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Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-08-04
FRED r. STEVENS, Editor.

assistance of P. B. Smith, will run
the St. A. G. D. elevator here the
coming season.
Miss Ewing, who has been the
guest of Miss Anderson, of Jeru-
salem, left on Wednesdays train
for Minneapolis.
Walter Pendergast was calling
on his many Crary friends on Mon
day-his first visit since his return
from the Philippines.
E. M. Crary has already made
enough out Of the county printing
to extend his business and is put
ting in a plant at Williston.
The ladies of the Congregational
church gave a lawn social last Fri
day evening. j. 81. Smiths lawn
was utilized for the purpose.
Coveys Of chickens are reported
very numerous this year, and all
the lakes are alive with ducks.
That shooting will be good this
season, goes without saying.
h. A. Nicholson made a bust
! ness trip to Towner the fore part of
the week, and attended a meeting
of the board for the School Of the
Deaf on his way home.
A young sol of A. E. Brown
was quite seriously hurt by being
kicked in the face by a horse. DR..
Wagar dressed the wounds, in
which he had to make eight
stitches.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-08-04

A high standard has been set
for the volunteers now being re-
cruited for the Philippines. If
every American who wanted to
enlist were acceptable to the
government, the ten regiments
which it is proposed to send to the
islands would be raised in two
weeks. But the qualifications de-
manded are 50 high that on the
first day Of the enlistment, two.
thirds Of the applicants were
rejected. It is only prudence
which suggests the selection Of
men Of strong constitutions and
good physiques, as the service is
not child's play. Many of the
men already recruited have had
military training, some for nearly
a year. It is highly gratifying.
too, to learn that in granting corn.
missions the president has an eye
to fitness only.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-08-04

The state training school for
teachers closed a very successful
session in Devils Lake yesterday.
There were 121 teachers in attend
ance, and all we're highly pleased
with the uniform kindness and
courtesy shown them by the citi-
zens of Devils Lake. The men,
bers Of this summer school were
especially fortunate in having Prof.
Fancher and his able assistants as
instructors. Prof. Fancher stands
at the head Of his profession, and
makes an ideal conductor Of a
teachers institute, His classes in
PHYSIOLOGY, pedagogy and civics
proved unusually profitable to the
pupils. The other members Of the
faculty were selected especially for
their eminent fitness to teach the
several branches assigned them.
Miss Fanny Amidon, Of Fargo, had
charge Of the music, advanced
reading and grammar; Miss Ella
Stout, also Of Fargo, the primary
methods, geography, drawing and
writing; Supt. Torger Shines, Of
Benson county, the mathematics
and history. Locally, these an
nual sessions of the teachers from
this and surrounding counties are
appreciated by our citizens. The
selection Of Devils Lake as the
meeting place gives the city a dis
tinction of which we are all proud.
Devils Lake will always have a
warm welcome for the pupils Of
the state training school.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-08-04

The managers Of the K. O. TN.
hall have had some correspond
ence with the Andrew McFee CON-
pany relative to a date some time
during September. The company
can rely upon a good house if they.
conclude to appear in Crary.
Those who suffered by hail trib-
utary to Crary Monday are: John
Mullen, Geo. Calderwood, R. M.
Calderwood, Thos. Holden, L. D.
Stevens, H. E. Stevens. [. N. Web
ster, Jas. Newbre, Pendergast's
and the Doyon farm. Loss, from
10 to Is per cent.
Casper Bye noticed a man hang
ing around the water tank east Of
town the other day, and by the
mans strange movements, con-
cluded he was insane. When
questioned, the man said his name
was Noah Furguson, and that his
home was in Blue Springs, Neb.
He is no doubt insane, and was
taken to Devils Lake for examina-
ton.
DR.. Wager and Carl johnson
are manufacturing a bicycle
tricycle., a machine to be used for
travelling on railroad tracks. It
can also be used on roadways. If
they make a success of the ma
chine, and Jim Hill does not OBJ
ject to their using the rail track,
we are inclined to think the medi-
cal profession and blacksmithing
will be sadly neglected.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-08-04

excellent stories, and it's other.
interesting contributions, is a
number to allure one out of any
degree of midsummer indifference.
All OF the stories are we'll illus
trated; and Of not one of them is
the reader likely to say, II tried
that and could not make it co."
They n and all have ready inter
est; and at the same time, they
have substance and significance.
The S. S. Mcclure Co., l41-155
East 25th Street, New York.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-08-04

The chief grain inspector
muddle in Minnesota has finally
been settled by Hon. A. G.
Clausen resigning, and Edwin S.
Reishus, a banker of Cottonwood,
being chosen for this important
position. The new appointee was
Gov. Lind's choice from the first.
Mr.. Clausen has been identified
with the grain inspection depart
ment of Minnesota for the past
fifteen years. He has made that
business a life study, and Gov.
Lind himself admits that there is
no better authority on grain grades
than Clausen. Gen. Becker, one
of the railroad and warehouse
commissioners, said of Mr.,
Clausen:
Ihave been closely identified with him in ar
ofhclal position Tor about fifteen years. Ny
opportunities for observing his natural and
acquired fitness for the place have been ample
His executive power, his acknowledged fidelity
and integrity are beyond question. It is moi
often that the public service is able to com
mand the abilities of such a mar in the felG
for which he is SO we'll adapted.
Hon. William R. Merriam
while governor of Minnesota
stated that he knew ONO other man
in the United States who could
handle this department and give
as good satisfaction to all interests
as Mr.. Clausen. Notwithstanding
his eminent fitness for the position
and without stopping to consider
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-08-04

A new figure in American
Literature is Cyrus Townsend
Brady. He was born in Allegheny
City, Pennsylvania, in 1861. His
ancestors fought in the army and
the navy during the Revolution
and the succeeding wars, two of
them being officers of the Cont
mental line. One commanded a
regiment under General Scott in
the war Of 1872, and died a Major
General. One was killed at Ante
tam. Young Brady thus inherited
from his Scotch-Irish stock the
sturdiest courage and patriotism.
At seventeen he entered the United
States Naval Academy and gradu-
ated in the class of 1883. Ten
years ago he entered the ministry
of the Protestant Episcopal
Church. For three and one-half
years he was Archdeacon of Kan
sas, and for four years he has been
Archdeacon of Pennsylvania. In
the recent wal he went to the front
as Chaplain of the First Pennsyl-
vania Regiment. Doctor Brady
has written a new romance of the
War Of 1872, following the fortunes
Of "Old Ironsides," and in it his
brilliant genius has produced the
most thrilling novel Of sea life in
American literature. It is called
"For the Freedom of the Sea-"
and it's serial publication will be-
gin in The Saturday Evening
Post, Of. Philadelphia, in Septem-
Der.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-08-04

It is gratifying to note that the
use Of American -four abroad has
reached its high-water mark in the
fiscal year just closed with an
expectation of 10000 900 barrels.
The average price per bushel of
wheat exported during the year
was 74.77c. and the average price
per bushel for the wheat exported
in the form of -four was $780,,
calculating that Il bushels of
wheat are utilized in the produc-
ton Of a barrel Of -four. This
adds 1890. to the amount of money
received for each bushel of wheat
sent abroad in this form, thus
making over $l0,000,000 during
the year as a compensation to the
EAmerican labor which transformed
the 100000 bushels of grain into
the 100000 barrels of flour
|exported during the year.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-08-04
BOOKS and MAGAZINES

Richly illustrated" barely de-
scribes the August Cosmopolitan,
there being in that great number
one hundred and forty-six differ
ent illustrations Of all sorts and
sizes and not one Of them common
place or uninteresting. The
literary features Of the magazine
vie with the pictorial, the whole
forming a most attractive maya
zine for summer reading.
*x*
McClure's magazine for August
will be a midsummer fiction num-
Der, and will contain a story of
the law, an Irish story. a racing
story, a story of the pioneer circus,
a true story of the Secret Service,
and a country love story, besides a
generous installment of Booth
Tarkington's novel, "The Gentle
man from Indiana" All of the
stories will be very fully illus
trated.
*x*
In the American Monthly Re-
view of Reviews for August the
editor comments on educational
conditions in the South, with re-
ference to the future of both the
white and colored races. In the
same magazine is the address de-
livered at the Capon Springs, w.
Va, conference in June by DR.. j.
Z. M. Curry, one of the foremost
educational leaders of the South
and an active executive officer of
the Peabody and Slater funds.
MI. W. T. Stead sends from the
Hague some interesting comments
on the work of the peace confer
ence, at which Mr.. Stead himself,
though not an accredited delegate,
has been one of the leaders of the
arbitration movement.
*
Good Housekeeping for August
--l an
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-08-04
D AUGUST 4, 1889.
POLITICAL TIDE IN THE
WEST.

Nc calamity party is in sight fol
this year. Itsfoundation has gonet c
pieces. Nebraska banks report
deposits amounting to $21,000,000
In the dark days Of the Cleveland
failure and the Bryan scare, the
Nebraska bank DEPOSITS amount,
ed to only $ll,000,000. They
have doubled under a Republican
administration. Bryan, if renom-
mated, will be ptshed hard in
Nebraska. Though state pride is
enlisted in behalf of a second trial,
the Republican vote has grown
since 1898. The fusion plurality
last year was only 2,72l for COVER
nor, the Republicans carrying the
legislature and gaining a senator.
Bryan has no certainty in Nebras-
ka in 1900. In fact, the chances
are the other way. Some Of the
Western states in his list before
are sure to go against him next
year. One of these is Washing
ton. Bryan's anti-expansion
views alone settle that. Wash
ington is for commercial develop
ment on the Pacific. It's Republi-
can plurality last year was 8,O23,
quite a change from Bryan's 12,-
1913 in 1896.
Kansas has parted company
with the silver party. Its Repub-
lican plurality last year was 1870,
Kansas and Washington combined
take fourteen electoral votes from
the Bryan column. A change Of
1900 votes last fall would have
given Nebraska and South Dakota
to the Republicans. The gains Of
Republican congressman in the
transmississippi states last Novem,
Der were remarkable, and had the
high distinction Of saving the
house. All of Nebraska's neigh
boring states r as prosperous
as itself, and can match it's increase
in deposits. Speaking in the
light Of mathematicalfacts Bryan's
prospects in the states west Of the
Mississippi have generally faded
Figures Of all kinds prove it. No
can he count on gains east Of the
Mississippi, unless in Kentucky
in which. the Democratic party al
present is more seriously divided
than in 1896 $685.. The facts in the
case suggest a change in the
Democratic candidate, but even
that might cost more votes than il
would gain. Prosperity, expan.
sion and sound money are a win.
ming combination.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-08-04
To Cleanse The System.

Efectually yet gently, when
costive or bilious, to permanently
overcome habitual constipation, to
awaken the kidneys and liver to a
healthy activity, without irritat-
ing or weakening them, to dispel
headaches, colds, or fevers, use
Syrup of Figs, made by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-08-04

ment at some central point to be
selected by the volunteers them
selves, and to be held at a time
when the harvest is out of the way,
would seem to be the most reason
able proposition.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-08-04

"Van," who was ssit" before Jerry
j. went to Washington, is now
running one of the guessing de-
partments of the Herald. Van
himself is a good fellow, but we'll
he knows that the Herald must
have that kind of stuff.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-08-04

!, 1t is the opinion of the Inter-
ocean that our North Dakota
volunteers, who are soon to be
home, would be far better pleased
to be received at their respective
home towns by their relatives and
neighbors than to have the state
or community contribute large
sums of money for a general
"blow-out" at a time when the
boys are foot-sore and weary and
in need of rest and repose, leaving
an expression of the esteem and
love in which they r held for
some future date. An encamp-
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-08-04

says the paper starts out upon its
second year "flled with encourage.
ment, good will and bright pros
pects." And he should have add.
ed "the latest and best news"
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-08-04

Both parties have repeatedly de-
clared in their platforms in favor
of the policy of local self govern
ment-which includes the filing
Of federal Offices by residents of
the state or territory where such
Offices are located. This accounts
for the contention that Mr.. Doug
lass, of Minnesota, and Mr. Mead,
Of Montana, should not be Indian
traders at Standing Rock. Ac-
cording to late reports, Col. Rob
inson, of North Dakota, will do the
trading-which is correct.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-08-04

McClure's Magazine for August,
with its special cover designed by
Will II. Low, it's profusion Of
beautiful pictures. its half dozen
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-08-04
For Transmitting Money

To Norway or any part of the
world, buy Great Northern Ex-
press Order, so cts. per Hundred
Dollars.
2l-24 F. H. RoUT1ER, Agt.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-08-04

The Fargo Call vas one year
old Wednesday, and Editor Jordan
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-08-04

Good Housekeeping for August
presents e. rich and inspiring table
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-08-04

Plow files, anvils and hammers
at Esters'.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-08-04

It remained for Bro. Bassett, of
the Valley City Alliance, to dis
cover that "Robert G.. Ingerson
will be burned-as preachers all
over the country have, for many
years, predicted. His body is to
be cremated." Bassett never over
looks a good point.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-08-04

"Van'' is doing a mighty service
for North Dakota Tin his Wash
ington letter to the Herald) point
ing out the number and emolu-
ments Of places in the census. Of
course evan" (nor the Herald), if
they knew it, wouldn't embarrass
the North Dakota delegation by
advertising places that are not.
Strange what some of the journal
istic statesmen in Washington
will try to do in these approaching
dog days.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-08-04

Bottineau Courant: The Chau.
tauqua at Devils Lake closed last
week. This meeting was highly
successful in every respect. All
debts of the society are paid and q
substantial balance is left on hand.
Many improvements are promised
for another year. We advise every
one to attend next year.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-08-04

The wicked Dingley tariff is
working havoc. In the fiscal year
just closed all the countries of the
world, with the exception Of four
which reduced their imports OF
breadstuffs, largely increased their
purchases in the United States.
The sales Of manufactured articles
to all parts of the world has been
beyond all precedent. Democratic
leaders have gotten beyond trying
to explain"
The age-herald., 1899-12-27
WILL TRANSPORT sPANIARDs
The United States Will Send Them All
 Home Free

Washington, December 26.-At the cabi- net meeting today it was decided to con strue that portion of the treaty with Spain regarding the return of Spanish soldiers and prisoners of war in the most liberal way. By the terms of the treaty the Unit ed States agreed to transport all Spanish soldiers and prisoners of war serving in the conquered territory of Spain. Quite number of disputed questions have been raised in connection with the repatriation of the Spanish soldiers serving in the Phil ippines, and they have been the subject of considerable correspondence between General Otis and the Spanish representa- tive at Manila.
 In the peace treaty various terms are used-"Spanish soldiers" Spanish prison CTS" "Prisoners in the hands of insur- gents" etc. After discussing the question today the cabinet decided to construe the language of the treaty liberally; indeed, to stretch 1t not only to cover all Spanish prisoners in the hands of the insurgents, who are now falling into our hands, but their families and all Spanish civilian of- ficials and their families All will be ex- ported to Spain at the expense of the United States.
 Secretary Root has no information as to how many Spanish prisoners remain on the islands.
The age-herald., 1899-12-27
EARTHQUAKES AF TERMATH
Citiz9nS Afa Beginning to RsC9V2F iFon
 Tteir Terror.
EIGHT sQUAWS KILLED WHILE DaUhX
One Cannot Walk Along the Streets for the Huge Piles of Dsbris-The Ruined Structures Will
 Soon be Rebuilt

San Jacinto, Cal, December 26.-This little city is a scene of desolation today. People are beginning to recover from the terror inspired by the earthquake which centcred here on Christmas morning and destroyed every brick building in the town and some estimate of the damage wrought can now be made
 At the Saboba Indian reservation near here, a dance had been held the night be- fore and large quantities of wniskey were consumed by the Indians, most of them being in a. a-dfunken stupor before the shock came.
 A number of squaws had huddled togeth- CT in an old adobe building and were sleep ins off the effects of the liquor. The heavy walls fell in upon them. Six were killed outright and two died later, while score more arc badly injured. Those killed were horribly crushed.
 It is impossible to walk along the side walks on Main street, because of the heaps of deteis and overhanging walls. Two brick buildings were razcd with thousands of dollars worth of merchandise buried un- derneath.
 There is not business house in town but that has suffered. Electric wires are down and some of tho power houses have fallen in. The walls of the county hospital, erect ed recently at cost of $10000, are badly damaged.
 At Heunit the hotel was damaged to the extent of $10,00O; Binghams flour mill, S2.- 0oo, and the walls of numerous stores were badly damaged. There are but two chimneys left in the town.
 It is said that rumbings had been heard for several days at Taquils Peak, in the San Jacinto range, supposed to be an ex- tinct volcano.
 Between San Jacinto and Hemit geysers of hot sulphur water appeared yesterday, and the fumes were so strong that no one could get near the geysers. The streets of San Jacinto are being cleared of debris and the merchants are moving their stocks in- to warehouses. Preparations are already being made for the rebuilding of most of the ruined structures.
The age-herald., 1899-12-27
AUGUSTA AGAIN
 VISITED BY FIRE
Manufacturing Plants Destroyed
 at Loss of $175;O00.
LACK OF WIND A BLESSING
Over Two Hundred Men Thrown Out of Employment-Th Third Disas- trous Blaze to Visit Augusta
 Within Month

Augusta, Ga., December 26.-The sawmnl O. the Perkins Manufacturing company and the Georgia Iron Works owned by the Perkins Manufacturing company, were de- stroyed by fire tonight.
 The loss is $l75,O0o
 It was only owing to the absence of wind that many neighboring frame dwelling houses were not swept away.
 The loss on the lumber plant, including machinery and finished lumber s.ored in the yards, is s125, eco, and on the Georgia Iron Works, mill and machinery, $50,030.
 This does not include the loss off many valuable patterns which can not be duph- cated. The insurance on the Perkins lum- ibe,r plant and machinery is about S55,000, and on the Georgia Iron Works and ma chnery, s31, 100.
 By this fire 200 men are thrown out of employment This is the third disastrous fire in Augusta this month.
The age-herald., 1899-12-27
A BoER PORT
British Consul Says New Orleans Has
 Sent Supplies to Transvaal

New Orleans, December 26-The British consul here is authority for the statement that New Orleans has been one of the Chief ports used by Boer agents for secur- ing suppcies for use in the Transyaal, and that British ships have been used largely in their shipment. Corn, it seems, has been one of the principal staples bought for the purpose and was bought and shlp- ped away from tais port without creating either comment or suspicion.
 The British authorities, however, appear to have been possessed of more or less information on the subject for some time, but have been powerless to stop the ship ments. The plan, the British consul says, has oeen to ship the grain and other sup plies from New Orleans to Rotterdam and ahere re-ship to ports from whlcn the 1ransvaal could be reached. Investigation here tonight revealed the fact that the quantity of corn shipped from New Or leans to Rotterdam this season has been in excess of 900o.0OO bushels, while the legitimate trade has never required more than AGO GOO bushels.
The age-herald., 1899-12-27
BLIND MURDERER
Civil War Veteran Kills His Wife by
 Choking Her

Baltimore, December 26-Frankln B. Livingstone, blind man, aged 56 years, choked his wife. Rosa Livingstone, to death today at their home in this city, and then gave himself up to the police. Livingstone claimed that his wife tried to smother him with a feather bed, but that he succeeded in choking her and put her body in the bathtub. He was locked up. The police found the nude body of the woman in the bathtub, as Livingstone had said. Both rooms gave evidence of a struggle. Jeal- ousy is thought to have been the motive for the crime. The man Is civil war veteran, having lost his eyesight by a shell in the battle of Fair Oaks. He had pension of SIP month