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Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-05-18

soon move to Winnipegosis, Man,
where Mr.. Silverman has gone to
prepare a home.
The Eastern Star will give a
progressive card party and serve
refreshments in Masonic hall
Tuesday evening.
MI. Hussey, who will have
charge of the tracklaying on the
|Chautauqua road, arrived Wednes-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. II. Hutchins
are visiting a son in Oklahoma.
Before returning to Devils Lake
Mr.. Hutchins will visit Kansas
City to receive special treatment
for his injured eye.
Master Mechanic G.. M. Win
ney was in town Wednesday.
G. w. Mooers was visiting in
Fargo several days this week.
M. V. Corwin who was injured
by the mail sack at Crazy, has so
far recovered that he has gone to
Larimore to be with his brother
in-law, Conductor Miller.
Several farmers report the grain
to be in a very parched condition
at present on account of lack of
rain.
Fl. L. Wineman has received a
new swell looking dummy which
now adds to the attractiveness of
his store windows.
The recent hot weather caused
an earlier melting of the ice in the
lake, and the waters are as warm
as in June. Several parties have
already gone in bathing.
A meeting Of the Young
Woman's Christian Temperance
Union was held at the home Of
Miss Lucy Priest, May 9th, there
were six members present and all
seemed in favor of the Y, as they
all took part. Miss Furlong read
a letter from Miss Cora Larimore
(our state organizer) which was q
! great compliment to the US OF
Devils Lake. Miss Lillian Wood
was elected first vice president,
Miss Lucy Priest was elected
superintendent of the press de.
We also proposed tc
have an Autograph social the
second Friday in June. Place
and price will be given later. The
next meeting will be held at the
home of Miss Ethel Thompson.
May 22nd, at o'clock sharp,
The ladies of the Catholic
church, assisted by Miss Prinde-
ville's and Mrs. Wakes music
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-05-18

ings. Those who have been at
tending irregularly should bear in
mind that they cannot succeed in
having a first class band unless
they devote their time to it when
required. It will assist the leader
in his work.
Good paint is the cheapest.
The T. L. Blood brand is guar
|anteed absolutely Pure, aud the
Best Paint in the Northwest.
For, sale al, Adams Bros.
The gang of men employed BY:
". H. McC ullough, on Ch~autartqua
railroad, has been busy unloading
and distributing the ties and rails
from the cars. The work Of lay
ing the track will be pushed as
fast as possible and it is expected
that the road will be in operation
soon after June l.
Al Haslam went TO Fargo Mon
day on business.
A number of cars of rails for
the railroad north have already ar
rived. An indication that work
will soon begin.
One engine and coach for the
Chautauqua railroad are now or
their way here.
The family of H. Silverman,
now living in Frank Winters
house opposite the hospital, will
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-05-18

had been very i'll for some time,
and last: Wednesday DR.. Jones
declares his illness to be an acute
case of diphtheria. The school
board took immediate action in
regard to the schools.
Our home people should see
Brown & Co. and select from their
list Of bargains some land before
the new settlers purchase it. This
firm is making many sales these
days. Farmers and others who
sell their real estate will
undoubtedly find purchasers
through VIM. II. Brown & Go.
+ The Epworth League will serve
refreshments on Decoration Day.
Everyone is cordially invited to
come and get their moneys worth,
and hely a good cause along. Full
particulars as to place, price, etc.,
will be published later.
The Christian Endeavor Society
of the Presbyterian church will
serve ice cream, strawberries and
cake in the building one door east
of Martins bakery, Friday even.
ing, May Is, 1900. Admission fol
ice cream, cake and strawberries
25c.; ice cream or strawberries 1Oc.
per dish.
The band boys are experiencing
some difficulty in getting a full
attendance at their practice meet.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-05-18
the LOCAL FIELD.


Fresh strawberries received
daily at T. A. Haslam's fruit store.
R. G.. Case, Great Northern
Aagent at Minot, was visiting his
sister, Mrs. Allan Tompkins, last
Sunday.
Lanpher hats in spring styles
now ready. All colors in stiff and
Fedora shapes.
: E. E. Rorapaugh, the Grand
Forks Hera]d's genial representa-
tive, was in the city Monday.
Gloves in al shades, at the New
York store. off
& R. L. Cleveland left Monday
Nor New York, on an extended
business trip.
Sixty-three styles in ladies' shirt
waists, at the New York Cash
Store. 5-tf
Flor de Teller, now more than
ever the favorite 10 cent cigar.
hi dealers have them.
If you want clothing, buy of the
merchant who sells the Lanpher
hat and you will be up to date.
Most of the sidewalks destroyed
by the recent fires have been re-
paired.
If you want a farm loan, write
to j. B. Streeter, Jr., company,
Larimore. N. D. 48-tf
Last Sunday afternoon the
Grary aggregation was slaughtered
by the Devils Lake juniors to the
tune Of q to IL. Come again.
Money to loan on farm property.
Brennan & Kennedy.
Ladies' tailor-made suits, to
close, at cost. Stade & Svee. SIT
The good Of smoking is all in
smoking a good cigar. Try Flor
de Teller at 10 cents or Royal Blue
at 5 cents and be convinced.
John w. Maher always has
money an hand for farm loans.
Call on him if you want a loan. tt
Frank Robe has purchased a
new soda fountain with which he
will tempt the thirsty denizens
this summer.
IF you want insurance see VIM
III. Brown & Co. They represent
the best companies in the world
Crescent bicycles are going
every day. Ride a Crescent,
the strongest and best wheel
made. AT Adams Bros.
Geo. Dixon has moved into the
house on Sixth street formerly
occupied by the family of G.. 81.
Rodenbach.
f~Where did you get that hat
The Lanpher hat fits your head
like a glove.
Earl Clemens arrived in the
city last Sunday night, and was
greeted at the depot by a CROWD
apf his friends.
Money to loan on good farm
property. Apply to b. A. Maglone
S. M. McLean's candy factory
was burned out in the recen1
destruction by fire of the Webster
block in Fargo.
Golden weddings are taking
place all over the country. The
old couples evidently took Rocky
Mountain Tea in their young days
IS cents. Ask your druggist.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-05-18

classes, will give a musicale and
serve refreshments. in Odd Eel
lows hall tomorrow Saturday
evening. Admission, Csc; children,
l0c. Everybody invited.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-05-18

s.. II. Piatt, auditor of the Great
Northern Express company, was
here Monday and Tuesday looking
up the business of the office in
this city.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-01-13
True

A pretty story is told of Miss Ellen
Terry. To assist a certain charity in
the provinces, she offered a kiss to
be put up at auction. The bidding was
brisk, and had advanced in three leaps
from two guineas to 80, when, without
further parley, the round sum of E1O0
was offered. There being no higher bid,
the kiss was knocked down by the auc-
tioneer to a colonel in one of England's
crack regiments, who came forward
to meet the b~lusbing actress. But to
the surprise of all present, the colonel
introduced a dear little fair-haired boy,
explained that it was his grandson's
fifth birthday, and that he had acquired
the kiss as a birthday gift for him,
whereupon Miss Terry took the child in
her arms and discharged the debt With
interest.-Collier's Weekly.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-01-13
SCIENCE nj INDUSTRY.

A miners LAMP, using a~eeeylene -,
eae scen i~ntro.au-ed into rk,e Selbeck
mines of Germany.
A correspondent informs us that in
1890 20 ostrich eggs were hatched by
incubator and Is of the birds were
raised.-Scientific American.
A soft and homeless tail, 2A inches
long, cut from an 11-week child in
Elbing, was shown by DR.. Simon, of
that town, to the Berlin Anthropoloy-
ical society. Prof. Virchow called it
"a splendid specimen"
The stain of banana juice is almost
indelible. 1t does not proceed from
the stalk or plant, but exists in tho
green fruit as well, from which when
cut or bruised it exudes in the shape
of viscid milk or cream-like drops.
Photography Of sounds has reached
a point said to establish the fact
that there is no such thing as abso-
lutte silence. The machine used is
so sensitive that it records the light
est current of air passing through q
IOOh anu ulStdut uOkSeS Luc ear Gam
not detect.
1t has been almost universally noted
that wherever in the world fesh-eat-
ing is increasing, cancer is increasing
in the same ratio. The relocating ma
tives of India are almost wholly free
from cancer, while pork-eaters and
free users of animal food suffer from
it.-Family Doctor.
Fruit is now being shipped from
New South Wales packed in the bark
of the ii tree and the outer bark of
the Melaleuca leucadendron, which is
shredded into a sort of coarse chaff.
These barks seem to have some pc
culiar power of preserving oranges
during carriage. This may be owing
to the elasticity of the packing and
the fact that It permits of ventilation.
Unless the bark is cut too fine there
is no sweating possible. The bark
costs only $50 per ton.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-01-13
THE STAR sPANGLED BANNER
= Fine Example of Reverence
for the FLAG.

An inspiring incident occurred late
ly at the football game between the
Annapolis and West Point cadets on
Franklin field in Philadelphia. The
Annapolis players had been sheered
when they dashed upon the field and
they were tumbling about, awaiting
their rivals appearance, when the
band that had come with the sailor
lads began to play The Star Spangled
Banner" At once every cadet within
sound of the music. whether sailor or
soldier, stood at attention and uncov-
cred, as he was bound to do by regula-
ton. Every other military man pres
n obeyed the instincts of his mill
tary training Immediately. Then all
present followed this example and the
assemblage Of nearly $4,000 persons
stood in silence and in the attitude
of respect until the stirring sounds
ceased. 1t was an unusual feature of
a great athletic contest and probably
a more impressive scene was never
witnessed upon such an occasion.
The criticism had been made, with
some degree of justice, that the people
of the United States are sometimes
lacking in their show of respect for
national symbols. Apparent indiffer-
ence in pose and name when the
national air is played O. sung, o.
when the national colors are displayed,
is shown too frequently. People Of
other countries are not so neglectful
of the proprieties in this respect as
those of the United States. Travel
ers and newspaper correspondents
have made frequent mention of the
fact that even in Cuba it is a common
times thousands, standing uncovered
at the close of an evening concert in
a plaza when the American national
air is played by one of our military
bands.
Probably the impression, altogether
too general, that this country has no
real national air is the cause, to a
large extent, Of this condition of af-
fairs. THE Star Spangled Banner"
however, is officially our national air
or national hymn and there should be
little excuse for popular ignorance of
that fact. Still, how few persons
there are, comparatively speaking,
who know the words of Keys song!
Within recent years the schools of the
country have sung them regularly and
in many cases daily. As a result,
there are few of the rising genera
tions of Americans who do not know
the words. Unfortunately, the chill
dren are not always taught to stand
when they sing this hymn or hear it
played. The fact hat we are not a
military nation may explain that neg
lect, and also the further fact that the
great majority of the people have not
been taught to uncover as the flag
is carried by in professions or dis
upon formal occasions.
The incident on Franklin field re-
minded the American public in a spec
.tacular way of their duty and priv
lege when ''The Star Spangled Ban
ner" is played or sung.-N. Y. Sun.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-01-13
NODIsH LONG COAT.
Stylish Wraps That Well-DFessed
Women Are Wearing This
Winter.

Every day almost one sees some new
idea in the three-quarter coat line.
They are always picturesque and usual
customed eye after so many seasons Of
short, tight jackets or full-length gar
ments. The latest to come across was
of fine black cloth in straight sacque
lines to the knees, the same length all
about. The straps and small gold but
tons which fastened the front were al
most covered by the long ends Of the
broad white lace cravat. These ends
were deeply fringed with white silk
and reached the hem of the coat. About
the shoulders there was a charming
~ draped hood of the white lace turned
up softly with folds Of black cloth
tucked and stitched with white. About
the top of the lace choker, which 1ared
out a little, there was an edge of sable,
and a high, fat, soft sable muf was car
ried. The hands thrust into this looked
especially quaint by reason of the wide
bell-shaped wrists of the coat sleeves.
These wrists were turned broadly back
and faced with white lace bordered
with sable. A toque of black cloth
stitched all over with white vas very
jaunty with this, its only trimming be-
ing down-turned white wings spread
ing from a large square gold buckle.
Quite a new idea is to cut out the edge
of these knee-long sacques into seal
lops and TO lengthen them toward the
back into a round point. The back in
this way, with its straight lines about
the waist, gives the effect of a shawl
wrap with sleeves. One of these in
three shades of gray cloth is no end
smart, narrow bands of ~caracule trim
ming it. The darkest gray is used for
the coat proper, a lighter shade for a
narrow under band, which hangs below
about three inches, this and the edge
of the coat itself bordered with a mar
row band of black caracule, both Of
which round up the front to the bust.
About the shoulders there is a triple
scalloped collar of the three shades. the
largest underneath, the lightest-an al
most white gray-forming the top, and
smallest collar. All are edged with
bands of caracule, this fur lining the
choker with its slightly faring points
under the chin. A crisp bow of black
velvet has ends to the knees and forms
the smartest possible cravat.
This cloak was worn in company with
a tailor gown of such excellence of cut
and finish that it is worthy of descrip-
ton. Its delicate shade of light blue
was alone beautiful to behold, as well
its buttons of lapis lazuli, Jour of
which fastened the side of the Eton
jacket, the front of which extended in a
pointed plastron effect far below the
waist line. This coat front was stitched
closely in parallel lines of black straight
across its whole length. The front panel
of the skirt was stitched in the same
way, and the skirt on the sides and
back was laid in clusters of short tucks.
1t was completed by a toque entirely
of birds breasts in gray and white, and
sable neckpiece was fastened on the
side with five or six tails and an enam.
eled buckle.-Boston Herald.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-01-13
TO PEACOCK
Gcometrical Figures Suggested By
the Spreading Of the Birds
Beautiful Trafn.

1t is highly probable that III ancient
and honoreG friend Mr.. Euclid discov-
cred his ideas of geometry by inspect
ing the outspread tail of a strutting
peacock. Ancient and honorable as are
the problems of Euclid, it is practically
certain that the peacock had been on
earth many moons before the father
Of cubes, squares, angles and parallelo-
grams dawned upon the world. This
being so. and the tail presenting such
a dazzling combination of geometrical
fgures-indeed, they might be used for
the fashioning of a beautiful mosaic
it is quite reasonable to suppose the old
Greek caught his inspiration from the
proud bird.
With such a statement as a beginning
for a story, it is well to back it up with
evidence. Only the best evidence is ad-
missible, as one knows who has read
Mr.. Greenleaf on this branch of the
lsw-that is, if the best can be procured.
If it cannot cause must be shown that is
satisfactory to the judge. In the pres
ent ease the best evidence is ocular and
fortunately it is at hand. Plats and
charts play most important parts in
jurisprudence. Maps often determine
the value of a case made, for geometry
and trigonometry determine to the
fraction of an inch the boundaries of 8
tract of land.
Herewith is presented in evidence an
exact reproduction of the widespread
tail of a peacock. 1t is apparent to any
body that the contention is based on
reason and probability. Gaze at the in
tricate figures which are formed by the
$50 feathers. Pretty nearly everything
that Euclid discovered can be traced
there. 1t is unfortunate that the bril-
liant plumage of this train-the real
tail lies under it and supports it when
in the natural position-cannot be add.
ed to the picture. But he who has
acquaintance with any peacock in full
plumage may judge for himself inst
how much the Greek savant was in
debted to the handsome train for his
train of ideas.-Chicago Chronicle.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-01-13

heard of him after her engagement had
expired. and often wondered if he had
delivered her card and found a position.
On the table lay a large bunch OF
lilies of the valley, and beside them a
small jewelers. box. She opened it and
saw, lying on white velvet. a beautiful
heart OF pearls, of exquisite workman
ship. The name on the card was strange
to her-'Don Juan de Penafior."
After a last triumphant appearance
that evening a card was brought to her
bearing the same name.
Il will see him." she said to the boy.
When he came she recognized him in
stantly, and it was her turn to be con
fused.
You are not NJ. Ch~atelain?" she
said.
NO. mademoiselle. l have come to my
own again." he replied. simply. but l
have never forgotten your Kindness"
Il must thank you for your gifts"
said Olympia. The flowers 1 will keep.
but the pearls ] must ask you to take.
as 1 cannot accept them. They are
much too precious for a singer who
thinks only of her art"
IF Olympia cannot accept them as
a singer, can she not Go so as the prom
Used wife of Marquis de Penaflor?"
You honor me too highly" said she.
trying to hide her emotion. Twill you
give me one day to ~consider??"
At the close of Olympia's Paris en-
gagement a simple wedding took place
at a little suburban chapel covered with
ivy. The bride carried lilies of the val
ley. and her only ornament was a heart
of pearls.
The world suffered the loss of a great
singer. and two people gained perfec,
happiness thereby.-From the French.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-01-13
GUESS AT HIS BUSINESS.
All the LOunEers in the Hotel Lobby
Were Wrong with One
Exception.

Among the usual crowd of new ar
rivals at the counter of one OF the big
hotels, after the through trains came
in the other evening, was a portly
gentleman with n smooth-shaven,
jovial c~ountenance and a ~twinkling
solitaire in the knot of his cravat.
While waiting his turn to register he
took off his hat, mopped his fore
head and beamed so genially on the
whole corridor that everybody in
range felt like smiling back. After
he had taken his departure toward
his room a little knot of guests stand
ing near the desk began to swap sur
misses as to his business. Hes a
horseman." said one of the group,
and is here to attend the winter
races" Il don't think So" said an
other. He hasn't the exact cut of a
horseman. l think he is ahead of
some show" You're both wrong"
said a third, she is a western stock
man down here on a pleasure trip"
Gentlemen" said one of the party
who had not yet spoken, Il don't
think you exhibit much discernment.
Our portly friend is connected in
some way with the making of I've
wire door mats" Woven wire door
mats?" echoed the others. incredu-
lousy. Yes. He is wearing a very
peculiar watch chain which is a dupli-
cate in miniature of a design only
used in weaving steel mats. Anyhow,
I'll bet the cigars for the crowd that
I'm right"
The wager vas accepted and a po-
lite note was sent upstairs, asking the
stranger I settle the bet. In reply
he sent back a large business card,
with the legend Woven steel mats"
across the center in huge black type.
The astute gentleman who guessed
right was highly complimented. at
was a wonderful piece of close OBJ
servation." remarked one of his
friends. after the cigars were Lit.
Yes, it was fair" admitted the win
ner. modestly. II forgot to mention
to you fellows. by the way. that the
fat gentleman has one of those enor-
nous business cards of his glued in
the crown of his hat. When he
mopped his forehead | took the lib
erty Of pe-using it. and that may have
aided me slightly in my subsequent
intellectual deductions. Nothing like
keeping vour eyes open. boys."-N. o
Times Democrat.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-01-13
GIFTS OF GAME
Many Birds sent at This Season
Across the Atlantic-InpoFts
of Game.

Among the gifts at the Christmas
season are many of game, which are ex-
changed between this country and for
eign countries, chiefly England. Thus,
E~nglishmen send here p~heasants and
grouse and so On, and Americans send
to England canvasback ducks, wild tur-
keys and other choice game. These
things may be sem from either coun-
try to the other, say by bankers; New
York banking house sending the game
of this country to members of the house
representing it in London, and London
bankers. it may be, sending English
game to members of the American
house representing it here. Merchants
in both countries maintain the same
pleasant custom with their representa-
tives abroad, and private persons in
either country send game to their
friends in the other.
This game is packed in hampers and
shipped in the refrigerator rooms of the
steamers on which it is carried, and it
reaches its destination, on either side,
in perfect condition. Every year at this
season many such packages find their
way across the Atlantic in one direction
or the other.
There is now considerable American
game exported, this being a trade that
has been developed chiefly within the
past ten or twelve years. October, No
vember and December are the months
in which American game is most large
ly exported, the quantities depending
more oil less on the season and the sup
ply. There are sent from here prairie
chickens, quails, various kinds of ducks
and other game. This game is shipped
mostly to Liverpool, whence it is dis
tributed. American game in its sea-
son may now be had in various countries
OF Continental Europe as we'll as in
England; Berlin being the largest con
IN among the continental cities.
There is some game imported into
this country from European countries,
this including ve~nison, quails, par
tridges, pheasants and ducks from
France, and pheasants from England,
and grouse from Scotland. The foreign
game is imported principally during
the close season of American game. 1t
is sold, some to families, but mainly to
the more expensive hotels and restau-
rants.-N. Y. Sun.