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Evening star., 1899-02-04

er entertained me until the appointed hour.
when he led me to the bar ROOM Seats
had been made by laying planks across
beer kegs. Ths room was dimly lighted
with kerosene lamps. and the air was
heavy with tobacco smoke and the odor of
liquor. Cowboys had been sent to scour
the near country. and everybody had come.
The room was packed with men, and two
or three women were in the rear, one of
whom held a baby.
Il talked as Informally as / could, and
apparently holding their interest some
what, when the baby began to cry. The
mother was crowded too closely to be able
to move at once, so l waited while she
tried to Soothe the child. The fact that [
was compelled to walt seemed to anger
one of the men, for he sprang up and de-
manded that the child be removed An
other answered him hotly, and in a moment
the crowd was divided and the situation
began to get exciting. l had no idea of
what l should do to quiet the disturbance
so l said the only thing that came into my
head:
Turning the Tide.
Boys, l like to hear that child cry 1t
reminds me of my little niece at home
I'd give So right now to hear her cry
For some reason it seemed to touch
them. for they stopped almost Immediately.
1t has since occurred to me that my acci-
dental remark probably aroused memories
of better days IN each of them.
After the meeting. as l stood outside the
tavern to get breath of pure air. my host
came out and approached me awkwardly
He started to speak, then hesitated. finally
thrusting bill into my hand
Here's that S5, he said. Some of the
boys say you've got to take it,
Il was prompted to refuse, but he would
not permit 1t. Others saw the act, and
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A Proposed Reform.
From the Cincinnati Enquirer.

From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
A drastic and heretofore unheard-of cur
few ordinance is pending in the Kokomo,
Ind, city council. One section puts the
age limit at forty five years. and another,
directed against gadabout mothers and
card parties, reads as follows:
IT is further provided that when child
comes home at the prescribed hour and
prayers and put 1t to bed it shall report
such deIeiction to the mayor of the city.
whose duty it shall be to search for the
absent mother until found, and If it should
errand of necessity OF mercy it shall be
the duty of the mayor to administer a re-
primand to said mother, take her hand and
place at the card table and proceed to
finish the game Should the mayor, in his
official function at the card table, win any
favors. the same shall go to the child Civ
ing the information.
Evening star., 1899-02-04
Raising Tobacco Under Cover.

From the Baltimore Sun
Iooacco Is being raised under cover at
Iaihpa' Fla, and the experiment Is a sue
cess An acre or more of ground in a patch
~ covered with framew ork and cheese
cio'n' Ihey nave a number of these
patches. amounting to nine acres nndar
cultivation. The covering stands fen faat
above the ground. The cloth also rims
around the patches. 1t affords protection
from neavy rains and from winds that
Woeid ln1uro the plants. AS it is, beautiful
ieaNes Tor wrappers are raised. AS filler
the tobacco is also good but it is partic-
uiariy hne when used for wrappers. The
advantage of raising the plants under cover
Is found in the excellent coloring they take
on There is a demand for light wrappers.
and this sh4de is taken on by the plants.
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given there will not in the fullness of time
De wanting the opportunity that is needed
to enforce a redress of the outlanders'
grievances. A special reason for the exer-
else of patience is to be found in the state
OF President kruger's health as / slIr-
gested in a previous letter. He is unaues-
uonably In very bad way, and according
TO competent medical opinion, cannot pos
slbly live many months longer. Imme-
oiately he disappears from the scene there
Is certain to be a fierce struggle amongst
the rival sections of the Beers for supreIn-
acy in the state. This will be the ouiIand-
ers chance, and IL they only play their
cards properly they will in the long run get
all they want by peaceable means.
Monster Map of London.
The London county council propose to be
represented at the Paris exhibition in 1900
Among other exhibits they will present a
large contour map of the county OF London,
which the general purposes committee is
now having prepared. The map win be
between thirty and forty feet square. All
the principal buildings, such as the houses
OF parliament, Westminster Abbey ST
Pauls. etc, are represented by correct
models, while railway stations bridges and
public squares are all similarly given. One
of the most noticeable features Of the map
are the parks and open spaces, which are
lavfshly stocked with imitation trees and
shrubs, and In the case Of those parks
chief attractions these features are cor
rectly represented, are also the large
reservoirs OF the water companies. When
finished the map will be exhibit well
worthy of the largest metropolis in the
world. The map will afterward be of great
use to the council for the purpose of max
ing street improvements and other changes
Autograph Letters.
The curlo dealers, Messrs. Sotheby. have
just sold an autograph letter from Wash
ington to Lafayette for $50, characteristic
autograph note from Keats to Fanny
Brawne for $50. For this week past" he
says, Il have been employed in marking
the most beautiful passages in Spenser.
intending it for you, and comforting my
self in being somehow occupied to give you
however small a pleasure" A most inter
esting series of autograph letters anenf the
battle OF Culloden. from Lord George Muir
ray, Neil Macdonald and Others, brought
$50 and $40 was paid for long unpublished
letter, dated December 25, 1858, concerning
his Chinese campaign from General Gordon
L. H. MOORE.
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also f2oo as secretary to the lord great

also ZOO as secretary to the lord great
chamberlain.
The lord great chamberlain's department
costs "a 500, and it is interesting to read
that this office which is in the house or
lords requires a resident superintendent,
nineteen doorkeepers and messengers, one
principal housemaid, with t'S per year ana
eleven ordinary housemaids and four port
erS.
Salaries in Commons.
The faithful commons" costs as gross
total f156OS5, the speaker receiving ta,oVo
and the late speaker pension or t4'Voo-
Additional expenses of the speakers de-
partment amount to nearly tlo,ooo- Inns
pays for a chaplain at 400, a secretary VINO
goes the parson hundred better, tram
bearer at t25S, counsel to speaker at ,S' tI,ooo'
refaree on private bills at tl,cp, nDrdtlah
a. 81 900 and various clerks and messengers,
In all nineteen persons. The speaker NAG
a residence in the house and ms Train
hsarar $50 allowance for house OUTSIDE.
THE deputy speaker and chairman OF cofh-
n,i+taes receives f2 800, the clerk OF COM
mons f2oOo, with an official residence as
sistant clerk IL 800 and residence Inc
clerks department totals t23, ~ and m
cIudes ffty persons in all. The sergeant-at-
arms has a salary of f1,2n, and he ana
his deputy have official residences. Alpo-
eether his department costs flo.254 ana pro-
vides for fifty-eight persons, without count
ing a supplementary amount for servants
and messengers of f3O40 year 50 1t Wall
he seen that parliament after all is an eX-
nensiye luxury costing the British tax
payer over a million and half collars
year.
Apropos of black rod and green. rod,
of whom most have heard, i venture to
saw that few know that there is an usher
shin of the white rod This is a post in
the royal household of Scotland. Like
every other post in that household 1t is
now sinecure; but still ii is not honorary,
being worth f400 year. The curious thing
about it is that it is held, not by a man.
but by church. AT one time IL was heredi-
tary in the Midlothian family Of the Walk
ers of Drumsheugh. and when that family
became extinct, their property, white rod
and all, was left by will to the Scottish
Episcopal Church.
Situation in johannesburg.
Mr. Chamberlain has apparently decided
to take no active steps at present in refer
ence to the Johannesburg riots. A gentle
man who has only recently returned from
Johannesburg. and who is perfectly ac-
quainted with the existing situation, tells
me that the thing the more responsible
Anglo-South Africans feared at the present
time was precipitancy. The Beers admit
tedly are behaving badly. but 1t is pointed
out that as far as the governing authori-
ties are concerned nothing has been done
which could justify intervention. The
proper policy to be pursued, in the view OF
my informant, is one of waiting and watch
fulness. The position of affairs is such that
1t cannot last. and il only plenty of rope is
Evening star., 1899-02-04
A Detrimental Craze.

n.
The doctor says that Aunt Josephine has
thermometer-cough."
Thermometer-cough? What's that?"
why, the kind Of cough women get by
chasing out on cold piazza, every hour or
so, to see how the thermometer stands"
Evening star., 1899-02-04
A Suggestion.
From PUCK.


First burglar-''Did you see de adj Nv dat
big jewelry house? / wish / could break in
dere some night"
Second burglGr-"Wen. If you do, YOU
might leave some word mentionin de name
Nv de paper where you saw de .ad"
Evening star., 1899-02-04

1t pays to read the want columns OF The
star Hundreds OF situations are filled
through them
Evening star., 1899-02-04

DIR. Bulls Cough syrup Is a very eff
fcient remedy. For coughs and colds 1t has no
equal IL Is good for adults and enildren For
Group and whooping cough IL is invaluable.
Evening star., 1899-02-04

H. w. Canadian Special whisky.
Government guarantee on every bottle.
Evening star., 1899-02-04

3 bales of the finest grades Of yard-wide
bleached muslins and cambrics will be put
on sale Monday at the lowest figure ever
knawn for them. Such well known brands al
Lonsdale,' Berkeley and wamsutta cam
bric and Wamsutta, Pride Of the West and
Dwight muslins. which sell OF the piece reg
ulariy at 10r. and i21sc. yard in lengths
up to 10 yards, offered Monday at the e.
marvelorsly small price or............ o.
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In the Liberal Party.

He is rich, Is personally agreeable and is
esteemed good counsellor and competent
man of business. His record at the war of
fee is excellent and to him belongs the cred
it for having been able to persuade the
Duke of Cambridge to resign the position of
commander-in-chief of the army This re-
Quired diDlOmacY and tact
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SIfSIe pdIIt OF grass. The Tact speaks VOI-
umes for the good sense and good humor
OF the people II they show these qualities
as signally in the management of their
business as they have done in taking up
the reins of power We shall have every
the result
Evening star., 1899-02-04
SPANISH SHORTHAND,

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Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-07-28

ceased was held by all who knew
him was best evidenced by the
large number who followed the
remains to their last resting place,
and the numerous floral offerings
sent by friends and relatives.
Deceased is survived by his aged
wife. who is living with one of her
daughters in Chicago, and singular
to relate, her 18th birthday was on
the day of her husbands funeral.
Owing to her advanced years and
enfeebled health she was unable to
be present at the funeral. The sur
viving children are Mrs. Jas. Lynn,
Of Dry Lake; Mrs. Albert Gets, of
Devils Lake; Mrs. n. Lovejoy and
Mrs. Lew Deerks, of Chicago. III.
The sons are Joseph Gurr, of Chi
cago, and Charles and William
Gurr. of Turtle Mountains.
The sympathy of the community
is extended to the large number of
surviving relatives.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-07-28
Educational and Recreative,

Grant Hager in st. Thomas
Times: The seventh annual as
sembly of the North Dakota Chau-
tauqua association has come to a
most successful close, and has
demonstrated that the people Of
North Dakota are determined to
maintain as a permanent summer
school for all our people this ex-
cellent educational and recreative
institution. The editor Of The
Times attended the assembly and
enjoyed the many excellent
features of entertainment prepared
by the directors, and desires to
testify to the excellence of the
management. The grounds are
situated in a beautiful grove on
the shores of North Dakota's in
land sea, are we'll kept up and a
revelation to those who have
never visited them. For years the
management have struggled
against adverse circumstances, oft
times discouraged, but ever per-
severing, and it is a pleasure to
all to know that a grand future for
the Chautauqua is now assured.
Another year the program will be
improved, a system of waterworks
will be put in on the grounds, a
railroad will connect it with the
city of Devils Lake, and a new
auditorium and hotel will add to
the comfort and convenience Of
those who attend. The institu-
ton is wholly a North Dakota
enterprise, and calls for a loyal
support of the people of the whole
state. While the lakes of Mime
sofa r beautiful and attractive,
they have nothing to commend
them to the public that is not
furnished at Devils Lake, and if
our people will only realize that
this home institution is just as
good as any that can be reached
within a reasonable distance, the
succeeding assemblies ofthe North
Dakota C%hautauqua will rival
those of states with many times
our population. The slogan of
the Fargo Forum, "North Dakota
for North Dakotans," is a good
battle-cry for those interested in
the Chautauqua, and The Times
hopes every citizen of the state
will take a pride and interest in
the association and help it to
greater usefulness.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-07-28
A Narrow Escape.

Thankful words written by Mrs
Ada E. Hart, Of Groton, S. D
"Was taken with a bad cold which
settled on my lungs; cough set in
and finally terminated in con.
sumption. Four doctors gave me
up, saying.I could live but a short
time. l gave myself up to my
Savior, determined if l could not
stay with my friends on earth, ]
would meet my absent ones above.
My husband was advised to get
DR.. Kings New Discovery fol-
consumption, coughs and colds
| gave it a trial, took in all eight
bottles. 1t has cured me, and.
thank God, I am saved and now a
we'll and healthy woman" Trial
bottles free at G. w. Greene's
drug store. Regular size so cents
and $l.OO. Guaranteed or price
refunded.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-07-28
Spain's Greatest Need.

Mr. R. P. Olivia. of Barcelona,
Spain, spends his winters at
Aiken, S. G. Weak nerves had
caused severe pains in the back of
his head. On using Electric Bit
tiers, Americas greatest blood and
nerve remedy, all pains soon left
him. He says this grand medi-
cine is what his country needs.
All America knows that it cures
liver and kidney trouble, purifies
the blood, tones up the stomach,
strengthens the nerves, puts vim,
vigor and new life into every mus
Gle, nerve and organ of the body
If weak, tired OF ailing you need
it. Every bottle guaranteed, only
50 cents. Sold by G. w. Greene,
druggist.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-07-28

many to think there was a niger
in the fence"-for on Friday after
noon the following were in the
meshes Of the law: NJ. A. Doheny,
w. Elliott, A. Sorenson, VIM. Nc
Govern, G. Zunich, w. Reardon.
The accused waived examination,
and gave bonds for $500 each for
their appearance before the district
court in January next.
On an information laid Doheny's
place Of business vas searched and
two barrels of whiskey unearthed.
The stuff has been con6scated and
the place closed by an injunction.
On Monday Charles Devins and
G; L., Vaughn were brought from
Churchs Ferry charged with main
tanning a nuisance in the depot at
that place. Devins waived exam
ination, and was bound over in
$500 to appear before the district
court in January next.
Vaughn, who is station agent at
Churchs Ferry, was allowed until
August l4th to have a preliminary
hearing.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-07-28
An OCtOqenerian.

William Gurr, who has been en-
feebled from old age for some
time, died at the home Of his
daughter, Mrs. James Lynn, of
Dry Lake, Saturday, July 22nd.
He was numbered among the old
residents of this section, having
lived in this immediate vicinity fol
for some years. Deceased was
born at Harden Lock, Sussex,
England, on December 4th, 1872,
and at the time of his death was
Sc years 7 months and Is days old.
He was the youngest and only sur
vivor Of a family of five girls and
four boys, and came to Chicago in
1915, when that city was but a
hamlet with only fifteen or sixteen
houses, where he resided until
1892. During that year he came
to the Turtle Mountains and took
up a homestead near two Of his
sons. In 1896 he came to Dry
Lake and resided with his daugh-
ter, Mrs. James Lynn, until the
time Of his death.
He was Of a genial, pleasant
nature, kind to all with whom he
came in contact, and his friends
were legion.
Services were conducted at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Lynn
at 1:3O Saturday afternoon, by
Rev. Mr.. Merchant, and the fun
eral took place from the Church Of
the Advent in this city. where the
beautiful and solemn services of
the Episcopal Church for the dead
We're conducted by Rev. c.. Turner,
the rector. He was a member Of
the church for five years.
The high esteem in which de-
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-07-28
CRAZY WELLS.
The North Dakota Boys Know How to
Make the Natives Run.

The North Dakota Boys Know How to
Make the Natives Run.
Martin E. Tew, the Minneapolis
Times correspondent in the Philip
pines, sends an interesting account
of the capture of San Isidro, and
makes this interesting reference
to the bravery of the North Da-
kota boys.
The Twenty-second and North
Dakotas were sent down the road
along the left bank of the river on
the evening of May 90, and sud-
denly ran into a force of natives
who, with great determination and
audacity, held a line of trenches
which extended across the road.
The regulars, being in advance of
the column, returned the fire, and
a lively fight ensued. during the
course of which three Twenty
second men were killed and four
wounded.
One of the regulars who was in
the fight said on the following
morning: I'VE kept on shooting
and shooting, but the niggers shot
just as much and perhaps just as
we'll as we did. Our officers did
not seem to know what to do and
we didn't. At last the North Da-
kotas we're ordered forward to re-
lieve us. Instead of lying down
and shooting like we did those
bloody aickertails just gave a
couple of crazy volunteer yells and
rushed by us toward the trenches.
Well, that was all there vas of it.
The niggers 'hiked' so fast we
couldn't overtake 'em."
This proved to be practically
the last fight on the expedition
At Cabiao the trenches were passed
but their defenders had fed.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-07-28

Persons troubled with diarrhoea
will be interested in the experience
of Mr.. w. NJ. Bush. clerk of Hotel
Dorrance, Providence, R. I. He
says: For several years 1 have
been almost a constant sufferer
from diarrhoea, the frequent at
tacks completely prostrating me
and rendering me unfit for any
duties at this hotel. About two
years ago a travelling salesman
kindly gave me a small bottle of
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy. Much to my
surprise and delight it's effects
were immediate. Whenever 1 felt
symptoms of the disease I would
fortify myself against the attack
with a few doses of this valuable
remedy. The result has been very
satisfactory and almost complete
relief from the affection" Fol-
sale at A. E. Hodgkinson's drug
store.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-07-28
August Flower.

ut is a surprising fact" says Prof
Houton, "that in my travels in all
parts Of the world, for the last ten
years, l have met more people having
used Green's August Flower than any
other remedy, for dyspepsia, deranged
liver and stomach, and for constipa-
ton. l find for tourists and statesmen,
or for persons filling Office positions,
where headaches and general bad
feelings from irregular habits exist,
that Green's August Flower is a grand
remedy, 1t does not injure the system
by frequent use, and is excellent fol-
sour stomachs and Indigestion" Sam.
pie bottles free at A. E. Hodgkinson's,
Devils Lake, and Wilson & Semple's
Grand Harbor, N. D.
Sold by dealers in all civilized count.
ries.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-07-28
You Can Boil Anythinx.

A successful experiment was made at
Columbia university in boiling away a
silver dime. The dime was cut in strips
and laid in the cup Of one Of the car
bons of the arc light. The pointed car
bon of the arc was placed above this
and a strong current turned on. Under,
the intense heat the dime melted. sim
mered and then boiled like water. In
two minutes it had boiled away into
vapor. Professor Pupin, who conducted
the experiment. declared any substance
on earth, even granite rock, may be
boiled away in similar fashion If only
sufficient heat is brought to bear on it.
He also stated that any gas or liquid
would freeze il it could be submitted to
sufficient cold.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-07-28
HIS THREE WIVES.
They Were All In One Picture. bat
Did Not Stay Mere.

Did Not Stay There.
Allan Cunningham, in his Lives Of
British Painters" tells a story of Cop
ley, the father Of Lord Ch lncellor Lynd-
hurst, which reveals what a portrait
painter endures from the vanity and
eccentricity Of his sitters.
A certain man had himself, his wife
and v children painted by Copley
in a family piece.
lit wants but one thing" said the
man, on seeing the finished picture,
'and that is the portrait Of my first
wife-this one is my second"
But" replied the artist, ''she is
dead. What can I do: She must come
in as an angel"
"Oh, no; no angels for me. She
must come in as a woman"
The portrait was added, but several
months elapsed before the man again
called at Copley's studio. and when he
did, a strange lady held on to his arm.
II must have another sketch from
your hand, Copley," said he. IAN &C.
cident befell my second wife; this lady
Is my third, and she has come to have
her likeness included in the family pic
ture."
The painter introduced the likeness
Of wife No. 8. and the man expressed
himself satisfied with the portraits Of
his three spouses. But the lady remon-
strated. Never was such a thing heard
Of. Her predecessors must go. The
artist. painted them out; then the man
disputed the price. Copley sued him.
and his son the future Lord Lyndhurst.
signalized his call to the bar by gaining
his fathers cause.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-07-28
Compliments of a Corpse.

II spent n summer at an obscure
place in the Virginia mountains. " said
the business woman to me, -vnd ! took
with me a maid whose home was some
where near. One day she came to me
and asked for a days leave. I asked her
where she was going. and she very
proudly drew from her pocket a sheet
Of paper on which was written. with q
superabundance Of fourishes:
Miss Selma Jackson respectfully
requests the honor of your company at
the funeral Of Miss Amanda Juliana
jackson. Friday morning at 10 a. m.
Compliments Of the corpse. '"-Wash
ington Post.