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The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-11-07
THE PENSION REPORT.

An interesting and complete report Of
the commissioner of pensions is found
on another page The annual review Of
the business Of the pension bureau is not
lacking in criticism of the present meth
DDS of this department., and suggestions
ara made looking to the Improvement If
the system under which pensions are
granted. The commissioners criticisms
are directed principally toward the sys-
tenn OF medical examination now in use
and the alleged abuses arising from the
operations of pension attorneys and
claimants whose rights are not founded
upon reliable grounds. 1t is stated that
out of the total number Of volunteer SOL
diers engaged in the Spanish
war fully 20 per cent have filed applica-
lions for pensions. This is said to be
the result of activity on the part of pen
sion attorneys whose operations are re-
warded by the government by payment
Of $25 for each pension secured. 1t is
mentioned, also, that soldiers of the war
with Spain are more literally compen-
stated for injuries received in the service
than were the men who took part in the
memorable struggle from 81 to 65.
There are old soldiers who will read
the report of the commissioner of pen
sions with a feeling of resentment. De-
scendants of men who wore the uniform.
of The United States in battle will read
portions of the report with growing
belief that the paragraphs relating to
widows of the men who fell on the battle
field are harsh and uncaled for and a
reflection upon a deserving class of re-
cipients of the governments bounty.
There are now upon the pension rolls
OF the government 993, 80 claimants OF
civil war pensions. These represent SOL
Oiers who participated in the struggle
their widows and orphans. All told, the
pension roll has cost Uncle Sam $780,
O74010 since the civil war began. 1t i
estimated that quarter of a century
from now the last survivor of the civil
war will be stricken from the rolls by
death and the books will be closed for
ever as far as the old soldiers are con
cerned. The pension bureaus report
published today, indicates that the an
noyance of unworthy claims brought be
fore the department does not spring from
the survivors of the war, but from thos
who were dependent upon soldiers WI
have passed away.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-11-07

A special to the Inter Mountain from
St. Louis this afternoon says that the
machinery Of the federal court has been
put in motion there to place the persons
accused of robbing the express cart at
Wagner, this state, July 8, on trial at
once. The federal grand jury is in ses-
sion at St. Louis and Laura Bullion and
Harry Loughbaugh will face the court
on charges of having possession of forged
bank notes and of forgery respectively
The pursuit of the train robbers has
been a long one, and their capture and
conviction will have a salutary effect in
deterring other bandits from making this
state the scene Of their predatory ex-
plOitS.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-11-07

Richard Cookers sun has set as far as
politics in New York is concerned. He
and Van Wyck and the corrupt men,
bers of the democratic party in Greater
New York brought about Tuesdays de-
feat by sinking the party to which they
belonged to a moral plane too low for
the residents of the city to countenance.
Tammany's ring is smashed and it's
leaders will be sent to the lonesome
limbo to which discredited politicians
of Cookers stripe are relegateG.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-11-07

A railway war is threatening to dis
rupt the friendly relations between roads
running between st. Paul and Chicago
In an item in today's press report 1t is
intimatad that the principal casualty in
the pending hostilities will be the ami
hilation of three hours and twenty min
utas of the present time card. The pub
lie vii! hail with joy this attempt to
kill time by attacking the record foi
passenger trains.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-11-07
SHY ON ARITHMETIC.
Two Men Sent to Jail Because They
Cannot Count

Inability to count as high as six cost
william McGill and William Miller each
80 days in the county Jail. Because Will
liam When dropped i'm on the pair
to get bowl of soup he was given 80
days in the same tavern.
The men We're arrested Tuesday for
stealing a box of chickens and a sack
of cauliflower from the wagon of truck
farmer left standing in front Of their
cabin on Wyoming street.
In court yesterday afternoon McGill
and Miller claimed they bought the
chickens and cauliflower of an unknown
man. When asked how many chickens
were in the box they said -four"
The count of the chickens showed there
were six. Consequently Judge Boyle de-
clined to believe men who couldn't
count,
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-11-07

Democrats in Greater New York have
decided to reorganize the party, leaving
Tammany out in the cold when the lists
of the faithful are made UP and revok-
ing the charter of the defeated organiza-
ton, if necessary to it's complete efface-
ment. 1t appears that those best posted
on Tammany methods value it's services
least, and are the foremost in deny
ing that it is an efficient political power.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-11-07
SENTIMENT, NOT SENSE.

1t is evident that Andrew Carnegie IS
not so engrossed in schemes of philan-
throphy that he is forgetful of the de-
velopment of the worlds mighty pro-
jects, or lacking in sensible views upon
the subjects uppermost in the pubic
mind. Upon his return from abroad
Carnegie commented adversely upon
the project OF building a ship canal
across the isthmuS of Panama. he
said that an interoceanic railway
would serve every useful purpose. be
cheaper and give better satisfaction III
the end He declared sentiment was
behind the isthmian canal pro)ect
rather than good sense and said he did
not believe the canal would ever De
built. 1t does not require hard stretch
of credulity to believe that Carnegie has
the isthm;an project sized up correctly
and that his prediction regarding the
ultimate abandonment of the project
stands a strong chance of being verb
fled With hard common sense for
which the thrifty Scotchman is noted
he sees that the canal project has hung
fire for over a century and that the
shortest cut to the desired end Is to
make a railroad from ocean to ocean.
For a man who is so affluent in senti-
nents of generosity it may seem
strange that Carnegie should discount
the sentimental element behind the
isthmian canal project, but none Will
doubt that he has compressed great
deal of truth into the pointed remark
with which he pricks the bubble Of ma
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-11-07

Announcement is made in this after
Moons dispatches that letter has been
received at Sofia, Bulgaria, from Miss
Stone, the missionary abducted by
brigands. The latter bears date of No
vember /, and furnishes proof of the
fact that the brigands' prisoners are yet
alive. These tidings will revive hopes
for the release of the unlucky captives
and stimulate efforts to secure their ran
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-11-07

dispatch from Berlin in todays press
report tells of the general satisfaction in
Germany over the election of Low in
Greater New York. The smashing of
the Croker ring is recognized as sign
of hostility to official corruption and the
triumph of justice and law over one of
the most pernicious political trusts ever
known
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-11-07

This afternoons news seems to indi-
cate that the complexion of Maryland's
lower house is no longer doubtful, but
will be democratic by majority of three.
This change in the results first an
nounced is disputed by Maryland repub-
leans. At any rate, it was close
shave for German, whose political future
hung in the balance while the votes
We're being cast.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-11-07

Justice Jerome has won hands down
against enmity so bitter that every
weapon in Tammany's political arsenal
was used against him. None need be
surprised if this staunch friend of po-
litioal decency makes such a cleaning
in New York official circles that the
striped cloth market at Sing Sing will
be greatly stimulated.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-11-07
DRUGGIST w. e. WEBB WEBS.
Montana Man Takes as Bride Miss
Mamie Parker, in Watertown, N. 7.

1t is reported that W. f. Webb.
popular druggist of Meaderville, has
married at Watertown, N. Y, Miss
Mamie Parker of the same place.
The discrepancy in ages of the twain
lends a strain of romance to the ar
fair. as his age is 50. while she is I'M
der 20.
Their many friends here hope that the
roses of her cheeks and the sunshine
Of hn~ smiles may warm and brighten
lis life ----------.-
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-11-07

In Bryan's county in the state of Ne
braska, citizens went gaily to the polls
Tuesday and showed under the entire
fusion ticket. 1t was a clean sweep for
republicans in the home of the prophet
of the opposition. Returns have not
been received from Bryan's ward, but it
is thought that one fusion vote was east
there
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-11-07

The supreme finance keeper of the
supreme tent of the Maccabees is short
$4,000 in his accounts. He has had the
supreme nerve to admit that he took
the money and evidently intends letting
the policyholders do the worrying.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-11-07

1t is doubtless a matter of immense
qualification to citizens of Create New
York that they have seen the last Tam
many haul that will be made for a long
term of years.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-11-07

The history written by Maclay which
stirred up the inquiry board rumpus
may, with perfect good taste, vary the
rule which credits history with a dis
position to repeat itself.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-11-07
PERSONAL.

Robert Walsh, who halls from Sheri-
dan, is visitor in the city today.
Miss Mae Tatton, who lives at Fort
Benton, is the guest of friends here to-
day.
Fred Sackerson and wife. whose home
is in Bernce. are calling On friends here
today.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-11-07
THURSDAY. NOVEMBER !. 1901.

1t seems to be generally understood
that the lack of interest in state land
sales springs from the inability of
prospective settlers to raise the wind.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-11-07

One lonesome Tammanyite weathered
the storm in Greater New York and
won out in spite of the Croker handicap.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-11-07
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

At the Thornton-T. P. Cullen, Glen
bour; F. NJ. Amey, Denver; c. Hawk
hurst, Frisco; D. H. Steter, Spokane;
w. L. Tucker, H. Williamson, New
York: G. H. Stevens and wife, ST. Paul;
H. Kaufman, Chicago; I. M. Gill
bert, New York; j. A. How
den. Milwaukee,; NJ. Wise, Cleve-
land; j. l.. Illoway, New York;
A. P. Marcombe, New York; Abe Levy
New York; E. Scharnikow, Deer Lodge;
w. C. Ellsworth, Wichita, Kan.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-11-07

At the Butte-Walter H. Hodge, New
York; c. H. Thompson, Spokane; Mar
vim Jenkins, Minneapolis; T. E. Flem-
ing, c. w. Williams and wife, Denver;
S. Heller, Duluth; Fred Sackerson and
wife, Bernice; Donald Bradford. Hell
ena; William Heggum, Minneapolis;
Thomas J. Lane, St. Paul; Miss Lucille
Evans, Omaha: E. G. Belluff, Chicago;
p. Meaney, Helena; G. D. Hendrick, st.
Louis; Frederick A. s. Busch. Denver;
w. H. Hope. New York; E. r. Kellison
Missoula; w. J.. Lee. Omaha: NJ. J. Ma
loney, St. Joseph; j. T. Henne, Spring
field, ILL.,; A. Ehle and A. J. Perry, Chi
cago; L. Ebermont and wife, Denver.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-11-07

At the Finlen-D. Grant. Lima: c.
Kohrs. Deer Lodge: Harry Helnes,
Glendive; Harold Pollak, New York;
+. T. Tremaine, Brockton; Flint Bowen,
Denver; Geo. C. Rowan, Omaha: DR.. w.
e. Dodd, Butte: Ed. Healy. Deadwood,
S. D.; T. NJ. Morgan. San Francisco;
E. H. Cowles. Livingstone: E. NJ. Co
nant wife and child, Minneapolis: D. F.
johnson. Bozeman; John Twohy. Ana
conda: Jas. McGutry. Bozeman: w. +.
Brown, Helena; Miss Mae Tatton, Fort
Benton: Robert Walsh, Sheridan;
F. NJ. Bingham and wife, Hell
ena. C. w. Henning, Clancy;
Dudley Williams. st. Joseph. Mo-; Mrs
James Hickey Miss Agnes Clark anf
John ]. Bender. Spokane; E. Donald
Missoula; Martin Buckley, Helena; d. J
Andrew and w. H. Eldridge, st. Paul
A. L. Fitch, Omaha.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-02-01

larslips too. Down cellar you'll find
half a barrel of soft soap, two Jars of
peach pickles and six gallons Of apple
butter. l hope your second wife will
be as careful of 'em as l. hev bin.
Many a time l hev wanted a peach
pickle in the middle of the afternoon,
but l wouldn't go down arter it and be
a pig. Did | tell you about the cider
vinegar, Samuel?"
MI. Gallup was holding his breath
owe the statement that the Virgins
washer washed a shirt for the govern
or of Arizona in 10 seconds, and of
course he didn't answer.
'"The cider vinegar amt no good,
Samuel. 1t didn't work, and you might
as well throw it. away. Before you
marry ag'in you ought to fix the leak
in the roof, git a new pump for the
we'll, wbitewash the kitchen and buy
q new mop handle. First wives can
git along most any way and make one
mop last for 20 years, but second wives
begin to kick right away. I amt tellin
you these things because I'm jealous,
Samuel, but because it's my duty as a
dyin wife. l don't want you to hev. to
60 huntin the house all over after Pm
gone to find things. Remember, your
dyin wife, who hain't asked you to buy
her a hairpin for II years, tells you
that you've got three shirts, four pairs
of socks, five collars and two handker-
chiefs in the bureau, and hangin up in
the clothespress is two old suits and
one old hat. In the top drawer Of the
bureau you'll find a piece of Grape for
your hat, and in the bottom drawer is
some farewell verses 1 writ out q year
ago. 1 don't owe none of the nayburs
no tea or coffee or sugar, and none of
'em owes me anything. Now, that's all,
and if you want to kiss me and say
you're sorry I've got to go and hope I'll
watch over you, why, then I'm ready"
She looked full at MI. Gallup for the
first time. His eyes were still glued to
that pamphlet. 1t was stated that the
Virgins washer was so constructed
that it could be attached to a potato
slicer or an apple parer and no readers
interest could help but grow.
Mrs. Gallup waited 60 seconds for
an answer, and then as none came she
softly rose up and went out into the
kitchen and began to get things ready
for breakfast. She had been gone ten
minutes when Mr.. Gallup smiled. He
didn't smile because he heard her sing
ing a verse of 1.-THE Old Oaken Bucket"
but because Mr.. Virgins finished his
pamphlet with the declaration that no
matter who wrote the poetry Of
America, he proposed to wash the
shirts Of the nation. M. QUAD.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-02-01
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
Harriet. Larned Rumney, late of the City of
Dakota, deceased, will sell at private sale to
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 (SWA of
SEA of section numbered six (6), in township
numbered one hundred fifty-two (152) north Of
range numbered sixty-two (62) west, and lot
numbered one ~ and the northeast quarter of
the northwest quarter and the northwest quarter
of the northeast quarter (NEN of NWI and
NWH of NEA) of section numbered seven ca
in township numbered one hundred ffty-two
Q52) north of range numbered sixty-two 1927
west of fifth principal meridian, all situated
and being within the County of Ramsey and
State of North Dakota.
The sale will be made on or after the 18th day
of February, A.. D, 1901.
All bids must be in writing, and may be left
at W. E. Hunt, 11 Ninth street, north, Fargo,
N. D., or filed 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, 1901-02-01
He, Got s,~e Work to Do.

prisoner" s&id the learned magis.
trate to a lazy fellow before him, "this
is the third time you've. been here"
"But, your honor" pleaded the pris.
oner, give been trying to get work,
but couldn't"
"You wouldn't work if you could get
it." 8
"Yes, 1 would, your honor"
"Wha kind Of work."
Anything, your honor, so long as II
was honest work"
"What kind of weges?"
"Wages is no object, your honor; all
l want is work, with food and cloth.
ing and shelter"
"And you'd work if you had that sor,
of a job?"
"Indeed. l would, your honor; only
try me-" and the tears actually came
into his eyes
every WE'LL" said the magistrate
kindly, well give you a job with
shelter, food and clothing combined
Six months hard labor. Next case."-
Tit-Bits.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-02-01
PAINT ON INDIAN FACES.
Nearly All of 1t Means Something t.
Those Initiated.

Nearly All of 1t Means Something to
Those Initiated.
The fact OF the matter is that every
paint mark on an Indians face is a
sign, with a definite meaning which
other Indians may read. When an In
dian puts on his full a paint, he
decks himself not only with his own
individual honors and distinctions won
by his own bravery, but also with the
special. honors of his family or tribe.
He may possess n mark of distinc-
ton only or many. In fact, he may be
SO well off in this respect that, like
some English noblemen, he is able to
don a new distinction for every occa-
sion. Sometimes he will wear all his
honors at one time.
Among the Indian tribes is one desig-
mated by the symbol Of the dogfsh,
painted in red on the face. The vari
parts of the fish are scattered
heterogeneously on the surface of the
face; the peculiarly long snout is paint
ed on the forehead, the gills are repre-
sented by two curved lines below the
~ % WING SAAC CdAA Is az SuC III
two and hanging from either nostril.
When only n or two parts of an ami
NAL are painted on a mans face, it is
an indication of inferiority; when the
whole animal appears, even though in
many oddly assorted parts, the sign
is n of great value and indicates a
high rank.
Very peculiar are some Of the honor
able symbols painted. on the Indians
faces. There are fish, flesh and fowl
of all kinds-dog salmon, devilfsh,
starish,' woodpeckers, eagles, ravens,
wolves. bears, sea lions and sea mon
sters, mosquitoes, frogs, mountain
goats and all manner Of foot, claw or
beak marks-each with a special mean
ing Of it's own.-Pearson's Magazine.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-02-01
THAT WAS DiFFERENT..'
Papa Said There Was No Similarity
I'm thu Txxn Cnsno

Papa Said There Was No Similarity
In the Two Cases.
Papa" asked the little boy, "do you
remember the first money you ever
earned?"
YES" said papa. eft was a nice,
new, shiny 5 cent piece that old Mr.
Gregg, the grocer, gave me for doing
about a quarters worth of work in car
rying a load Of potatoes into his cellar
1 worked all Saturday afternoon tc
earn that nickel, and when he paid me
/ ran three blocks home, tired as 1 was
to show it."
"And did you put it in your little
bank? asked the little boy.
"No; 1 got fathers permission tc
spend it just as l pleased. However,
kept it for three or four days, just tc
have the satisfaction Of having money
Of my owned, earned by my OWL exer
tons. And if 1 could have bought all
the things 1 thought of buying with
that nickel 1 would have had about
$40 worth Of books, toys, marbles and
what not. Finally l made up my mind
What do you think fought?"
II am sure l can't guess" said the
little boy. "What did you buy, papaY
81 went to the bakery and bought a
custard pie"
"Why papa! And you said grandma
always had custard pie at home and
let you have a slice Of it as soon as you
got home from SCHOOL,"
eyes, 1 used to get a slice, but not a
whole pie, and she never let me eat ii
the way l wanted to. So I went to the
bakery and bought my pie and borrow
ed a spoon from the baker and ate all
the custard and left the crust. 1 never
had anything taste so good in all my
life" ..#
you never allow me to eat custard
pie that way, papa" said the little boy.
ooh, that's different!" said papa.-In-
d%ianapolis Press.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-02-01
Booth and Orchard 111.v

In her book on "Some Players" Amy
Leslie says that Edwin Booths detes.
tation of Richard III was frank and
incurable. One night, when in the most
magnificent instant of Richard a super
fell in a writing, squirming attack,
which set the country audience laugh.
ing, Booth said quietly, after the fall
of the curtain, amid shouts of mis-.
guided laughs:
what was the matter, captainY
The trembling captain owned reluc.
family thatrone of his Is cent men had
been seized in q fit.
please pay 80 cents next time, and
employ n whose fits may not inter
fere with Richard. Richard is unen.
durable eR61GAAwithout the addition Of
rented fts."
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-02-01

The above Sanltorluu. treats all
chronic diseases. No matter what your
sickness is, come to see me and we will
help you.
The North Dakota Medical, Surgical
and Electrical S%anitarium uses the four
great curative powers; Medicine, Sur
gerry, Electricity, Hydrotherapy and
Magnetic Healing including all kind Of
baths: Russian, Turkish, Cabinet, Va
por, Sulphur, Needle and Electric
baths.
This sanitarium is under the care of
capable physicians and surgeons. Lo-
Gated in the New Edwards building,
sfice rooms; /, 2, 3, and 4, Fargo, N. D,
Manager Borns carries a large assert
ment Of trusses for men, women and
children and if you are ruptured come
to see me.
Don't forget the date.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-02-01

Land Office at Grand Forks, N. D., Jan. 10,
1901 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 be-
fore Fred w. Mclean, U. S. Commissioner for
District, of North Dakota, at residence of q.
N. D., on March 9Th, 1901. viz:
-- EDWIN EHNERT,
a E. No: 1882, for the SWL sec. g, twp. 1853 N,
range 60 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.
1850. Z. n. KENT. Repister.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-02-01

Land Office at Grand Forks, N. D., Jan. q,
19O1.-.Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
his claim, and that said proof will be made
before Fred W. Mclean, U. S. Commissioner
for District g Of North Dakota. at sence Of
IL. blrtch, ! 15S, N r. 63, Ramsey County, N.
OAK, on March Sth, 1901, viz:
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN KERCHER,
H.. E.. 11066, for the VIZ NEI and E1a NWA sec.
5, twp. 1873 R. 90, w.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
CT said land, viz: Walter j. Sadlemeyer, of
Conall, John w. Stoneman. all of Banner. N. D.
1851 E.. Fl. KENT. Register,