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Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-01-17
North Dakota.
jamestown Capital.

jamestown Capital.
People south and east Of North
Dakota are wont to think of that
state as land of wild uncertainty;
a land of poverty and hard toll; a
state much after the time idea of
Kansas, full Of enthusiasm, good
air, good appetites and long dis
tances, but nothing much more
substantial and satisfying. The
people Of North Dakota can afford
to be thus thought of for the solid
benefit is theirs whatever tradition
about the state may be.
North Dakota, counting the
actual production of the soil per
capita, which is the best test of
states agricultural wealth, is one
of the richest on the face of the
earth. The state raised this year
about fourteen acres of grain for
every man, woman and child in its
population. It raised forty bushels
of fax and 235 bushels Of wheat
per capita of population this year,
which sold for an aggregate of
s130 per capita. The state has
$50 worth of live stock per capita
and has more of good farm land
than probably any other state in
the union.
Look at the figures of the crop
this year, says The Commercial
West-an average crop of wheat.
the record crop of fax: 100000
bushels of wheat, Is, 100000 BUSH
els of fax raised in state with
population of $4,000 less than that
of St. Paul and Minneapolis CON-
bined. The fax crop of the state
is larger than the entire crop of
the United States has been in re-
cent years. It is more than half
the country's crop this season.
Two hundred dollars per capita in
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-01-17
not being one cent out of pocket.
KEEN OPPOSITION.

not Delng one cent out OF pocket.
KEEN OPPOSITION.
"What was true along our own
lines we found was also true for
this section of the country and
worse than that, we found that we
were forced to meet just such op.
position when we tried to secure
new recruits from among the i'm.
migrants from Europe or in the
states which had previously con.
tributed to swell the number OF
our settlers. Mr.. Hills men were
on the ground and they cut ou1
rates, no matter how we made
them.
"We offered inducements which
seemed to us extraordinary, and
found that Mr.. Hill was Offering
more, and the worst of it was that
he was getting the settlers. The
fact that he was getting the bust.
ness was not material, for much o1
it was being carried on at a loss
but the fact that he was getting
the settlers was a serious matter
and, to save ourselves, we were
forced to retaliate.
CAUSE OF CONTEST.
'This step was taken only after
we had tried peaceful means OF
reaching an agreement with Mr.
Hill. He, however, refused to en-.
ter into any combination or com.
pact. We wanted to fix a rate
that would give us at least fight.
ing chance for settlers, but Mr.
Hill refused even to consider such
8 plan. We exhausted every re-
source at our command to settle
the controversy, and then when
that failed, it is true that we took
steps to protect ourselves.
'The result is matter of his
tory, for the furry in Wall street
and the incidents attending it
were given wide publicity. One
result of that skirmish was the
plan for the organization of the
Northern securities company. We,
who are interested in developing
the Southwest, and who are not
particularly interested in the pro-
gress and prosperity of the Mouth
west, would not be displeased to
see the plans of Mr.. Hill defeated.
If he meets defeat at the hands of
his own section, SO much the bet-
ter"
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-01-17
SOUTHWEST WATCHES
FIGHT ON Mr.. HILL.
The Union Pacific and Allied
Roads vitality Interested
in the Outcome.
CAUSE OF THE CONTEST.
CAUSE OF THE CONTEST.

Omaha, Neb., Jan. 1O-Omcials
of the Union Pacific and other
roads which are concerned in the
development and upbuilding of
the Southwest are greatly in
terested in the outcome of the
fight which Gov. Van SAINT and
the other executives who are en-
listed with him are making against
the plans of the Northern Sc.
curities company.
A prominent official of the
Union Pacific, in speaking today
of the proceedings before the
supreme court to prevent the car
rying into effect the plans of the
Northern Securities company, said:
s'The interest of the lines which
go into the Central states and
Southwest in opposition to Mr..
Hills projected company is very
vital one. We have been fighting
the plan which Mr.. Hill is trying
to carry into effect for long time
and have never hoped to have
such powerful support as has been
given us by the state of Mime
sofa.
INTEREST VITAL,
ut is vital to us that the plans
of the president of the Great
Northern be defeated, in mea.
sure we are compelled to admit
the truth of his statement to the
public which he made recently,
when he said that the Union
Pacific was largely to blame for
the trouble which startled Wall
street when the control of the
Northern Pacific was at issue.
"As matter Of fact, neither the
Union Pacific nor any of the
Hartman properties, interested in
the Southwest, desire a fight with
Mr.. Hill, but as simple matter of
self-protection, we were forced
into taking some decided step.
TROUBLE OVER SETTLERS.
"All railroads have as their
greatest interest the development
of the territory traversed by their
tracks. It was here that the
trouble arose between Mr.. Hill and
his friends and the Union Pacific.
We have for long time been try
ing to settle the country along the
line of the Union Pacific. At
great expense and through hun
dreds of immigration agents we
have induced many Eastern and
Southern states to take up farm
ing lands in our territory, and have
anticipated return from the vii
lagos and farming communities
which Of necessity follow such set
Elements.
1T was here that Mr.. Hill STEP
ped in. He acted as a pirate as
regards our settlers, ands did not
care in what manner he made his
fight.
"Agents Of the Great Northern
made their appearance in our
farming communities and the re-
suit was that before we were
aware of what was being done. we
found that the very cream of our
settlers had been won over and
transported bodily to the North
west, where they would contribute
to Mr.. Hills road and his stock
holders.
''There was no question Of
terms, when it came to securing
settlers, with Mr.. Hill. He
wanted them, and he took them at
any terms obtainable. Rates
were not a consideration with him.
BE would, and / think he has in
numerous instances, moved single
settlers and, in one or two cases,
communities to the Northwest at
the expense Of his road, the settler
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-03-07

Miss Clara Bruya Of Middlebury visited her
sister, Mrs ]. T. Gaudett, last week.
P. X. Wilson has been appointed liquor
agent in place OF d. X. Johnson, resigned.
Z. Il. Patterson and +. i. Palmer have
been appointed commissioners on the estate
Of the late Crosby Hewitt.
c. l. Ashley of WatsGeld is in town, over
seeing repairs on his house near the Bristol
Manufacturing Co.'S works.
Lewis st. George has sold his farm north OF
the village to p. O'Neil. MIR. St. George will
move to New Haven, Conn, soon.
VIM. LaBombard, who has carried on c.
w. Nortons farm east of the village, has
moved to his house on Taylor avenue.
The thaw of last week took all of the snow
from open fields. The river was very high
Very little damage was done in this vicinity.
s. ID. Farr, who has been at st. Luke's
Hospital, New York. for treatment, returned
home last Saturday, much improved in health
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-03-07
EAST MIDDLEBURY.

Mrs. ID. a. Damon is on the sick list.
c. A. Peck was in Rutland on business on
Friday
f. f. Ross visited friends at Pittsford over
Sunday.
Lillian, the little daughter of Mrs. James
Tisdale, is i'll with typhoid fever.
Mr.. and Mrs w. w. Turner were with
friends IN Cornwall on Thursday
d. L. Bibby of Glens Falls, n. V, was the
guest of his brother, DR.. Z. y. Bibby, for a
few days last week.
Ernest Dewey, who has had position with
Hon. S. L. Griffith of Dandy, has returned to
his home in this village.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Lepley, who have been
spending few weeks with friends in Boston
and vicinity, have returned to this village.
a variety company will exhibit at Good
Templar's Hall one week, commencing Mon
day evening, March TO- which will be free
evening
Geo. Wilson, who has been with friends al
Pittsford for several weeks, has returned tC
his position with the East Middlebury Manu-
featuring company.
Miss Eliza Sessions. who has been spending
short vacation with her people here, has re
turned to her position as teacher at the In
dustrial school at Nergennes.
Rev. c. w. S. Becker has Just received ;
call to the pastorate of the Coollsboro church
Troy, ~ V, where he served as pastor fo
three years before coming here.
The ice in the river went out on Saturda,
morning. The maximum height of waite
was reached on Sunday night. The only
damage noted was the loss of part of tn
flume at the Tinsdale saw-mill.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-03-07
FERRISB BURG.

Mrs. W. A. Burroughs is slowly improving
Mrs. Doane Kingand OF West Ferrisburg
is visiting Mrs. L. Beach.
Miss Helen Collins has returned from an
extended visit with friends in Alburg.
Fletcher Frisbee fell on the ice and
injured himself quite seriously one day
last week.
Mrs. NJ. S. Lee remaines about the same
Miss Alice Bailey and Charles Merrill are
on the sick list.
Mrs. ]. Williams of St. Johnsbury is
visiting her mother, Mrs. II. J. Carpenter
for few weeks.
The Robinson Literary club met witt
Elmer Birkett the last Tuesday in February
and it was the banner meeting of the winter
there being thirty-hve present. The Pape
by Miss Alice Bailey on Booker T. Washing
ton deserves special mention, and also thu
music by Miss Rose Dubuke. The mex
meeting will be held with Miss Mary DakiI
March IL.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-03-07
NEW HAVEN.

Mrs. Abner Hofnage is visiting relatives
across the lake.
Mrs. p l.. Adams recently visited her son
in White Creek, ny
Mrs. Cole attended the funeral of sister
in Mt. Holly last week.
V. NJ. Benedict has released the corner store
of John Welcome for five years.
Miss Flora A. lIinman OF Bristol recently
visited her sister, Mrs. Fred Weston.
Miss Daisy Potter, who has been teaching
in Benson, is at home for the vacation.
Miss Ethel HIinckley of Pepperil, Mass,
is the guest Of her sister, Mrs. Harry Peck.
Several ladies attended the town meeting on
Tuesday and voted in favor of the present
graded school system
Mrs. d. /. Ross is the guest Of her mother,
Mrs A. !. Mason. She has resigned her
position in the central of the Addison County
Telephone company at Nliddlebury.
The remains of Mrs. c. c. Miner were
brought from Newark, \. V, Monday morn
ming and inferred IN the New Haven Gene
terry. Mrs. Miner had been i'll for some time
at the home Of her daughter, Mrs. Edgar
Brown. She leaves a husband c. c. Miner
Of this town, and two children, b. {. Miner
and Mrs. Edgar Brown of Newark, y. ]
The remains were accompanied here by MIR
Miner and Mr.. Brown. Rev. c. II. Duttor
oniciated at the grave and VIM. Mcintyre hac
charge of the burial arrangements.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-03-07
NEW HAVEN MILLS.

\. Holt is in Lebanon, \. H., the present
week.
Charles b. Warner. the old army veteran,
is suffering from rheumatism.
Bill Cove, who has been i'll with a threaten
ed attack of pneumonia is on the gain.
Florence Yataw OF Nergennes was guest
of her young friend, Fanny Seiples, from Fri
day until Monday.
Mail Carrier Smith started with the morn
ing mail Monday, but was obliged to give up
the trip on account OF high water.
Rufus Belts Of the Powers farm was
obliged to move lot Of hogs from the pen to
place Of safety during the flood of Sunday
and Sunday night
In spite Of the bad state Of the roads, there
was good attendance from this vicinity al
the town meeting. Most OF the old board OF
officers were reelected.
The sudden wasting OF the snow and the
heavy rains Of Saturday and Sunday caused
the river to do considerable damage, the
water being higher than since 1897. The
Manufacturing company's waste water gate
and a part of the dam were carried away by
the flood on Sunday night, causing a loss tC
the company, in repairs and the closing of the
works, of some $1,000. This is especially un
fortunate at this time, as there is a rush o
orders and they are behind on some of then
as far as last December This is the first los
of much account by water the company ha
suffered since starting in. business. Superin
tendent Thomas took the flyer for Boston OF
Monday for the purpose of obtaining tive
engines for the Manufacturing company to d,
the work until the water and weather PERM
of repairs on the dam. The out-of-town EN-
ployees are taking 'advantage of the washou
to make visits to their homes.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-03-07
BRIDPORT,

T. w. Grandey was in Whiting recently.
Wesley Spaulding was in Shoreham Satur-
day.
Walter Hamilton visited at Townine last
week.
Mr.. Slocum Of NIiddlebury college was in
town Saturday.
The condition of the roads is something
terrible in places.
Harry c. Pettibone was at w. L. IIamil-
tons Sunday and Monday.
Cards are out for Masonic dance at the
hall Friday evening, March :.
Miss Laura Burwell of the telephone eN-
change was at home over Sunday.
The funeral of Kent Wright of Shoreham
was attenden last Saturday by few from
town.
George Orchard and Maude Lucas OF
Shoreham were married last Thursday by Rev
w. n. Bacon.
Mrs. Horace Lapham and son Scion Of
Shoreham were recent guests of the formers
daughter Mrs J. E. Wright
Asa IIemenway has sold his farm to Mr.
Butler of Cornwall and has rented house il
Middlebury village owned by Mrs. =. +
Chapman.
Truman W. Grandey and Datus G. Rice at
tended a surprise party given by the Grown
Point high school last Wednesday evening
Dancing was the principal feature of the even
ing. Fine refreshments were served and ;
very enjoyable time was had
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-03-07
CORNWALL,

Emery Griswold is sick at The Poplars.
Much sickness prevails in town, mostly
hard colds and grip.
Arthur Lane is on the sick list. Mrs Henry
Lane is more comfortable.
The creek intervale, as well as the Fair is
covered with water and crossing is dangerous.
Henry Thomas goes on Thursday to Wind
sorlock, Conn, where he has position for
the season.
Town meeting passed off very quietly and
pleasantly. Nearly the entire board of officers
were reelected.
Notwithstanding the sudden and severe
thaw and high water, little damage has
been done here,
Dennis Shackett was taken suddenly i'll on
Saturday last and IS now considered in a criti-
cal condition.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-03-07
County Ueps.
ADDISON.

Mrs. A. E. Gregory is still very sick.
Mrs. Mary Smith returned from Burlington
on Thursday last.
Miss Della Brooks is at Mrs George
Pecoe's for the summer.
1t is a fact that the "star" mail route will
be discontinued March 80.
Mrs. Dora Mitchell of St. Adams is in town
for short visit with her parents.
The ladies served dinner in the vestry on
Tuesday to the voters of the town.
DR.. and Mrs. Townsend of ,l}ridport visited
II. A. Stickles and wife on Friday last.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Clark visited friends
in Weybrdge on Wednesday of last week.
Miss Emma Smith returned from Saratoga
on Monday on account of the severe illness OF
her aunt, Miss Jane Smith.
Mrs. Mary S. Hanks returned to Middle
bury on Wednesday, after spending few
weeks with friends in town.
Mrs. Lillian Van AIKEN is in town, caring
for her mother at the home of James Lacey.
Mrs. Van AIKEN will be remembered as Miss
Lillian Gregory.
n LOYAL Smith died at his home in Chicago
on Thursday last His remains were brought
East and the funeral was held on Monday at
the home of his sister, Mrs. J. l. Clark, Rev
A. l. Powell officiating.
At the meeting of the town on Tuesday 1t
was voted to appropriate S25 for the support
of town library. Five ladies were appointed
as trustees They are, Mrs. P. b. Norton
Miss Rose Willmarth, Mrs 5. f. Smith, Mrs
Fred Smith, Mrs Charles Read
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-03-07
WEST CORNWALL.

Miss f. 5. Griswold is at her home, The
Poplars.
Iasher Narrabone is in very poor health
with lung trouble.
l. w. Peck is making quite extensive re-
pairs on the inside of his house.
Mr.. and Mrs O. \. Field attended the
funeral of Kent Wright of Shoreham last Sat
urday.
Mrs Frank Mack and child of Shoreham
have recently been guests Of Mrs. NJ. f..
Twitchel
Mr.. and Mrs. \. 5. bingham were down
from Nergennes to attend the funeral of Al
bert Weston.
Miss Jessie Ilulett returned to her home in
Pawlet on Tuesday; she had been the guest
for several days of Mrs X. \. Bingham.
Lewis Narrabone, Tr., and c. c. Allen have
been engaged to 60 with shipment of cattle
for Wright 4 Cartmel which goes soon to
South Africa.
Mrs. Charles Lowell is improving, but Mrs.
Louise Brousso does not improve as her
friends could desire. Mrs. Horace James is
improving slowly.
IOull NWtlpI anu WIG IleNN HlbNSN lllNb lllN
rooms over J. II. Jones's shop, and viii Donah
and family have moved into w. II. Bngham's
house, vacated by Mr.. Swenor.
The bridge over Stowel brook was unsafe
for travel until repaired, and many other
places in the roads were in bad shape. Water
was over the road and six inches deep south
side the iron bridge. Over forty years since
such a happening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Randall have removed
to their new home in the east part of the
town. We are all sorry to lose Mr.. and Mrs
Randall from our part Of the town, and Mrs
NJ. \. Bond, who has made her home will
her daughter for several years past, but We
hope the change may be advantageous t.
them and we will be glad that they are still tC
be residents Of our town.
Our West Cornwall correspondents obit
uary Of Albert Weston will be found in an
other place in this issue-EDnoR REGISTER.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-03-07
BRISTOL.

f. w. Nash went to Crown Point, \. V, on
Wednesday.
Mrs. 5. Eaton is visiting friends at Burlng-
ton this week.
f. J. Mathews of Middlebury was in town
last week on business.
Rev. c. y. Thomas is on the sick list,
threatened with a fever
George Mcintyre has moved to the Monroe
Frank place on South street.
Geo. f. Bartlett of Jonesvile, former res
ident has been in town this week.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-03-07
HANCOCK.

Miss Rhodes has returned from Randolph.
The high water Of Saturday swept out two
bridges in town.
Mr. and Mrs. David Munger have closed
their house and have moved to New York
city
About thirty friends and neighbors gave
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Farr a surprise last Thurs
day evening. An oyster supper was served,
social evening was spent by playing cards
and other games, and general good time
was enjoyed by all.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-03-07
A GARD.

Come to my store and get a twenty
five or fifty cent bottle of Greene's War
ranted Syrup of Tar and | will pay you
back your money if it does not cure your
cough or cold.
w. III. SHELDON,
DIR ID. A. BIsBEE,
ISAAC STERNs, Aliddlebury,
DAY BROTHERS, f. Middlebury
c. n. NORTH, Shoreham,
ID. ii. BENNETT, Bridport,
j. II. FLETCHER, Brdport,
+. III. DEAN, Monkton,
44w26 AVERY & PRESTON, Ferrisburg
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-03-07
WEST ADDISON.

Charles w. Fisher is on the gain, so he is
able to sit up an hour day.
The recent thoro lgh-going thaw has made
bad work with the sleighing, and caused quite
a depth of water on the ice in the lake.
Quite thunder storm the last night ir
February, and heavy rain all day Sunday, SC
there could be no service at the church.
1t is hoped the roads will improve, SO there
will be good attendance at the concert to be
held at the church for the benefit of the
pastor.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-03-07
WEYBRlDGE.

G. II. Spriggs is in Boston this week.
VIII ]. Newton was taken suddenly i'll Sun
day evening with bilious attack, but is better.
Town meeting passed off very peacefully
for this place, the old citizens being repre-
scented only by Deacon Samuel James. The
report showed quite reduction of the towns
Indebtedness.
The ice left the creek above the falls here
on Sunday, lodging near the islands below.
The jam was tremendous. One channel
cleared later on with the water higher than
any previous record. The bridges were in
great danger, but no serious damage was done
The west dam at the village was seriously in
jured, considerable of the top being taken off
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-03-07
SALISBURY.

The Lake Dunmore creamery started
March /.
Mrs. NJ. A. Holden went to Greensboro
Wednesday.
Clarence Sampson has taken Esther Vain
wright's farm.
The food last Sunday did more damage
than any we have had for years.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-03-07
RIPTON.

The Methodist ladies raised about s25 from
their dinner on town meeting day.
G. f. Hamblin has cent of 1883 with an
edge that was evidently milled at the mint.
BY the breaking up Of the ice in the stream
the bulkhead at W. 5. IIuntley's mill was car
red away.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-03-07

f. L. Kelley has got out large quantity Of
telephone poles to use this spring.
II. J. Hyde is to erect a large boarding
house on his picnic grounds this spring.
Albert and Morris Thomas have bought the
Horace Thomas farm and, after extensive re-
pairs will move there. \. d. Beach is to oc-
cupv their place.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1902-03-07
CARD OE HANKS.

We wish to tender our heartfelt thanks to
the friends and neighbors, who so kindly
assisted at the death and burial OF our loved
one. Also to those who contributed such
q eautiful flowers.
MISS JEssA A. HULETT,
Mr.. AND MRS. j. L. WESTON AND FAMILY.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-02

Pipe last highland didn't last year.
III ia known that this afternoon, 1
wouldn't nave put you IN with the scrubs"
Eichorn said. thoughtfnliy.
ITS just as well. maybe" Danny replied,
because we mlghtnt have been pulling
together so even now-lf you hadn't put mo
In with the scrubs. Say, I've really
got to know that trick Of years.
The youngsters had gathered huge piles
OF maple leaves and were burning their
fingers with matches and nlling the long
avenue with smoke--that pungent haze or
autumn which the city man correlates with
q tumble OF thoughts-supper, conl bins TO
be hlled, the alternating OF Hight under
suits. 1t was just dusk enough to redden
the fires nt the curb aud chow up the
smoky distances beyond where the broad
avenue broke into Emersons campus.
a great noise arose coilegeward ana a
mob OF students, shouting Ike demons.
poured out OF the campus. The youngsters
IN the street ran toward them.
"Ghennsi down without a scorer the
students yelled, dnshing for the city. "Ulu
Emerson won, IL to Ol Mackeyl Mackeyl"
ON tho evening after the day OF Elmer
sons victory over Chemist, Danny LEEDS
and Miss Tannehiu strolled together
through the deserted campus. IL was too
frosty for the lagoon.
II often wonder,' Danny said sortIy.
"how you could have thought anything
OF me before-before found myself
had such a preponderous molten OF
Danny"
II don't blame you much" said the girl.
You see yesterday 1 forgot ell nnouI
Danny and doin' the hair-raising gag-l
just pulled steady all the time
And Il did the business" she said.
Every little while ia look over 70 the
line where Ike was, ana | could see thar
he was pleased, He's a great little man.
that spiritual confab he gave me was
Just what 1 needed, 1 tell you, Lortic--it
kind a. showed me Just where / stand III
the world OF men-and all that"
After that there was much whispering.