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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-04
TRADE CONDITIONS
NOT So BRIGHT
Wet Weather Responsible
in the Southwest.
INCREASED LABOR TROUBLES
Outlook for Cotton Mills in Next Six
Months Not Regarded as
Promising.

NEW YORK. April Especial tele-
grams from correspondents of the Inter
national Mercantile Agency throughout
the United States and Canada report
check to the exceptionally good general
trade at the Southwest, due to wet
weather an Improvement in the central
West. following more seasondble condi-
lions but some disturbance in the re-
turn Of increased labor troubles and in
tie conflicting reports of the condition
OF winter-sown wheat.
A depressing influence is shown by the
strike OF Iowa soft coal miners. and
discussions in Pennsylvania, in addition
to bitterness of the struggle between
strikers and the militia in Colorado. and
the prospect for another tie-up of the
New Yorl, city building. industry
Rain Improves Wheat.
Adyices from the Southwest are that
winter wheat has improved with good
rains The plant is looking well in MI
nois, Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma.
Some sections say conditions are very
uneven and only two-thirds or three
fouTths of the acreage planted is likely
10 be harvested. In the central West
the plant is generally well rooted. but
thin on the ground. Western centers say
good corn is scarcer than for years.
The outlook for cotton mills for the
next six months IS not regarded I
promising. but wooden mills there are
running on a full line Of orders. Further
! shut-downs Of cotton mills at Philadel-
! phia are reported, where in general lines
/ trade has shown an increasing tend
! ency under better weather conditions.
Retail Trade Good.
Chicago and New York mail orders
/ and reports from visiting buyers bcgir
/ to point to the prospect for an increas-
! ing volume of business In staple mer-
/ chandise. and retail trade has been this
/ lSst in a long while.
/ Canadian wholesale merchants and
! manufacturers report good gains II
! nearly all lines.
Household Effects Moved, Packed For
I Shipment or stored in freproof ware
: house Best service. reasonable rates
/ Union Trust & Storage Co, 1914 F.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-04
SUPERINTENDENT DRAKE
SEEKS LEGAL OPINION

Thomas F. Drake. Superintendent Of
Insurance for the District. has request
ed the Corporation Counsel to inform
him whether or not mutual fire insur-
ance companies and fraternal beneficial
associations are required by law to pub
lish annual statements OF their fnan-
cial condition.
The law requires Il on the part of
regular insurance companies and as
seSsment associations.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-04
FRIENDS PREPARE
TO PRESENT GIFT
Ceremony at Catholic Uni
yersity April Ii.
FOR A CHAIR OF HISTORY
Knights Of Columbus Will Turn Over
$4,000 Check With In
posing Exercises.

Plans have been completed by the
knights of Columbus for the ceremonies
in Washington attendant upon the
presentation of the $4,000 check TO the
Catholic University for the establish
mcnt OF the chair Of secular history.
The presentation is to take place at
the University wednesday. April 81 Su-
preme Knight Edward L. Hearn, OF Bos-
ton: Deputy Supreme Knight ?. l. Nc
Ardle. OF Chicago; Grand Secretary
Daniel ColwelI and p. J. Brady. treas
urer, are to present the check to
Cardinal Gibbons. Bishop Galligan.
former rector Of the university, Is TO
deliver the address Of acceptance, and
an address is also 20 be made by John
J. Delany. corporation counsel of New
Trustees to Attend.
As there are to be fifteen or twenty
members Of the board OF trustees Of the
Knights Of Columbus at the ceremonies,
it is probable that more addresses will
be made.
The board OF trustees of the order is
10 meet at the Shoreham Wednesday,
April I3 at ] o'clock. Routine business
is 20 be transacted and at 3 o'clock the
party Is 10 go to the university, where
the presentation is TO take place.
The day following the Knights are 70
be received by the President at o clock
in the afternoon. and an hour later they
are to take part in the dedication OF
the apostolic house at the University.
The visitors are then TO leave for their
homes
The presentation is to be the coca sion
Of a great gathering of members of the
order here It was said last night that
no less than TO- 900 visitors are expected.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-04
ICE cARRIEs away BRIDGE.

ST. ALBANS. Vt. April 4.-The Cen
trail Vermont bridge over the Richelieu
River at Richelieu, Quebec, was carried
away al o'clock this morning by an
ice jam. The entire bridge 40 feet IN
length. with eli piers. was wrecked
nothing being left but the stone abuT-
ments AT the ends u was the longest
bridge on the Central Vermont system
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-04
HoRE DOT CONTEST PRIZES.

The Times today adds two more prizes
for the last best answers in the contest
which ends Saturday night. These prizes
win be two round trip tickets 10 -.
Louis and win be awarded 10 those
sending i'm the third and fourth LAST
correct. or nearest Correqt, answers.
making four prizes I'm all fbr the LAST
correct. or nearest correct counts.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-04
PREDICTS GOOD SHAD SEASON.

BURLINGTON. y. J.. April Gap
tain Lowden. Of Dutch Neck fishery. is
preparing for what he predicts Will
prove the longest and Destroying shad
sea son I'm years. Daily hauls are be-
ing made WITT the small nets and large
catches of carp and catnsh made.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-04
Household Effects Moved, Packed 70.

Shipment or stored in freproof ware
house Best service. reasonable rates
Union Trust & Storage Co, 1914 F.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-04
PARK COMMISSION
HAS NOT EXPIRED
lis LabOrS Ended, But Not
Dismissed by Court.
COULD BE CALLED TOGETHER
Members Do Not Draw Salaries Though
the Board Still Has a Legal
Existence.

The Rock Creek Park Commission u
suH i'm existence as an organization. al
though its duties have been practically
completed for number of years
on Wednesday last Representative
Robinson Of Indiana, while speaking in
the House on national parks said the
Rock Creek Park Commission was still
in existence. with its three members
drawing "a salery of so a day The next
morning he corrected this assertion and
said the commission had expired by
limitation some years ago
It Still Exists.
Officials OF the District government.
when asked about the question. We're Of
the opinion that the commission sttu
exists. When nearly all the land for the
rark had been condemned. lhe members
of the commission Richard Weightman,
: q. Langley. and II. y. BOyntOn, ap-
piled to the District courts for their
formal dismissal from duty as com
mission.
This was refused on the ground that
there might arise some matters winch
the gentlemen would have TO auludlcdte.
The court held that the commission
should exist until all the details IN re-
gard 20 the condemnation OF the land
Tor the park mad been settled.
Do Not Draw Salaries.
Consequently although the members
OF this commission have ceased TO draw
salaries they stnl form "a commission 90
which matters. having origin in their
actions IN C0ndemning the land. can be
referred in case of any dispute OF Ques-
ton Of their handling the situation.
With this exception Rock Creek Park
is now controlled and looked after by
the District Commissioner
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-01-22
Notice Of Mortgage Sale.

Notice is hereby given that that certain
mortgage executed and delivered BY Herman
becker, his wife Of Devils Lake, North
mott, Of the city 81 Fad Claire Wisconsin mort
gaggeee, dated the first day Of September 1902,
and LIED Tor record IN the Office of the register
Of deeds of the county of Ramsey state Of
North n Dakota on the 9th day OF September, A.
y. 1902, and recorded in Book Is of mortgages
premises in such mortgage and hereinafter de-
scflbed at the front door of the Court House
n mt the county Of Ramsey aud State of North
9th day Of March, 1904, to satisfy the amount
due upon such mortgage on the day of sale.
The premises described in such mortgage and
senSed as eod e ssstsy the de-
tSiIfas N sfssl0e ONE 1uR R1s
sIsa s s: and fSSS ~ east ba E 9gs
Township one Hundred dffy four t1Sa9 north Of
range as sixty two te west of the 5th Princi pal
And which mortgage contains provision
that # default be made in the payment of the
Indebtedness thereby secured, either principa
building, then and in that case the mortgagee
his heirs, executors, administrators, or as
signs, nay at their election declare the princi.
being default in the interest which fell due
on SAID Indebtedness, and there being de.
tault IN the non-payment of taxes and insur-
ance, the said mortgage does hereby elect to
declare the whole principal debt due and pay.
able, and does hereby declare that said debt is
due and that their will be due on such mort.
gage on the day of sale the sum of twenty one
hundred eighty dollars and ninety three cents
(sElSo.93) besides the expenses of sale and the
costs allowed by law.
Dated January 20, 1904.
THOMAS acDERMOTT,
Burke & Middaugh, Mortgages.
Attorneys for Mortgage,
Devils Lake, North Dakota. 46-7
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-01-22
In THE MILLS
OF JUSTICE

In the case of McPhaiI and Rogers,
which was on trial as the Inter Ocean
went to press last week, the jury re-.
turned a verdict for plaintiff in the
sum Of $500. 5 III
Z. 81. Harrum VS.. J. Tvedt, q
court case which involvel a land
transaction, was decided IL favor OF
defendant 5s f55t5s
In the case Of Smith thinner.
man vs.. Peter Haley, the court also
decided in favor Of defendant.
The Bouton and Germaine Co. had
brought an action to recover from
Glerum Roe g And erson, and as there
was no appearance on the part Of de-
PENDANTS Judgment was rendered
against them. s
The court then took a. few days
recess but will reconyene as soon al
Judge Cowan. who IS snow bound on
the Langdon branch, returns home.
The case Of Dr.. Flath VS.. e. M.
sBailor will be called first
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-01-22
Notice of Citation Hearing Of FL
nal Account and Distribution
of Estate

5 q . 3 a. / b i. !
State OF North Dakota
County of Ramsey !
Il In County Court, before Hon. D. G. ].uell,
Judge. IN
III the matter of the Estate of P. NJ. Peder-
son, Deceased. sa
Maren Kustine Peterson, Petitioner, VS.. Peter
Peterson, Hannah Peterson, Jorgen Peterson,
Karen Wassennan, Sophia Christianson the
unknown heirs of johanna Hanson, deceased,
and all other persons in said estate respond
ents.
The state of North Dakota to the above
named respondents:
You, the said respondents and all other per-
sons are hereby notified that the final account
Estate OF P. NJ Peterson late of the town Of
DeGrOat, in the County of Ramsey and State
OF North Dakota, deceased, has been rendered
to this court, therein showing that the estate
and distribution, and petitioning that his &C
count be allowed, the residue of said estate be
distributed to the persons thereunto entitled,
his administration closed and he be discharged;
1904, at 4 o'clock in the afternoon Of that day
at the Conrt Rooms Of this Court, in the Courl
House, in the City of Devils Lake, County OF
Ramsey and State Of North Dakota, has beer
thereof, at which time and place any person in
| terested In said estate may appear and file hi:
exceptions, in writing, to said account anG
petition and contest the same,
And you the above named respondents, ant
each of you, are hereby cited and required
then and there to be and appear before thi
| Court, and show cause, if any you hav VIII.
said account shall not be allowed, the residue
OF said estate distributed, the administrator
ct said estate closed and said administrator:
/ discharged.
Dated the 18th day of January, a. D. 1901
B. q. DUELL.
46-4t 80 80 Judge OF the County Court.
Il stt 4 4. x, / J. tg. q 8 ~ + y
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-01-22
OUR SENATOR'S
ARE VERY BUSY


Washington, Jan. is ~ Senator Me
Cumber has favorably reported from
the committee on pensions bills in
troduced by himself to increase the
pensions Of two North Dakota men
y to s24 One is for Ebenezer Wing,
Of Wahpeton, and the other for
Thomas Bratton Of Grand Forks. Both
bills viii pass the senate the next
time that theregular order Of business
is reached.
Representatives Marshall and
Spalding have united in recommend
ing Wallace Galehouse for re-appoint.
1 ment as postmaster at Caring ton.
{ This is a presidential Office and the
salary is 81, 600 per annum.
# Mr.. Fowler, Of Sheldon, who came
here with Representative spalding af-
ter the holiday recess as his secretary.
has entered the law school at Column
ola university. Mr.. Fowler left the
University Of Minnesota to come to
Washington with Mr.. Spalding and
intends to continue his studies.
Representative. Marshall has intro
duced bills to increase to $50 pei
month the pensions Of Edwin K. Lam
son, george Hutchings, john B. Crem
and Susan "A. Armatage.
Mr.. MarshaM has also introduced
bill to perfect the title Of certain
lands in Mississippi and for the relief
of the estate of Eli Ayers, deceased.
The following postmaster have Beer
commissioned in North Dakota: Mi.
chael Henne, iceland; Thomas B.
Z Hurley, Bowpells. J
The following changes have beer
made in the officers Of the First Ma
tional bank Of Casselton, N. D.. K
G. Kittell, cashier in place Of M. A
Baldwin.
The following postmasters hav'
been appointed in North Dakota
Mrs. Dora Arms, at Fancher, Suits
man county, vice Mathew Arms, dead
Fl. w. Ford, at Zion. Towner county
vice Clarence E. Joseph, resigned.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-01-22
DECISION REVERSED.


The Grand Forks Herald Of We ne !
day tains the following account Of
the Sonstelie Hauser case al Ednore,
which is Of interest to many readers
of the Inter Ocean
The colnmissio Toner Of the general
land Office has reversed the decision
of the local land office officials in the
case Of G. b. Sonstelie. against Clar.
ence Hauser, his decision being ia
favor Of the claimant, Hanser. The
land involved is located near Edmore
and the case has been to the commits,
isoners three times and to the secre-
tary Of the interior. twice. The
present case has been before the de-
partment since April 81, 1900. The
last decision of the local Office was
favorable to the contestant, Sonstelie.
J. 3. W1neman appeared for the
contestant and W. J. Anderson for
the claimant.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-01-22
ARRIVED WITH
VI i IS S
THE REMAINS

On Wednesday afternoon 8 train,
the remains Of Stephen Branthfower,
the account Of whose death appears in
another column Of this paper, arrived
in Devils Lake and were at once
conveyed to the Masonic hall, where
the body lay in state until yesterday
noon. the body was accompanied on
its way back from Arizona by s. 9.
Jones, WHO was with MI. Branch flower
at the hour Of death.
The funeral was conducted Yester.
day afternoon at 9 80 # I'm the Ma
sonic hall under the, auspices o.
Minnewaukan lodge, No. 81, and was
largely attended, asa token Of re.
spect in which deceased was held by
his fellowmen and acquaintances.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-01-22
NORTH DAKOT A
NATIONAL GUARDS

IA number OF Devils Lake citizens
returned from Fargo the forepart Of
abe week. where they had been in at
tendance upon the Scottish shrine
meeting and the annual meeting Of
the North Dakota National Guards.
Among those ils attendance at these
meetings from this city were: An
drew Stade, Jens svea, G lark w.
Kelley, F T. Fox, 9. ". Green,
Rev. Q. F. Jones, Capt. Thos. Lon
nevik, Lieut. Bert Townsend and Ma
jor a. Roberts. Upon his return
the latter gentleman made the Inter
Ocean a most agreeable call and
stated that the Scottish Rite Mason
meeting opened on Monday for bust
ness and continued until Thursday,
during which time a volume Of rou-
| tine business was transacted and a
class Of thirty -tro candidates initial
ed.
OF the North Dakota National
Guards meeting, Major Roberts said
that the gathering was presided over
by General Miller, and that one of
the most important matters that came
up for discussion was the question Of
ATTENDING the National Guard field
maneuvres with the regular troops,
instead of holding the annual encamp-
ment on the Chautauqua grounds in
| this city.
For the purpose Of furthering this
movement a committee was appointed
to confer with our members in con-
|gress, asking them to make an effort
for the passage of this measure. In
case Of failure the annual encampment
will be held here next summer as in
former years.
| The following new officers were
elected: President, Lieutenant Col
onel Treumann, Grafton; first vice,
Captain Purden, Wahpeton second
vice, Sergeant Garvey. Grand Forks
Isecretary, Captain Boyd, Hillsboro
treasurer, Lieutenant Lewis, Fargo.
bismarck was chosen as the Lex,
meeting place.
| Messrs Fox and Townsend did no
return with the balance Of the Devils
Lake delegation, but went on east tx
visit in Ohio and Illinois.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-01-22
NOT HUMAN BLOOD.

States Attorney Anderson is IN re-
ceipt Of a letter from Prof. Ladd Of
the Agricultural College at Fargo,
who made an analetic examination
of the blood found upon a rag, and
which was expected to open clue
to the mysterious disappearance Of
Shannon last fall, in which Prof.
Ladd states that he is of the opinion
that the blood stains are not those Of
a human body
Prof Ladd further states that the
Ramsey county authorities should
submit the analysis 10 some ether
qualified person if his decision was
not satisfactory. "a. 4.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-01-22
TIE BARRY CASE.

Judge CoWan was over at Langdon
this week for the purpose Of disposing
of the Barry murder case, which was
tried last fall and in which the jury
disagreed. Judge Cowan was the
trial judge il the last trial. and it is
now presumed that rhe case will be
sent To- another county for the third
trial.
If this change is made. it is expect
cd that the case will be heard ia
another district and BIZ another Judge.
Judge Cowan and Barry, the prisoner,
formerly lived in the same county in
western Ontario,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-01-22
RUN. DOWN BY
g. N. ENGINE:

=. j p y
A deplo,able and fatal accident oc-
Cured at Michigan City on Saturday
in which Austin Englewood, an ele-
. vator employe, lost his life. He was
coming from the elevator and in
crossing the railroad track, lie
stepped in front Of the engine Of the
west bound flyer and was Instantly
killed.
Egele9 I'D who was employed in an
elevator at that place, was noticed to
start across the track just ahead of the
flyer. AS he stepped onto the track,
he appeared to hesitate al instant and
Z in another he was struck by the en-
CINE and thrown a distance Of 30 feet.
His body was hurled across the sta.
tion platform and against railing
on the inside Of the platform, break
Il ing down several sections Of that. The
train was stopped but by the time any
one reached the injured man, he was
dead, and it is certain that his death
4 was instantaneous, nearly every bone
in his body being broken.
The unfortunate young man was
about 90 years Of age, had come from
Norway some months ago and was
working for Q. Knudson in his eleva-
tor He had brother and sister at
1. Layerna, MINI. Another brother,
Banker Egeland Of Bisbee was at once
notified by wire, and when he arrives
at Michigan City, arrangements for
interment will be made.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-01-22
saeaspaassoE,
/ WEBSTER ITEMS !

| -
Yes we're all alive yet, even tho
an oldfashioned blizzara swept down
with malicious intent the other day
That storm Sunday evening pre-.
vented the Endeavorers from holding
their weekly meeting.
George Swan was looking after
business interests in the Lake last
Saturday.
Ms. William Tufford and Baby
Karl Of. F1eshwater, have been the
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Taylor
| of Devils Lake for some days.
Inc two little daughters Of Mr.. and
Mrs. F. Horett. Esther and Blanche,
have been quite sick for several days
but are now on the road to recovery.
Most Of the pupils Of the Webster
scnool celebrated their extra holiday
last Monday in rather a quiet way.
At the pleasant home of MI. and
Mrs. Su1ith Of Freshwater, reception
was given in honor Of tn If son Clar-
ence and bride Of Bagley, Mimi, on
January nth.
everyone was glad when Tuesday
came this it brought the first
mail we'd had for three days.
SEVERAL Of the Websterites attend
ed the dance at Garske Friday even
u =, -, u s.
ing and report an enjoyable time.
We wonder if you heard Of the
blue eyed would be hero who rescued
the --7o oh yes, the Black Car from
the danger Of tho snow storm.
Well, we're better situated on the
map than Starkweather these forty
below zero' days, because we are
twelve miles nearer the sun or rather,
tnat muca farther from the north
pole.
There was dance at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. strauhacker's last Fri
| day evening.
Il Y z
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-01-22
FORT TOTEM LANDS.

A special dispatch from Washing
ton to the Grand Forks Herald dated
Jan. 20, states that bill was intro
duced in the house modifying, and
amending an agreement made in
1900 with the Indians of the Devils
Lake reservation to accept and ratify
the same as amended and make ap.
preparations and provisions carrying
them into effect NJ
It fixes that the price of all the
lands entered ths first six months a
"a per acre, and for the second siz
mouths $5 per acre. and tnereafte
50. so an acre. The DILL is expe tel
to reach the committee at the mex
regular meeting on Thursday.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-01-22
MATRIMONIAL
HAPPINESS

A most pleasing marriage ceremony
occurred in this city Wednesday even.
ing at the Episcopal church, in
which Rev. @. F. Jones joined fol
life Miss Mary stenson and ] H.
Haslam. Ths groom was attended
BY his friend +. p Page, Of Grand
Forks, while the happy young bride
enjoyed the escortage Of her sister,
Miss Anna Stenson in the perform
ance of the ceremony. a mum Der OF
relatives attended and after the con
clusion Of the nuptial functions the
newly welded cople and their attend
ants were royalty entertained at the
homo Of the bride, where a sumptuous
wedding dinner had been prepare |,
The groom is one Of Devils Lakes
most popular business men and is q
member Of the firm Of Rodenbach,
Haslam q CO.. and the bride is q
popular and highly estimable yonugs
lady Of the city, who has developed
+ into womahood here.
The happy young couple were the
recipients Of numerous choice anu val
uabe presents The Inter Ocean hearth
III joins the rest Of friends Of the
contracting parties in wishing them
continued happiness during their
walks though life.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-01-22
See G. A. Dodge & Co. before
making that loan on your farm.
40 As

One billiard and one pool table.
Also fixtures and fu niture. For
prices write Of see j. Il Henry,
Devils Lake. N. D. Al I'll.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-01-22

TO CURE A COLD I'm ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinile
Tablets. All druggists refund the
money If it fails to cure. B. w.
Grove e signature is on each bog. CSC.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-01-22

ALsKI will cure chopped hands,
sore lips, ,ongh skin; pimples, black.
heads, blotches, dandruff and all
imperfec. ions Of skin and scalp.
Druggists Or BY mail a5cents q bot
AS 4. KE Chemical CO. st. Paul.
MINI.