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Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-05-26
5000 Brick.

For sale cheap. Apply to II.
Huesgen, the Fourth street jewe
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Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-05-26
Quick Writing.

Chief-I'm satisfied with your hand.
writing. But can you write shorthand
Applicant-Yes. but it takes longeri
-Fliegende Batter
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-05-26

The following jury has been
drawn for the June term Of court
beginning on the 18th:
The Chanute times., 1899-09-22
TAKES A ROOM
On the Top Floor of a Hotel to Avoid
the Noise at Home.

| On the Top Floor of Hotel to Avoid
the Noise at Home.
A sad-faced man with iron gray hair
and tired manner walked into hotel.
bowed to the clerk who greeted
him, by name, and took the key held
out to him. "High?" he asked.
"Top," answered the clerk with
smile. The man wrote his name in the
register and followed it with that of a
popular summer town near New York.
AS he walked to the elevator, the clerk
turned to man leaning on the coun-
ter. $50 long as the Fourth of July
continues to be celebrated and that
man lives" he said, this hotel will
never be without one guest on the ma
tional holiday. While everybody else
is hurrying out of town, he is making
his way for this hotel from his country
place. He lives near small town
which has lately become the center Of
fashionable country house district
He is the father of several children and
man of wealth. But he suffers from
nerves. The Fourth OF July Is too
much for them. He says that the fire.
works get into working order twenty
four hours ahead of time in the country
and he cannot stand the nervous wear
and tear. Nor does he want to inter-
fere with the pleasure Of people who
like to hear noise and smell powder.
So he has come here on this day every
summer for the past four years. taken
rooLa on the top floor where he can
hear nothing and passed the night and
day as quietly as II it were not the
day his family, friends and neighbors
are celebrating. ng."-New York Sun.
The Chanute times., 1899-09-22

morning dress, and white straw sailor
hat trimmed with knot of white rib
bons. Even the solitary porter forgot
hiraself in admiration of her pretty
face and charming figure. Marguerite
did not see him; she was gazing at
the, board on which the name of the
station was painted in large black let
lets.
Great Woodenham-for High Lees
and Clarlsdale." She had not grasped
the fact that she was coming so near
to Clarisdale Why, she was within
a few miles of Bernard, and of her le-
gal adviser, Mr.. Martineau! Suppose
she were to meet them! Her cheeks
burned at the thought. Turning, she
beckoned to the admiring porter.
"In which direction is Clarisdale
from here?" she asked.
about FIVE miles west O. this, miss;
but there amt no village to speak Of
only Lord Umfraville's place."
"Oh-and which is the way to High
Lees?"
Right out the other way, miss
rather better n three mile, miss"
docs Mr.. Brandon still live there?"
Eyes, miss; but his house is two mile
good beyond the village. It's long
tramp, miss"
"Oh, am good walker! 1 sup
pose, when l get to the village, any
one would direct me to Mr.. Bran
don's?"
"Oh, yes, miss"
Then will you tell me the nearest
way to the village?"
He gave the necessary direction, and
with bright Thank you" she started
off.
Marguerite walked on in a state of
mind strangely divided between exhil-
aration and fear. The fresh, pure air.
the blue sky, the waving trees, and,
above all, the sense of enterprise and
daring, were delightful to her. But
presently, to her establishment, she
found that the old habitual terror OF
her uncle was creeping over her. She
began to realize that 1t was scarcely
prudent to trust herself alone to the
tender mercies Of the man who had
The Chanute times., 1899-09-22

which, to say truth, he did, though
I've always regretted listened to him
ever since, an it's laid heavy on my
conscience, my DEAR"
Marguerite wrung her hands. On,
to be mana man, that she might De
revenged on the base wretch who took
advantage of her. helpless innocence!
"You must be able to give me some
idea of what he looked like" she cried
-"something more definite than your
opinion that he was gentleman!
"Well, I'll tell you this much-he was
q tall man, slender and not much
color"
WAS he dark or fair?"
'Fair"-promptly.
"Tall and fair and blackhearted!
murmured Marguerite. "Oh, how 1
hate him! Do you say he used to
bring me flowers, Mrs. Ackland?"
my dear, the most beautiful! You
was SO fond of flowers. remember
now the sorts he used to bring you
always red and yellow roses and heaps
OF ferp."
Marguerite's eyes instinctively wan
dered to the table, where her sumptu-
Gus mornings instalment OF flowers
was ranged in large bowl. Red and
yellow roses! A strange coincidence.
For a moment the wild idea crossed
her mind that the unknown sender OF
these flowers might be her husband.
Red and yellow roses at once lost their
charm. She turned away from them
with a gesture of disgust.
"Oh, Mrs. Acland," she exclaimed,
you don't know how dreadfully miser-
able / ami l don't know what to do.
Was any one ever in such dreadful
position-neither married nor single"
"Ay, and with sweetheart OF your
own. TOLL be bound" said Mrs. Ac-
land sympathetically.
The sudden flush upon the girls face
answered her.
Dear, dear, do feel sorry for you,
poor childr' said the woman, whose
pity exasperated Marguerite.
AIRS. Acland," she asked abruptly,
~should you know this-this Phillips
again IL you saw him?"
. THAT / should, my dear, unless he's
The Chanute times., 1899-09-22
CHAPTER XIII.

Marguerite judged it best to tell Mrs.
Acland all the story of her long period
OF mental forgetfulness, and received
in return several interesting details
concerning the courtship of this hate
full unknown, Arthur Phillips, who, 1t
appeared, used to bring her flowers,
and take her out for walks, and for
whom she used to watch with intense
eagerness day after day.
"Iseen yousmorep once holding him
round the neck, and crying fit, to
break your heart; and he always SEEM
ed fond of you, too-that he did, and
gentle with you as woman would be-
Mrs. Acland,' almost whispered
Marguerite, her cheeks burning with
shame, what. .was he like? Do you
remember?
! "Oh, my dear, amt no hand at de-
scribing the quality. I couldn't tell
you. Not right-down handsome, but
looked real gentleman"
"A real gentleman? Yes, 1 should
think SOL" she answered in tone OF
pltLeI COuJeupJ. MIS- ACldlu, LHlS ID
very horrible for me to hear, but it is
necessary. Tell me-this man used
to come and see me. every day?" -, q
Whenever your uncle weren't there.
my dear; and when it got to be dusk,
he'd take you. out for a walk along
the shore, and you'd be as pleased as.
pleased could, be. You'd come a-run-
ming to me, yepr pretty'face all 'aglow,f
and your hands stretched out, with
'Oh, dear Mrs. Acland, do please let
Sarah dress inches a-going to take
me walkin'.' We had no bright days
NOR running nor jumping when your
uncle was about. No, indeed! We was
as mum as mouse then; and Sarah,
she used to say, See how frightened
the poor thing, is of him. We. was both.
fond Of you, THAT we was; an he, too
this fine Mr.. Phillips. Mind you
take care of her, Mrs. Acland,' he'd.
say.'an' I'll make it worth your while!'
The Chanute times., 1899-09-22
DIFFERENCES IN WOMEN.
An Odd Illustration of the Customs of
Different Generations. 4 :, ,1'.

1t was a very hot afternoon on the
Southeastern railway, says, the Acad-
emy. In the carriage were two ladies'
who were young ard happy, lady
who was elderly and apparently single.
and a little girl. At Orpington there
entered tall, fresh, loose-limbed boy,
OF 10 or so, carrying surveying poles
and large basket, who took the seat
opposite the two ladies, who were
young. AS the train painted along and
the carriage became more and more
sitting, the boy was noticed to be
growing restless and nervous. Twice
or thrice he made as II to speak and
each time thought better of it, and
then, suddenly reaching out the bas-
ket and displaying its contents to the
two friends, he gasped, indicating one
of them with a timid eye: Would
you mind taking some of these?
They've just been given me. but
couldn't eat them all, you know, and
so very hot and.
really, II you would be so kind
80" The basket was loaded with
Strawberries and he was quickly as
sured that his request was not an
impertinence. He then turned to the
little girl, who no sooner observed his
intention that she crossed over to the
basket side. and. seating herself within
range of the fruit, saved him further
trouble. To the elderly lady. how
ever. he had to repeat his invitation
Frigidly accepting it. she took two
strawberries from the basket with
much ceremony. At New Cross the
boy gathered together his property
and jumped out. what dear boyr'
said one of the two friends. The IT,
tie girl looked wistfully after him
q have never" said the elderly lady.
tightening her lips and turning to the
other two. Il have never been SO en-
barrassed in my life"
The Chanute times., 1899-09-22

altered strangely" was the encourag-
ing reply. &
"That's right. will just write down
your description of him to tell my law
yer. Where did you lay that marriage
certificate? I shall want to show him
that, too." et fF tEl
Now, my dear" said Mrs. Acland,
"here's what I can't help thinking IL
be likely of more use to you than that
marriage certificate; and l took and
copied that off a letter Mr.. Phillips
wrote. Heswrote, it and left 1t by acci-
dent on the table while he took you
out walking; and when he came in !
saw he was. in fine taking at the
thought of my having seen it," She
laid a piece of paper before Marsuer-
ties eyes,, ID. Brandon, Esq, High
Lees, Great Woodenham, Hunts"
Marguerite looked steadfastly at the
address. .NNN M
"You~ are right, Mrs. Acland," she
said, with repressed excitement in her
tones-"this is the very thing 4 have
wanted" And even as she gazed at
the paper her resolution was taken.
She was all alone; there was no one to
hinder her, no one to object. She
would take the train and go and visit
these scenes of her childhood.
II believe" she murmured, "if once
Isto6d there and saw the place before
me, l should remember all about it a"
The Chanute times., 1899-09-22
CHAPTER XIV

1t was a beautiful autumn day. The
Virginia creeper on the little wayside
station Of Great! Woodenham, mass
of scarlet and gold, rustled every now
and then in the light breeze. The
distances melted in blue mist; the dew
still lay in heavy beads on the long
grass of the banks and bitches, as Mar
guerite stepped from the London train
and looked about her with wondering,
observant eyes.
She formed very fair picture as she
stood there, in neat, we1l-fitting gray
The Chanute times., 1899-09-22
CradIe Blankets.

Nothing is nicer for blankets for the
cradle than swansdown flannel. II
comes in two widths, "a and Sc inches.
The wide width is less expensive and
more satisfactory
The times., 1899-06-02
THE WILL OF EZRA W. LEACH.
Tne Jury Renders IA Verdict fer the
Legutcc.

In the matter of the will contest of the
late DR.. Ezra w. Leach, of Anacostia,
Justice Bradley, sitting in Probate Court,
yesterday instructed the jury 10 render
verdict in favor of the legatee, Samuel
H. Lucas.
The will was filed for probate with the
Register of Wills for the District of Co
lumbia on December 81, 1896, and several
months later two of the relatives OF the
testatpr filed 4 caveat protesting against
the admission of the will to probate.
At the time of DR.. Leach's death II was
said 1t was generally known that he in
tended to leave large part of his estate
to some charitable institution in this city.
His last illness was short, and knowing
that he could not make bequest to
corporation unless it were done thirty
days before his death, he left his whole
estate to the legatee, Lucas. with the un-
derstGnding that he would carry out his
wishes This, Lucas testified, he was still
willing to do.
The legatee and the executor of the will.
Charles R. Burr were represented by At
torney J. j. Darlington, and the caveators
by John II. Adriaans.
In disposing of the case Justice Bradley
stated that the caveators never had the
slightest grounds upon which to base
their claim.
The times., 1899-06-02
THE FIRST IN THE DISTRICT.
A Life Sentence Imposed on George
Grant Seyye.I

"A lthitHtt Oh DtOESt
Grant Sewe.I.
George Grant SewelI, colored, who some
time ago was convicted of murder in the
Supreme Court of the District, has the dis
tinction of being the first person ever sent
TO prison for life from the District Of Co
lumbia. Sewell was sentenced yesterday
by Justice Clabaugh, who presided at the
trial Of the prisoner.
The crime of which Sewell was convicted
was, perhaps, the most deliberate murder
ever committed in this jurisprudence. His
victim was Susie Mahoney, also co.ored,
woman with whom, it was stated in eyi-
dence at the trial, he had been on intimate
terms for several years. On the night on
which Sewell killed the woman, it is said
they had been together for the greater part
of the evening in company with others. at
Susie Mahoney's house, in Twenty third
Street. The party. it was said at the trial.
was a very pleasant one, and not a wrong
word was uttered by anyone. II was no
ticed that Sewell and his acknowledged
sweetheart were on excellent terms when
the former suddenly arose from his set
and announced that he was going TO leave.
He, however, stated that he would return
soon. He kept his promise.
Seweil had not been absent more than
half an hour when he returned to the Ma
honey woman's house. The persons he
left there were still present.
Sewell, when he entered the house, went
directly to the room where he left Susie
Mahoney, and opening the door ared point
blank at his sweetheart, who ot the time
was not more than four feet from the
muzzle of the pistol. The woman fell and
died almost instantly, the bullet from the
pistol having crashed through her brain.
Al his trial SeweH claimed that tnc
shooting was accidental; that he had no
intention Of firing the pistol or iniUring
anyone, his sole purpose being 10 frighten
the company Had the pistol he used
been modern, improved weapon his plea
might have had some waight with the
jury. AS it was, however. ii WAS shown
that the pistol was an old d-fashionei
weapon, which il was necessary 10 cock
before it could be discharged. Under the
circumstances it is the general opinion
shat his act was deliberate. The fact,
however, that there was 10 motive shown
for the crime, or no malice proved further
tlan is implied from the use of deadly
weapon, influenced the jury in qualifying
its verdict so as to chang= the penalty
fran death to Imprisonment in the PEN
itentiary for life.
Sswell is about twenty-five years OF age.
The times., 1899-06-02
RECEIVERS JUDGMENT FOR $50.
The Suit of Hayden johnson Against
&. Rodney Burt.

A suit, Interesting in the probable fu-
ture developments of matters connected
Herewith, was tried yesterday morning be-
fore a jury in the court of Justice of the
Peace o'Donnell, on Capitol Hill Hayden
Johnson, lawyer, was the plaintiff. AMI
G. Rodney Burt the defendant. Johnson
sued for 5000 for services, which he
claimed TO have performed for Mr.. Burt.
1t appears that funds belonging to Mr..
Burt, and notes to which he claims he was
entitled. became involved in the failure of
the Capital Trust Company, now in the
hands of receivers in such manner as to
make it highly important for Mr.. Burt to
have the services of legal counsel. Mr..
johnson became the adviser of Mr.. Burt,
whose claim to notes and money amounted
to about $4,000. II was contended by MIR.
Johnson that he performed services on b.
half of Mr.. Burt which justly entitled him
TO be paid and on the part of Mr.. Burt
that Mr.. Johnsons services were of no
benefit, resulting mainly in proposition
to release certain parties involved in the
transactions with Mr.. Burt from some ex-
The times., 1899-06-02
walter Hurdle Placed ON Trial.

Walter Hurdle, alias James Morgan. alias
Richard Hurley. was put on trial yesterday
afternoon in Criminal Court No. /, before
Justice Clabaugh. charged with violating
the United States postal laws. The spe-
cific charge against the accused is that, in
August last, he wrote postal card to the
members of the Fourth police precinct,
addressed, Mr.. Police, No. Precinct" on
which he abused them in vile and obscene
language. The postal card will be Of
fered in evidence, but it was stated by AS
sistant District Attorney Shillington, who
is prosecuting the case on behalf of the
Government. that the language is too yul-
gar to be uttered in the presence of the
court and jury. The prisoner is repre-
sented by Messrs. Edward F. Mitchell and
Charles +. Wilson.
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AMnrdcd $4,000 Dnmnges.

Franklin H. Mackey. as administrator
of the estate of Charles Martin. was yes
terday awarded IS, 900 damages in his suit
against the Washington Asphalt, Block
and Tile Company. The deceased, Martin,
was an employe of the defendant company,
and was killed while at work unloading
one OF its boats at the wharf at the foot
of South Capitol Street. Martin was
struck by one OF the heavy hoist" buck
cts used and was knocked overheard and
drowned. Il was. alleged by the plaintiff
that the hoist" bucket was worn and
unfit and ahsafe for use The deceased
left 4 widow and one child.
The times., 1899-06-02
Jenkins Damage suit Continued.

The hearing in the suit Of Adnlph 5. Jenkins
against the Herdie Pheaton Company for $4,000,
claimed for personal injuries, begun yesterday
in Circuit Court No. before Chief Justice Bing-
ham The plaintiff, in his declaration, alleges
that on election night in 1896 he over
by one OF the vehicles OF the defendant company
while he was standing on Pennsylvania Avenue
watching the returns and painfully and severely
injured Later in the day juror was with
drawn, and the hearing continued until the next
term Of court.
The times., 1899-06-02
Many Lives Save !.

In almost every neighborhood there is
some one whose life has been saved by
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera, and Diar
rhoea Remedy, or who has been cured of
chronic diarrhoea by the use OF that med-
cine. Such persons make point OF tell
ing of 1t whenever opportunity offers. hop
ing that IL may be the means OF ~aving
other lives. For sale by Henry Evans
wholesale and retail. 93S F Street north
west, and all druggists,
The times., 1899-06-02
Crash Skirts, 2lc.

The most ridiculous price ever affix-
ed 10 so worthful and seasonable an ar
ticle. An elegant Crash Skirt made in
tip-top fashion and one that you'll
find hard to match at soc. We're
selling to clear out at-Cash or Die
Credit ...................Gt -
The times., 1899-06-02

ceedingly unpleasant and serious conse-
quences of their acts. This proposition
was accompanied by small offer OF cash
to Mr.. Burt. and was rejected by him Mr..
Burt is understood to have since obtained
the services of other counsel, and some
very interesting revelations. it is said are
shortly expected. Mr.. johnson recovered
a judgment of $50.
The times., 1899-06-02
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses were issued yesterday 10 Ed
ward Towles, jr., and Nancy Jentrie. John T.
Slick and Mary 4. Blake, Charles Fuchs and Lii
ian :. Bitienbcnder, john II. Simmons and
LAURA W. Martin, Benjamin Willis and Julia Glib
son, William Thomas, Philadelphia, and Hattie
Hicks Richmond. Joseph W. GIinar and Sarah
T. Fenton, Samuel o. Knott and Elsie Lee Knott,
jefferson county, W. Va; W. Harry Rowe aud
Bessie shomo, George r. Nokes and Louisa Gaines
The times., 1899-06-02
White Duck Skirts, 3ec.

3ac is unprecedently cheap. The
call for White Duck Skirts at present
is marvellous. We're selling dozens dai-
ly and price cut such as we've made
for our Clearance Sale, will cause
quite sensation. They're styl-
ish. finely tailored and perfect QQC
fitting. Cash or Credit. ~
The times., 1899-06-02
SI0.50 for Your Suit.

It's your suit Tailored as you'd have
them, in patterns and styles to suit
your taste. Not suit in this lot
worth less than sl5, and many sold for
$1s One price for all grades will make
,em sell. Clearance Price, 5000
The times., 1899-06-02
Grand Jury Indictments.

Indictments were returned yesterday by the
grand jury against the following persons Tor the
offences named: John Sessford. james Carr. and
Thomas Corridor. Phoenix and William Mason
housebrea.ine; George Reed, Harvey A. smith,
Richard W kabcn, and Samuel Il. Curtis larceny
John Maryland and Oliver Tolson, robbery, and
nanicl Cnlc. sccand nhcnoe. petit larccuN.
The times., 1899-06-02
superfiue Shirt Waists. So.

Handsome percale shirt waists are
these for 59c. Pretty rows of tucking,
and made in the most recent style
The patterns, qualities and making are
beyond anything you ever saw for 59c.
They are worth great deal
more. Clearance Price, Cash or 1QC
Credit ....................Oo ~
The times., 1899-06-02
rhe win of benjamin A. FnrIe~s

The will OF Benjamin A. Farless. dated March
c. 1891. vas filed yesterday for probate. The de-
ceased directs that s. 900 of his estate shall he
invested ;or the benefit Of Lis sister, Adeine ".
farless, ard that his widow. Emily II. farless.
shall have one-half Of the remainder. The bal.
ance he desires shall he divided equally between
his brother and his niece.
The times., 1899-06-02
s24S for S. Silk Waists.

Made with fashion plate exactitude.
Very neat and trim and finest quality.
We invite your comparison of this
waist with the same for which others
are asking So. We want to sell 'em off
in a jiffy, and know of no better way
than TO make prices low
enough to stir your interest. 81 AZ
Cash or Credit ...............E
The times., 1899-06-02
Duck Skirts, Sc.

We wouldn't advertise this so forci-
bly, if it were not for the fact it is SO
much cheaper than others are asking.
Finest quality Duck Skirts, stylishly
trimmed with blue braid, perfect fit
and hang The clearance price 5SC
on these, Cash OF Credit ......... JJ
The times., 1899-06-02
MuIinm E. Axtnn Proves an AIihi.

William T. Ayton. who charged with rob
hing the American Mutoscope Company Of So in
March last. was yesterday acquitted by jury in
Criminal Court No. /. The accused proved an
alibi, showing that he was not in the city at the
time the theft is said to have been. committed
AytOn was represented by hessrs Truitt q Camp
tnll
The times., 1899-06-02
s1.15 for Men's SlQ and sI2 Suits.

This entire lot will go at lightning
gait. When people are easy to recognize
bargains such garments cant last at
their their raah markings, ng creGt Clearance S775
The times., 1899-06-02
Mems Blue Serges. S7.5O.

The best blue serge suit offered for
less than $40. In fact, for $40 it could
not be surpassed. The style, color, fit,
and wear are guaranteed. Clear-S7 IN
ance Price-Cash or Credit. .oV
The times., 1899-06-02
Mayer s. Petit, 4ls=A7 7th St.
MOVING HEADQUARTERS.
The Final business of the Late Peac,
Celebration.

1t has been decided to give up the pres
ent headquarters of the Peace Jubilee com
mittees at 1116 f Street. and the final meet
ings will be held at the office of Frank X.
Raymond, at 1914 Street. The fnanc es
of the celebration have been practically
wound up by tie committee on audit and
a final report will be made by the finance
committee on Monday night.
New subscriptions continue to come in
for the Jubilee guarantee fund, and a
goodly sum will be reported on Monday
night.
Committed to the Insane Asylum.
Thomas j. Addison, jr., was yesterday commit
ted TO the Government Asylum for the Insane.
The times., 1899-06-02

/ case White India Linen, very
near 80 inches wide, fine and sheer. r
and pure white. instead of costing 4
l0e in the piece. Remnants ... y
The times., 1899-06-02

Black Crepon, very desirable a
brio, made and finished like an all n :
wool cloth which sells from the X
piece for 1ec yd. Remnants -. W
The times., 1899-06-02

French organdies. the very best
patterns, large and small floral de-
signs, and as fine and sheer as then
web OF a spider, 25c value. Rem-G
nants
The times., 1899-06-02

3 cases Diem Piqucs, as many as
several hundred new and pretty de-
signs, in some are very choice pat 8
terms, its the regular Il lie quail
ity. Remnants