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Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-01-17
SHUTTING OUT TRAMPs.
Difficulty Experienced by Railroad
Contractors with Professional
HObOes.

"Since the railroads of the north
have quit passing laborers over
their roads," a railroad contractor
said the other day in Portland, Ore, "a
large proportion of the hobo element
has been shut out from the construc.
ton camps A few years ago any man
who said he desired work would be
passed free to the scene of operations
and a great many would decline to
work when they reached the camp. A
gang OF men would arrive in the even.
ing at the boarding cars, with the APP
parent intention of going out with a
working crew next morning. They
would be given supper, a berth and
breakfast, but in the morning they
would strike out for some other camp
along the line, saying things did not
suit them. These same men would
reach the next camp and be gladly well
by the foreman in charge, and
the same programme would be enacted.
Such tramps have worked injury to the
real workingman, who haste suffer for
their worthlessness, and now all men
seeking employment on railroads are
charged n cent a mile to- camps.
This shuts out the man who is dead
broke. but it gives us a better class OF
workers, as the man who pays his fare
to the work is very likely to stay until
he a stake"
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-01-17
WAITING FOR THREE NAUGHrs
superstitious Passenger Pays Two
Fares in d to Get a Lucky
Number Rung Up.

"Some persons have queer supersti-
%tions,' remarked the communicate i've
conductor to the mar on the rear plat
form.
"Some time ago I was doing some
short runs on the Midvale avenue
branch. A mar got in and I spotted
him by chance and noticed that his
eyes %glistened as he gazed up at the
register at the front. 1t stood at 1897
His fare ran it to s99s. He gave a start
when another passenger got in and
the bell announced 5000. You know
we pick up but few from there to the
Ridge. l watched him. He was aw-
fully nervous. He moved and twitched
and once changed sides.
"Well, we stopped at the end of the
route and still the register said 5000.
He came up to me, handing me a
nickel, and said:
"'Ring that up
why. You paid me- I said. Finally
he coaxed me, telling me it was for
luck. l rang up 5000 and he got off
the car, as happy as a big sunfower.
II have learned SINCE" said the con-
ductor. according to the PHILADELPHIA
Record. "that it's considered lucky to
be on a car when the register shows
a combination ending in three naughts.
It's a new hunch."
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-01-17
SPONGE FISHERS IN LUCK.
Constant Demand for the Fungi Gives
Many of Them Profitable EN-
plOyment.

The sponge fisheries along the coast
of florida have been pushed to the ut
most limit, until the annual sales
amount to 5000, 900, says a recent re-
port. The product sells as high as
$3.50 a pound, which makes the bust
ness most profitable. There are 60
schooners in the trade and the business
is the staple of many of the towns along
the coast of the state. The fishermen
have brought the business to a high
state of perfection, and they are able
TO make large catches in season. The
sponge fishing is done in deep water,
the best specimens of the large bath
sponges being obtained from so feet
below the surface. They are located
with a water glass and then picked
with a long pole carrying on its end a
blade like the letter S, which cuts the
sponge loose with a twist, and then it
is brought to the surface, if there is
luck; and, if not, and it gets away, it is
lost forever. The men become very
expert in the business and they will.
carry it on during high winds, losing
very few of the sponges.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-01-17
GIANTS CAN BE GROWN.
With Proper Food and Exercise the
Growth of Man May Be Ac-
celebrated.

The common notion of the physiolo-
gist that growth and development
are due to Suitable diet and exercise
has formed the subject of some pecul-
lar experiments on the part of a
French doctor. He claims that he has
abnormally accelerated the growth OF
children and animals by feeding them
on a preparation of cereals, and that he
can make giants of those whose organ.
ization in any way permits of such
extension.
A certain Bishop Berkeley succeeded
in a similar feat long ago. He took 8
male child and fed him in accordance
with a system of his own. BY the time
the boy was 16 years of age he had at,
tanned a height of . feet 6 inches.
Moist foods, such as drinks of tea anf
milk and other similar beverages. teuf
to increase the stature, while dry ane
spiced foods and alcoholic drinks tenc
to stop the development.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-01-17
BIG GUN FIRED IN ARMORY.
In Indoor Practice Shells Mad Of
Rubber and Air Used Instead
of Powder.

At the review of the Thirteenth regi-
ment, heavy artillery, in the Sumner
Avenue armory, Brooklyn, one night
lately, a big eight-inch disappearing
coast gun was fired for the first time
in public. Brig. Gen. Wallace F. Ran
dolph, chief of artillery, U. S. A., who
is stationed at Washington, super
intended the firing, says a New
York exchange. A target eight feet
square was erected in the center of the
drill hall 800 feet from the gun. The
gun was elevated and sighted, and then
the first she'll, which on this occasion
was made of rubber, was fred by COM
pressed air, instead of powder. The
shell struck the top of the target. The
second shell landed near the bottom
of the target, and the third went over
the mark, landing at the feet of the
spectators, who were seated on the side
of the armory directly opposite the
gun. Another shot was fired, and this
time the shell struck the target almost
in the center, eliciting much applause.
The artillery men then worked the gun
so that it disappeared several times.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-01-17
CHILDREN OF THE z A
All Girls and Their Care IL Entrusted
to an Irish Lady-An Affection.
ate Father,

Although no boy has hitherto
blessed their hearth, four girls have
been born to their imperial majesties
Olga, the eldest; Tatiana, Maria and
the more-recently-arrived baby, whose
sex was such a disappointment to
the Russian nation. The care of these
children devolves upon Miss Edgar, an
Irish lady, and two Russian under
nurses. The children, however, occu-
Ply the same bedroom as their head
nurse, and the older ones also take
their meals with her, says Pearson's
Magazine. In their playroom the
mighty ruler of all the Russias is fire.
quently to be found gamboling with
his young daughters, whilst he never
allows a night to pass when he is at
home without making his way to kiss
them before seeking his own
Self-interested kinsmen may ridicule
his efforts at reform; ak grinding and
imaginary plot discovering officials
may try to render his life a terror, but
there is at least one pleasure of which
they cannot rob the car, and that is
in connection with his home life.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-01-17
ENGINE AS A %BoOTJACK.
Novel Manner in Which a Frost-Bit-
ten Brakeman's Boots Were
Taken Of.

cit isn't often that you hear of a
man using a locomotive for a boot.
jack said Conductor Frank Ora, of
the Delaware division of the Erie rail
road, according to a recent report,
''but here's one case:
"Walt Douglas, a brakeman on my
coal train, set out one dark night to
flag a passenger train just west of Han
cock. He was out in the bitter cold
for a long while, and when he came
back his fingers and ears were badly
frozen.
"After. we had got some whisky
down him and had rubbed his hands
and ears in snow we tried to remove
his boots, but his feet were so badly
frozen that they could not be pulled
off. Douglas is an economical cuss
and he would not let us cut them off his
feet. He said that the boots had cost
him seven dollars a week before and
he could not afford to lose them SO
soon, ever if by so doing he would be
relieved of his ~sufferings.
"It was finally agreed to take Doug
las out on the engine, stick his boot
heels between the slots of the pilot,
and then back up.
"When everything was ready the en-.
gineer reversed the engine, while we
clung to Coleman's arms and shout
ders. The boots came off quick enough.
but Douglas legs came SO near going
with them that there was no fun in it.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-01-17
MARRIAGE IS A LOTTERY.
Intended Husbands Until Ac-
tually Welded.

Marriage is truly a lottery to the
Chinese girl, for she knows not what
she is getting until she is actually
married." writes Sui Sin Far, in La
dies Home Journal. Sometimes it
is a kind, good husband, an amiable
mother-in-law, and much comfort;
sometimes it is q tyrant, a mother
in-law who is e%ternally scolding, and
a life that is a WEAKNESS to both flesh
and spirit. The ceremonies of be-
trothal and marriage cause much
trouble and anxiety. The young
mans family begin the negotiations.
They engage a go-between to call on
the girls family and tender a pro-
posal of marriage. If the young man
is considered eligible by the girls
parents they consult a fortune-teller.
who decides whether the betrothal
would be proper. If his decision is
favorable the go-between is given a
card on which is marked the hour,
day, month and year when the girl
young mans family, who in their
turn consult a fortune-teller. If he
also pronounces %favorably a festival
is held by both families, the betrothal
contract is signed, and the BRIDE
groom makes a present to the bride
of a pair Of bracelets, but neither
he O she is present. The betrothal,
however, is not considered binding
until a pasteboard card has been in
terchanged by the families. The
bridegroom's family provide two of
these cards, one having a gilt dragon
on its face, the other a gilt phoenix.
The phoenix card is retained by the
young mans family as evidence of
his engagement, while the dragon
card is kept, by the girls family. The
betrothal is then complete"
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-01-17
QUEER TRAVELS OF PLANTS.
lcebergs and Volcanoes Act as Dis
t%ributing Agents for Various
GrOwths.

One would not imagine, of-hand,
that ice could possibly be instru-
mental in accomplishing the distribu-
ton of plants, yet a French scientist
has recently called attention to the
fact that icebergs are frequently Sc
full in this way. Navigators in polar
seas often encounter bergs carrying
enormous masses of debris, with
more or less soil, in which plants are
growing. Eventually the ice-mass
runs aground upon the shore of some
distant land, there depositing the
plants, which may find themselves SO
situated as to be enabled to repro
duce their species, says the Philadel-
phia Saturday Evening Post.
The cas- of volcanoes as plant-dis-
tributors is even more remarkable,
though one must regard as very ex-
ceptional such instances as that
noted at Port Elizabeth, South Afri-
ca, in 1887, where large quantities OF
volcanic pumice were observed float
ing on the sea. On these fragments
of pumice were found various small
animals unfamiliar in that part OF
the world, and there vas also a sort
of c%ocoanut. The nut was planted,
and in due time produced palm
strange to the African coast. It was
decided that the pumice came from
the great eruption of Krakatoa, in
the Straits of Sunda, which was in
it's way the most remarkable volcanic
cataclysm of modern times.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-01-17
The Mothers Favorite.

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
is the mothers. favorite. It is
pleasant and safe for children to
take and always cures. It is in
tended especially for coughs, colds
Group and whooping cough, and
is the best medicine made fol
these diseases. There is not the
least danger in giving it to child.
rem for it contains no opium OF
other injurious drug and may be
given as confidently to a babe as
to an adult. For sale at Greene's
drug store.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-01-17
BRITISH NAVAL CUSTOMS.
An Interesting Account Of the Origin
of q Number of Regular
Practices.

A fact not generally known is that
the black silk handkerchief which
Jack knots around his throat was first
worn as mourning for Nelson, and has
ever since been retained. The three
white stripes around the broad blue
collar of the sailors jumper commem-
crate the victories of Trafalgar, Copen-
hagen and the Nile. Thus, it has been
remarked, the Nelson legend affects
not only Jacks work, but his food and
clothing as well. The broad blue collar
itself is older than the great admiral.
1t was first adopted at that period
when sailors plastered their hair into
a stiff pigtail with grease and powder,
says the London Family Herald.
At nine o'clock each night the sentry
in every ship in harbor fires off his
rifle. For the origin of this custom
we may have to look back to the days
Of flint locks. Then, in order to test
the printing and see that his weapon
was in disable condition, the sentry had
to fire it off each night. There is no
necessity for such a test with modern
rifles, but the nine o'clock firing is
religiously carried out.
Every officer or Ia climbing to the
quarter deck salutes. The origin of
this usage dates back a long way.
When England was a Roman Catholic
country a crucifx stood on thequarter
deck of all ships. Every time any one
of, the crew approached this holy sym
Dol he crossed himself. Out of that
has grown the custom of saluting the
quarter deck.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-01-17
DEVILS LAKE INTER- OCEAN, FRIDAY. JAN. II 1902.

Nasal Catarrh quickly yields to treat
ment by Ely's Cream Balm, whichi is agree
ably aromatic. 1t is received through the
n~ostrils, cleanses and heals the whole sur
face over which it diffuses itself. Druggists
sell the Soc. size; Trial size by mail, 10
cents. Test it and you are sure to continue
the treatment.
Announcement.
To accommodate those who are partial
to the use Of atomizers in applying liquids
into the nasal passages for catarrhal trou-
6ks, the proprietors prepare Cream Balm in
liquid form, which will be known as Ely's
Liquid Cream Balm. Price including the
spraying tube is rs cents. Druggists or by
mail. The liquid form embodies the med
icinal properties of the solid preparation.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-01-17
The Naming Of Cape Nome.

In order to signify that a prominent
cape drawn on a manuscript chart
should have a designation the maker
of the map scrawled-"? Name" The
char was passed to a craftsman to be
copied. He thought the question mark
was a capital C and the other word
Nome. From the incident, accord
ing to inquiries recently made by Prof.
Davidson, Of the University of Cali.
fornia. we get the name of our now
famous gold field.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-01-17
Australian. In Mann.

Manila is becoming a popular OBJ
jective point for tourists from Aus
tralia. a distinction which it could not
gain under Spanish rule. The new or.
der OF things is regarded by merchants
and hotel keepers with growing en-.
thusiasm.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-01-17
Depleted Pine Forest.

The pine forests Of Wisconsin are
being rapidly depleted, and it will not
be many years before the lumbermen
Of that region will have to quit the
business or seek new fields of opera.
ton.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-01-17
in Cuba,

The Havana Post estimates that
$4,000 immigrants, mostly American
and Spanish farm workers, have land.
ed in Cuba in the last three years. The
number also includes about 1000 Chi.
nese.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-01-17
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
Tablets. All druggists refund the
money if it fails to cure. E. W.
Groves signature on each box. Is
scent.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-01-17
Strayed.

From Devils Lake, Wednesday,
a white, dehorned COW, with few
brown spots. had on halter and
strap. Any information concern
ing her will be gladly received by
Mrs. M. Q. Mccarthy.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-01-17
An Extinct Volcano in New yorl

An Extinct volcano In New York.
A Harvard professor has discovered
what he considers the remains of an
extinct volcano at Schuylerville, N. Y,
a small country place already famous
in American history.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-01-17
Chimney Of Paper.

A paper chimney so feet high and
ireproof is one of the ~curiosities of
Breslau, Germany.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-16
They QUIT WORK.
H0rSeShoerS in Canal St. Shop
Go Out This Afternoon.

The horseshoers have strike on In the
blacksmith shop OF Daniel Grant at 275
Canal street. three men quitting work
this afternoon.
The cause was that Mr.. Grant put TO
work a man who has been. for the past
dozen years taking the places OF upright
union men. while the nss man set 20
work would not be accepted by the union
under any consideration or for any possi-
BILE fee.
The union meets this evening and will
take action claiming 70 have repeated
charges cf the post against Mr. Grant
and they propose TO call out too more
men tomorrow I, he does not come 10
terms promptly.
The resignation OF w;ll;sm Il. Hackett.
the efrlci.r: ha-ncial secretary OF The
union for more than year past has
rendered his resignation and the same
will be acted upon this evening
His services will be greatly missed but
ne will still remain a hardworlSIng mem
ber of the union.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-16
CALV|N'S
SENTENCE
LIGHT.
Man Who Caused Conboy's
Death Is Sent TO Prison
for Two Years.

Daniel Calvin. indicted for manslaugh
ter. and who pleaded not guilty when
arraigned last Friday. today rotracted
his previous plea and pleaded noio con-
tendere He was charged with causing
the death OF Michael Conboy on the 18th
OF last March.
Attorney General Stearns said that
Calvin struck Conboy with hts fist and
the blow caused Conboy 10 fail to the
pavements. Conboy's head came In con-
tact with the pavements. the lower part
OF his skull was fractured and he died
The two men had trouble In "a saloon I'm
the early part OF the night on which the
fatal blow was struck. They separated
and met again on Pine street at mid
night, when there were more words and
the fatal blow struck.
The attorney general said life had
been taken though Calvin did not intend
TO take Il. The prisoner had not denied
his crime and respected the law sinoe
therefore the attorney-general thought
"A moderate sentence might be sufficient
Judge Dubois. who sat In the criminal
section OF the common pleas court today.
asked Calvin IL he had anything TO ray.
Calvin was very modest in his de-
meanor and said only a few words TO
the effect that Conboy was the aggres-
sor.
James j. McCabe, his counsel. made a
very earnest plea for his client. going
carefully over the main points In Gal
WINS favor.
Judge Dubois sentenced Calvin TO two
years in states prison at hard labor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-16
ASHORE
ON BLOCK
ISLAND
Steamer Federico Is in a Bad
Position Among the Rocks.
Was Carrying Fruit.

Steamship Federico. from Balermo for
New York. with a cargo of lemons and
nuts, ran ashore on the southeast part
of Block Island. near the Spring House
highwater. this morning. in a dense fog
She lies In a bad place among the
rocks.
The Federico "a .. Austrian steams-
engaged IN tho Mediterranean frpI esr
rytns trade size sAIlsc iT.ai Trtst. 90
Ma iG for Psinlsrn,c. 6,sI:y. erd let
the laser Fort foT New York and MIA :
delphja on Nay -
The captain supposed he was on TIE
south shorS of LeoA bland. GIsd jayiSr
his course aooordins ssy, &c b:egsht Ip on
the rocks while going OF hs-; spsss.
Capt Zahei said he ed not eas. 10
give the name OF TIE agent or assignee
because lie was hopeful os getting tie
steamer or this afternoon.
As far 80 car be learned the kull OF tho
Federico mas not been damagsd, but she
lies In o dangerous position. Che has
1000 tons ot cargo aboard. bat the cap
tain SAYS he can tighten her 10 inches by
pumping cut her water ballast.
Keeper Littleceld OF the Newshore-
ham life saving station thinks it Is
doubtful that she can get off unaided,
but an attempt will be made at high wa
ter this afternoon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-16
SET ASIDE.
JuY'S Verdict In the SalIIant-
DenSeTean Case.

The Jury's verdict for the plaintiff in
the case of Elzeor J. Saillant VS.. Peter
Denserean is set aside by the appellate
division OF the supreme court in a decision
handed down today.
Plaintiff claimed he was n partner OF
defendant and that he did not get his
share of the price paid for the property
OF the copartnership when II was sold
TO one Ray
1t is decided that as there was no COM
plete accounting between the partners
and no balance struck the present action
cannot be maintained. The common
pleas division is ordered 10 enter judg-
ment for the defendant. A new trial
was asked for simply on the ground that
verdict for the plaintiff was against
the evidence.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-16
SUBMITS A BRIEF.

Attorney Charles r German today
submitted brief TO the appellate divi-
sion of the supreme court upon plaintiffs =
motion 10 vacate order granting defend
ant IA new trial In the case OF Thomas
Quinn VS.. Union Railroad company.
The plaintiffs motion rests upon his
right 10 the result OF a full. falr and
impartial trial. according 20 the law;
OF issues OF fact by the supreme com.
mon law tribunal for the trial OF such
issues, and upon the denial OF his right
TO that result by court having no con-
stitutional jurisdiction TO so do. IL IL
made upon the authority OF Re College
street, nth u. L. Az
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-16
RUN DOWN.
parqustte Sues Moxry for
$4,000 Damages for Injuries.

Before jury I'm Judge Blodgett's court
was begun today the trial OF the suit
OF Joseph G.. Paquette against William
W. Mowry. Both parties reside IN
Woonsockct Mr.. PaQuette IL a teacher
of languages and while crossing Court
street bridge In that city, was run down
by horse attached TO buggy owned
by Mr. Mowry. His injuries. though OF
"A painful nature, did not include the
breaking OF any bones. He asks for
$1,000 damages
r. H. Lee and Louis ]. Bachand are
attorneys for plaintiff. and William q.
Rich and NJ. ID. l.. Mowry attorneys for
the defendant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-16
AN hMlChBlE SUIT

The construction OF deed Is the OBJ
ject OF an amicable suit brought by
Dennis J. Holland against Alfred ID.
Keyes. briefs on which were filed in the
appellate court today.
Annie +. Keyes, late OF Pawtuckct. was
seized and possessed OF certain real eT-
tate Just before her death shs made
deed of her property subject 10 her
husbands right by courtesy 10 her
mother. Alice Ketrlck. The question Is
whether the deed so made conveyed %
Mrs Ketuck life estate only or an
estate with power to dispose OF the same
IN fee simple