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Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-08-08
INCIDENTS OF EARLY DAYS.

brought to light a rather amusing in
cident which occurred some years age
in Towner county, and the gist of
which was related to the Inter Ocean
scribe by a prominent disciple of
Blackstone, in this city, while waiting
for a train, the other day. Both
parties to the deal are we'll known here
and are well-to-do people in their
community, but at the time of the
occurrence of the following narrative,
were struggling along the best way
they knew how, in order to make
both ends meet and for that reason
their names are omitted at this time.
To simplify matters however, we will
state that one of them was a lawyer
and the other a farmer.
The latter, early in the spring of
the year, had been persuaded by an
energetic machinery salesman of
Cando, to order a new binder, which
was to be delivered in time for har-
vesting the seasons crop. Unfortu-
nately, drouth set in that year, and
had practically done the farmers
work, when, 10! and behold, one day
the ordered machine arrived. The
farmer felt perplexed and decidedly
embarrassed at this time, as he had
10 more use for the machine that sea-
son than a darkey has for lamp black
to disguise his identity, and besides
his earthly possessions, did not war
rant him to go into debt for unneces-
sary co%ntrivances more than he abso-
lutely needed to carry him over to the
next year. A happy thought came to
him. He consulted an attor. ey OF
the town, who since that time, has
held a federal appointment in Devils
Lake, and at present is a prominent
county official in Towner county. He
told his p~redicament, and for a time
the lawyer seemed at a loss to find re-
lief for his client. The binder ap-
peared to be all that the farmer had
contracted for, and there was no pos
sible cause for a kick to reject it's &C.
ceptance.
"What color is the machine paint
edf' demanded the attorney.
"a real nice red," answered the
embarrassed tiller of North Dakota soil.
"Did you order it red painted p in
quired the attorney.
"No, I didn't" was the response.
"Well, them" said the counsellor,
"go and raise HI with the agent,
and tell him you wanted your machine
painted green"
The farmer felt relieved. He shot
out of the attorneys Office, and bolted
down the street to the machinery
rooms, and sizing up his recent pur-
chase, shouted: you can't put that
thing into my yard. Why, that's
red paint on that machine, and
would no more have it on my farm
than l would have a pack of wolves.
Every COW and critter on my place
would go wild to see that red orna-
ment introduced at home. Why, I
couldn't hitch any of my horses to
such a looking outfit. No, Stree. I
wanted my machine painted green"
The agent who sold the machine was
bafaed and cancelled the order, while
the farmer, who made the bluff, went
to his advisors Office, handed the
Blackstonian a V, which afterwards
was turned over to a mixologist Of the
town for refreshments, - and the two
enjoyed a few "smiles'' and an after
noon of unrestrained merriment at the
expense of the machine salesman.
The advance styles for autumn are
r1,oannfo6 mocf o%%,,o ,&:1 - MI.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-08-08

Call and see the Percheron brood
mares for sale at Whipple's barn.
Girl wanted.-At the school for
deaf; wages, SIS. 90 per month.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-08-08

It does not strike us that the plan
of bringing out laburers from the east
for the harvest season and returning
them when it is over, is going to solve
the annual problem for North Dakota.
We must have a trustworthy labor
force of our owns labor force which
shall be local to the district where it
is needed. just how this is to be
brought about we do not know, but
time will work the solution of the
problem little by little, as farmers and
property owners come. to recognize
the necessity and to make such con-
cessions as will induce families to To-
cate in the neighborhood of the great
farming districts. The importing of
labor each year brings to the COM
munity some very undesirable person
ages, among whom are men who are
the scum Of the cities and make it a
point each year to come here to make
a big haul by fair or foul means. It
is becoming a great dread to our
citizens when harvest time arrives,
fearful of the many d%epredations and
crimes that are committed during that
particular season, and which are so
rare in the state any other part of the
year. The foul deed which we have
to record in this issue will no doubt
be traced, if traced at all, will no doubt
be found to have been contributed by
some lawless person who had a license
to be in our midst under pretension of
looking for work.
Editor Clement, of the Rutland
Herald, having been unsuccessful as
a candidate for governor in the Yer
mont Republican convention, straight
way came out for high license and To-
cal option, and then waved his hand
kerchief in a firtatious sort of way at
the Democratic organization which
had just called it's convention, and
was looking fol a job lot of disgruntled
Republicans with which to construct
a ticket. When the Democratic con-
vention met, however, they wisely
concluded to let Clementism alone.
The Washington times., 1902-03-21
WIRES NOT NEEDEDTO
CARRYSOUND WAVES
GEN. BOYNTON NOT WORRIED.
His Reply to Charges That He, Is Hold
inq Three Government Positions.

MIR. George f. Canniff, of 305 Second
Street northwest, has addressed letter
to Mr.. George W. Esterly, Auditor for the
State and other departments, stating that
Gen. H. V. Boynton is holding three po-
sitions under the Government at the same
time.
He states that General Boynton is a
member of the Chickamauga- Chattanooga
Military Park Commission, at an annual
larry of $500; member of the Rock
Creek Park Commission, drawing or en-
titled to draw, compensation of $40 4
day, and member of the Board of Edu-
cation of the District of Columbia, for
which he receives a salary of $500 year.
General Boynton, when seen yesterday
afternoon, said he did not regard the
matter seriously. The fact that Mr. Can
nin would write such letter he said,
had been known to him for some time
General Boypton is a member of the
Commissions and boards named The
Rock Greek Park Commission expired by
Limitation several years ago.
The charge is also made that he is cred
tied to Ohio for one position and the
District of Columbia for another Cen
erai Boynton says he received the appoint
ments so long ago that he has forgotten
about them.
The Washington times., 1902-03-21

James Jefries the present champion heavy
weight Of the world and his gallant opponent,
Tom Sharkey. in the greatest pu2ilistic encoun-
ter that has taken place, both pursued
much the same course of training, and the frst
and most important part of this training was TO
get the stomach in condition. and to Keep the
digestion absolutely perfect 20 that every muscle
and nerve would be at its highest capabilities.
Ihies was not done by a secret patent medI-
cine but both OF these great pugilsts used
well known natural digestive tablet sold by
druggists under name OF Stuarts Dyspepsia Tab
lets and composed of the digestive ferments which
every stomach requires for healthy digestion.
+ Champion JefTies says: ''stuats Dyspepsia
Tablets prevent acidity. strengthen the stomach
and insure perfect digestion. They keep a man
in fine physical condition. Signed James j.
Jeffries champion Of the world
The gallant fighter, Sharkcy, says: stuart 5
Dyspepsia Tablets remove all discomfort after
eating. They rest the stomach and restore it to
hcalthful condition. ! heartily recommend
them. Signed. Tiios. J. Sharkcy.
The advantage of the daily use Of Stuart's
Dyspepsia Tablets is that they keep people well
and ward of sickness and equally valuable
to well persons to the dyspeptics. Another
advantage is that these tablets contain no ca
ihartics, poisons of any character, but simply
digestive ferments which found in every
healthy stomach, and when digestion is imper-
feet il is because the stomach lacks some of
these clements and stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
supply it.
safe and efficient digestive, and the demand for
them is greater tnan the sale Of all other so
called dyspepsia combined. No remedy
could posibiv reach such place III public es-
TEEN except a result OF positive merit
Full sized packages sold by all druggists
at 50 cents. anu the best habit you can possibly
form H. to take Strart Tablet after each meal.
They make weak stomsciis strong and keep strong
s,omachs vigorous. mhlo.2l
The Washington times., 1902-03-21
PATHETIC STORY OF
POVERTY And WANT
Mother and Daughter Found
III in Stable Loft.
But Little Furniture and Bare Neces-
sites of Life Their Sad Lot for
Months Spent Together.

A pathetic story of poverty and want
was brought to light by the arrest of Mrs.
Mary Carlos, aged seventy years, and her
daughter. Miss Anna Carlos. twenty-four
years old, yesterday afternoon. The moth
er is now at St. Elizabeths. The daughter
lodged last night at the House OF Deten-
ton.
The condition of Mrs. Carlos and her
daughter was most pitiabie. when they
officer Frank and members of the Associ-
ated Charities had previously assisted
them, so that they had not suffered for
food. In loft over a stable, surrounded
by filth, and with no comforts other than
each others society, Mrs. Carlos and her
daughter had lived for months.
The police believe the mother insane,
while her daughter is seemingly on the
verge OF a collapse.
Neighbors during ten days past had
made complaints that all was not as it
should be at the home of Mrs. Carlos.
They occupied a single loft room,
reached by means of a ladder from the
lower floor.
In the loft the police found cooking
stove, two cots. and several broken
chairs. That was all Mrs. Carlos and her
daughter had to call their own. The ap-
pearance of the room showed want and
poverty, and the conditions were OF the
worst kind. II
At the House of Detention last night
Miss Carlos stated that she was distant
ly related to Ex-Governor O'Ferrall of Vir-
ginia. 1t is said the Carlos family resid-
ed in Georgetown many years ago. The
head of the house was James Charles Car
los, husband of Mrs. Carlos. He has been
dead many years. ..
The Washington times., 1902-03-21
"C0FFEE HEARTS,"
More Frequent Than Tobacco Hearts.

Coffee drinking frequently affects the
heart and many cases of heart trouble
are relieved or entirely cured by leaving
off coffee and taking on Postum Food
Coffee
good illustration is that of a lady
who says, Il was troubled, for many
years, with my heart and at times would
become unconscious. The children have
many times run for the neighbors to
come in and restore me by putting my
feet in hot water and rubbing me-
DR.. Short frequently told me that COZ
fee was a poison to me and was really
the cause of my weak heart. | could not
do without the coffee though. but finally
the doctor told me it was certain death il
| did not give it up. This was about five
years ago, and ] changed from coffee to
Postum Food Coffee. My heart trouble
gradually disappeared and now | am en-
tirely we'll have never used particle of
coffee since my first cup of Postum.
| gave a little Postum to lady friend
one day to take home and try. She re-
ported that she did not like it at all.
found she boiled it only five minutes. so
gave her some more and told her to
boil it twenty minutes. That was differ
ent She has been using Postum now a
long time.
1t cured her daughter of liver trouble,
restored her fresh, pretty complexion.
and cured the mother from headaches
from which she suffered severely" Mrs.
NJ Douglass, 6G7 Plum Street. Elkhart,
Ind
The Washington times., 1902-03-21
INFANT ABANDONED.
Mysterious Yelled Woman Left White
Child With Negress.

Another case of child abandonment was
brought to light yesterday. This time
the infant, which was apparently about a
month old, was left at the home of col
ored woman in the northwest section Of
the city on March 10.
The woman who left the child asked
the negress to keep it for her for one day.
She said she would return and make pay
ment She failed, however. to put in an
appearance, SO the case was reported TO
the police.
Policeman Sullivan and several other
officers of the Eighth precinct investigat-
ed the matter, but so far they have no
clue. The police notified the Board of
Children's Guardians and later the baby
was taken to that institution.
Victoria Williamson, the negress with
whom the babe was left, lives at IL Ches-
ter Court. -
The woman who left the child seemed
very anxious to get into the house when
she called and avoid being noticed. She
was directed to the front room. The in
fant she carried was dressed in fine white
garments.
The woman said the mother of the child
was quite i'll and that the family did not
desire to keep it if the mother died. The
colored woman enquired as to what she
was supposed to do, and was told to keep
1t for the day.
The negress described the woman as be-
ing about thirtyfve years old, pretty
and well dressed. She declared that she
had seen her on the street several times,
and is OF the impression that she resides
somewhere near the alley. She did not
call for the child the next day, as prom
ised, nor send any word regarding the dis
position of 1t. tsaH-os - ''
Believing she would receive some re-
muneration IL the child was called for.
the negress decided to keep il for week.
Yesterday however, she informed the po-
lice. The child was removed TO the insti-
tuition shortly afterward and Policeman
Sullivan made a report of the matter to
Lieutenant Jordan, of the Eighth precinct.
Lieutenant Jordan ordered that strict
search be made for the mysterious woman.
The Washington times., 1902-03-21
CORNELL ALUMNI
dine At THE SHORBHAM
Senator Foraker, Class of 90,
POSTMASTER.
Addresses Made by Dr.. Howard, Presi-
dent Schurman, Henry E. Davis, and
Others-A Notable Occasion.

Gathered about brilliantly illuminated
Banquet table at the Shoreham last night.
the local members of the Cornell Univer-
sity Alumni Association held merry revci,
and amid the ringing cheers of their alma
mater and the rhymic swing of never
to-be- forgotten college songs, passed one
Of the most pleasant evenings in the his
tory of the organization.
Early in the evening an informal recep-
tion was rendered President Jacob Gould
schurman, of Cornell UnivNsity, in the
parlors of the hotel. Shortly after .
o'clock the guests were ushered into the
banquet room The table and walls were
draped with the red and white so dear 20
every Cornellian heart, and spontaneous
cheer broke forth as the old college men
saw the colors they had so often shouted
for op baseball diamond and football
gridiron.
After a most elaborate menu cigars
were lighted chairs were pushed back,
and the banqueters gave themselves up 10
an intellectual feast.
Senator Foraker Toastmaster.
Senator foTdker b5) aClen as toaSt-
master. DR.. L. o. Howard. trustee Of
the university, was the first speaker.
President Jacob Gould Schurman next
addressed his former students, giving "a
succinct account of the growth OF Cornell
in spirit and in number.
Allusion to Past Glory.
Hon. Henry f. Davis. graduate OF
Princeton, and DIR. II. w. Wiley. a grad
uate OF Havard, made addresses full Of
The Washington times., 1902-03-21
NEW ALLIANCE MEANT
TO CHECK ENGLAND

humor, and eloquent in illusions to the
past and present glories OF their re-
spective institutions
Mr.. A. b. Slauson. of the Library of
Congress, read a humorous poem from
The March Hare
Other addresses were given by DR.. ID. E.
Salmon, 70: DR.. f. w. Clarke, former
professor, and Hon. Mr.. Southard, of the
House OF Representatives.
The addresses were interspersed with
the old Cornell songs. sung with the old
Cornell spirit, and Cornell enthusiasm
ruled
Those Present.
Foraker Hon ]. B. Schurman, w. H.
Wiley, of Harvard University; Henry f.
Davis, of Princeton University; F. W.
Clarke, Filbert Roth, Albert Osborne
70; D. f. Salmon, 70; G. Z. Patrick. '73;
C. F. Millsbaugh, 20; L. o. Howard, II:
A. NJ. Harrington. 70; A. B. Slauson, so;
John Van Rensselaer,. 80; Ralph Jenkins
'S5; l. d. Whelpley. SO: o. L. ingalls,, Sc;
C. A. McAllister. 81: T. +. Laist, 'SS;
W. p. Cutter. IS: L. c. Corbett. 80: Will
liam Stranahan. 80; Thomas J. d. Fuller,
80; J. C. NJ. Hanson, 49, Joseph Michael
son. 80; Edward W. Dom, jr., P. G.. '93;
H. H. Burroughs. "a; E. G. Mason "a;
E. W. Mayo, "a; Raymond A. Pearson,
"a; c. d. Westcott, "a: William r. East
man. '95; Herbert Mcknight. '95; j. J.
Grain, sc; J. X. Haywood, 90; J. r.
Whelpley, 80; C. K Woodwork, 90; G.
F. De Vein, 80; II. p Gould. p. G.. 81;
Fred H. Hayn. 81; John C. Hoyt. 81;
Walter R. Metz. 81; II. c. Grant, '9S;
C. NJ. Manly, '9S; E. A. Alexander, so;
Anson E. Cahoon, Sp.. 80; c. B. Simpson,
'99; R. H. Charlton, 90: Karl Kellerman,
60; H. ]. Tompkins, 90; Raphael G.
Zon, '01
The Washington times., 1902-03-21
TREATED WITH DENMARK.
Individuals Not Recognized in Sale of
the Islands

The State Department declines to rec
ognize any claims for personal services
in bringing about the transfer of the
Danish West Indies to the United States.
Certain individuals. who claim to have
assisted in the transfer. and who have
sounded the department ON the subject,
have been so informed
1t is said at the State Department that
inasmuch as the negotiations involving
the sale of the islands We're conducted be-
tween the United States and Denmark
direct, nothing like commissions would
be paid by this Government.
Mr.. Neils Gren called at the State De-
partment some time ago, but was in
formed that he would have to seek salts
faction from Congress. The claims upon
Denmark for commission made by Cap
tain Christmas are of no concern to the
State Department.
The Washington times., 1902-03-21
SAENGERBUND MASQUERADE.
Four Prizes Awarded for Fancy and
Comical Costumes.

The Washington Saengerbund gave a
well-attended masquerade last night at
its clubhouse, There were many fancy
and 'comical costumes. The committee
in charge arranged prizes for two ladies
and two gentlemen. The first was award
ed TO Miss Helen Abner, the second prize
TO Miss Lederer, the third 10 Mr. Wilbur,
and fourth to Mr.. Hutterly.
Mr.. Adolph Levy. the comptrol of
the bund. presented the prizes in short
speech. Donch's Orchestra furnished the
music. On Sunday evening the seventh
concert of the season is TO take place.
The programme for the occasion is one
of unusual merit.
The Washington times., 1902-03-21
General Funston Leaves Today.

Gen. Frederick Funston, of Kansas, who
has been sojourning in Washington for
several days, and who has been appointed
commander of the Department of Colo
rado. will leave for San Francisco this aft
ernoon. He Will be Joined there by Mrs.
Funston. and Will shortly afterward re-
move TO Denver. where he expects to ar
rive about April IS.
The Washington times., 1902-03-21
CURRENT EVENTS
In ALEXANDRIA
Southern Railway Wins Out
In Damage Suits.
Mr.. Marshall L. King Reappointed by
President Roosevelt as COL
lector Of Customs.

ALEXANDRIA. Va, March 20.-The jury
in the Circuit Court, with Judge C. f.
Nicol presiding. after celebrating on the
case of W E. Crupper VS.. the Southern
Railway Company. a suit in which the
plaintiff seeks to recover the sum of
$500 for the loss of an eye, while en-
ployed as an apprentice in the machine
shops of said company. announced they
could not agree and were discharged.
The jury tonight in the case of Arthur
E. Mankin VS.. the Southern Railway Com
pany a suit in which the plaintiff sought
to recover $4,000 damages for frostbite,
while shovelling snow in Prince William
county for defendant company, after being
out fifteen minutes returned verdict in
favor of the company. The plaintiff was
represented by Attorneys Samuel G.
Brent, of this city, and Crandall Mackey,
of Washington. The company was repre-
sented by Leonard Maubury, their local
counsel, and Leigh Robinson, of Washing
ton.
After the verdict in the Mankin suit
had been rendered, upon motion of the
plaintiff similar suit brought by George
Chichester against the Southern Railway
was dismissed. Messrs. Brent and Mack
ey the counsel for the plaintiffs in num-
Der of other suits against the Southern
for alleged damages from frostbite, with
drew and the court issued rule requir
ing the employment of new counsel.
The Washington times., 1902-03-21
A Printer Greatly Surprised.

81 never was so much surprised in my life as
aas with The results Of using Chamberain's Pain
Balm says Henry 7. Crook. pressman Of the
Asheyillc (N. c. Gazette. Il contracted a Sc.
we're case of rheumatism carly last winter by get
ting my feet wet I tried several things for it
without benefit. One day while looking over the
Gazette ! noticed that Pain Balm positively
guaranteed 10 cIIre rheumatism. so bought a bot
tie OF it, and before usine twothirds Of il my
rheumatism had taken lis fight and ! have not
had a rheumatic pain since" Sold 10y Henry
Evans, Wholesale and Retail Druggist. y22 92i
i Street northwest.
The Washington times., 1902-03-21
TOOK CARBOLIC ACID.
Thomas Nelson Mistook 1t for Listerine
and 1t Killed Him.

Thomas J. Nelson, aged twenty-five
years. who lived with his mother at E23
Eleventh Street northwest, swallowed
carbolic acid by mistake last night in the
bathroom OF his residence, and died this
morning at . o'clock at the Emergency
Hospital.
Nelson mistook the deadly drug Tor
listerine, a quantity of which was con-
tanned in a bottle left in the bathroom.
The Washington times., 1902-03-21
BRITISH BLEW Up THE
MAINE, THIS MAN SAYS
Calls at Ambassador Choate's
House to Say So.
Official Absent and the Stranger Leave:
What He Asserts Is Documentary
P-cof of the Story.

LONDON, March 20.-A addressed
stranger called at the American Embassy
here today, and demanded that he be per-
mitted to see United States Ambassador
Choate, as he had undoubted proof that
the British Government had instigated the
vana Harbor.
Ambassador Choate was out, and the
stranger departed, leaving a bundle of
sealed papers for the Ambassadors peru
sal
The Washington times., 1902-03-21
TWO fine SPECIMENS
OF Physical Manhood.

No form of athletic exercise demands such per
feet physical condition prize fighting. Every
supple and the heart, lungs and stomach must
act TO perfection.
Whether We endorse prize fighting or not. 1t
is nevertheless interesting TO know the manner
nv which men arrive at such physical perfection.
The Washington times., 1902-03-21
Daniel Darby a Suicide.

NEW YORK, March 20.-Danie! Darby.
a resident of Washington, ID. c., killed
himself by cutting his throat with razor
in room at 349 West Fifty ninth Street
today, He was twenty nine years old,
The Washington times., 1902-03-21
Another Bid for American Favor.

BERLIN, March 2O-Emperor William
has directed that former torpedo boat,
now used as a guardship here, shall pc
renamed the Alice Roosevelt
The Washington times., 1902-03-21

The funeral of Mrs. Frances Pullman,
who died Tuesday morning, took place at
2 O'Clock this afternoon from her late
residence, 9O1 Prince Street Rev. Clar
ence E. Ball, of Grace Episcopal Church.
offciated. Services were conducted at
Sharon Chapel, Fairfax County, and the
interment was made at that place.
The Washington times., 1902-03-21
THE DAY CARRIED
BY METROPOLITAN
Financial Plan Put Through
by Big Majority.
MINORITY's THREAT TO SUE
Lease of Reads Properties in New York
to the Interurban Street Railway Com
pany and Proposition to Mortgage
Franchises for SOS 1000, 900 Carried.

NEW YORK, March 20.-The opponents
of the financial plan of the directors of
the Metropolitan Street Railway Com
pany were utterly routed at the meeting
of the stockholders in the office of Presi-
dent H. II. Vreeland today. The other
side had the votes and the minority had
not much of hearing. 1t was the largest
stock vote in the company's history. p.
A. B. Widener, of Philadelphia, was in
he chair
The Washington times., 1902-03-21

President Roosevelt has reappointed Mr..
Marshall L. King collector of customs for
this port. The reappointment was antici-
pated by party leaders. Mr.. King was
backed by what is known as the "organi-
zation," and his reappointment meets
with the approval of State Chairman Park
Agnew Mr.. King is the recipient of con-
gratulations from his many friends here.