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Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-10-28
TREE OF TIBET.
Fabuls.s. Prises Paid For the Leaves
OF the Sacred CrOwfh.

OF, tho Sacred Growth.
Few persons probably have heard Of
the marvellous tree Of Tibet. Neyerthe-
less for . long time It has enjoyed Q
great reputation in the east. It is o 50.
cred tree, and fabulous prices were paid
for q few Of its leaves.
In his Souvenirs do Voyage an
Tibet" Pero Hue speaks Of this won
derful tree. It is essentially Of o literary
and artistic turn Of mind and has the
strange habit Of producing images and
hieroglyphics upon its leaves. Some
times religious figures take tho place Of
the letters. Pere Hue called tho mystic
rious thing ''the tree Of a thousand
images" These images are found on
tho leaves, on the stems and on the
trunk. Near tho temple of Buddha, in
tho village Of Liousar, Tibet, this
great tree has stood for years, the plague
and the puzzle Of all the botanists who
have ever received the gift Of faith.
A great antiquity was given to the
tree; indeed 1t was claimed that it had
existed from time immemorial. But nm
investigation not many years ago proved
the images on tho tree to be fakes. Tho
trick was simple enough. like every 9TH
or trick when it is found out. In the
spring ind In tho summer on dark
nights o lama, endowed with acrobatio
power, with his pockets full Of hand
stamps. climbed all through the tree
and stamped tho leaves with all sorts Of
holy images and characters, tho most
numerous being tho following formula:
Com mane padone ON" (Glory to
Buddha in tho lotus). This is also
stamped upon the bark, and tho leaves
and portions Of the bark arc sold to Wis.
itors.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-10-28
GENUINELY HARD UP.

Out of Three Hundred Accepting Free
Beds Only Five Had "thc Price,"
A short time ago a curious test was
applied at tho London Congregational
Unions FREQ Shelter For Homeless Men
at Medland hall, in tho east of London.
The object Of tho test was to ascertain
II the mon were really as penniloss as
they represented themselves to be. The
FREQ shelter is intended for men who
have not the fourpenoe necessary to pay
for q nights lodging elsewhere, and ono
night Edward Wilson Gates, the shrewd
superintendent Of tho philanthropio
work of tho union, announced that he
would give sixpenoo to each nan present
who could prove that no had some
money, but less than fourpence. Achuc-
king laugh passed over tho 800, that
being the maximum allowed In tho hall.
"But how shall I know that you have
less than fourpenoe9' asked Mr.. Gates.
"Search usi' cried tho men.
"You really mean it,"
"Yes."
Every well, but il any ono objects let
him go to tho gallery, and I guarantee
that he shall not be turned away"
Only five Of tho 800 went up stairs,
and tho others were thoroughly search.
ed by experienced men. Two hundred
and forty-nine had nothing, ono had u
farthing, II had q halfpenny, ono had
three farthings, IS had d penny, two
had q penny farthing, four had three
halfpence, nine twopence, three two
pence halfpenny and two had thrcepenco
halfpenny. Thus out Of tho 800 mon
205 had not the fourpcnoo necessary for
Q "fo'penny doss" ut q lodging house.
It seems pretty clear, therefore, that tho
men wero genuinely ''hard up."-Lon-
don Culver.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-10-28
Duel of Blanket..

A returned missionary from south
eastern Alaska tells in The Midland
Christian Advocate of a strange custom
among the Indians Of that region:
When q difference arises between
two Of them. and a friendly settlement
seems impossible, m Of them threatens
the other with dishonor. He will cover
the face Of his foe with shame. He ex-
ecutes his threat by tearing up u certain
number Of his own blankets. The only
way his antagonist can get even with
him is by tearing mp q greater number
of his own.
II the contest is prolonged, it results
In the destruction Of all the blankets
they have, each Indian destroying his
own. The one who destroys the greater
number is regarded as having won the
fight.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-10-28
couldn't Foo e

Nobody can learn all there is worth
knowing in this lifetime" said Mr..
Meekton wisely. "And . man ought
never to assume that his education is
finished. I'm going to keep right ahead
with mine. I'm going to study astrozo-
my"
His wife looked at him sharply and
then in . cold. hard tone exclaimed:
"Leonidas, you'll have to think up
some better excuse than that for stay.
ing out all night. "-Washington Star.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-10-28
WANT THEIR BACK PAY.


Nneh III Feeling Among tho Spanish SOL
diers in Cubs.
HAVANA, Oct. M.-Great excitement
prevails among the Spanish troops be-
cause OF non-payment, in some cases for
nix months, in others for seven months
and in still others for even eight months,
and the soldiers fear that they will be
embarked for Spain without receiving
their pay.
The poor quality Of the food supplied
to the soldiers has caused much ill feel
ing and serious insubordination is feared
in several localities. In the province of
Puerto Principe of the. 400 members of
the civil guards 800 have deserted. and
gone over to the insurgents.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-10-28
AN EGYPTIAN PUZZLE.
How Thieves Are Detected b. a,
Use 81 GAoanny Charns.

How Thieves Are Detected Hy the
Use 81 Uneanny Charns.
The most curious and complicated
charms arc those used in the recovery
Of stolen property and the detection Of
thievea Strange to shy, the Egyptian
practice OF seeing figures shifting over
the ink poured into q boys hand is,
with certain minor differences. known
in Sindh. Tho Vinyane Waro, or finder
Of lost goods rubA some dark substance
over the thumbnails Of u youth not ar
rived at the age Of puberty, or directs
him to look at a black spot painted ON
the bottom Of . bright brass pot.
The soothsayer during this period re.
cites the aximah (charm) three differ.
emit times, after which the seeing com.
mences. The boy first sees a bhaugi, OF
sweeper, appear in tho ink and clean
the floor. after which farash (tent pitch.
ers) approach and prepare q pavilion.
They are followed by q train OF serv.
ants. who spread carpets and erect a
kind Of throne.fo 3 the king Of tho Jim,
who presently appears in state. accom-
panied by his suit.
Before him the loser of the article an
pears, to advance as a complainant, and
the monarch sends his chobdais (mace
bearer) for. the thief. The latter being
violently DRAGGED into the presence. is
baatinadoeds III he shows the spot
whore the goods nre concealed, and is
then ssdinnisseds When the charm ID
concludsd. the boy accurately describes
the person Of tho guilty man and the
place where he deposited his plumber.
The natives Of lSindh aver that this
incantation Is not diabolical one, as 1t
10 only to be mastered by the 40 days.
fast and the other ceremonies usually
gone through during the study Of the
tas khir (or acquisition Of power over
angels and demons). Consequently few
practice It, and the knowledge is con.
fined TO certain families. Inever saw
the operation. but have heard of it sufa-
GENTLY often to DO assured that my in.
formants were not deceiving me. More
over. traces Of 1t are to be found in
southern Persia and other parts Of the
eastern world. It probably originated
in India, that poisonous source Of three
parts Of the superstitions which have
inundated Europe and Asia and Travelled
westward to Egypt and the Maghrib.
As a support to my conjecture. It may
DO mentioned that In Sindh it Is prao.
ticed by some Hindoos as we'll as Mos
lems.-Sir Richard Burton in Human.
tartan.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-10-28
Head wheel. and T.ilr.e..

An answer recently filed BY, athe
learned Council" for the defendant IL
q New York court contains the follow.
ing: 1.-The defendant denyes that. til
description Of a contemplated taii1aos
OF about n rod and four inches acua1
defendants land 10 contained in -ansy
water right to run OF flow. water. ,bat q
put in plaintiffs complaint from Nheeis
in plaintiffs head."-Case and, Com
ment.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-10-28
North Dakota Pressed Brick.

North Dakota has it's. own pressed
brick factory at Dickinson now, and q
crew OF 10 men is employed and $4,000
to $1,000 brick are already pressed and
laid in the kiln for burning. The kiln
will contain when completed-about
Nov. Zoo, 600 brick.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-10-28

Henry A. Thexton of st. Thomas, an
ex-postmaster there, has invented o de-
vice for moistening aud sealing enyel-
opes. He is now in Chicago arranging
for its manufacture and sale. The in.
vention is especially adapted to the uss
OF large commercial establishments.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-10-28
THE THINNER MA X E
II IL a Unique A",,r Held at Aber-
deem, :. land.

1t IL a Unique A"',r Held at Aber-
deem, 5. land
On the last "Wednesday Of August ev-
cry year is o fair, called tho thinner
market held in the Castle square in
Aberdeen, Scotland. So;Gc 80 or 60
years ago nothing could be bought at ii
but wooden articles, from which arose
the name thinner" Now. however, IL
ts the Scotch housewives last chance Of
getting her berries for preserving. Ev.
cry patron Of the market knows that
after that month the only chance OF
fruit ia gone; hence the rush. Great and
small, rich and poor, alike turn out.
Booths set to the best advantage and
numbering perhaps 200 arc arranged in
rows. ample room being left for the buy.
era and pleasure seekers between. Fruit
stalls, old clothes dealers, shooting
ranges. wheels Of fortune-eyerything
to make q penny--can be found there.
Schools and colleges have no recognized
holiday on that Wednesday, yet the
average ''med''. il q regular attendant.
Up and down he parades, blowing his
trumpet in the face Of every one he
meets and looking, the very picture Of
happiness.
By 2 O'Clock the ".gtarFy rope' lamps
are lit and the fun commences. Country
"bumkins' fetch their ..lasses" and
buy them candy; and pears or whatever
is wished for, provided that the cost
does not exceed sixpence. The elite of
both sexes. mix with the crowd and
treat" the one the other. When all is
about sold out, the. students start for
home with.a ruah, ~upsetting the stalls
as they go. Nothing Of course is eaid
BY the police, il being Thinner" day.
Should any one be 70 .absentminded as
to forget the months and the days there.
Of he has no doubt whatever from the
head splitting noise Of the last Wednes-
day In. August. /;
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-10-28

"There is no denying" exclaimed
the Chinese emperor, ""that China is a
great country. Our nation is one whose
Importance the world cannot fail to
recognize"
"The other countries are the ones
who carry on the real contests, - mildly
suggested Ii Hung Chang.
~ know 1t. But we're the stakes. ~
Washington Star.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-10-28
Core. r1,re.tep.to R..,m

MADRID, Oct. 24.-Lieutenant Gen
eral Correa threatens to resign unless
the government upholds the action of
General Chinchilla, captain general of
Madrid, who last week imprisoned
Senior Figuera, editor Of Ell Nacional,
for publishing an article not previously
presented to the censor.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-10-28
Back From klondike.

j. W. McCreary, who is a former resi-.
dent of Darlington, has returned from
Dawson City. He has been there a year
and returns, he says, with $40, 900 as q
result of his years labor. He worked q.
leased claim, paying the owner 60 per
cent of the proceeds.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-10-28
AGAINST AMERICANS.
lhsuRoENT OFFICERS MAKING !
;sTHoNa CAMPAIGN IN CUBA.

They Ask For I~ndepeadenee at Onee-I1
Ihis Il Not Granted They Urss contin-
ration Of Hosthittes to Gain 1heir. Point.
Mech III Feeling Among spsaish Troops
n Cuba ON Account Of Arrears in Fay.
HAVANA, Oct. 24.-The Cuban gen
eral, Rego. has arrived at Havana from
Puerto Principe and is spreading in the
Havana cafes and the insurgent camps
near the capital a holy war against the
Americans. He has interviewed many
OF the leaders Of the Cubans and has
urged the carrying on of war against
the Americans if Independence is not OF
once granted to Cuba. The Cuban col.
ouel, Tourists, has also. arrived at Ha-
vana from the east and is carrying on q
STRONG campaign against the Americans
and Calixto Garcia.
The Spanish colonel, Cervera, mill
$tary governor of Mariana, pays daily
visits to the insurgents camp in his dis.
tTict advising the Cubans not ia. surren-
der, their arms and to make resistance
until the Independence Of the island il
declared. Colonel Cervera. is an init
mate friend Of. General Parade, presi.
dent Of the Spanish evacuation commits.
.don.
Pasa Ia Liberte, one Of the. daily pa.
pers OF Cienfuegos, published with the
sanction OF the government, prints q
manifesto with over 800 names, q great
many Of which are those Of spaniards,
openly proclaiming Cuban independ.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-10-28
Mach Grain Unthrsshed,

It is reported from along tho James
town and Northern that only about one
half the grain in the vicinity of Oberon,
Minnewaukon and New Rockford has
been threshed.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-10-28
EMPLOYEES DISSATISFIED.

Clamorous Mob Al Havana Demands Ar
rcars Of Salary.
HAVANA, Oct. M.-Another demon
stration Of the ~displeasure of. the city
officials at the non-payment Of arrears
Of salary took place Saturday when
about 200 entered the city hall, clam
orous mob, and demanded payment, but
finally dispersed.
The Spanish authorities estimate the
total cost of evacuation will be about
&c. 200, 900. T%wenty-four vessels will
be employed to embark the troops.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-10-28

The British museum contains . v
full collection Of clsy pipes, dating hnf
as far as the sixteenth century ~
custom Of waxing the pipe end. nMs
vent it sticking to tho lip. Wa iniscs
duced BY the Dutch aboatthey@Fl7oa
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-10-28

Servant ito artist returning ,&pms
holidayeThere, have. been @ many
callers since You left that I haxe bssn
obliged to wash tho name from tie slate
twice to make room for gothsrls-;.rns.
sons Weekly.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-10-28
EFFECT OF COLD WEATHER

Steady Decline OF Yellow Fever Shown BY
Reports.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25.-The steady
decline Of yellow fever in the South be-
cause of cold weather is shown by the
few reports now reaching the Marine
hospital service, not q single new case
being reported In the past 48 hours.
Strict quarantine, however, will be
maintained until Nov. 10, by which
time it is expected the disease will have
practically disappeared in Cuba.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-10-28
Carload Of Flax stolen,

Some one stole u whole carload Of
fax, Is or 10 wagon loads, from the
Regan & Lyness elevator at Fessenden
n night last week. The owners are
thankful the elevator was left.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-10-28

In France the oxen that work in the
fields are regularly sung to as an en-
couragement to exertion, and no peasant
has the slightest doubt but that the ami
mails listen to him with pleasure.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-10-28
Large Gr.narl.s Burned.

The granaries of Captain J.. s. Hook
ings and Charles s. Campbell. residing
near Wheatland, were destroyed by fire
and between 5000 and 5000 bushels Of
wheat burned.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-10-28

A mail pouch thrown from the west
bound passenger train at Fessenden last
week was stolen. Much valuable mail
is supposed to have been in tho sack.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-10-28

Elephants on Indian. railways pay at
the rate. Of 9 cents q mile. The baggage
cars, have compartments for dogs, cat3,
guinea pigs rabbits and monkeys.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-10-28
PostofRce R-urxlarixed.

The p~ostoAice at Abercrombie, 40
miles south of Fargo, was burglarizcd
one night last week. Two, safes were
blown open and 5000 Of government
money taken from one safe. It is not
known how much money was in tho
other safe. The burglars escaped on q
hand car.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-10-28
011oEa10&

Speaking Of getting q toqkhpulladH
said the corn fed philoeophdrssthsi Il
one instance where . man = hpnld 4
stay and see the thing oat.7lAataAs
apolis journal
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-10-28

Jamestown and Northern Extension.
Grading has commenced on the extern
Eion OF the jamestown and Northern
branch Of the Northern Pacific west
ward from Sykeston, and it is expected
that the line will be extended to the
Missouri river, striking that stream at
OF near Fort Stevenson. About 4Omiles
will be graded this season.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-10-28
SEIZED REBEL

Again Reported That Dewey Has Taken
the Insurgent "Navy."
NEW York, Oct. PA Herald spe-
cial says Admiral Dewey has sliced all
of AguinaldO's steamers. The natives
are indignant and their attitude is
threatening.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-10-28
Great Northern Coal shed Burn..

UE0St NOfeheFh CoAN Shed BurnS.
The Great Northern coal shed at Lar
more burned last week. This was one
OF the largest coal sheds on the Great
Northern system, having q capacity Of
800 tons. Itwas filed with coQl ats the
time OF the fire, which is supposed to
have been caused byan explosion Of gas
oline in the engine house.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-10-28
spanlsrds Getting Oaiclou,.

The steamer San Nicolas, which left
Manila Saturday flying the American
flag, was compelled to return bya Span
ish gunboat, whose commander offered
as q plea for his action that the crew
consisted of Filipinos, who might SNUG
gle contraband, articles. The San Mic
olas. after, reporting her experience,
sailed again, followed by the United
States gunboat McCulloch.
The insurgent ship Mariola entered
Manila harbor flying the insurgent flag,
which was promptly hauled down by
the Americans.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-10-28
NEWS CONVERSATIONS
"Wednesday. oct. 10.

wednesday. Oct. 10.
Senator. Proctor Of Vermont has been
reelected.
Dairy and food commissioners Of the
various states are in session at Harris
burg, Pa.
Admiral Dewey will probably arrive
In San Francisco Dec. 6. He comes on
private business.
The national industrial commission
has organized by the election Of Senator
Kyle as chairman.
Commissioner Hermann will investi-
gate the charges made regarding Mime
sofa INTERPRETATIONS.
An order has been issued that here
after no white man shall visit the Leecll
lake reservation without a pass.
Judge Hammond of the federal dis
trict court ut Cleveland has issued a
sweeping injunction against striking
employees of the American Wire and
Nail company.
Thursday, Oct. 30.
The German National bank of Pitts.
burg has suspended. No cause is as
signed.
The Havana Reporter, an American
paper, published its first number
Wednesday.
The steamer Mariposa, Mt San Fran.
cisco from the Antipodes, brought S.
co., 1925 in s~overeigns.
Patsy Hogan, the .ex-pugilist, shot
and killed his wife and attempted sui
eide at San Francisco. +.
Ralph, Disraeli, brother of the late
Earl of Beaconsfield, is dead ut London.
He was in his S0th year.
The biennial conference of the Luther
League of America is in session at the
Church of the Holy Trinity, New York
city.
A dispatch to the London Times from
Pretoria says that Mr.. Hope, represent
ing an American syndicate, offers to
loan the Transvaal government $l2, OOO,-
600 at 5 per cent and 2]a per cont CON-
mission.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1898-10-28
VERY. DESPERATE.

supplies Of Filipino Insursents Scarca and
Their Attitude L. Menacing.
MANILA, Oct. 24.-The attitude of tho
insurgent troops has become very men.
.acing. Their supplies are growing
scarce and they are becoming desperate.
Their leaders assure the troops who
have had no pay for months that they
will soon capture Manila. The Filipino
newspapers insist upon absolute indie
pendence and denounce annexation to
the United States or an American pro-
~tectorate with equal energy. The
American authorities, both naval and
military, are taking precautionary
measures, although no immediate
trouble is anticipated.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-11-18

A good advertisement In good paper
will always bring good results.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-11-18
DIR. WEBB'S RECEPTION.

4 Brilliant Social Event at Shelburne
Farms on Saturday.
The reception on Saturday gwen by
DR.. w. Seward Webb at his residence at
Shelburne Farms, in honor of the officers
of the Third United States cavalry, was
one of the most important social events
ever given in Vermont, thinks the Bur-
lington News. The guests included not
only the officers of the Third, but many
other prominent military men and
distinguished citizens of Vermont. The
military men included a number of the
officers of the Twenty infantry and
other United States officers, as well as
the officers of the First Vermont Volun-
teer infantry and officers of the Ver-
mont national guard; Gov. Smith and
staff and other state officers; members
of the house and senate; distinguished
people from other states five ex-govern-
ors of Vermont, one United States
senator, and many people of distinction
from Burlington and other parts of the
state-probably larger number of
citizens who frequently appear in the
public eye than has before been present
on such an occasion in this state.
The governor of Vermont went to
| Shelburne ON a special train, others
came on the trains from the south. but
the main body of guests was taken by
the steamboat Maquam from Burling-
ton. The citizens of Burlington who
had been invited, the guests from the
east aud the officers in whose honor the
reception was given-who came on a
special from Essex Junction at noon
went on the boat at II 80,
Arrived at DR.. Webb's great estate the
guests formed In line, preceded by the
Third cavalry officers, and marched tC
Shelburne House, the elegant residence
where they were received by DR.. anG
Mrs. Webb and Mrs. f.. c. Smith, wife
of the governor. A splendid luncheon
was then served In the dining room by
Caterer Sherry of New York, to which
the guests soon repaired. The magnif
cent house with its many beautiful rooms
was all thrown open for the pleasure O
the guests and they fully enjoyed tn,
charms of the elegant house.
At the close of most enjoyable after
noon the guests departed, some by train
others by boat, and when the boat Loaf
left they gave three hearty cheers TO
the host and hostess of the occasion.