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What Is the meaning of all these
moving machines, reapers, horse-rakes
and other farm implements being left
out in the weather. Have they just
been taken out temporarily for some
reason? No, not much. They have
been left to stand where last used. and
Il we mistake not they will stand there
in the fields or in the fence corners un-
til wanted again. What kind Of way is
this to do and expect to keep the bal
nnce on the proper side of the ledger?
Wet and sun viii spoil the best iron or
steel and the best wood. This sort Of
practice don't happen in isolated cases
by any means. Why not take the par
Tor chairs out on the open porch and
leave them there through the fall and
winter.-Fnrmcrs Review.
An over-fat hen will not lay at MI OF
her egg will be worthless for hatchfng
ConnubsaI Mail.
An. here's a letter frem my dear
She said she would not write me: wen,
canno. answer now. 80 here
I'll send a check my love 70 tell.
Chicago Daily Record.
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90 Ofice, $50 Brook Ave. OHse
h0urs: From 8 q. m. 50 4 p. m.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-04-07

oughly saturated last fall when il
Efroze mp aud the snow remaining on
the around so late will give the grain
q good start when seeding begins.
Ehe Easter services in the Congre-
(Ratlpnal church were we'll attended.
The church was tastefully decorated
with flowers, and the exercises of the
children. under the supervision Of
Prof. Robbins, were very finely rem
dered.
The air SCENE to be full Of rumors
OF railroad building. Some who claim
to know, say that the Cooperstown
branch will be extended to some point
on the Sheyenne, and others that the
Aneta branch Of the Great Northern
will run north to the Canadian line.
But onesthing is certain, this section
Of North Dakota is booming and the
railroads are bound to come in time.
The little daughter Of Rev. and Mrs.
Greenup. who has been very low with
typhoid fever for some time, passed
away Sunday. The funeral services
we're held in the Congregational
church. Tuesday at II o'clock, Rev.
Reid officiating. The little n was
scarcely two years Of age and has
never been very strong. The loving
care ofssthe parents and medical skill
seemed powerless to stay the ravages
of theidisease. The funeral was largely
attendedsby sympathlzing friends and
|neiRhbors.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-04-07
Free Of Charge.

Any adult suffering from a cold
settled on the breast, bronchitis, throat
or lung troubles Of any nature, who
will call at A. =. Hodgkinson's Devils
Lake. and Wilson & semple's
Grand Harbor, will be presented
with q sample bottle Of Boschees Ger
man Syrup, free Of charge. Only one
bottle given to one person. and none
to children without order from parents.
No throat or lung remedy ever had
such . sale a. Boschee's German Syrup
10 all parts Of the civilized world.
Twenty years ago millions Of bottles
were given away, and your druggists
will tell you its success was marvellous
II is really the only throat and lung
remedy generally endorsed by physi.
Gians. One Is cent bottle viii cure OF
prove its value. Sold BY al druggists
In this CITY.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-04-07

Carter d. Harrison was re .elected
mayor Of Chicago by over 10000 plu.
rality. This great victory brings the
young man prominently before the
country az Q Democratic presidential
possibility.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-04-07
Future Of the Bicycle.


It is agreed by all bicycle manufact.
ures that the 1899 models represent the
perfect wheel. Improvement seems to
be impossible. Precisely the same
thing 10 true Of Hostetter's Stomach
Bttters. It represents the limits OF
science in overcoming disease, and 1t
is impossible to make q better medi.
cine for the stomach, liver, kidneys
and blood. A few doses Of the Bitters
will start weak, nervous and bloodless
people on the road to strength. A
regular course Of treatment will bring
back the pink to the cheeks and sparkle
to the eye. Sleep win come naturally,
and It will be refreshing aud healthful,
Dyspepsia, indigestion and constipa.
ton will be completely banished, and
the blessings Of true health bestowed,
Never take . substitute for this per.
feet remedy.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-04-07
o15lcilL PAlsl OF THE COUNTY
AN INTERESTING REPORT.

AANS
Through the courtesy of Hon. Geo.
WsyHktttson. state insurance commits
sionsr,the Inter Ocean is favored with
tAs nth ofncial report for years 1896
and 1881, and q list Of all insurance
companies authorized to do business in
North Dakota during the year 1898. 1t
- valuable state document and
ieyinoss great care in its preparation.
The Inter- Ocean can at this time only
rs1er 70 . few items Of public interest
sanctioned. "A large number OF the
leading IRE insurance companies with
drsw from the state after the disas-
tfous Fargo fire Of 1898; but these COM
panies with many others have entered
the state. From this cause and the
growth, development and increased
prosperity Of the state, the receipts of
the insurance department for the BIZ
ennial period Of 1896 and 1897 was $751;
100 anincreasein two years of over l0,-
Ooo, and this large revenue going into
the general fund Of the state treasury
has been Of material assistance in
meeting the expenses and obligations
81 the state. The commissioner REQ
ommends the passage Of a law prohib.
iting agents residing in other states
from writing insurance in this state.
Suohs bill was introduced at the last
n 49, * ~ vN..S EE Nl-lf>---S-
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-04-07
FERRY.

The Ferry is to have q new church
this summer.
Lost,-We are afraid for good,-a
chance to get the crops in early.
Farmers are becoming anxious
about q chance for seeding.
Miss Sophia Noltimier, who has been
visiting her parents and friends at st.
Paul returned on the noon train Tues
day.
The League Ralley held its first
meeting Tuesday evening. An able
sermon was delivered by Rev. DinRle
of Devils Lake. Text, aIs it. In
Among the various delegates were the
Misses Powell, Hoover, Cora andNettie
Purdy, Kate Walker. Florence Nelson.
also Mr.. John Henley and Mr.. Charles
Rollins and Rev. j. G. and Miss Myrtle
EDiAgle Of Devils Lake; Misses Emma
Sturgeon and Josie Reynolds and Rev.
aud Mrs Garry Of Leeds, Rev. Robson
of Cando and Mr.. and Mrs. Mckinney
of MazR.
Mr.. Glass, q brother to Mr.. G. 81,
Glass Of this place, has returned to his
home In the valley.
Anumber Of emigrants from Pensyl-
vania, arrived at the Ferry this week.
MI. Simpkins is not jealous,
For so we hear him say.
We presume he does not notice,
That his actions point that way.
For that his eyes are cloudy,
Is clear to every one
Since he has failed to notice
Massey merits in the asun."
But we think that this detection
Is in our brothers sight,
Since those who stay long in the dark
Become sightless In the light.
And we fear that, that production,
Which he calls the aLeeds Review"
Has so yer tasked his thinker
As to cloud his eyesight too.
He laughs about our present style
And calls it "Valentine rhyme"
But its hard to make q dollar
Out Of nothing but a dime.
And when we work our rhymes
On subject, such as he,
The result is nineteenth minus,
Like the dollar, don't you see?
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-04-07
70 Can out the Cowboys.

Fargo Morning Gail.
Col. Melvin Grigsby, late Of the cow
boy regiment, has been summoned to
Washington BY telegraph. The errand
is thought to have something tr do
with the proposed reorganization Of
his regiment under the recent act of
congress providing for an increase in
the army. Should President McKin-
ley decide to again call for the cowboy
regiment, practically all of its officers
and men would respond. II wanted for
active service.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-04-07

L sesms that the state is to lose
Senator Marshall, Of Oakes. He has
boughtthe interests Of his partner in
= large general store in Aberdeen,
and will assume the management Of
the establishment.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-04-07
The
Cruel Knife!

II 10 absolutely useless to expect Q
Surgical operation to cure cancer, or
any other blood disease. The cruelty
Of such treatment 10 illustrated in the
alarming number Of deaths which 8
suit from it. The disease 10 in the
blood, and hence can not be cut out.
Nine times out Of ten the surgeons
knife only hastens death.
NJ. son had . most malignant Cancer, fos
which the doctors said IN operstion vas Ne
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-04-07
When Trayellns.

Whether on pleasure bent or bust
ness, take on every trip a bottle of
Syrup Of Figs, as 1t acts most plea
sanity and efectually on the kidneys,
liver. and bowels. preventing fevers,
headaches and other forms of sickness.
For sale In so cent bottles by all lead
ing druggists. Manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Co.. only.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-04-07

Tho time limit has been called on
ths ont Of the state divorces says the
Bismarck Tribune. The last man to
get inEout Of the wet is from New
Jersey and he claims to have arrived
a 11:6o p. N. on the last day Of grace,
80 that whom his complaint Is filled be
Mill5Fhaye been in the state ninety days
and two minutes. This 10 getting
ithinss down pretty Hns.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-04-07
BARTLETT

Mrs. 8. Prendergart is reported i'll
with lagrippe.
Supt. .. B. Fancher was visiting our
city schools, Wednesday.
William Martin left q few days ego
for Cache Greek, British Columbia.
Mr.. Robert Kicker has beed confined
to his bed for the past two weeks, with
.iagrippe.
William Simpson drove to Devils
Lake Monday, returning on the even
ing train.
The new organ for the city school
arrived last Monday. tits q beauty in
every respect.
Prof. p. D. Norton, Of Michigan City
school, spent Easter with his parents
in this neighborhood.
Fred Wilberg, Gideon decker and
Fred House were doing business In
Devils Lake last week.
Mrs. Lott Perring returned home
from Devils Lake, Tuesday, where she
has been visiting friends the past
week. )
Miss Laura Wiof came home from
Michigan City. Tuesday, for q short
vacation, before commehcing her sum-
mer term Of school.
Ora Cronin left for Thompson; Nd.
last Monday, where he will visit his
brother and sister, before returnsng to
Olarkesville, Iowa.
G. H.. Doyon was up looking after his
farming interests in this vicinity this
week. Mr.. Doyon has been in these
northern states most Of the winter.
The entertainment given BY the
Ladies Aid Society, last Friday, was
not as much Of q financial success 90
expected, owing to the stormy
A number Of our young peopl6 en-
joye.l themselves at the bachelor
quarters of Nj. G. w. Schroeder III
danclnK and other amusements, Tues
day evening"
Miss Nellie Norton and brother
James came home from Grand Forks,
last week, fora short visit with their
parents. They have been attending
school in that city this winter.
A number Of relatives Of w. N.
Houser arrived here last Friday, from
Illinois being passenger Of the immi-
grant train that passed through that
day. They Intend making North Da.
kota their future home; having brought
with them horses, cattle, farming i'm
pliments and household furniture. Mr..
Houser has been q resident Of Illinois
and North Dakota, and could we'll rec.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-04-07

~ this Wa done then the work Of
Kidding the Sixth judicial district OF
saloons would be begun. Anewspaper
was nseded and the purchase OF slpace
|in8the W. c. 4. U. organ was suggested.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-04-07
Progressive, Pa.hin. People

Progressive, Pushing People
demand up-to-date railroad train ser.
Woe. Two fast trains leave Minneapolis
and St.Paul daily via Wisconsin Gem
trail Lines for Milwaukee. Chicago and
eastern aud sothern points, elegantly
equipped with Sleeping, Dining, Cafe,
and Parlor Cars. Ask your nearest
ticket agent for further information,
Jas. G .POND. Genl Pass. AIT.
Milwaukee, VIII.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-04-07
Late sdvices from Manila are to the
effect that Dewey and the Oregon
carried every ward in the city.

a. "A. Wiliiamus has retired from
the sditorsbip OF the Steele County
Tribune, having disposed Of the paper
70 Charles 9. Boise.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-04-07

|UuO0C Cu0 Oh U00 OOL0El0
club.
Il was after midnight when the last
sweet strains of music died away and
the guests reluctantly departed from
the scene Of splendor and r enjoy
ment.
The members Of the Nineteenth Cen.
fury club, patronesses OF the function,
are, Mrs. @. ": Kelley, president; Mrs.
a. N. Powell, vice president; Mrs.
Stella Merrick, treasurer Mrs. Han
Mrs. r. ]. McClory. Mrs. GEORGE Rub
Thorson, Mrs. A. w. Cogswell, Mrs.
Those present were:
Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. Brown, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. 3. Lecky, Mr.. and Mrs. 3. J.
Chamberlin, Mr.. and Mrs. T. s.. Cord
ner, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Jurgens, Mr..
and Mrs. Jens Svee, Mi. aud Mrs.
Lewis, Mr.. and Mrs. John Maher, Nj.
and Mrs. Chas. White, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. IL. Belyea, MI. and Mrs. Alvin
Clark, Mr.. and Mrs. o. w. Serumgard,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. D. Jones, Mr.. and
Mrs. Joe Collinson, Mr.. aud Mrs. G. G..
Connolly, Mr.. and Mrs. P j. McClory,
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Thorsen. Mr.. and
Watt. Mr. and Mrs. a. = A. Rnhbnra.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. ". Burtacher. M. and
Mrs. Emil Fitch. MI. and Mrs. Il. q.
Fancher. M. and Mira. Gen. Emslie.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. IS. Estes. M. and Mrs.
+. Il. Fox. Mr.. and Mrs. H. 81. Wheeler.
Mr.. and Mrs. @. ". Rswsnn. MI and
M. VIM. Hurst. Mr.. and Mrs. S. i.
Small. M. and Mrs. Herman Huesoen.
MI. and Mrs. W. II. Reid. MI. and Mrs
ChurchiiI. Mr.. and Mrs. q. ". Kelley.
Mr., and Mrs. g. M. Fisher. M. and
Mrs. r, 2. Mann. Mr.. and Mrs. d. +.
Banos. Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Roller. MI
and Mrs. III. u. Baird. Mr.. and Mrs. I,
o. Baughman. Mr.. and Mrs. John Van
LEV, M. and Mrs. Hanson. MI. and
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-04-07

Tho Benson. County News is the frst
10 come under the wire with Q nice
sample Of spring poetry.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-04-07
Easter at the Methodist Rpiscopol
Church.

At the morning service the Cyrene
Commandery, Knights Templar, in the
beautiful uniform Of the order, was
we'll represented. Knights occupying
the front part Of the church which was
crowded with an audience that seemed
to thrill with Easter gladness. Topic,
1.-THE Gate Beautiful" was in harmony
with the day and occasion; and the
pastors handling of it interested, and
seemed to help and encourage the
whole gathering.
The floral decorations of the church
had been looked after by the young
folks Of the Epworth League, and
their uccess was such that for abun-
dance, and taste In arrangement would
be hard indeed to excel.
In the evening q we'll filed church
greeted the pastor, and listened with
cheering interest to an Easter sermon
on HE Is not Here, for He is Risen.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-04-07
Farm For Rent.

Seven miles from railroad, 400 acres
to be cropped, 100 acres breaking, 300
tons Of hay every year, splendid build
tngs, 100 acres to be summer fallowed.
No better farm in Ramsey County.
81. M. CREEL,
2-t Devils Lake, n. D.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-04-07
Absolutely the only hope Ter Cancer
% swift's Specific,
S.S.SET%s.Blo

g y IL the only remedy whish. goes
TO tho very bottom OF the blood and
forces out every trace Of the disease.
g. 9. 9. e guaranteed purely vegetable,
and contains no potash, mercury, OF
other mineral.
Books on Cancer will be mailed freq
TO any address BY the Swift Specific
Co., Atlanta, Cd.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-04-07

Editor Tousley has sold the Tower
City Topics, and is looking around
for . new location.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-04-07

The winter wheat crop has been
damaged toa large extent, but 1t is
far from q failure as yet.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-04-07

Seeding will be late throughout
North Dakota this year.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-04-07

~ CSVv1V C0ssS9 AZ NM- NM.
bsen taken, the Cancer disappeared entirely,
and he Wa cured. The cure VS. . permanent
one, for he - now seventeen year1 old, and has
NJ snodsr.s,, s.. ST.. ~
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-04-07
a SWELL FUNCTION.
The Nineteenth Century Bail the
Growing Success Of q Gay
Social Season.

The ball given BY the ladies of the
XIX Century Clubin Wineman's hail
last evening was decidedly one of the
most elaborate functions ever given In
North Dakota.
In February the ladies began to
make preparations for the ball which
illuminated last evening in such q
blaze OF glory, and thu work since
then has been pushed with that well
directed energy, intelligence and
splendid enthusiasm 80 characteristic
Of the members of Devils Lakes
women's clubs. The object Of the en-
tertainment was to obtain funds to
defray the expenses Of . noted
speaker on Woman's Day at the Chau-
tauqua this summer. There ere no
complimentary tickets issued to any
one SO the club has been able to realize
800 net. This being more than is
necessary for the speaker, the ladies
have generously decided TO donate
half the proceeds to q fund for the
establishment Of q public library In
Devils Lake.
The Coterie, . club of young ladies,
acted as an entertainment committee
and in other ways rendered valuable
assistance to the XIX Century club.
Halls famous orchestra, screened BY
palms, rendered q program Of sixteen
numbers, opening at 9 O'Clock with q
march led BY Mr.. and Mrs. @. w. Kel-
ley aud followed by the members Of
the Nineteenth Century and Coterie
clubs and invited guests. The hall
presented q pretty and animated scene.
Beautiful flowers we're in evidence
everywhere. The windows and oozy
corners were artistically dressed with
portieres and lace drapertes. Over the
stage appeared the clubs motto In
large letters: "Mens Agitat Molems"-
minds move matter. In honor of this
day set apart by President Mckinley
for the burial Of the Cuban dead, the
dagof D Company was unfurled on the
right of the stage, while on the left was
the flag Of the local post Of the GA
The stage and orchestra were hidden
behind g bank Of palms. At the left
was q cosy nook for card and crok-
mole players, and the games were we'll
patronized BY those who did not care
to dance. In the Above in the front
Of the hall frappe was served during
the evening. After 10 O'Clock refresh
ments consisting Of. coffee, sandwiches.
pickles, olives, ice cream, cake, etc.,
were served continuously until the
close Of the entertainment. About the
middle of the evening occurred the
figures Of the german-"Malicious
Bag" and Follow Your Leader
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-17
SIR WILLIAM CROOkES.
The English Scientist and the Deeds
That Made Him Famous.

Sir William Crookes, the English scien-
fist, whose success in producing something
akin to an absolute vacuum in the course
of his experiments in radiometry years ago
rendered the mean descent electric light IL
possibility, is almost alert and active at
sixty-seven as he was at forty. He began
serious scientific study when only boy, the
then renowned chemist, DIR. Hoffman, being
his instructor
The young mans earliest Investigations
were along Photographic lines. but his first
noteworthy achievement was the discovery
of a new metal. thallum, which he found
in 1861 when only twenty-nine. This led,
in 1862, to membership in the celebrated
Royal Society, and placed his name on the
roll of successful scientists. A little later
he devoted much attention to the spectre
scope, and still later to rare earths. His
eclipse observations, his experiments with
dsinfectants and his study of the radiome-
ter followed. The radiometer. is a glass
tube containing delicately balanced spin
die, TO which are attached four arms ter
minating in disks The tube being virtually
exhausted of air, the arms and spindle are
made to reVOlVe under the action of light.
An ordinary incandeScent electric light bulb
might be used in radiometric experiments
by diSconnecting it from the wires and sub
shutting the spindle and arms for the car
bon filament. The vacuum in the Geissler
tubes, used in producing the Roentgen ray.