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The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-06-04
BIG NEW TOBACCO COMBINE
Cigar and Plug Factories Going into
the Deal Take in Everything
in Sight
(By Associated Press.)

10y ASSOclulou ITGSS.J
New York, June At is reported that
a new tobacco company is to be formed,
which is to take over both the American
and Continental companies and also the
new cigar plants throughout the count
~. Another rumor is that there will
be large increase in the capital stock
OF the American company for the pur-
pose of acquiring the Continental ami
the cigar company.
Some surprised is expressed at these
lumors, as it was only a short time ae,
that the American company separated
its plug tobacco department from it's
ether branches and transferred it to the
Continental.
1t is widely believed as already stated,
that the Universal Tobacco company,
now being organized, is to be taken
over. either by the American or Con
tinental or by both jointly.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-06-04
A RAILROAD MAN PROMOTED.
G. ]. Nc Nit Appointed Acting Au-
otter Of the Oregon Short
Line

{. j. McNitt of Salt Lake City, he
been appointed acting auditor of the
Oregon Short Line railroad, with head
quarters at that place. Mr.. McNitt as
sumes the duties Of Mr.. F. w. Hills
who resined to accept position with
the American Smelling and Refining
company, as comptroller.
Mr. McNitt was former chief clerk for
MIR. Hills and is we'll known in railroad
circles in Butte. He is generally liked
by his associates. The circular au-
nouncing his appointment is signed by
Vive President and General Manager
Bancroft. 1t is thought that the ap-
pontment is permanent one and the
word acting" used in the circular mere
~ matter of form.
Mr.. McNitt has been in the railroad
service for fifteen years. For a number
of years he was in the Office of Erastus
Young, general auditor of the Union Pa
cific, at Omaha, and was transferred to
Salt Lake City when the Oregon Short
Line general Offices were created.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-06-04

Barbara by the young nephew on a
quick trip. The engineer has been fire.
quently called upon by his uncle to
make fast runs, with his private car at
tached, and that official seems to feel
secure against harm, when riding be-
hind the young engineer. He is
but 20 years of age and has worked on
more lines in the United States than,
probably any other locomotive engineer
In the service. He has, at various times,
been in command of an engine on the
Louisville and Nashville, Wabash,
Grand Trunk. of Canada. Southern Pa
ciflc and Oregon Short Line railroads.
Twice Mr.. Hays has taken a run on
the Oregon Short Line and twice he has
performed similar work on his uncle
line on the coast. He Is thoroughly fam
iliar with every foot of both roads, and
being considered an expert in his line, a
position is in waiting for him wherever
he might desire to run.
Mr.. Hays started his railroad career
in the Office of the Wabash road but
soon tired Of an indoor life and accepted
position in the mechanical department,
where he rapidly rose to the position Of
engineer A boiler strainer was invent
ed and placed on the market a few years
after, by Mr.. Hays. and is now used by
several big roads of the east
Mr.. Hays is a staff writer for several
leading engineering magazines including
the Locomotive Engineering and Rail-
way Master Mechanic He has been en-
gagged by various railroads, throughout
the country, as an expert in damage
cases and is considered an authority on
railroad economics
Mr. Hays concluded few days ago
to return again to the Short Line and
SO informed the Southern Pacific presi-
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-06-04
WILLIAM ACRES OF REDWOOD.
A Lumber Combine to Control All the
Great Big rec Forests of
California.
tBy Associated Press.)


San Francisco, June 4.-There can be
nc doubt that there is in process of for
nation a combination having for its
ultimate object the gathering in of all
the redwood interests on this coast
7 he capital of this combination will be
somewhere between $15. 900, 900 and 500
C00.00O, and the men who represent the
capitalists interested in the project are
in this city today The land which it is
proposed to acquire is in the three great
redwood counties of the state the acre
age being distributed as follows: Hum
boldt, 100000; Mendocino. 600, 900 and Del
NoHte, $4,000, a total of LAS, 900 acres.
A. B. Hammond of Missoula, Mon
tana, who recently purchased the Vance
Lumber Co. of Eureka, and who Is nov
building new planning mills and sash
and door factory in that Humboldt
county town, is one OF the principal men
concerned in the proposed combination.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-06-04
Island Of Antitrust Asphalt.
(By Associated Press.l

New York. June A cable message
to Ecuadorian Association. which has
offices in this city, announces the dis.
covery of vast quantities of asphalt on
the island Of Salango, of the coast OF
Ecuador. Trinidad Is now the chic;
source of the worlds asphalt supply,
which is controlled by the trust.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-06-04

dent. An order was given to the mas
ter mechanic of the Short Line instruct
ing him to put Hays on the Butte run
and he was Immediately sent out on his
trip.
Mr.. Hays expects to return to the
coast road again before the heavy winter
weather sets in.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-02-15
The Man With a. Paner.

/. The man with a paper during the
morning and evening hours in New
York city is legion. There are about
100000 of him. A man without a news
paper on an elevated train, in a street
car, aboard a ferryboat or in a railway
coach, morning or evening going to or
from business is conspicuous.
he is a rare bird indeed, and looks
as though he were wrecked and float
ing alone on a sea of tossing papers.
He fsssure to feel lonesome and almost
outside the pale Of civilization. for his
fellAw men, with their faces to their
regular diet Of daily news. hardly no
tee him.
II you have time to spare a moment
frombyyour morning paper. just look
about you, in car OF boat, observe and
listen. You will see every mortal mar
with often hundreds in view at one
time-religiously bowling at the altar
Of the news in silence that is only
broken by a continuous rustic as the
/. scores of leaves are turned. There is
no more devout newspaper reading
community than 10 found in the me
tropolis.-New York Herald.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-02-15
Cruel ~Christophe.

There seems to have been nothing to
appeal to in the Emperor" Chris
topics nature. Bravery, humility, all
alike failed to touch him. He had no
bowels Of mercy. He was one day
on the battlements of Haiti with q
youth. who, perhaps presuming on past
favors, in some manner ~displeased
him. The drop from these sheer walls
is 1000 feet to the plain below. "You
are, of course. about to die" said Chris
topic. "but l will be kind to you. You
shall have a choice of deaths. Either
you throw yourself over here or the
soldiers shall shoot you"
The young nan chose to fling himself
into space. But by a miracle he fell
among some trees or bushes on the
cliff side and so escaped with a broken
arm. He gathered himself up some.
how and presented himself again be.
fore the emperor. "Your bidding has
been done. SIRE" he said. "Yes. it
has," remarked Christophe, land
am very much interested to find that
you survive. Oblige me by trying if
you can do it again!"-"Where Black
Rules White, Haiti" by Prichard.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-02-15
A missionary Antidote.

A great cloud of murky MerSey fog
enveloped Liverpool harbor and the
passengers on the tiny tender could
scarcely see the shape Of the great
liner close beside them which was just
weighing anchor for Bombay. On the
quarter deck of the steamship were so
missionaries Of both sexes bound out
ward on a mission to convert the heath.
en-. They were singing a favorite Cos.
pei hymn and as the sound of their
voices loated across the water one of
the passengers on the tender, a manu-.
facturer from Birmingham, suddenly
burst into tears.
isn't that a noble. an inspiring, al
most a 'arrowing sight?" he exclaimed,
dropping a tear and an b at the same
time. II wouldn't ave missed seeing
them noble creatures going out to meet
their fate in the field of foreign mis-
sions-not for IS note, I wouldn't"
"Have you any relatives among
them?' asked another passenger SYM
pathetically.
ooh. no; no relatives" walled the
man from Birmingham. "But we are
all brethren in religion, and the sight
Of their departure touched me deeply.
I shall pray night and morning that
their ship may have a safe passage"
"But if you're not related to any of
them I don't quite see why you're so
anxious" said a aippant young man.
missionaries sail for India almost any
day."
Eyes" replied the man from Bir-
minglam. assuming a more business
like tone. but it isn't every day in the
week that I've got such IN interest in
a ships cargo. I'd be pleased to have
you know, young man., that in the hold
of that ship is a consignment of 5000
idols which I have just shipped to one
of the native princes."-EXchange.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-02-15
Sale of Land.

Notice is hereby given, that under authority
of an order of sale granted by the Hon. Angus
tus Roberts, judge of the county court of the
County of Cass, in the State of North Dakota,
dated the 18th day of january, A. D. 1901, the
undersigned, the administrator of the estate of
Fargo, in the County Of Gaass and State Of North
the highest bidder, for cash or subject to con.
frmation by the judge of said county court, the
following described lands, to-wit: The south
west quarter of the southeast quarter (SWL of
SEQ of section numbered six (6), in township
numbered one hundred ffty-two (152) north OF
range numbered sixty.two coy west, and lot
numbered one q and the northeast quarter Of
the northwest quarter and the northwest quarter
of the northeast quarter (NEA of NWL and
NWN of NEN) of section numbered seven (7)
in township numbered one hundred ffty-two
Q52) north of range numbered sixty-two (62)
west of fifth principal meridian, ali situated
and being within the County of Ramsey and
State of North Dakota.
The sale will be made on or after the 10Th day
of February, A. d, 1901.
All bids must be in writing, and may be left
at W. E. Hunt, 121 Ninth street,north. Fargo,
N. D., or fled with the Judge of said county
court, or delivered to the undersigned person.
ally. WILLIAM E. HUNT,
administrator of the estate of Harriet Larned
Rumney, deceased.
Dated January 18th, A. D. 1901. 45-47
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-02-15
GREASE AT ~LAuNclSlNGs.
Big Cost Of Getting a Battleship Into
the Water.

Big Cost Of Getting a Battleship Into
the Water.
1.-THE mere act of getting a war YES
gel into the water costs a lot of money,
time and trouble" said an engineer,
speaking of the recent launching Of
several new torpedo boats. Il spent a
year and a half in the designing room
of the Cramps yard" he continued,
land happen tt know what l am talk
ing about. OF course the launching of
q little torpedo boat is comparatively
easy, and the cost is not ver a few
hundred dollars. including flowers and
souvenirs and even the bottle of cham
payne used in the. christening. But
when it comes to a big armored cruiser
Or a first class battleship it is a horse
Of a different color, and the actual ex-
pense seldom falls below $4,000 or 3d.
600. I've known it to go az high as
$4,000.
1.-THE building Of the ways for the
ship to slide down owe is the main
item. and then comes the greasing.
Every inch of timber over which the
vessel slides must be covered with a lu
bricant. Different firms use different
substances. but soap and tallow form
the main ingredients of them all. AT
the Cramps we used a layer Of beef
tallow and a layer of soft soap. and.
taken altogether, between 1 and ~
tons Of the stuff were required to put a
move on the average battleship. The
tallow is spread on first to the depth
of about three fingers. and the work
men use big fiat trowels to make the
surface as smooth as possible. Then
they pour over the soft soap. which is
Just thick enough to run. or about the
consistency of tar.
"As a general thing. the double o
ing answers the purpose admirably,
and the ship glides into the water as if
it was sailing on air. If it sticks. as
has happened in a few cases. it is likely
to spring some of it's plates, and scci-
dents of that kind are so costly that
nothing is spared to avert them."-New
Orleans Times-Democrat.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-02-15
BRITISH BANK CLERKS.
Sumptuary Laws Trying on Those
With Slim Purses.

Sumptuary Laws Trying on Those
With Slim Purses.
Bank clerks generally look so sleek
and comfortable and are almost in
yariably so well groomed that thei1
grievances rarely receive patient hear
ing.
One who was recently dismissed fol
the terrible crime Of smoking a pipe
In a city cafe during one of the hours
sacred to what is called by city courte-
sy lunch writes, giving a list of re-
strictions which he declares are alb.
surd.
No clerk is allowed to smoke a pipe
in the streets during banking hours OF
at lunch.
The average clerks salary is, not 50
very high. but nevertheless he must
wear a silk hat and cane to the office,
dressed as n with double the salary.
Wearing a cap to business is not to be
thought Of, as it is an objectionable
Ofense in the eyes Of the bank officials
The salary of the average bank clerk
ranges from about SO shillings a week
but in many banks the salary is much
lower and the chances of promotion
very small.
A clerks money is greatly diminished
by his having to subscribe to numerous
funds, such as a Sports fund, to kee1
the cricket or football grounds in order
which he himself is never able to see.
Saturday is no holiday for him, as hi
does not leave the Office on those days
until about 4 or S o'clock.
1t must not be supposed that thu
days work Of a bank clerk ends will
the closing Of the bank to customers
In fact, it only begins at that time
London Express.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-02-15
Where We Meet Russia.

In Beling strait Russia and America
shake hands. Big Diomede island and
Little Diomede stand side by side. the
former Russia's outpost. the other our
own. A little strip of narrow sea lies
between the two, and so clear is the
air On a fair day that it seems as if
from one island you could easily reach
across a hand to the other. North,
across Kotzebue sound, is Point Hope,
a barren sand spit, extending far into
the Arctic sea. 1t is the home Of a
tribe of Eskimos, who go to the mis-
sion school and church and learn to
sing hymns, to speak a little English
and to use soap.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-02-15
Advice,

young man." said Senator Sorghum,
III you want to succeed in politics
never break your word"
But are there not times when it Is
impossible to keep a promise"
ITO be sure. But you must make
your arrangements SO that you don't
break the promise yourself. Put the
blame on somebody else."-Washing-
ton Star.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-02-15
A Possible Reason.

Freddie's father had just been strug-
Cling with an old fashioned bureau.
and retiring disheartened from an I'M
successful effort to open one of it's COM
partments he moved to the window
and looking out upon the lowering sky
exclaimed:
Its mighty strange that the weather
bureau can't give us a change of
weather."
Maybe" shyly interposed Freddie,
"they can't open the bureau drawers
Weekly Bouquet.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-02-15

Among those who remembered the
struggling but undaunted editor last
week was Mrs. Jason Williams. She
brought us in a pound of butter and a
basket of potatoes, and could she have
seen the tears in our wife's Eyes as we
carried the luxuries home she would
have felt amply rewarded. We love to
ers. NJ. QUAD.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-02-15

All that is necessary is to- pay
your subscription to the Devils
Lake Inter- Ocean one year in adj
vance and ask for the list or as
many as you desire. It is a big
offer. There are some excellent
papers and magazines in the list
and all n worth having. You
will have all the reading for your
self and family that you can use
this winter. Send in the sub
scriptions. Tell your neighbors.
Here are the papers:
Peoples Popular Monthly, l
year.
Practical Dairyman, 6 months.
Dietetic and Hygiene Gazette,
8 months.
The Western Swine Breeder, 3
months.
Gunnel's Monthly, 8 months.
American Illustrated, 3 months.
The Farm Magazine, 3 months.
The Fanciers' Review, 3months.
Skordemannen, 8 months.
Up-to-D Date Farming and Gard
ening, 3 months.
Health Culture, 3 months.
Poultry Chum, 3 months.
Iowa Odd Fellow, 3 months.
Nebraska Dairyman, 3 months.
N. W. Farm & Home, 3 mos.
Nebraska Farmer, 8 months.
The American Family Journal,
8 months.
A Few Hens, 8 months.
Successful Farmer, 3 months.
Live Stock World, 8 months.
American Poultry journal, 8
months.
Farm, Field and Fireside, 8 mos.
Sentinel of Liberty, 8 months.
The Indianapolis Sentinel, 3
months.
Sunday Magazine, 8 months.
Vick's Magazine, 3 months.
The Western Fruit Grower, 3 m.
De Lestry's Magazine, 3 mos.
School and Home Education, 8
months.
Farm, Stock and Home, 3
months.
The Advocate, 3 months.
Progressive Monthly, 3 months.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-02-15
No Trouble,

II SUPPOSE" said the visitor, "t's
like pulling teeth to get any money
out of your husband these days?"
"Oh." Clipped in little Tommy, be-
fore his mother could speak. INA don't
have any trouble pullin teeth. She
just takes 'em out and puts ZEN in q
ass."-Philadelphia Record.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-02-15

Ian Office at Grand Forks, N. D., Jan. 10,
1901. = is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
his claim, and that said proof will be made be.
fore Fred v; Mclean, y. S. COMMISSIONS for
District, of North Dakota, at residence of 81.
-. Birtch. twp. 15S, range 63, in Ramsey county,
N. D., on March 9Th, 1901, viz:
EDWIN EHNERT,
II E. No. 1882, for the SWL sec. q, twp. 1853 N,
range So W..
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of said land, viz: Lund Perry, John Shanbeck,
Charles Garris, of Banner, N. D., Ole Amund-
son, of Benzoin, N. D.
$3.50 E. d. KENT. Register.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-02-15
Her Singing.

F~ather-You heard my daughter sing
last night?
Artist-Yes.
Father-Did you observe the birdlike
quality of her notes?
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. are SO many
kinds of birds. don't you know2-De-
troit Free Press.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-02-15

Land Office at Grand Forks, N. D., Jan, q,
is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make communication proof in support of
his claim, and that said proof will be made
before Fred W. Mclean, U. S. Commissioner
for District of North Dakota, at residence of
Oak. on March 9Th, 1901, viz:
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN KERCHER,
II. +. 17O66, for the VIZ NEZ and E1s NWA sec.
5, twp. 1888 r. 81, w.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF said land, viz: Walter J.. Sadlemeyer, of
Storlie, n. OAK, B. F. Hawthorn, John Nc
Conall, John w. Stoneman. all of Banner. N. D.
46-5l E.. II. KENT. Register.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-02-15
Notice of Expiration OF Time for Re-
- mDtiQu.

Jas: 4: Stewart, the person in whose name the
VIZ SWA SWA NWlA and lot /, section l,
township 1873, range 81, in Ramsey county,
North Dakota, is assessed, you are hereby mott
fed that said land was sold for $780, 3 taxes at
D.. on December It'll. 1897, to a. W. Kenney,
and that S17S.a is required to redeem said land
from said sale at this date, exclusive Of
the time for redemption from said sale will ex-
pire on May 18th, 1901.
Given under my hand and official seal Janu-
airy 30th, 1901.
lSEAL] EMIL S. EICH.
47-9 County Auditor of Ramsey County. N. D..
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-02-15

Notice of Expiration of Time for Re.
deu1ptiOn.
Jas. A. Stewart: the person in whose name
!, township 1888, range "a in Ramsey county,
North Dakota, is assessed, you are hereby no.
titled that said land was sold for $S9.63 taxes at
on December 18th, 1897 to a. w. Kenney, and
that $1?4.00 is required to redeem said land from
said sale at this date, exclusive of the cost to
redemption from said sale will expire on May
18th, 1901.
Given under my hand and official seal jan
uary 30th, 1901.
(sEAL) EMIL S. EICH,
47-49 County Auditor of Ramsey County, N. d
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-02-15

We are sorry to say that we missed
the item last week about a COW break.
ing through the Looking Glass river
bridge and breaking her leg, but we
are in time to announce that it was hel
left hind leg and that she is owned by
Farmer Savage. He thinks he can
amputate the leg and save her life.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-02-15
Notice of Expiration of Time for Re-
dem DtiOn.

VIM. Finnegan, the person in whose name the
southeast quarter SEQ, section %, township
l5j, range 81 in Ramsey county, Nortl/Dakota
land was sold for $50. 70 taxes at tb1 annual tax
sale in Ramsey county, Nd, oYDecember 3rd,
1895, to B. s. Kicks, and that Sgs.46 is required to
elusive of the cost to accy6e upon this notice,
and that the time for redemption from said sale
will expire on May I'm, 1901.
Given under MY hahd and official seal Janu.
airy Both, 1901. EMIL S. EICH,
[sEALl County auditor of Ramsey County, MI
47-49* Per RAY v. LICE, Deputy.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-02-15

Summons.
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA,
COUNTY Of RAMSEY. }ss'
In District Court, Second Judicial District.
Oliver W. ka VS. Plaintiff Summons.
Dick Heinsen, Defendant.
The State of North Dakota to the above named
defendants:
You are hereby summoned to answer the
complaint in this action, and to serve a copy
Of your answer upon the subscriber within
thirty days after. the service of this mmo
upon you, exclusive of the day of service; and
in case Of your failure to appear or answer,
FOR the relief demanded in the complaint.
E.. A. MAGLONE.
Attorney for Plaintiff.
Devils Lake, N. D..
Dated January 9, 1901,
To Dick Heinsen, the above named defendant:
Please take Notice, That the complaint in the
above entitled action was filed in the office of
the clerk OF the district court of Ramsey
E. A. MAGLONE.
Attorney for Plaintiff,
Devils Lake. N. D.
Dated January "a. 1901. AL
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-02-15
Notice of Expiration of Time for Re-
demDtfOu.

Kard B. Kildahl and Charles T. Studness the
persons in whose names the En-, SEA section Y
and VIZ SWA section 9,stownship 1876, Range'
&C, in Ramsey county, North Dakota, is assess
ed, you are hereby notified that said land was
sold for $22.M taxes at the annual tax sale in
1897, to A. w. Kenney, and that S44.44 is requir-
ed to redeem said land from said sale at this
date, exclusive of the cost to accrue upon this
notice, and that the time for redemption from
said sale will expire on May 18th, 1901.
Given under my hand and official seal Janu-
airy 30tll, 1901.
(SEAL) EMIL S. EICH,
47-49 County Auditor, Ramsey County, N. D.