, it is evident that
he possessed IL OF those tcmperaments
which could not long DO satisfied with
u action.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-07-03
History Repeats Itself.

During. the storm Thursday II of
Jupiter's bolts descended with unusual
force and rapidity near the hog pasture
on the shores Of the bay, with the net
result o fkilling seven porkers and driv-
ing twenty hogs into the water from
which neither chair nor hide has been
recovered. DIR. Dodds says that it was
not an overdose Of electricity: that did
it, but the devil. The doctor says he has
read something of u similar case that
happened a short time ago, but he don't
remember just how long.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-07-03

Keep quiet and take Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
1t cures pain in the stomach almost in
stantly, get Il 25 cent bottle. take moth
ing else. You will need nothing else to
cure the wors: case of diarrhoea, cholera
morbus or bowel complaint. This med.
icine is made for bowel complaint only,
and has been III constant use in the west
for nearly fifteen years. Its success has
been unbounded and it's name become a
household word IN thousands of homes.
Try it. Sold by 20. Maloney.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-07-03

Save money and doctor bills. Relieve
your mothers, wives and sisters by a
timely purchase Of DR.. Boranko's Cough
and lang Syrup, the best known remedy
for coughs, colds, Group and bronchial
affections. Relieves children of Group in
II night; may save you hundreds of
dollars. Price 80 cents and 500. Sam
pies fee. Sold by Bennett Bros
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-07-03

CO. Maloney, the druggist, positively
asserts that Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy is the safest and
best treatment for gripping pains diar-
rhoea, cholera morbus or summer COM
plant, and he knows! 1t is not only re-
commended, but guaranteed, and is just
such a medicine rs should be kept in
every house.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-07-03
lee cream ~freezers at South e. kelley's
The Devils Lake Roller M,lts

The Devils Lake Roller Mills
Pays the highest market price for
wheat.
Grinding feed for farmers on Satur-
Sells best patent flour GLORY for 81. %
per hundred.
Family Patent (Climax) at $500 per
hundred.
Pure Crystal, low grade. at 81. 80 per
hundred.
Retail at the mill. 5l-tf
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-07-03
Isacklen,s Arnica Salxe.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts.
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum.
Fever Sores, letter. Chapped Hands,
Chllblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tons. and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. It is guaranteed to give
Price rs cents per box. For sale by
Bennett 4 Horsman.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-07-03

E>rt.y purchaser of one pound of our
specili tea Is presented with II ticket, en-
%titlin:: he holder to presents. One ticket
III. .loice Of one piece of English
war;. Twotickets-A line piece Of china
ware. Three tickets-Your choice of
the 1:!,r,t glassware, double finish, equal
to eur lass i'll every respect.
II II PasQuale DeFlore.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-07-03
Farmers Alliance.

The Ramsey County Farmers Alliance
will meet at the Engine house, Devils
Lake, d. T., on Monday, July IS, lss6, ut
2 o'clock p. M, for the purpose Of giving
orders for all Irvine needed this season.
Subordinate delegates are requested to
send delegates with all local orders.
II. NJ. CHEEL, President.
V. Il. CALrEEwooD, Secretary. 2t
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-07-03

Piles are frequently preceded by a
sense of weight in the back, loins and
lower part of the abdomen, causing the
patient to suppose he has some affection
of tho kidneys OF neighboring organs.
At times, symptoms Of indigestion are
present. tlatulency, uneasiness of the
stomach, etc. \ moisture like perspira-
ton, producinga very disagreeable itch
ing, after getting warm, is Il common at
tendant: Blind, bleeding and itching
DR.. Bosanko's Pile Remedy, which acts
directly upon the parts affected, absorb
ing the tumors, allaying tho intense Itch
ing, and etfectimg Il permanent cure.
Price so cents. Address The DR.. Bosan-
ko Medicine Co., Piqua, o. Sold by
Bennett Bros. rs
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-07-03

Lee Atkins and Main divided first money, Converse
Moore and Lewis second; Bailey, Rasmussen, McGa,,
hey and Bowling, divided third.
In the last match, purse $25, Arthur
Mc(iahey took first money, Taylor sec
ond, and Lee Atkins third.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-07-03
A A

At the start in the first heat of the pony
race Jim Schunmer, the rider of Colonel,
met with an accident, being thrown from
his horse. The animal attempted to go
was thrown to the ground and the pony
went over. The boy was picked up and
cared for. He was ready to mount in
five minutes after the accident.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-07-03
BUSINESS NOTES

Ice cream at Maurice. .if
Steel nails at South & Kelley's.
\ large stock of cigars and tobac,<,s
at p. DeFiore's. l1-,f
For fine number one Swiss cheese. 30,
to Pasquale DcFiore's. l3.tf
Don't sell your Ramsey county war
rants until YOU see a. o. Whipple. II
For Strawberries, oranges, lemons anth
apples, at prices very low, call at p.
DeEiore's. l2-tf
Just received, a large line Of dry goods.
groceries, boots and shoes. Free delivery
i'll IL part of the city at p. DeFiore'S.
can Fill all good applications for
Loans. JOHN W. MAHER,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-07-03
Mondays Matinee.

The races Monday afternoon were with
outspeciali interest. The original objectof
the matinee was to afford a little sport
for the pent-up enthusiasm which seems
to have gathered in the past few days
over the result of the greater contest on
the LIST, I'd and Sd. There were a mum
Der of entries of local horses, decidedly
unknown to each other, and, as the boys
say, quite 'leary'' of each other, but
there was no notable time. In the rum
nlng race following was the score:
Frank Bartlett's Baxter l
Col. Towner's Logan. ........".."...... 2
Sam Dodd's Same Horse.."..."".".... 3
The first heat of the pony race resulted
as follows:
Allen Mettler's OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. !
Peter Boyes' Peggy".".".."."..""..... 2
f. E. Dill's Blue Mountain ......."...... 8
Peter Boyes' Colonel 4
The second heat of the pony race was
as follows:
Peter Boyes' Peggy l
Allen Mettler's Cody Observation-Disclosures" 2
f. E. DilPs Blue Mountain. .....".."..... 8
THIRD.
1
Cody 2
Then came the first heat in the trotting,
as follows:
Ever Wagness' ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. l
Harry Garbutt's Harry B.."............. 2
Allen Mettler's Lone Rock 3
Sam DOdd's Nellie 4
SECOND HEAT.
marry 1
z
l4Ol0 d
Nellie 4
~THIRD-MILE DASH.
Lone l
f1drry q
NOll10 -
Mir d
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-07-03

"Jenny, will you anstver me or mott"
The girl refused to speak. Then Mr..
Strangfeld repeated his question, and her
lips turned pale, as under the pressure and
torment of a thousand words which they
would not part to deliver, and one most tear
full, wildered. pleading look she cast around.
Her father watched her steadily. and with
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-07-03

4 nnmber of fine mich cows, most Of
then, fresh in milk and some with young
calves, for sale ut TT. Totten. Also some
Articles of furniture which the officers
who are going away dc not desire to take
Ruh!rt!. d3t
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-07-03
Liver Pills.

Use DIR. Gums Liver Pills for sallow
complexion, pimples on the face and bill
Never sickens or gripes. Only
one for a dose. Samples free at Bennett
Rrns.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-07-03
From FRIDAYS Daily lnter.Ocoan.

From Fridays Daily lnter.Ocean.
Both banks closed ut 3 o'clock each
day of the fair.
The base ball club collected nearly SO
today, by subscription.
John Barton's thoroughbred bull at
tracted a great deal of attention.
The lunch and r%efreshment booths
were numerous and did good business.
Tom German, former partner of NJ, II.
Lynch, will open y saloon ut Bottineau.
Julius Creaseau, partner of Thomas
Leahy OF l4arimOre, came up to take in
the stock show.
The auction ieWelry man was not to
be left out and he was there too with his
stock in his grip sack.
A large number of the boys from the
18th infantry are over OH a farewell visit
to their friends i'll this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. US. Sharpneck and Mrs.
w. N. Steele We're among the passengers
from Grand Forks yesterday.
Both church societies arc doing we'll
with their lunch and ice cream counters.
Everybody should p%atronize them.
Young McIsaac who was injured by
his pony in the race yesterday was bet
ter this morning, but is still confined to
his bed.
w. j. Murphy, editor of tho Grand
Forks Plaindealer, came up yesterday,
and is exhibiting his tall silk hat on the
fair grounds.
Bishop Marty held mass in the Catho-
lie church in this city Thursday morn
ing. He promised the congregation a
priest early this month.
George Main, Of TOwner county, and
Billy Moore did very effective work on
the hose last night. They did not leave
until the fire was out and all the hose
put back on the cart.
The dance last evening opened with a
good attendance, but owing to the
alarm of fire, which called many away,
the dance was adjourned until this
evening. A large number is expected.
The contest for the 500 prize, between
the I4arimore and Devils Lake clubs,
will come Oft at 10 o'clock tomorrow
morning. The Larimore club was met
at the tram this afternoon by IL boys,
and escorted to the Beniam House,
where they were entertained.
J, II. Mathews of Larimore, had a
sulky badly broken on Kelly avenue
last evening, A colt was attached to it,
and was being driven up the avenue,
when a traction engine which was going
to the fair ground blew of steam, and
scared the young animal, which had
only been hitched up a half dozen times,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-07-03

Chamberlains Collie, Cholera, and
Diarrhoea remedy is the most thorough
ly reliable medicine it is possible to pre-
pare for bowel complaint. Recommend
ed, guaranteed and sold by G. o, Ma
loney.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-07-03

c. l.. Gallup, the veterinary surgeon.
has located permanently in this city and
may be found OF any time at Bennett
Bros. postotlice store. left,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-07-03

From my place one brown two.year-
old stallion colt, Tuesday night. The
finder please call on Syend Aspaas, Dey-
ills Lake, or myself, and get reward.
GEORGE MILLER.
Town 1874, Range 63, Section 80.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-07-03
Farmers and Mechanics

Southern Barbed wire ut South &
kelly's, at 4! cents per pound. list.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-07-03
StOltze F.....""..I 0 D
Howard r. R......1 0 l 0 0 .
TODAYS SHOOTING

TODAYS SHOOTING.
A match game was gotten up by the
gun club, ten shots at Peoria Black
birds, sweepstakes, for purse Of $l1, the
following was the score:
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-07-03

Ev-Vice President David Davis died ut
his home i'll Bloomington. ILL.,, Yesterday
morning. Judge Davis WAS an honest
man.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-07-03

Every body will take hail insurance in
the st. Paul +. 4 NJ, terms easy notes
due in the fall.
l0tf. EATON Il HIGBEE, Agents.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-07-03
For All.

10 know that You can get all grades Of
cigars at VIM. J. Dushek's, Devils Lake,
Oak. Wholesale and retail. Try it. lift
We carry the only complete stock of
hardware in the northwest and YOU can
get anything o want in our line at
bottom prices at South & kelley's.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-07-03
For Sale.

Southern barbed wire for four and one.
halt rrnts ut South II Kelley's. dw4t
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-07-03
To Horse Owners.

Steel wire nails at South t. kelley's.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-07-03
Strayed.

Guaranteed pure winter strained lard
oil at South & Kelley's.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-07-03

From Chain lake, May %, a bay pony
heavy mane and tail, one white hind
foot. Any information leading to his
recovery will he rewarded.
#l3-3t JOHN POWERS,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-07-03

Final proofs in the Grand Forks land
district can be made before John w.
Maher, Notary Public, at Devils Lake,
Oak. 52-tf
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-07-03

admits of no superior.
ltcontains every improvement that inventive
genius, skill and money can produce.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-07-03

All kinds of machine oils at South 4
Kelley's.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-07-03
"
4 Il T.,

The Rochester combined anvil, wise
and ,irill ut South X Kelley's.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-07-03
Cattle for Sale.

A full line Of machine bolts at South Il
Kelley's.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-07-03

have 1G5 two and three year old heif-
ers and six bulls which I will sell on the
ranch in Missouri, or will deliver them
here. (4tf) Us. CoNYERs, Cando, Oak.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-07-03
In Too Much Haste.

Continued nert Weck.)
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-07-03
Lost,

Good cook stove for 81 at South & Kel-
ley's. IA.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-07-03

From Thursdays Daily Inter Ocean.
Geo. o. Riley of Portland, Dak., was
in the city Monday.
Mrs. Griggs and Mrs. H. c. Rose are
among the Grand Forks ladies' attending
the Show.
Geo. Glass, formerly a resident of this
place, but now of Park River, was in the
city yesterday.
The secretary desires to say that he en-
joys the Stock Show. 1t was predicted
that he wouldn't, but he does. lfhe don't
knock otfall the sharp corners, the sharp
corners knock him down, so it's all one.
The following named gentlemen from
I4akota are in attendance at the Stock
Show: VIM. G. Daniels, treasurer; w.
Fl. Parker, register of deeds; Joe Pierce,
sheriff; James Crammond, Jas. Harris,
J. McMasters, Thos. Nent, Geo. Winters
and Il. Mapes.
Amongthe broad-gaged Dakotans who
came up OH Wednesdays train were bud
Hersey. from Arvilla; Thomas Edison,
A. f. Henderson and James Matthew'S,
from Larimore; Capt. Griggs, Johnny
Bray, w. N. Steele, II. p. Rucker, ii.
G. Rose. DR.. Alloway, and others from
Grand Forks.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-07-03
r SHORE IT

From Mondays Daily Inter-Ocean.
John Fadden came zip from Arvilla
yesterday.
Frank Lycan and wife are registered
at the Benham.
j.. S. Field, Totten Post trader, spent
yesterday in tho metropolis.
c. NJ. Fisher came down from his town.
site Saturday and returned to-day.
p. p. Gulseth, an old typo in this office,
came up on the exclusion train from May
Vile.
Did you see Harry's outfit. 1t looks
like "blood' when lie goes at the Stock
Show.
Prof. A. Il. Erb, of Buffalo, N. Y. is in
the city. He is delighted with the
country.
About 200 excursionists went over to
TT. TOtten yesterday, and over $50 this
morning.
Will Egan, the Totem postmaster, was
over from the post yesterday, returning
this morning.
Alex Walker has II men at work get
the fair grounds.
Conductor Sands was among the ex-
cursionists. The joke OH him was that
he lost his ticket.
A 'fying Dutchman'' has been erect
ed here and will swing the boys and girls
at the fair grounds.
The base ball club has secured accom-
modations for their Larimore adversar-
les at the Lakeview.
n ntrr01Nuy rryl,o 81, rryofnIs,,~ 1,,0,
the destinies ofthe new town beyond
Brokenbone, is in town.
S. +. Johnson, a prominent hardware
dealer of Mayville, came up with the
excursionists yesterday.
+. S. Rolphe of Minnewaukan was
married to Miss Nettie Dresser of Owa-
tonna a week ago Tuesday.
Mr.. Frank Z. Gruber, travelling sales
man for Muller Bros. & Co., is visiting
his customers in this city.
The base ball grounds are situated in
the west portion of the fair grounds, and
are in splendid condition. The batting
is toward the east.
Orders have been received for the re-
moval of the Seventeenth Infantry to
Montana. Ft. Totten will lose some good
boys in this move.
J. J. LIE Tourneau, representing the
North Dakota Farmer, Of jamestown,
came up this evening and will remain
during the Stock Show.
Minnewaukan has arranged for a ten
cent Fourth to be held IN the Sd. Every
body in Benson county had previously
arranged to attend the Stock Show.
John D. Batson, general agent for the
Deering steel harvester, is in the city
and will remain until after the fair, look
ing after the interest of his company.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-11-26

Never go to bed in any danger of being
hungry. People are kept awake by hunger
membering that sleep is the essential force
which the whole scheme starts, decline tea
or coffee within the last six hours before GO
ing to bed. If the women-kind insist you
may have your milk and water at the tea
table covered with tea but the less the bet
ter. Avoid all mathematics or intricate study
of any sort in the last six hours. This is the
stuff dreams are made Of and hot heads, and
the nuisance of waking hours. Keep your
conscience clear. Remember that because
the work of life is infinite, you cannot do the
whole of it in any limited period Of time and
that therefore you may just as well leave off
in one place as another
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-11-26
TireIess Brains.

Our Drains are seventy year clocks. The
angel of life winds them up once for all time
and gives the key into the hands of the angel
of resurrection. Tic, tac tic, tao, 90 the
wheels of thought Our will cannot stop
them. Sleep cannot still them, madness only
makes them go faster. Death alone can stop
them by breaking into the case and Selling
the ever-swinging pendulum which we call
heart, silence at last the clicking of the ter
rible escapement we have carried so long be-
meath our wrinked forehead. If we could
only get at them as we lie on our pillows and
count the dead beat of thought after thought,
and image after image Earring through the
over tired-organ. Will nobody block those
wheels, uncouple that pinion, cut the string
that holds those weights, blow up the ma
chine with gunpowder? What a passion
comes over us sometimes for silence and rest,
that this dreadful mechanism unwindng the
endless tapestry of time, embroidered with
spectral figures of life and DEATH could have
but one brief holiday. Who can wonder that
men swing themselves from beams in hemp
en- assoes that they jump off from parapets
into the swift and gurgling waters beneath;
that they take counsel of the grim fiend who
has but to utter his one peremptory mono
syllable and the restless machine is shivering
as vase dashed upon a marble floor. If
anybody would really contrIve some kind of
lever that we could thrust in among the
works Of this horrid automaton and check
them or alter their rate of going, what would
the world give for the discovery?
Men are very apt to try to get at the ma
chine by some indirect method or other They
clap on the breaks by means of opium, they
change the maddening monotony by the use
of intoxicating liquors. 1t is because the
brain is locked up and we cannot touch the
movements directly that we thrust these
coarse tools in through any crevice by which
they may reach the interior, alter its rate of
going for awhile, and at last spoil the ma
chine.