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The Portland daily press., 1900-10-27

Houses need refreshment as
well as men. The manner of
doing it makes the difference.
A few pieces of fine Furniture
selected from our large-up-to-
date stock will freshen up the
house wonderfully.
Don't you want to come in
and stroll around our ware
rooms and see what's in the
lnarket-you won't be asked to
buy and it's a pleasure to show
you our stock. This week we
are going to offer you a host of
bargains in TABLES.
Tables Of all kinds and
sizes-in woods of Oak, Birch
aud Mah0gany-at all kinds
and sizes Of prices; all prices
however all very much lower
than the regular.
Can't we sell you one of
these Tables.
/ Frank P. 7IAb8its & Co.
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The Portland daily press., 1900-10-27
CITY OF PORTLAND.
Police Examining Board.
Maine General Hospital.

THE annual meeting of tho Maine General
Hospital for The cholce of officers for the
ensuing year and the transaction of such other
business as may legally be presented, WIN be
hslq n the ofiice OF the Treasurer. in Portland,
" TOUR O'clock i'll the afternoon OF the first
tuesday the sixth day OF November 1900.
T. j. BARRETT, Secretary.
Portland, Oct. Is. geo octlCeodtd
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-27

My daily talks which now No. $40,
will be discontinued until Monday,
October 29th, at which time they
viii be continued.
My Office during this time viii be
in charge of my assistants.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-27
PEACE NEGOTIATIONs 40 BEGIN

London, October q, 3 a. m.-According
to the latest Pekin and Yokohama des-
patches, the first meeting of the foreign
Representatives with reference to the
peace negotiations should have been held
yesterday.
Lii Hung Chang has been appointed
generaIissino of the WI Wi army con-
sisting of foreign drilled soldiers armed
with foreign weapons.
The Portland daily press., 1900-10-27
NICHOLAS
PROBABLY
WILL
ACCEPT.

London, October 27. Emperor Mich
olas,'' says The s.. Petersburg CORES
pondent of the Daily Mail, has received a
letter from the Chin ese Emperor asking
him to take the conquered Manohurian
provinces under Russian protection.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-06-26
The Opening.

All indications point to a very
large attendance at the opening Of
the auditorium Thursday and Fri
day nights. Reports from all
towns west and north, as far as
Minot, St. John and Bottineau are
to the effect that hundreds will
take advantage of the very low
round trip rate to spend three days
upon the Chautauqua grounds,
taking in the opening perform
ances and the festivities of old
settlers day. An effort will be
made to induce the old soldiers,
whose encampment in Grand
Forks comes to a close Thursday,
to take a trip to the Chautauqua
grounds. Quite a number of
Fargo and Grand Forks people
will attend the Friday evening
entertainment, and in fact all the
towns along the Great Northern
system in the state will be well
represented.
In the city the ticket sellers are
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-06-26

est. The local clubs milwaukee
entertained royalty, All visiting
club women in drives about the
city and beautiful receptions
galore.
This afternoon a prairie fire
came near taking away II. E. Arm
ODDS creamery and other buildings
east of town. Someone had set
fire to the prairie while doing some
breaking and it spread rapidly, un-
til Mr.. Arnold's property seemed
endangered. Mr.. Arnold got all
his men out, and telephoned for
Harry Ball and by dint of hard
fighting with dampened sacks and
plows, succeeded in getting the
fire under control, before it reach
ed the buildings.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-06-26
Newspaper Day.

Supt. D. F. Bangs, editor of the
North Dakota Banner and chair.
man of the local committee to
entertain the editors who meet
here July 7th, returned Monday
evening from the Twin Cities.
He succeeded in collecting the
following amounts to help swell
the entertainment fund:
American Type Founders o......~....!$l5 q
Minnesota Type Foundry. Co"".......... Is q
Leslie 4 McAfee, wholesale paper Co....... 10 Ok
Mcclellan Bros, wholesale paper Co....... 10 q
Wright, Barrett & Stilwell, the
wealthy wholesale paper house of
st. Paul, refused to contribute
anything to the fund.
Mr.. Bangs arranged with the
Great Northern for transportation
for the editors and families which
will be supplied to all newspaper
men who apply direct for same to
MI. F. I. Whitney, st. Paul.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-06-26

Mayor Brown left this afternoon
for Grand Forks to work up an ex-
cursion party for the opening.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-06-26
Old Settlers Day.

Saturday the eighth annual
assembly of the North Dakota
Chautauqua will open with q
grand program prepared for the
entertainment of the old settlers of
Ramsey and adjoining counties.
The old-timers will have every
thing their own way for that day,
and an unusually large attendance
is promised. There will be a bar
becue and a rich spread sufficient
to feed 5000 people, so no one will
go hungry. Everybody should
turn out Saturday and take his
wife and all the children to this
great feast.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-06-26

Sanford, State President, Mrs.
Nettie NJ. Lauder, Miss Goodman,
and the Misses Anderson-The
Woman's Day ''Talent."
Judge Morgan is in Grand
Forks today.
Miss Lillian Mott returned to
Grand Forks this morning.
John w. Maher and daughter
Kathleen returned from st. Paul
last evening.
Prof. Marshall went to Grand
Forks this morning, where he will
furnish music for the G.. A. r.
The depot and platform for the
Chautauqua railroad are being
built today. G. Budde is over
seeing the job.
Allan Tompkins has put in
telephone poles along the new
Chautauqua railroad track, and
Is strlnging the wires to the
grounds today.
The last car for the Chautauqua
railroad arrived yesterday. The
car came from Saltwater, Mimi,
and was formerly the property of
the Saltwater street railway COM
pany.
A. M. Powell reports a general
drouth and crop shortage in all
the states he visited. At Detroit,
Mich. he witnessed the grand
street and naval parades in honor of
Admiral Dewey. A pleasing fea-
ture was the chorus by 5000
school children singing an ode Of
welcome to dewey the Pride of
the Navy Mrs Powell spent a
week at Milwaukee in attendance
at the Biennial session of the gen.
eral federation of woman's clubs
There were over 5000 lady dele.
gates. The program of general
addresses, ETC., was of great inter.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-06-26
To the Voters Of the Second
Judicial District:

Having received many kind assurances that
desire to announce thatI am a candidate for
the Republican nomination for the office OF
District Judge of the Second Judicial District.
cency Of my knowledge that Judge Morgan
would be a candidate for a state nomination,
and the extent of the district, a personal can.
yass for the nomination is out Of the question,
wishes known generally to the people Of the
district.
I therefore urgently request all who favor
me for the high honor sought, to use their in
fluence in securing delegates favorable to my
candidacy. H..
Very respectfully,
NJ. II. BRENNAN.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-06-26
Gltu In Brl6f

Robes for fireworks.
No. 4 was several hours late this
morning.
Geo. L. Barrett was in from
Lakota Friday.
F. T. Fox has received a brand
new meat wagon.
Mrs. Allan Tompkins left fol
the east Monday.
Chautauqua sterling silver souv.
.enirs at H. Huesgen's.
Milt Swanston, of Michigan
City, is in town today.
Mrs. j. A. Percival is visiting
with friends in the city.
Miss Anna Jameson has left
for Minneapolis on a short visit.
J. B. Lipson, of Minneapolis,
is in town selling New Era graders.
Major Maglone made a trip to
Rugby yesterday on legal business
J. F. Cowan and family moved
out to their Chautauqua cottage
yesterday.
Buy your Chautauqua souvenir
spoons at II. Huesgen's. opposite
the post Office.
Mrs. G. Turner and Miss Emma
Turner left for the Episcopal Con-
vocation at Fargo Monday.
Mrs.G. H.Rodebach left Monday
for Inkster to organize a Royal
Neighbor Camp in that town.
Hon. David McCanna, of Cando,
passed through town on the east
bound train Monday afternoon.
The G.. A. R. post left for the
state encampment at Grand Forks
this morning. A good number
went.
For choice fruits, confectionery,
soft drinks, cigars and tobacco go
to G. G. Gibney's, in posto&ce
building.
James Bullock, a real estate
man of Grafton. is here on bust
ness relating to farm lands in this
vicinity.
Mrs. A. L.. Britain. of Farming
ton, Conn, is registered at the
Sevilla. She is looking up farm
interests.
j. o. Baughman moved out to
his farm by the lake last week and
lis putting the lakewood hotel in
shape for occupancy.
W R. Merrick, of Grand Har-
Dor, left for Spokane last night.
III goes to look after business
INTERESTS in that city.
Mrs. M. Spencer, Of Indian
apolis, wife of a former old settler
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-06-26
For Sheriff.

The announcement of VIM.
Hurst for the Office of sheriff of
Ramsey county can be found in
this issue of the Inter- Ocean.
Mr.. Hurst is one of the old timers
of Devils Lake and has served as
chief of police in the city for a
number of years, and has for q
long time been deputy United
States marshal. He is well quail
fed for the position of sheriff. and
if he goes into the Republican
convention will give the other
candidates for this Office a hard
tussle for the nomination.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-06-26

Chautauqua session are now out,
and family weekly or eason
tickets can be had of the secretary
on the grounds or at Hodgkinson's
drug store. Buy your admission
ticket before getting on the train
as it will save annoyance and de-
lay at the other end.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-06-26
Market Report.
Plenty Of
money...

At this time for Farm Loans
at the Ramsey Count Bank.
Better take it now, for such
money is liable to be scarce
later. Write or call,
Ramsey %. Bank,
Devils Cake, n. d.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-06-26
The Fourth.

The Fourth of July at Chautau.
qua will be a bumper day both in
attendance and entertainment. A
great program has been prepared,
SO varied in character as to suit
the taste of all. Thousands OF
people will visit Chautauqua on
that day, and they never will be SO
royalty entertained as on this &C.
casion. In order to enjoy the
whole program those who car
should get on the grounds by the
3rd.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-06-26

meeting with good success. The
entertainment will be unquestion-
ably the best ever given in the
Northwest, and no one should
miss seeing it.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-06-26
FOR SHERIFF..

thereby announce that I am a candidate
for the office of sheriff of Ramsey county, sub
ject to the decision of the Republican County
of my friends at the Republican caucuses.
j. N. MILLER.
Devils Lake, N. D., April 9th, 1900.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-06-26
FOR

hereby announce myself a candidate for the
office of sheriff of Ramsey county, subject to
the decision of the Republican county con-
~vention, and respectfully solicit the earnest
at the coming Republican cancuses.
j. A. VAN LEW.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-06-26
FOR SHERIFF..

thereby announce myself a candidate for the
Republican county convention, and respectfully
solicit the support Of the voters Of Ramsey
county, j. B. CHURCH,
Churchs Ferry, N. D,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-06-26
in this vicinity, coming here in '83
is at the hotel Sevilla.

in this vicinity, coming here in '83,
is at the hotel Sevilla.
Sydney Thompson is in town
shaking hands with old friends,
and renewing acquaintance.
Chamberlin's new delivery
wagon is a bird, and no body is
prouder over it than Charley
Turner.
The Chautauqua engine is being
engaged in conveying trucks
loaded with ties and rails down
the track.
Misses Gertrude and Minnie
Jameson returned to their home
in this city Saturday. They had
been attending college in Mime
apolis.
Cigars and tobaccos at Roble's.
Norman J. Warner, of Grand
Forks and Mrs. Mile Kribs, of
Hespeler, Ont, were joined in
marriage by Judge Duelf Satuf-
day.
The great number of sample
cases and travelling statesmen in
town does not look as if people
either here or east felt the poor
condition of crops.
The dome of the First National
bank has been painted a brilliant
color. It was necessary for the
painter to be suspended in mid
air to reach it.
The teachers summer school
begins next Monday. All parties
desiring to board or room teachers
should notify Supt. Fancher, who
will make satisfactory arrange
ments.
Charley Mauger will do the
landlord act for Reid's hotel and
cafeduring the Chautauqua season.
w. H. will take charge Of the
lakewood cafe on the grounds.
G. H. Hutchins, Of Minneapolis,
and G.. w. Taylor, an insurance
agent Of Fargo. arrived in the city
Monday and pooled interests for a
trip of inspection down to the
Chautauqua grounds.
Fireworks at Roble's.
S. F. Thompson left for his
home in Minneapolis yesterday.
He was gaeatly pleased with his
visit and the many improvements
that have been made in the city
since he was here last.
The Sisters of Mercy of St.
Vincent de Paul hospital acknowl-
edge with thanks severaldonations
of seasonable articles from VIM.
Orr, of Crazy. Being delicacies
of the seaso they r much ap-
preciated by the patients.
Fresh fruits and confectionery
at Robes.
Switches are being put in at the
siding between Crary and Bartlett.
Roadmaster Nelson was in town
last night and took section fore
man A. Skurdall from here to do
this work on account of his being
a first class man for that kind of
work.
At the annual session of the
Grand Commandery Knights
Templars of North Dakota, at
Grand Forks Monday, two Devils
Lake gentlemen we're honored by
election to high Offices: Clark W..
Kelley was elected r. E. COM
mander and Judge D. E. Morgan
E. Grand prelate.
"A marriage license was granted
to John w. Orchard, of Rugby,
and Miss Florence E. Wright, of
Crazy, Saturday. Mr.. Orchard
was formerly station agent at
Crary, while Miss Wright is one
of Crary's popular young ladies.
The marriage ceremony will be
performed at St. Joseph's church
tomorrow.
One of the most pleasant Incl
dents for Woman's Day, July 9Th
at the Chautauqua grounds will be
a 6 o'clock picnic dinner, the
members Of the Cando, Grand
Harbor, Crary and XIX Century
club Of Devils Lake and their
families participating and will
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-06-26
FOR SHERIFF.

I hereby announce my candidacy for tn
office of sheriff of Ramsey county, and respect
fulls ask the support of my friends throughou
the county. WIN. j. HURST.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-01-27

golden yellow silk has q small bolero
Of cream colored lace and front Of
plated moussellne. The crossed ends
OF the yellow silk cravat are carried out
to the sides and held tight by nous
seline rosettes and strass buttons
Lent Is almost here. but the reign Of
the evening dress is still glorious. One
Of the lovellest toilets that have been
prepared for the charity ball Is OF white
moussellne dc sole. with the decOllettaSe
framed by a wide, puffy mousseiine
ruche, through which Is drawn violet
velvet ribbon. The overskirt, short In
front, but trained behind, Is. of lace bor-
dered with mousseline ruche, and the
underskirt Of plated moussellne is I'M
ished with deep lace fiounceS.
For one OF the most beautiful matrons
In society there is ready n trained Prln-
cess dress Of turquoise blue silk, whose
long overskirt is of black nousSeline,
twinkllng with silver paillettes arranged
in lace patterns. A deep triple frinEe
OF paillettes, chenille and t!nsel hangs
nearly 10 the hem. on the left shcu der
is a rose garland and a long and heavy
blue fox Doa is a most necessary a'ld
effective part of the equipment
a dress that may be remembered be-
yond tho close of the season was lately
worn by Mrs. George Gould at Georgian
Court. The undersklrt of exquisite sA-
yer gauze was plated over pale blue
roussellne de sole. which, in turn. he'd
an undertaking OF pale blue taffeta, TIE
oyerskirt, which opened in front, was OF
palest blue satin, incrusted with silver
EN- broidery. and the low, round bodice
had wreaths OF tiny roses for shoulder
atraps. The belt OF pale blue mtrolr
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-01-27
ANNNSNNtANN%NNNtSNNsG

across, was IN intricate mesh OF black
SILK cords.
A younger girl, In brilliant hussar
blue, had her skirt laid in seven tucks
upon the hips, the uppermost being
about six inches below the waist line.
a smart dress that was not Park ex-
hlbit, but was worn at morning con-
cert by Miss Edith Van Courtlandt jay,
of the old Knickerbocker set, was OF
black broadclOth, with boX-plaited back
beautifully strapped, each strap being
corded and buttoned with small ball
button The mannish coat opened over
blouse Of bright pinky-red crepe. and
the same contrast Of colors appeared in
the big black velvet hat, trimmed with
red rosettes and sweeping black
plumes.
Not one OF these dresses whisper Of
anything revolutionary; the changes are
in details Even In the fOamy muslins
that dressmakers have already prepared
for summer models there Is as yet little
hint OF the Louis XVI. styles and the
looped-over dresses, which. neverthe-
less, are confidently expected to APP
pear.
Each dress is still a trailing mass at
the back, and the sweeping, down fall
ing enect Is Increased by the depth OF
the fringe trimmings. on elaborate
costumes an elghteen-inch fringe is not
uncommon, and fringes are made In two
or three layers Of different colors, or diff
terent shades Of The same color, that In
themselves almost constitute costumes
Epauletted dresses show the military
tastes Of the hour. the epaulettes serv-
ing the double purpose of giving to the
shoulder the breadth denied by the close
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-01-27

first favorites, and one sees entire
strawberry plants-leavesn flowers and
:i--tt.
The frinsed scarves OF last autumn
have given place to tulle streamers that
are brought upon the hair. and then
'.sot In front with long floating ends.
- rich-lOOlslhg hat Of coarse, yellow
in straw, lately worn by Miss Mary
C.osier. was trimmed with big rosettes
Ct black and white velvet, which were
fastened with ornaments % jeweled and
tr5meied flowers.
The dresses that accompany these
prophetic hats are interesting because
they are not prophetic; with meta
phorlc) stains of battle still upon them,
they show the struggle between FASH
ION makers over the unhappy skirt not
much further advanced than 1t was
months ago.
These newest models snatched from
the arena Of strife outline the hips al
most as closely as did the eelskln.
Pleits and tucks OF almost infinite vari-
ETY. have been conceded. but they are
fatter and more firmly stitched down
luAlit III ANVNeHlutEt hAlus hlNuuAbh 1AN
dominance Of the overltsirt is undlsput-
cd, it is not yet draped, unless the dra-
peries are kept very low.
Lady CoIebrook allghted from one of
". c. WhFtney's turnouts the other
day, weG!1ng dress OF clear gray la
dies cloth. the skirt Of which was ar
ranged from either side Of the front
and confined by scalloplnE lines OF
stitching; these lines we're set In three
groups. with wide spaces between, the
lowest being about ten inches from the
hem, and the vari-colored silks employ
cd gave almost the rich, delicate effect
OF embroidery
With Lady Colebrook was n young
FiTi whose skirt OF banana colored Ia
dies cloth was laid in box plalts. the
folds Of which were turned under. and
the edges kept fat by being laced
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-01-27

spselal Correspondence Of 1ntelhgencsr.
NEW YORK, Jan. 25.-Walklng is
much IN fashion,
every afternoon, between the hours
nj 4 and 8, when the carriages OF wo-
men OF society roll through the park,
some o. the moro energel dc ladies. rang
ine from The debutantes up 70 MIS- AS
,or. are pretty sure to get down upon
me paths and stroll for longer or
shorter distances, their carriages slow
~ following
one OF the vagaries OF costume.
sometimes thus exhibited Is the straw
nat
An airy, lace-like creation, tlutterlng
with ribbons and piled high with flow
ers, has an odd look when worn with
furs but toilets out OF season, or so far
ahead Of season as TO be safe for a brief
time from the copyist, are a within OF
the fashion leaders.
And the public is willing to benefit
by thls first glimpse Of spring styles.
II one may trust these hnrblngers Of
fashion. which have all the air of swal-
lows from the Riviera that IN due time
will make summer the Easter hat
Of 1900 will have a high. formidable
looking, square crown. or else one that
is practically nat; its brim win be
swathed in cloudy rolls Of tulle, and It's
chief ornaments win be large, wheel
like rosettes OF lace or ribbon or velvet,
and flowers Of delicacy Of colorlng
and texture that is new to millinery.
Apple, peach and cherry blossoms are
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-01-27
SOME SPRING B1oUsEs.

sleeve, and Of displaying gold fillgree
and Jewels. Another device for broad
enlng the shoulders is a deep cape collar
OF lace, which. though not new, will be
seen on u greater number than ever OF
the smartcst spring gowns.
The oldest OF old friends that has Just
taken new lease of favor is the bolero,
many; many new editions OF which APP
pear every day. Endless variations are
worked upon this theme, one OF the
prettiest that have noticed being I'M
dulatIng lace revers applied to cream
white ladies' cloth embroidered with
white silk cords. The reception dress
OF which this was an adjunct had a
pretty, tucked chemjsette OF white
mousseline, over which was displayed
a long black velvet cravat The skirt
was laid half around In side plalts
smoothly stitched down.
The new spring blOuses are looser In
front than last years. but as 1t Is their
sweet will always to be OF INFINITE Vari-
ETY. and caprlclOusness, 1t is not possible
to say that otherwise they have great
ly changed. They are made with cape
collars and boleros and epaulettes, like
other bodlces, and they are tucked,
plated and covered with lace and en-
broidery.
At a matinee this week noticed
crossed blouse of delicate, rose-tinted
silk with a yoke OF white silk and lace
that was marked in diamonds with the
narrowest Of black velvet ribbon. From
the yoke and crossing hung deep black
silk fringe.
A coral red blouse shoulder to shout
der with the pink one cost both their
best effect. Just as the dark, brilliant
checked girl who wore 1t made her
blonde uelghbor look faded. Yet the
coral blouse could not be blamed for its
pretty tucked and plated front, It's
sleeves tucked for few inches below
the shoulder and It's white sllk-corded
revers,
A simple and very attractive evening
blouse Is OF cream-colored mousSelne.
with a deep lace collar, decorated with
gold embroidered rosettes. Its flowing
crayat Is OF white silk with lace ends.
A more elaborate evening blouse Of