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Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-11-21
DueIi.x N svit.er1.na

The duel, though prohibited by law,
still exists in Switzerland, but the
practice is confined to the students in
the Swiss German universities. Even
these fire-eaters are beginning to real
ize the absurdity of the practice, for
a meeting was held at Zurich lately
at which student delegates from all
parts were present. to discuss the duel
and courts of honor. A proposition by
the president to abolish the duel alto
gether was rejected by a large major
1ty. The consequence was that a large
number of duels which were previous
~ arranged and whose principles were
awaiting the result of the vote took
place at Bremgarten, near Berne.
Many students received severe rapier
cuts, chiefly in the face, but nobody
was seriously wounded. The police,
though they know the practice exists.
and are often aware of the affair.""
seldom interfere. for they look upon
the duel, as practiced by the students,
as a sporting and harmless matter.
1T is certain that nobody has ever been
seriously hurt in these affairs of hon
or.-London Times.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-11-21
The Con.erxa season.

This is the season of the year when
the wife of the Italian laborer begins
to think of laying in her winter stock
of cOnserva. Conserva is a dish with
out which no Italian family would
think Of passing the winter. Every
year about this time the average Ital-
ian housewife may be seen buying
large quantities of tomatoes. The
tomatoes need not be overchoice and
sometimes the softer they are the bet
ter conserva they make. The tomatoes
are taken home. put in a press and
then squeezed until every drop of Juice
has been extracted. The pulp which re-
mainsis spread upona board and placed
in the sun to dry. When it has at
tanned the consistency Of putty it is
scraped togetherand placed in alright
jars for the winter. It is used for max
ing sandwiches and sometimes forms
the staple of the laborer's meal.-Lon-
don Exchange.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-11-21
State of North Dakota,
County of Ramsey,

County Of Ramsey.
In District Court, Second Judicial
District.
Julia G. Arnold, Plaintiff, against
oliver G.. Wyman, Zachary T. Mullen
and Wilson J. vanDyke, defendants.
Summons.
The state of North Dakota to the
above named defendants.
You are hereby summoned to an
swer the complaint in this action
which said complaint will be filed
with the clerk of the district court at
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-11-21
Chance Saved the ch.mpiop.

Like many another popular idol,
Cresceus was OF humble origin, and
worked unusually hard for his honors.
His trainer, the celebrated horseman,
John Mccartney, tells US that, as a colt,
Cresceus was plain looking, awkward
in all his movements and had little of
the appearance Of a coming cham
pion." As a yearling, the colt injured
himself so badly that "his owner, Mr..
George 81. Ketcham, a wealthy young
business man. of Toledo, O., who had
engaged in the horse breeding bust.
ness On account of failing health, or
dered the colt killed, says the National
Magazine. The farm superintendent
forgot his orders, the colt was allowed
to run in the paddock several days and
it recovered before he remembered the
orders Of Mr.. Ketcham. Thus it was
by an accident that Cresceus, 2:o2k,
the greatest trotting horse the world
ever knew, escaped being killed"
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-11-21
CHEAP FUEL IN GERMANY.
B~rique Made of Peat and the Dust
and Waste of Coal Mines.
Generally Used.

Among the several branches OF
German industry which deserve the
attention of Americans by reason of
their economy, their recovery or ntil-
1Zat1on OF some raw material which
exists unused in this country, or be-
cause they invoke the most intelIi-
gent application Of scientific knowl-
edge to technical processes, may be
reckoned the manufacture OF bri-
quettes from brown coal, peat and
the dust and waste of coal mines.
Briquettes form the principal do
nestle fuel Of Berlin and other cities
and districts in Germany; they are
used for locomotive and other steam
firing, and are employed for heating
in various processes of manufacture.
For all these uses they have three
tangible advantages: They are clean
and convenient to handle; they light
easily and quickly, and burn with a
clear, intense fame; they make prac-
tically no smoke, and are, withal. the
cheapest form of fuel for most DUR
poses.
Like most other important German
! industries, the briquette manufac-
ture is controlled by q syndicate
which includes among it's members
thirty-one firms and companies. or
more than nine-tenths of all the pro-
ducers in the country, and regulates
the output and prices for each year.
From the official report of the syndi-
cate for 1901, which has recently ap-
peared, it is learned that the total
output during last year was 1,566,3s5
tons. to which is to be added the
product of makers outside the syn
dictate, consumed at works, small re-
tail sales. ETC., making a grand total
of 1,643,416 tons.
The average selling price in large
quantities was $3.16 a ton.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-11-21
ADVICE FOR A WAITER.
How : Diner Made sure That I'll.
MAJ Would Renember Hin
Men Time,

One Chicago man, laboring under
the disadvantage Of extreme provo
cation. recently found a novel way
of informing an arrogant waiter that
his method of serving was wholly IN
satisfactory, says the Chicago Trib-
une.
The meal had been an e~xasperating
one. Whenever the waiter was want
ed he could not be found. When he
was not wanted he was lowering
about the table attempting to hear
what was being said. The host and
his friends had been compelled to
ask emphatically for every accom-
paniment of the meal, ever down to
knives, forks and spoons, so by the
time the coffee and cheese had been
showed aside they were in anything
but a pleasant frame of mind. Still,
throughout the meal the man who
was doing the honors retained his
composure, and did not once find
fault with the waiter in the latter's
presences But he was %reserving his
ammunition for future delivery.
He asked for his check. The wait
err brought it with a gracious bow
and it was paid. Then the host arose
with considerable dignity, and, reach
ing in his pocket, extracted a quar-
ter, which he handed to the anxious
looking waiter.
snow" asked the host, after he
had paid the customary tip, do you
think you would remember me if I
came in here again?"
20, yes, sir, yes, sir, I'm sure I
would" replied the waiter, with a
suave smile of satisfaction.
"Well," continued the e~xasperated
guest, II want you to remember me.
Take one more good look at me, so
you will make no mistake. And if
you ever see me in this place in the
future you will keep just as far away
from me as the walls will allow. If
you should attempt to wait on me
again, I give you fair warning that
I'll bounce n of these oak chairs
off the top of your head"
With this parting shot the out
ragged guest wheeled on his heel and
walked briskly from the place. The
waiter did not ecove for half an
Ao4s ~ -sa..JAL--
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-11-21
PUNGENT PARAGRAPHS.

sher"Why do they cali il .an arm OF
the sea|" He-"Because it hugs the
shore, I guess."-Indianapolis News.
"A Thespian .Catastrophe.-.So your
Hamlet made a great hit Q" well, hard
~. The audience made the hit; I was
the target."-Detroit Free Press.
What kind of a stove did the pre-
historic nan use?" asked che little
Ostend. Probably he used a noun
tain g,e."--Philadelphia Record.
They caught a man robbing the pub
lie library till in a New England town"
How did they punish. himni?" MADE
him read all the historical novelS."-
CleyIand Plain Dealer.
How sweet il would be K, live alone
with you in yonder lighthousee!" he
whispered. tenderly. YES" she muir
INJURED, ~abstractedly :, and do Light
Neutrality-suspicious. Set.
Beryl-"wen. all I've got TO Say Il
that Ethel Is q two-faced creature.''
SibyI-"Yes. and she'd look better if
she'd use the other face instead OF
the present one!"-Baltimore Her
aid.
Beetem-"Pshaw! I must have SO
y noon to-day, and I left all my money
at home in my other clothes. Can't
you help me out?" Wiseman-"Sure:
III lend you c~arfare TO 60 home for it."
-Philadelphia Press.
Barnes-"1 hear your house was
broken into t. other night and lots OF
silver, plate and jewelry stolen"
Shedd-"Yes! but the rascals entirely
overlooked the ten tons OF coal in the
cellar."-Boston Transcript.
4 Satisfactory Man.-New Man
Here are some poetic contributions
which came III to-day's mail. am not
up on poetry" Editor-Eood! I
don't want you to be up on It. I want
you to be down on tn. Y. Weekly.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-11-21
EaD Or I STAGE CAREER.
.o-o-. ....,' Aa-.-.ts's 81 Il.
stass We M Ga..s "a ais
Roman Nose.

my wife tells me that our 1s-year-
old boy is stage-struck," said q man,
smoking his after dinner cigar over
on another mans piazza. according
to the Detroit Free Press. "She is
worried about it, but I tell her to
take 1t easy-it will all come right.
l was stage-struck once myself. and
that's how I came to have this hand
some Roman nose, and to be a re-
spected and prosperous lawyer"
Roman nose" repeated the other
man. II can't see the connection be-
tween a Roman nose and your being
stage-struck."
"Well, the connection is there, all
right" continued the other man,
fondly caressing the little arch in the
middle OF his large, ornamental nose.
AT II I was badly stage-struck; and.
OF course, my parents bitterly OPP
posed all such notions on my part.
The fever continued to increase, how
ever, and with two other young men
OF the same age. I secretly organized
an amateur comic troupe 10 20 on
the road when the time was ripe. As
a starter we decided to try u great
entertainment on a country town not
many miles away. We eloped with
our outfit, guitars and gaudy ward
robes n day. and had no trouble
in getting together q pretty fair au-
dience that night, at ten cents each.
The songs, dances and dialogues went
off all right. They were really fun
ny, l believe, even now; but at the
close Of the entertainment I met
with bad luck.
I'm going out to another
appearance the next week I clumsily
caught my foot in the folds of our
~impromptu d%rop-curtain, and pulled
the heavy curtain pole or roller down
on my straight Grecian nose-the
pride of my mothers family, and
mine by inheritance.
II was assisted to my fathers roof
the next day, with a fractured nose
and two very black eyes. By the time
| was we'll again my ardor for the
stage had abated; and I believe my
son will get over the mania, too. Ny
wife, however, has not heard the
story Of the Roman nose, and she
rather admires it,"
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-11-21
c(onp;1A1N OF STAMPS.
V,uI ,r hoJtt -. E#-.
Let Rees.tly Seat Ont by Post o0es
Department That staoE
Too Well.

Many complaints have been made
to, the post Office authorities that the
stamps sold in books of "a and 4s have
had q way of sticking to the parafRn
paper that was supposed to protect
the mucilage, on them. An investiga-
ton was made, with the result that a
circular was issued authorizing the re-
demption of stamps SO glued to the
sheets in books.
1t was explained that "by mistake"
the contractor who made the books
had used a poor quality Of paraftin pa
per. Postmasters were instructed to
return to the department at Washing
ton all books Of stamps made with this
inferior quality Of paratin fy leaves
which they had on hand. Under this
order about $12, 900 worth of damaged
books have been turned in, and it is
thought that there will be little more
trouble of the kind.
This is not the only stamp trouble of
the post Office. Particularly from the
south and along the Atlantic coast
there came many complaints that the
ordinary one and two-cent sta mps
stuck TO everything they touched. A
sheet Of so or more was turned in at
the New York post office this week.
They had been sent loose in a letter
from the south and we're hopelessly
glued to the paper.
Whether the trouble is due to some-
thing wrong with the mucilage or the
abnormally wet season in the south
and along the coast has not been de-
termined. There is no provision for
the redemption by postmasters of
damaged individual stamps.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-11-21
SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY.

There are in Paris 1876 factories.
The worlds output Of coal in 1900
was 7e7, 636,OO tons.
A large factory in Jena, Germany,
utilizes its surplus hot water in such
q way as to afford the laborers nearly
. thousand baths per week.
In some German cities it is custom
airy to fee street car conductors, who
are thus enabled, to add from four to
six dollars a month to their income.
The richest farm in the world is an
acre worth $2ss, 900 in the heart of New
York's ultra-fashionable district, be-
tween West End avenue and River
side drive. 1t is titled regularly and
the produce is sold at the nearestmar.
keet,; During the civil wal the site
was covered by Q government recruit
ing station.
A research steamer belonging to the
Norwegian government recently car
ried on the North e some expert
mental fshings which yielded impor-
tant results. In three days III halibut
and 300 large cod were caught at a
depth Of 200 fathoms, thus proving
the existence Of large quantities OF
these fishes at, time Of the year when
they are not to be found on the coast
of Norway.
Many people imagine that the in
oandescent electric light gives out little
or no heat, but it is found that Of the
energy consumed only six per cent
is converted into light, while s5 pei
cent. goes into heat. A lamp immersed
in water will bring the water to q
boil. and many cases of fire have beer
caused. by carelessness in letting in
fammable substances rest in contact
with the lamp.
Prot. james Dewar, president Of the
annual meeting Of the British Asso
citation for the Advancement Of Sci
nee at Belfast, has pointed out in the
boldest language that while English
men have, repeatedly discovered scien'
tifc principles and laws Of great i'm
portance, the Germans and American.
have been making the practical appli
cations OF them, leaving England be
hind in reaping the advantages.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-11-21
The 1,sendou. Inventor.

THE market is overrun with substi-
tutes for this food and that" asserts
the capitalist. 81 see no justification
for backing your new health food"
With a naive smile the inventor turns
to him and suggests:
But it may also be used as a substi-
tute for coal"
Then the capitalist displays unusual
activity in sending for patent attor-
neys and clerks to draw up articles
of partnership.-N. Y. Times.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-11-21
ChrOmO1,

Belcher-"What was the use in
showing Nuritch through your art
gallerl? He couldn't appreciate your
paintings"
Kulcher-"Well, he seemed inter
ested and surprised"
Enthusiastically, and what did he
say?"
Kulcher-"Gee! what a lot of 'em
you've got. You must "a bought an
awful lot O tea in your time."-Phil-
adelphia Press.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-11-21

Devils Lake, North Dakota, and to
serve a copy of your answer upon the
subscribers within thirty days after
the service of this summons upon you,
exclusive of the day of service; and
in case of your failure to appear or
answer Judgment will be taken against
you by default for the relief demand
ed in the complaint.
Dated November 18th, 1902.
Burke & Middaugh,
Attorneys for Plaintiff, residence
and postofice address, Devils Lake,
N. Oak. 36-41
, 1902-12-24
SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENTS
PROVE SUCCESSFUL

The entertainments given at the
East Side school yesterday afternoon
were quite successful, both from a lit
erary and numerical standpoint, the
mothers and fathers of many of the
children being present. Exercises were
held by Mrs. Writings, Miss Hartley's
and Miss Welch's rooms jointly, while
Miss Williams and Miss Agnes Wright
Joined forces. All the pupils of the five
rooms received presents. the teachers
themselves being remembered by some
of their little ones. The exercises were
pleasant and the awarding of prizes
in Miss Williams room an important
feature of the occasion. Mabel Joy
and Maude Cook yer remembered for
perfect department and attendance,
each receiving a little PLAGUE bearing
a picture of the East Side building.
Gordon Powers was rewarded for per
feet attendance. though a part of the
time under sentence as a "non-citizen.
Miss Mary Wright's room, on he
first floor of the building, gave a very
pretty little play and program, gifts
and rememberances being also a fea-
ture of the occasion.
, 1902-12-24
infant
CLASS OF THE BAPTIST CHURCH
GIVEN A NICE ENTERTAIN
MENT YESTERDAY.
Mr.. and Mrs. Santa Claus Were There
With TWO Of Their Children and
the Little Ones Enjoyed 1t To the
FulIest-Reward for Faithful and
Punctual Attendance.

The initial entertainment Of the
gladstone Christmas season was given
yesterday afternoon in the basement
of the Baptist church for the muse
ment of the infant class. This body,
which now numbers more than fifty
enthusiastic little souls, is under the
direct supervision of Mrs. Merriam,
who is ably assisted by Mrs. E. E. Fitch
and Miss Ethel Merriam. These in
defatigable workers had prepared a
wonderful tree, whose glories were
in white, or blue OF pink and by the
sturdy little men who are their mates.
The children presented a splendid mix
ed program of Rotations and songs,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Santa Claus and
their helpful son and daughter were
present to enjoy the event and have a
hand in the fun. In real life these
people are known as Rev. Nice, Miss
Katie Hoague, Raymond Craft and
Shirley Frazee. Each of the children
was bountifully supplied with sweets
from the apparently inexhaustible
tree, and then the wonderful cake
which said Merry Christmas was cut
and served to old and young alike.
The most noteworthy feature of the
event was the presentation ofsolid gold
star pins with suitable inscriptions to
Masters Robert and Dwight Fisher
who have during the two years of their
connection with the class been present
and punctual all but five Sundays,
when they were unavoidably detained
at home by illness. Little Miss Helen
Tyvold also received a similar pin for
perfect attendance during the past
five months, and it was promised that
faithfulness would find sure reward
and acknowledgment in the future.
Tonight the older children of the Sun
day School will present 4 pretty play
n the auditorium, which the little ones
are also invited to attend.
, 1902-12-24
The TEMPLE OF ECONOMYH
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

A. B. Cooley of Sherman is at the
Johnson.
F. o. Harrison was in from his ranch
this morning.
Fred w. Holmes of Holmes is regis
tered at the johnson.
II. Diegel and Chas. r. West of Den
yer are at the Johnson.
Mrs. Ellen Mcmillan is confined to
her room with a severe cold.
John l. Allyn went to Cheyenne this
afternoon for a few days visit.
Sam Wilson left this afternoon for
Denver to spend the holiday season.
Joe West left this morning for
Cooper hill, where he has mining in
t~erests.
r. j. Bevins and A. l.. Bateman of
Denver and ]. A. Davis of Pueblo were
guests at the Thornburgh this morn
ing.
l.. N. Sawyer of Rawlins E. T.
David of Wheatland and VIII. Weber
of Holmes are guests at the Thorn
burgh.
Among the guests at the Johnson are
p. Broadwell. Mrs. E. A. McNealey,
w. S. Wittingham and Joseph B.
Downie.
Mrs. F.. D. Draper has gone to Raw
Inns to spend the holiday season with
her brother and sister, Mr.. and Mrs.
Sam Blount.
Hon. c. D. Oviatt arrived from the
Boswell ranch last night and will re-
main in the city until the converting
Of the legislature in January.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. D. Spalding returned
last night from Denver where they had
been for treatment for Mrs. Spalding.
She is much improved in health.
Lieutenant Herbert Brees, who is
stationed at the school for officers at
Fort Leavenworth,, Kas.. is expected
to arrive this afternoon to spend the
Christmas holidays with his parents in
this city.
, 1902-12-24
AN INDIAN FIGHTER
DEAD At CHEYENNE.

John Donovan, a pioneer resident Of
Cheyenne, veteran of the Civil war and
Indian fighter during the early days in
Wyoming, died at his home in the
northeast part of Cheyenne Mon
day night, and was buried at 10 o'clock
today. He had been i'll for some time
with paralysis and, his wife being
away at the time, he made an effort
to attract attention of neighbors by
throwing a pail through the window
He was unable to get back to bed and
froze to death on the floor.
, 1902-12-24
Come and See.

Minstrelsy is improving. Harry
Wards brings more novelties, more
singers, better comedians
richer wardrobes, than ny similar
company has heretofore done. They
must be seen and heard to be thor
appreciated. The parade this
year is a beauty and is a subject of
great admiration daily.
, 1902-12-24
Hello There,

Harry Wards Mistreals promise us
this season the best Of singers, the
funniest comedians, headed by Geo.
Wade and Harry Ward. that they have
ever carried, and they always have
the best, so anyone who attends may
be sure of an evening Of solid enjoy
ment.
, 1902-12-24

Attend the dance to be given by
Hose Company No. 3. Christmas night.
at Maennerchor hall. A special invi.
tation to the fire department and citi.
ems generally. I'd
, 1902-12-24
Gard of Thanks.

We desire to express out thanks to
the many friends whose kindness was
manifest and whose floral offerings
were bestowed at the death of our be-
loved daughter, Margaret Mikkelsen.
JAMES AND TINE MIKKELSEN.
, 1902-12-24
Ha Here!

Harry Wards Minstrels this season
present more novelties in their line
than any minstreal company travelling.
Don't fail to see them.
, 1902-12-24

Muflers, Silk Ties, Gloves, Dinco
Smoking Jackets, Slippers, Night
Robes, for Xmas at Woodruff &
Terry's.
, 1902-12-24

WANTED-Girl for general house
work. Apply to Mrs. W. E. Chaplin.
, 1902-12-24
Silver Thimbles only
rs cents at Louis Mil
|ler'S,

Shirts, Hats, Caps, Silk and Linen
Handkerchiefs for Christmas. Wood
run & Terry.
, 1902-12-24

Lovett is doing the papering; the
other fellows can't compete and are do
ing the kicking.
, 1902-12-24

WANTED-Woman cook. Apply to
Mrs. Douglas-Willan. tt
, 1902-12-24

A big assortment of Silk Muf1ers for
Christmas. Woodruff & Terry.
, 1902-12-24

FOR RENT-Furnished house. In
quire 814 south Fourth street. tt
, 1902-12-24
BUFFALO COUPLE

IN DIVORCE SUIT.
c. F. Harrison, who married Alice
Harrison at Buffalo, Wyo., in August,
1888, a y the Omaha Bee. sues for
divorce on the ground of cruel and in
human treatment.
, 1902-12-24

Mrs. Ollie Shearer. midwife. 116 End.
, 1902-12-24

Secondhand sewing machines
cheap at 116 Third street, opposite the
, 1902-12-24

Sewing machines rented and repair.
ed at 116 Third street. opposite the ca.
thedral.
, 1902-12-24
u Olives, 4Oc a
quart at the Gem City
Grocery Co.'S.

A nice Xmas gift-Dent's gloves.
Woodruff's & Terry's.