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Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-08-28

There has long been a howl in this
country among the people who are not
so called capitalists, about the trusts
of the country and the evils they are
bringing upon the people. The act
ual evils have " been pointed out
in very many instances. Now we have
the report from Chicago that the or
ganized agriculturalists of the country
are in session in that city for the pur-
pose of forming one of the most
gigantic trusts in the country, and
one that were it's promoters other
than men engaged in the calling they
are, would receive far more than a
passing notice for the reason that it's
ayowed purpose is to control the price
Of bread, and other food products.
The scheme may be impractical. be-
cause of it's magnitude. and the large
number Of persons in it, but the
principles show the tendency Of the
times toward consolidation even in
those avocations that have heretofore
been most opposed to the principles.
The farmers trust is the greatest
scheme of the age, and would dc
credit to a Morgan. The plan is for
the farmers of the entire country to
unite in m society, and that the sup
ply of grain, o. other farm products,
shall BIZ 50 controlled that the demand
compared to this limited supply shall
hake the price far in advance of what
it has been for years. In fact, the
organization proposes to maintain the
price of wheat at one dollar no matter
what the actual crop supply is.
There is nothing new in the plan.
1t is the same principle that has been
used by the financial concerns in the
creation of the great combinations
Of business enterprises Of the same
class which have been named trusts.
There can be no se.ious objection
to the consolid tion of the farming
interests for the purpose of procur-
ling the best prices possible for
what they have to sell unless they
should become oppressive on the
people. The higher prices paid for the
necessaries of life will mean a high
er price paid for labor which buys
these products. The result will be
that there will be a Consequent larger
amount Of money brought into c1rcu-
%lation, and therefore, a better condi-
tion of prosperity, unless, as those
who accept the political howlings Of
the Nebraskan prophet as the teach
ings of a latter day Elijah, believe
that the scarcer money is the greater
is the prosperity.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-08-28
INDIANA AND OHIO EXCURSIONS

The Chicago Great Western rail
way will on September 1-S-15 and
October 9Th, sell tickets at one and
one third fare for the round trip to
Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton.
Toledo, sandusky, Springfield, Elk
hart, Fort Wayne. Lafayette, Indian
apolis and all intermediate points in
Ohio and Indiana, also Louisville,
Ky. For further information apply
to any Great Western agent, or j. P
Elmer, G. P. A., Chicago, III. Oct. 3.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-08-28

The irregular yields of grain in
this section of the state, and especially
those from lands so heal that the
weather conditions were practically
the same, should serve as a valuable
hint to our farmers with reference
to the several methods of cultivation
and planting hat are in vogue in the
northwest. Under the same weather
conditions there should be practically
no difference in the amount Of grain
produced on similar lands. But there
IS. 1t is necessary then to seek for
the cause of this difference. Nor is it
far to seek. The soil and climate Of
North Dakota are idealistic for grain
growing. The strong soil, with its
high grade vegetable. producing chem
ical combinations, is absolutely IN.
~equalled anywhere. The long days Of
sunshine force vegetation from the
very first termination to full matu-
rity, just as rapidly as nature can as
simulate the plant food. But these
advantages in nature must be assist
ed. The farmer must cultivate his
soil 50 MS to assist them. This cult
walton serves two purposes. One of
these stripped of scientific phraseology
is to set up new chemical combination
in the soil. 1t is a simple fact that
when a vegetable grows it draws from
the soil in it's immediate vicinity the
chemical substance which forms tie
plant. Now if a similar plant be
grown in the same ground the next
year, it will not have the same abund
ance of material that the former one
had. and so the second becomes puny
This is overcome to some extent by
rotation in crops. But where this il
to a great extent impossible as is thu
case in this state it must be overcome
by stirring the soil. This. brings new
chemicals within the reaGhsSof thu
plant, by bringing new soil ladene(
with these chemicals nearer the sur
face, and this allows the second yea,
plant the same opportunity as the frs
one. Cultivation serves another pur
!, pose. There is abundant mOistur
in the soil, with the rainfall, to grow
a crop every year. The trouble i
} that this moisture in the soil is no
conserved 1t is we'll known tina
what is SCIENTIFICALLY called a d1st blan
ket, being the loose soil on the sur
t face, will prevent the escape of tn
moisture from below, and at the sam
: time draw it upward This conserve
the moisture in the ground produce
9 by freezing. Good cultivation will
therefore, overcome two very seriou
drawbacks in North Dakota farming
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-08-28
HMOEsEEKERS' EXCURSION.

Via Chicago Great Western railway
to points south, southwest, north and
northwest at n fare plus 50. 90 for
the round trip, on sale September II
and 18th. Free reclining chair cars
dining and cafe cars on which you pay
only for what you order on all trains.
For further particulars apply to
any Great Western agent or j. P.
Elmer, q. P. A., Chicago. III.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-08-28

In the death Of Lord Salisbury,
ENGLAND losses one of her greatest
sstatesrsen-not possibly great in the
sense in which statesmen are too often
measured-yet a great mar in in
tellect, in executive ability. and
political power. He was one of the
galaxy of statesmen who made the
Victorian era in statecraft what the
Elizabethan era was in literature.
He has been a member Of every con
>s%ervative ministry since 1866, until
his retirement last year He was op-
posed to Gladstone, and his capacity
for affairs of state, his skill in parlia-
,mentary debate, and in lie ,dership in
"a Legislative body were debate is
something more than ~profunctory,
Amade him the recognized leader
against that powerful opponent.
Salisbury was cool, calculating, far
: seeing, and fearless. Even his bit,
,sterest enemies admit that he was
WHOLLY disinterestd in his motives and
ssought only the glory and prosperity
t5ffhis country. He was a politician
because of his ability, not because Of
gallery plays and demagaguery, ant
the criticisms of his enemies fell
harmless, and never invoked a reply
He stood above these things. He wa
of the type of John Sherman, and i
will take years for the English PEG
pie to judge him as he deserves.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-08-28

Opening sale of lots in three new
townsites on the Omaha extension of
the Chicago Great Western railway
will take place as follows. Tenant
Shelby Co., Iowa, Tuesday, Sept. Sth,
Bentley, Pottawatomie Co.. Iowa,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-08-28
COLLEGE OF LAW Or THE UNI.
VERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA.

Two years course leads to the degree
Of L. l.. B. Final examination papers
submitted to Supreme court and If app
proved admit to bar. Strong faculty
of able lawyers. For full informa-
tion address A. E. Morrison, secre-
tary, Andrew A. Bruce, Associated
Dean, Grand Fo rks, N. Oak.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-08-28
MINNESOTA STATE FAIR.

The Great Northern railway has
announced a special rate of one fare
plus fifty cents for the round trip to
st. Paul. Tickets on sale August
goth to Sept. 5th, inclusive. Final
return limit Sept. 18th. For full in
formation apply to
w. H. Kipp, Agent.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-08-28

ism of other days around the camp
fire. To tell to the younger genera
ton the story of the days that tried
mems souls. They o the country
they saved from disunion will never
forget the sacrifices they made: the
they endured. Nearly forty
years have elapsed since the long files
of battle-scarred veterns with tattered
banners marched across the long
brige to pass in review before the
president of the United States and
then be sent to their homes crowned
with the laurels Of victory. But after
the lapse of these years while the bit
terness Of the sectional strife has
mellowed with age the same patriotic
fire burns in the bosoms of those heroes
as did when they met the deadly
charge of Pickett's brigade at Gettys-
burg or faced the blody angle in the
Wilderness. Let the bugle again
sound war notes and the white heads
will be uncovered as the old time
cheers rend the air. It is a latent
principle Of our natures that~is un-
explainable that fires the heart at the
call to duty and country. Thesold
soldiers have not let it die and that is
the great underlying reason why we
can mobalize an army that Gould whip
the earth were it necessary before the
other nations could get their red tape
unwound. Nor do they come from the
lower strata of our society. They
are largely the great middle class
the bone and sinew of the country--as
intelligent as patrioitc-and when
the time comes to go back to civilian
life they a change the military un'
form for the citizens dress as intel
ligently as they can wear it before the
need of their service. Here is the
answer to the other objection of oul
military critics.
The tests of speed so far made be-
tween the Reliance and Shamrock III
seem to indicate that the American
boat will be able to retain the trophy
for which Sir Thomas Upton has sc
earnestly striven. The persistent
sportsman has a large number Of ad-
mirers in this country who would
not feel so very badly should he sue
coed in carrying back with him the
cup for which he has so far ]unsuccess.
fully commended, strong as is the ma
tional pride in the ability of the
Americans to plan and sail a vessel
that can show her heels to the second
swiftest yacht in the world. But Sir
Thomas must take in consideration
the fact that he is contesting with a
boat built by New England Yankees
who are able to manufacture nutniegs
out of wood, and to whom invention
is as necessary as labor to an Irish
man. Neither a exist without his
accomplishment. Nature has made
New England barren, and this makes
invention so much a part Of their lives
that they have developed a special
talent for the same. This is the class
of people the builders Of the Clyde
mnst defeat before the cup can cross
the Atlantic.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-08-28

The lack Of it is the reason for the
good and poor yields on adjoining
Gilpin observer., 1903-01-22
story Of a Top.Hat.

A lady who lives in a fashionable
suburb is Of a saving turn of mind, and
manages to combine her love of econ
omy with due regard for her hus-
bands appearance by turning his old
top-hats into waste paper baskets. The
other day she saw on the hall table a
prehistoric hat, venerable with age
She seized 1t in triumph, and had just
removed the brim, covered the body
with light blue silk and was finishing
1t of with tasteful arrangement of
lace and bows when she was interrupt
ed by the servant: please mum, the
piano tuner says he can't find his top-
hat nowheres; he left it in the hall.
he says" Ten minutes later that
tuner left the house with a cap on his
head and sovereign in his pocket.
Waste paper baskets are now scarce
in that house.-London Tit-Bits.
Gilpin observer., 1903-01-22
inteIIIaence Of snaiIs.

Camille Spiess, a noted naturalist,
records remarkable case of animal
sagacity. At the foot of the Jura
mountains in the canton of Vaud there
lives a farmer who raises edible snails
(helix pomatia). He has as many as
$4,000 of them at one time in an inclos-
ure surrounded by wooden fence
about two feet high. To prevent the
escape of the mollusks the top of the
fence is covered with board, the edge
of which is armed with sharp metallic
points. Lately the snails have discov-
cred the means to surmount this bar
rier A number of them climbed the
fence until they reached the top, then
forming a sort of ladder, those behind
passed over the shells of the others in
front, and SO all but one got safely
over the top without being impaled
on the metal points. This simple
story proves" says M. Spiess, that
the vineyard snail is not without cum
ming; his behavior in this case gives
evidence Of a reasoning faculty such
as we have never before encountered
in his actions" One must go very low
down the animal scale to reach the
last trace of thought and will.
Gilpin observer., 1903-01-22
LEARNING TO LIKE AvocAros.
Alligator Pear From Cuba Growing In
Favor With Cothamites,

One of the results of the Spanish
war has been the popularizing in New
York of the avocsto, or alligator pear,
product of Cuba and Porto Rico. Be-
fore the war there was scarcely any
demand here for this fruit. Only one
downtown fruit store ever had it on
sale, and you were not sure of getting
it there. Now the green or purplish-
red pears may be seen in almost any
fruit stall.
The alligator pear should be eaten
before breakfast. Split it open, take
out the seed, dress the interior with
oil, vinegar, pepper and salt and eat
with spoon. The taste for this
fruit, once acquired, is permanent and
enduring. Hundreds of thousands of
avocatos come into New York now
where dozens came before the war
with Spain.
The alligator pear, says the New
York Mail and Express, is called in the
West Indies, Central and South Amer
lea either avocado" "avocato" or
"avocati," according to location. Each
Of the names is a corruption of an old
Mexican word
Gilpin observer., 1903-01-22
Afraid Of tho Auburn Hair

The mere fact that Mary Jane Cor
nish of Allen. Nd. had fiery red hair
would not be very peculiar were it not
for the fact that Mary Jane herself is
as black and shiny as the ace of
spades. Her hair, though red. is as
kinky as 1t would be il it were black.
Mary Jane was born with red hair
and 1t has been a misfortune to her
for as child she had to stand the
.1ibes OF all her neighbors. black and
white, and now as a young woman
she has no steady company. One man.
when asked why he did not court SO
honest and Industrious a girl, said
Boss, hab allus heerd dat red
headed white folks am de debbil. but
ia red-headed niggah-Lawd! She am
de debbil united"
Gilpin observer., 1903-01-22
NO MORE TICKET scAlPINo IN
CHICAGO.

Illinois comes into line with New
York and Pennsylvania in vigorous
action against the ticket scalping
thieves and forgers, three having
bcen sentenced on Saturday, in Chi
cago, after a fortnight's trial, one of
whom, profiting by his experience,
pleaded guilty to second indictment,
while the trial of the others will
doubtless proceed to another convic-
tion. Chicago has long been a favor
lite field for ticket speculation, and a
blow against the nefarious practice
could nowhere have been landed more
effectively. The persistent and unit
ed efforts of the leading railroads of
the country to exterminate the busi-
ness, which is simply one of petty lar
ceny, robbing the poor and the wage
earners, are bringing most satisfac-
tory results.-From the Brooklyn
Standard-Uni
Gilpin observer., 1903-01-22
THE COMPLAINT WAS GENERAL
Why Gould and Sage Had No Particu-
lar Kick Coming.

DR.. w. o. Mcdowell tells this: ''In
the great Missouri Pacific strike was
first peacemaker and afterward arbi-
traitor in behalf of the employees. In
the preliminary discussions both Pres
ident Jay Gould and Director Russell
Sage had told me of their early strug-
giles and experiences; among other
things, how they had been induced to
leave the farm and start out in the
world for themselves. Mr.. Sage said
i was churnirg that settled the matter
for Mr.. Gould, and Mr.. Gould said it
was picking stone that ended farming
for Mr.. Sage. Later Mr.. Sage said
to me before his full board: The
trouble with the American workmen is
that they are never satisfied l re-
torted: Mr.. Sage, you should not find
fault with this, for if American work
men were all satisfied Mr.. Gould would
still be churning and you picking stone
on that New York State farm New
York Press.
Gilpin observer., 1903-01-22
The Worlds Population,

In his presidential address to the
Royal Statistical Society in London
Major Craigie pointed out that since
1880 the population of the world had
increased from approximately 847,-
100000 to approximately 100000
600, of whom one-fourth are in conti-
mental Europe. The empires of China
and Great Britain account for about
one-half of this number. Six states.
and six only, govern and protect about
three-fourths, and ten control six
sevenths. The order in which the ma
tions stand Is: Great Britain, China,
Russia, France Gall over 100,000,00O).
United States, Germany, Japan. Aus.
tria-Hungary, Holland and Italy.
Gilpin observer., 1903-01-22
Why Texan Declined onie..

Capt. Bob Bruce of Texas, who held
a commission IN Roosevelt's regiment
OF rough riders, has been visiting the
president in Washington. Mr.. Roose.
welt wanted to appoint him governor
of Oklahoma. but the captain de-
cliled. why" he said. 1T would
cost me $500 to move my family from
Texas and $500 to fix up the house as
l should want 1t. Then there would be
q lot of expenses for entertaining peo.
pie. and l should be stone broke all
the while" He slept in the white
house a couple Of nights. but found It
too quiet there. so he moved to one OF
the hctels.
Gilpin observer., 1903-01-22
Gen. Stuart Made Impression.

At a meeting Of the Gen ]. e. B.
Stuart Monument association in Rich
mond. Va, the other day Maj. A. r.
Venable related the following Incl.
dent: "One act of Gen. Stuarts made
q great impression upon me. When he
was severely wounded by an Indian
chief In one of the Western campaigns
OF 1857 we bandaged his wounds and
started to put him to bed. Although
suffering intensely, he refused to lie
down until he had knelt at his bed
side and prayed. 1t was such an un.
usual thing for the army officers in
the West at that time to pray that
Gen. Stuart's act made a lasting i'm.
preston upon his associates"
Gilpin observer., 1903-01-22
A Bishops Compliment.

When DR.. Clark of Rhode Island
was elected bishop and was paying
his last pastoral calls before entering
upon his bishopric, he visited, among
others. lady of his congregation, a
good housewife, who was dlstin-
guished for the size of her family. AZ
ter he had stayed while the good
doctor rose to go and the lady said to
him: But, doctor. you haven't seen
my last baby, have you?" mo, mad
am" answered the doctor, "and
never expect to-"
Gilpin observer., 1903-01-22
The Various Aces.

In the Greek mythology four-the
golden. self'suffcient; the silver. self
indulgent; the brazen. warlike, and tho
iron, violent; together with the heroic
nobly asplrant, between the third and
fourth. In archaeology. three-the
stone age the bronze and the iron. In
history. the middle and dark. between
the ancient and the modern. In
Fichte. five-or instinct, Of law, Of re-
tellion. Of nationality. OF conformity
to reason. In Shakespeare, seven
infancy. childhood. boyhood, adol.s-
cenco. manhood. age. old age.
Gilpin observer., 1903-01-22
biscHAReE CAMP FOR TROOPS
Advantaseously Located on Island in
San Francisco Harbor.

VuvaHSdScoCSIy Located on iSiaHu IN
San Francisco Harbor.
The discharge camp on an island IL
San Francisco harbor is unique es-
tablishment in the history of Ameri-
can military service. Probably nc
where else in the United States could
such favorable location be found.
Climate, scenery, conveniences of To-
cation, peculiar adaptability to mill
tary requirements, availability of sup
plies, sanitary conditions and means
of transportation, all combine to make
the place most advantageous to the
government and to the soldier, in con-
nection with the transpacific military
service, and our growing commercial
supremacy in the Orient.
On the average the 10,747 short-term
soldiers discharged and paid at this
camp from Dec. /, 1901, to June 30,
1902, received a total OF S3,356,3o4 OF
this amount 1873 per cent was eXpend-
ed for railroad tickets, 1916 per cent in
vested in express money orders, or
total of 53.4 per cent ($1,79S,S55) dis
posed of through the joint ticket
agency and express office, leaving a
remainder of 466 per cent, or $1,562,-
499, which was used by the soldiers
for miscellaneous expenses, various
forms Of investments or cash savings
to carry home.-Capt. John P. Finley.
U. S. A., in Sunset Magazine.
Gilpin observer., 1903-01-22
parIiament,s Livino Picture.

In spite of the fact that the English
house of commons is under control of
the Conservatives, a concession to
modern methods of lighting has been
made by putting an electric light un-
der the canopy of the speakers chair,
and the effect of the partial illumina.
tion is said to be very striking when
on a gloomy day the speaker turns on
the light and reveals his stately fig
ure. in full-bottomed wig and black
gown. lighted from the back, and pre-.
senting an effective living picture.
Gilpin observer., 1903-01-22
Cat Saved House

Mr.. and Mrs. N. C. Bishop of Mar
shall, Mo-, think they owe it to their
cat that they now have a house. They
had gone into the dining room for
dinner, when they heard the cat new
ing vociferously and dismally in the
sitting room. They investigated and
found that her cries were caused by
the fact that the room was full of fire
and smoke. The heat from a stove
had set fire to the wallpaper, and the
blaze was spreading fast. If Tabithy
had not yelled SO loudly, the house
would soon have been burning over
their heads.
Gilpin observer., 1903-01-22
Answered,

One of the recent medical entertain.
ers of DR.. Lorenz is distinguished In
structor in the science, and greatly
amused his guest by repeating to him
some of the answers obtained from pu-
pills in the course of their examina-
tions. One of them was in reply to the
question: What muscles have their
origin in the popliteal space?"
well. there's that one with the
ID long name. and l don't remem.
ber the other two."
Gilpin observer., 1903-01-22
Infatuation.

DR.. John P. Mum reported the 9th.
or day an alleged inquiry on the part
Of q guileless Rochester young man
who was visiting the house of the OBJ.
ject OF his admiration and who asked
her young brother:
''Has your sister said anything
about me recently?"
yes" replied the youngster; II
heard her tell ma you would never set
the Genesee river on fire.
What beautiful oorfldence!" re-
sponded the young man.-New York
Times.
Gilpin observer., 1903-01-22
WOMEN AND THE "WEED."
Ladies' of Many NationaIities Enjoy
Its Fragrance.

The French housekeeper delights in
her after-dinner cigarette. The sonora
of Barcelona loves in the evening to
wrap her black crepe around her head.
and while gently putting her long to-
bacco cigarette to cast heart-thrilling
glances from her balcony above the
walks at the lights below. While the
German frau is fond of her cigarette,
or even cigar, and the Russian wife is
not far behind her in her enjoyment
of the weed, and even the Japanese,
Chinese, Tartar and Dutch wives all
like to let tobacco smoke curl from
their pretty mouths toward the sky,
the Italian signora is, perhaps, the
most passionately fond of the long thin
cigar of the country called the "Vir-
ginia."
Gilpin observer., 1903-01-22
An Expert DIAGNOSIS.

Every morning when go out to my
hencoop," wrote woman in New
Hampshire to the poultry expert of the
department of agriculture, 81 find that
three or four of the hens have turned
over on their backs. legs curled up,
never to rise again. Please tell me
what is the matter with them"
The poultry expert thought long and
earnestly. Then seizing pen. he
wrote:
Dear Madam-Your hens are dead"
Gilpin observer., 1903-01-22

Hundreds of dealers say the extra
quantity and superior quality of Def
ance Starch is fast taking place of all
other brands. Others say they cannot
sell any other starch.