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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-04-17
oLD-TIME OFFICE SEEKERS.
How They Presented Their Claims
During Washington's Time.
washington Times.)

I Z " dSlllAts LuA LlultS.l
In some way Americans have gained
| the reputation of being the most per-
| sistent and industrious OfIice-seekers in
/ the world. It is said that there is no
/ Office beyond the reach of their ap-
! plications and few that are too poorly
/ paid 10 remain long unclaimed. It has
/ been 50 ever since George Washington
/ was elected TO the presidency.
/ The department of state has just is
sued a most interesting little volume.
/ which gives details of the applications
+ for Office sent to President Washing
I ton. It might be called Volume 1 *
3 the History of American Office Seek
( ing"
J These old applications for Office throw
{ many sidelights on the men and events
/ Of the time. They show what were
! considered as good reasons for request
/ ing executive office. and may be taken
/ as fair index of popular opinion on
! this subject. Three fOurths Of the ap-
plications are those which relate en-
( tiTely TO the fitness of the applicant for
the duties of the office.
/ Next in number come those in which
/ the performance of military service is
/ one reason for asking for an Office. An
other large group desire continuance
I in Offices held under the old govern
q =
I the neCeSS1tOuS circumstances OF the
! applicant. These circumstances are
( outlined with surprising frankness.
Some of these appeals the president
+ answered by 'seasOnable' relief instead
/ Of public office. The smallest grOuD OF
all is the applications in which the pO-
I litical opinions of the candidates play
a part. As Washington did not take
sides with either the federalists or an
ti-federalists. this was not of great
Importance.
Diplomatic offices were much in de-
mand in the early days Of the nation.
and many were the claims put forth as
10 fitness.
4 typical letter was sent TO Washing
ton by James BOwdoin of Boston. who
/ wanted to be minister to England, and
/ from it the following extracts are
[ taken:
The regard, I am persuaded, your ex-
cellency entertained for my late Fa-
ther: the Respect. which his private. as
wen as public character induced. whilst
it should inspire a general Desire, to
emulate his Virtues. ought in peculiar
Manner. to create in me. a Disposition,
to trend in his Footsteps.
After having partaken of the HOnOrs
of Harvard College in Massachusetts,
1 passed to Great Britain. and received
the Remainder of my Education at
/ Christ church College in oxford, where
I I was personally and particularly &C
quainted with the hon'ble NJ George
Cfrenville. now the Marquis of Bucking-
/ ham, and others, some of whom. are
respectable characters in the present
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-04-17

Up to date President Roosevelt has
not succeeded in branding the beef
trust.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-04-11
Notice Of Sale Under Special
Execution.

Notice is hereby given, that under and by
virtue of 9 decree and order Of the District
Court of the Second Judicial District of the
State of North Dakota, within and for the
special execution issued out Of the District
court of said county under said order, to me
directed, on a Judgment and decree in fore
closure rendered and given in an action in said
District court in which Jennie Hope is plain
tiff, and William Hope. Mary Hope, g. o. Berg
partners as Bergstrom & Co., the County Of Nc
Henry, a municipal corporation in the state Of
North Dakota, Baxter Stove company, a cor
goration; Hoosier Drill Co., a. Corporation;
The Fayoslte Range company, a CORPORATION
against said defendants, in an action for the
foreclosure of a real estate mortgage, and
ordering me to sell the real estate hereinafter
described, or SO much thereof as may be neces-
sary to raise the amount adjudged to be due
was docketed in the office Of the Clerk Of the
District court in and for said county on the
END day, of March, A. D. 1902, I have levied on.
and shall sell on the Srd day Of May, a. D. 1902,
Ct : o'cleek P: m, at public auction to the
court house in the city Of Devils Lake, county
Of Ramsey, state of North Dakota, the follow
ing described real estate, situated in the county
OF Ramsey, state of North Dakota, and describ.
ed az follows, towit: The south eighty-seven
twenty;three f23] of the city of Devils Lake or
SO much thereof as may be necessary to satisfy
said Judgment and decree, amounting in all to
the sum of four thousand, four hundred and
ninety.fve and 22-10O dollars together with
Dated March oath, A. D.. 1902.
HERMAN RUTTEN,
Sheriff Of Ramsey County, N. D.
NJ: H.Brennan, Attorney for Plaintiff,
38 Devils Lake, N. d.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-04-11
Protest Filed.
Bismarck Tribune.

Bismarck Tribune.
Senator Hansbrough filed a pro.
test with the secretary Of the trea-
sury against the arbitrary manner
in which the customs officials at
Niagara Falls have been treating
a number Of his constituents, who
go back and forth from Canada to
North Dakota during the winter
months.
Within the past week a party Of
North Dakotans, who reside in the
northern part of the state, had
their baggage held up for no reas.
on whatever except that the Gus
toms officials claimed they we're en-
deavoring to smuggle goods into
the United States without paying
duty.
Senator Hansbrough is deter
mined that his constituents, who
see fit to visit Canada, shall not
be molested by the custom officials
without due cause.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-04-11

State of North Dakota,
County of Ramsey. So
In County Court before Hon. DIG. Duel,
Judge. -
IN the matter of the estate of James King
man, deceased.
James II. Kingman, Petitioner,
The heirs of James Kingman, deceased. and all
other persons interested in said estate, Res.
pOndents.
Citation hearing petition for appointment of
administrator
The State of North Dakota to the above
named Respondents and all persons interested
in the estate of James Kingman, Deceased,
You and each of you are hereby notified that
James 81. Kingman, the petitioner herein. has
fled in this Court his petition. PRAYING that
letters OF administration upon the estate Of
James Kingman, late Of the town of Kinder
hook. in the county Of Columbia and state of
New York, deceased, be granted to Albert Nj.
Powell, and that the said petition will be heard
and duly considered by this Court on the Srd
day of May 4. D., 1902, at 10 o'clock in the fore.
noon OF that'day, at the Court Rooms Of this
Court in the County Court house in the city Of
Devils Lake, County Of Ramsey, and State of
North Dakota, and you, and each of You, are
at said time and place.. and answer said petit
ton, and show cause, if any there be, why the
prayer OF said petition should not Be granted.
BY the Court: D. e.. DneII.
Judge Of the County Court.
Dated the 18th day of March A. D., 1902,
Let. the service of the above Citation b made
BY publication in the Inter-Ocean at Devils
LAKE, s. n D. D. g: D0ell' Judge.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-04-11
Reciprocity With Canada.

Senator Hansbrough announces
that he intends to devote much at
tention to the question Of recipro-
city with Canada. The Mime
apolis Journal thinks that lisa field
that offers splendid opportunity
for some statesman. The man
who can take hold Of that idea and
stand by it to a victorious conclu-
sion will make a great name for
himself. The man with one domi-
mating idea is theman who wins in
politics as in other things. Leav-
ing aside the broader question Of
general reciprocity, there is the
question Of reciprocity with
Canada, which is alone enough. OF
an issue to carry any man into
fame.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-04-11

The will of Cecil Rhodes leaves S1o,-
00O, 1000 for free scholarships at Oxford
university and every state and terri
tory in America is given scholarship,
tenable for three years.
Twenty-one persons are dead at
Glasgow, Scotland, as a result of the
collapse of q grand stand at Ibrox
park during the international foot
ball match. Two hundred and fifty
more were injured. Of this number
100 r yet in the hospitals.
The British lost, three officers, and
"a men killed in a fight at Doombalt
farm.
Casper Kruger and "A other rela-
tives of the former president of the
Transvaal have taken the oath Of al
legiance to Great Britain.
Col. Espado. a Filipino who swore
allegiance to the United States and
returned to the insurgents, has been
given a life sentence.
"A dinner of 100000 of London's poor
is to be given in various parts Of the
city during coronation week. Each
guest is to receive a souvenir. cup in
the name Of the king.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-04-11
Notice to Creditors.

State OF North Dakota,} 4
Estate Of Benjamin E. staufer, deceased.
AL persons having claims against said Ben.
3amin Stauffer, deceased, are required to ex-
eo0t lis sne un sdamsi Wean the me d hsGes spDoi nGesh and
qualified Administrator of the estate of said
decedent, at the law office Of Henry g. Mid:
daugh. in the city of Devils Lake. county Of
months after the first publication of this notice
has been limited, adjudged and decreedby the
judge of the county court of this said county,
as the time within which all the creditors OF
said deceased must present and prove their
claims against said estate,
Dated the 26th day Of February. 1902.
ELIAS STAUFFER,
q. F5. f&g AND t
JOHN C.. SEIBERT,
Administrators of the Estate OF
Benjamin E. Stauffer, deceased
Henry g. Middaugh,
Attorney for Administrators,
Sat Devils Lake, N. D.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-04-11
FOREIGN.

Two Australian officers just exc.
cuted in Australia were charged with
the murder Of ten Beers. a German
missionary and many natives.
A force Of 1880 Beers under De-
larey and Kemp vas defeated by
British troops under Gen. Kitchener
near Harris river, with heavy losses
on both sides.
Miss Ellen N. Stone, the missionary
released by brigands, sailed from
Southampton for New York on the
Deutschland.
The prince Of Wales is likely to visit
the United States next fall.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-04-11
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL.

Democrats in the Thirteenth In
diana district have nominated Frank
E. Herring for congress.
Junius Henri Browne, a widely
known author and journalist, died in
New York.
Mrs. Esther Morris, the first woman
Justice Of the peace in Wyoming, died
at Cheyenne, aged SO years.
Under the name of the allied peoples
party of the United States a new polit-
ical organization has been formed in
Louisville, KY, composed Of reform
elements opposed to the democratic
and republican parties.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-04-11
State of North Dakota, lss
County of Ramsey. Do In District Court

st eeae ct Nth Of Ra Daa9ta' So. In District Court,
u. Second Judicial District.
vs.. .,tfe
Mary E. Wallace, Defendant,
SUMMONS.
The State of North Dakota to the Above Nam.
ed Defendant:
You are hereby summoned to answer the
complaint in this action, which is on file in the
Office of the clerk of the district court in and
for the county of Ramsey. at Devils Lake,
answer upon the subscribers within thirty days
after the service of this m upon you, e1.
elusive 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 re.
lief demanded in the complaint.
Dated March 10, 1902.
H.. FEETHAM & SKULAsoN,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Residence and postofice address,
~ Grand Forks, N. D,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-04-11

Land Office at Devils Lake, N. D., Feb. 2sth
19O2.-Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice OF his intention
to make final proof in support Of
his claim, and that said proof will be made
before Register or Receiver at Devils Lake,
N.D.,on May 9th, 1892, Wig:
ANDREW LARSON.
b. z. 10S16 for the SHSWA and SA SEX Sec, 9,
Twp. 156, R. GA.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
]. p. Bottoifson, %. Lee, Louis Garske and
w. B.. Bennett, all Of Devils Lake. Nd.
OLE SERUMGARD,
52-5 Register.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-04-11
Land oalce at Devils Lake, N. D., April III,

Land Office at Devils Lake, N. D., April I'll,
1902.
named settler has fled notice Of his intention
to make final proof in support Of his claim and
that said proof will bemade before Register Or
Receiver at Devils Lake, N. D., On May nth,
1902. viz: S&@zSA q
JOHN G.PETERSON s,
H. E. 6220 for theSlots ! and 2 Sec. 6, TwpsSss,
R. 81. ss ssSasSS''
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
John Graham, Charles Peterson. Frank Wand.
erlin and Frank W. Cockburn, all Of Devils
Lake, N. D. L SERUAGARD,
BIO Register.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-04-11
Deafness Cannot be Cured.

by local applications as, they cannot reach the
diseased portion of the ear. There is only one
way to cure deafness, and that is by .~constitu-
tional remedies. Deafness is caused BY an in
famed condition of the mucous lining of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube gets in1am-
ed you have a rnmbling sound Of imperfect
hearing, and when it is entirely closed deafness
is the result, and unless the Inflammation can
be taken out and this tube restored to its nor
NAL condition, hearing will be destroyed for.
ever nine cases out Of ten are caused BY
catarrh, which is nothing but an infamed con.
dition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case of Deafness [caused by ca ;arrh] that can.
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for
circulars, free.
F. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, Is cents.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-04-11
DOMESTIC.

Passengers reaching St. Paul after
having been snowbound for four days
tell storiessof mutiny, threatened riot
for food, attempted suicide and in
tensessuffering from cold.
Andrew Carnegie will give $250,O0O
for a libraryin Havana, Cuba.
The transport Crook arrived at San
Francisco from Manila with GIT sol
diers, of whom 500 belong to the Sew
enth United States infantry.
Gov. Heard, of Louisiana, informed
the state department that the British
governments, camp for army mules at
New Orleans IS a military camp.
DR.. Brose S. Horne, former physician
at the Michigan City (Ind.) peniten-
tiary, charges that inmates Of that in
stitution are treated with shocking
cruelty.
The president has promoted Gen. r.
p. Hughes, Coils. Isaac D. Derussy, An
drew S. Burt and N. ". Sheridan to va
cancies caused by retirements.
A. G. spalding has resigned the pres
idency Of the National Base bah league
and W.. G. Temple, of Pittsburg, has
been offered the place.
The public debt statement shows
that the debt decreased $685. 2o dur
ing the month Of March. The cash
balance in the treasury was 1927, 1885,
2s9. The total debt, less the cash. in
the treasury, amounts to 1897, 732, 1892.
Burlington train No. 10 was held up
by four masked men near st. Joseph,
Mo-, but nothing Of value was secured.
A bill designed to stamp out an.
archy in New York state has been
signed by Gov. Odell.
At a banquet in San Francisco Gen
Funston said Filipino rebels murdered
1000 of their own countrymen in two
years.
James Wilson has been convicted al
Ava, Mo-, of numbering Orville Lyons
IS years ago, and sentenced to ter
years in the ~penitentiary.
Della Tansey, Of Buffalo, N. Y, com
mitted suicide by jumping into the
river and being carried over Niagara
falls.
It is announced that the amount te
be paid the surgeons who attended
President Mckinley in Buffalo will not
exceed $4,000. !
The National League baseball mag
mates have decided to run the league
this season without a president.
Witnesses in the Danish island in
quiry in Washington failed to support
the charges of Capt. Christmas or tc
show any re~prehensible methods in ne
gotiations for the sale.
Opposition in the house to the shi1
subsidy bill will prevent considera,
tion,during the present session Of con
gress.
Lyman j. Gage has been elected {
director and president of the United
States Trust company at New York.
Fire at Atlantic City, Nj, destroyed
Q number of summer hotels and ad
joining stores, entailing a loss Of $3.50,
600.
Gen. Palma, president-elect of Cuba
in a speech before the New York cham
Der of commerce appealed to bushes,
men of the United States to urge tariff
cut. He said the welfare Of Cuba lie,
with the United States.
Dr.. Edward Everett Hale was pre-
sented with a purse of $4,000 at tn,
celebration OF his eightieth birthda,
in Boston.
All antitrust laws Of Texas hav,
been made invalid by a decision Of tn
Texas state court Of appeals.
Spanish-Americanwa veterans com
pleted national organization a
Springfield. III, electing Col. GeorgeM
Moulton; Of Chicago, commander il
chick. $8
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-04-11
All the News of the Past Seven
Days Condensed.
HOME FOREIGN ITEMS
Newsof the Industrial Field, Personal
and Political Items, Happenings
at Eome and Abroad.
THE NEWS FROM ALL THE WORLD
CONGRESSIONAL.

In the senate on the I'd Senators Bailey.
Of Texas, and Spooner, Of Wisconsin, made
speeches on the oleomargarine bill. Abnl
was passed extending the time for presenta-
ton Of claims to reimburse the governors
OF states and territories for expenses IN
Cured by them in aiding the United
States to raise and organize an army in the
war with Spain to January ! 1903. sin the
house the sundry civil appropriation bill
was passed, making the eighth Of the regu-
lar annual supply bills which has passed
at this session. A bin was introduced to
abolish slavery In the Philippines and q
bill for reorganization Of the consular
service was favorably reported
The senate at the conclusion Of debate on
the 30 passed the oleomargarine bill by q
vote Of 80 to 81 The Chinese exclusion bill
was made the unfinished bustness....In the
house the senate bill to promote thee eff
cheney Of The revenue cutter service was
passed by a vote Of lbs to AZ. The committee
on appropriations reported the fortifca-
ttons appropriation bill. which carries So
fb62, 4at6s and the committee on labor ordered
all work for the government shall be done
on an eight-hour basis.
The Chinese exclusion bill was undercon-
stderation in he senate on the 4th, Sen
atpr Mitchell (Ore.) making the opening
speech In Its favor. Reports we're made tr
favor Of public buildings at Sterling. Ill.
and Kalamazoo and Flint, Mich. AT
amenament was adopted to the cleo bill
ltmitingfathee tax to the ''artif1cialy" col,
oredgproduct....In the house a Chinese ex
cluston btlfwas considered. A resolution
was adopted calling for information re
gard1rig h charges about an alleged Brit
ish wal camp near New Orleans.
The Indian appropriation bill was passes
BY the senate on the 9Th. Debate on tn
Chinese exclusion bill was continued, Sen
ator Fairbanks (Ind.) making the ~principa
speech favordng IT,. The committee OF
elections presented to the house a reE or
on the Horton-Butler contested electio,
case from the Twelfth. Missouri district
declaring the seat vacant. The minorit,
were given three weeks in which to Al
their views Debate on the Chinese ex
clusion bill was continued.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-04-11

For blacksmith coal, go to the
Robertson Lumber Co., successors
to A. D.. Cleveland.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-04-11

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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-16
ATTEMPT TO ABDUCT MASCOT" KITTY
IS FRUSTRATED AT UNION STATION.

Details Of a dastardiy plot to kidnap
an old and trusted a:tache OF the Union
Station. Sunday afternoon. have been
made public. \ cunning scheTer attempted
to entice Kitty, the station cat from her
happy hcme. and only prompt action BY De
tecttve Badger frustrated the plot.
Kitty is most prspcsS-=sing tabi,y. and
while fully aware of the dignity of her po-
Sition has courteous and friendly di-poS.-
ticn. Not every one i$ allowed 20 become
familiar. but weii-tin"d advances are usual
ly graciously received.
Sunday afternoon several OF the {-u:On
Station employees noticed quietly dressed
man approach Kitty and warm friendship
rapidly developed. Tn" couple seated them
selves on one OF the benches and the straG-
ger and tabby soon becam- confidential.
A few minutes later the would-ba alb
ductor inveigled Kitty into the secondclass
waiting room. where they again seated
themselves and renewed their conversation.
While here several OF the employees cast
reproachful glanc=s al the recreant pussy
but she appeared completely under the
strangers spell and refused 10 notice her
former companions.
1t was thought. however. that Kitty
stranger would use force 10 secure his ends
never entered their heads tabby and her
new friend were nor InOlested.
Shortly after o'clock Detective Badger.
who was Oh duty in the Midway. noticed
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-16
EIGHT-H0UR LIMIT
QUESTION AT ISSUE.
senate Committee Considers Arsu-
menf Against Compelling Work.
men to Quit After These Hours

Washington. Dec. 15-The Senate Com
mittee on Eaucarion and Labor tomorrow
viii take up the eight-hour bill. on which
hearings have been given during the past
few weeks.
Members OF the committee have been Civ
ing careful! consideration to the amend
Dents submitted by Ju,lge Joseph X Nc
Cannon. who made the principal argument
against the bill a. the last meeting OF the
committee.
One of these amendments strikes ont the
word "pern!tted'' in the clause OF the bill
providing that no person shall he com
PEELED or permitted 20 work more than eight
nnurs on Government work
Judge McCanTncn arguei that the matter
should be optional with the workman as 20
whether he wanted 10 work eigh, or ten
hours.
another amendment submitted by Judge
McCammcn, and which some members Of
the committee considered with favor pro
Eides that person who has worked on Gov
eminent Work Tor eight hours may work
on ether work two hours more.
The hii! a4 II passed the house makes il
oohSdt"ry ttat no person snail work more
than eignt hours for one employer.