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Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1906-08-17
The Minot Optic:

.33s ~ ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 19 lttt LllCS
United States officials will prose-
cute the officers Of the Standard
Oil company the greatest trust in
the world, even to the extent Of
sending them to the penitentiary,
furnishes another, illustration of
the fact that even the great COM
binations Of capital are power
less when the administration Of
laws is in the hands Of fearless,
capable and determined Off cials.
One reads in the sensational
magazines that the trusts and
operations have a death grip on
g great majority Of public officials.
In many instances even the people
are araigned as corrupt, servile
and dishonest. Still the world
goes on and day after day the
unishment Of rich as well as poor.
for Yiolation Of law is recorded.
The American people as a nation
are fearless. Public officials as a.
rule are conscientio Gus; there are,
of course, exceptions, and the
CRATER is the exception
New York Sun: sa
Both BeiGsand Rhodes went to.
South Africa riginally in search
of health as very young men,,
without any resources at all, and
Belt as the sun of a prosperous
Hamburg merchant. Born in the
same year, 1853, they became in
Iterested in the Kimberely diamond
mines att about the same time
made great fortunes at an early
age, and succeeded in forming
what may Justly be- called the
diamond trust, since iit controls
the price of diamonds the world;
over The dream of imperial *
pansion was Rhodes, but he was
always able to enlist his friend
Belt! in the promotion Of his rail-
road and charter company enter
prises If Belt was. involved in
the high handed Jameson outrage
he had Rhodes to thank for it,.
The firm name and business might
have read & &c nodes q Belt, Ex-
ploiters Of Africa from Cape Town
to Cairo y
The two men had many tastes
In common as lovers of lle arts
and as collectors. Rhodes was an
Oxford man and read the classics
ii editions specially brought out
for him. They were both gener-i
ous givers for educatio nal and
charitable purposes. Belt was a
man who Stunned notoriety, end
his methods were subtle and
and soundless. Rhodes was proud
of his fame, and did things on d
lavish scale and in ii royal way,
as one who should have
Ibeen born In the purple and
could not but make 4 noise III the
world Had Rhodes lived to old
lage, there i'd no owing what
part he might have still played as
"a British statesman; had Belt
long survived, he5 would have be-
come q Millionaire
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1906-08-17
Maxim GorkY:.

Maxim Gorky:
Maxim Gorky the Russian
Iloyelist, appeals TO Americans
to help Russia free its body
from the parasites which sucks
its life blood 3
The black, blood soaked wings
of death will dutter over the
country for mont his 3 says Gorky.
The exhausted earth will sWal-
low thousands Of corpses Of men
whose only crime was the desire
to live a human life. Many
women and children will perish
from bullets and clubs and
swords. Many crying outrages
will be perpetrated. The world
will be sliced with horror and
indignation Here and there
public meetings will be held at
which the speakers will eloquent
~ denounce the car and his
land of saVages. The speakers
will be rewarded BY applause
and the public will leave the
meetings in the proud conviction
that they have respond led to the
call of the uni fortunate people sc
IA foreign land and thus discharg-
led their duty to humanity AT
the same time the blood of the
RI5SsianS will f{fstsy ~, mid b
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-12-13
What Do They Cure?

The above question is often asked con-
corning DIR, Pierce's two leading medi-
cines, aGolden Medical Discovery" and
uFavorite Prescription"
The answer Is that "Golden Medical
Discovery " ID most potent Alternative or
blood-purifler, and tonic or lnvlgoraLor
and acts especially. favorably IN q cura-
faces, as OF the nasal passages, throat,
bronchial tubes, stomach, bowels ana
bladdeEcuring a large per cent. Of catar.
rhal Gales whether the disease affects the
nasal passages, the thxQat, lary.,x, bron-
CHA, stomach>l las catarr dyspepsia
bowels (as mISoYS> asaxrbea9 bladder:
uterus or other pelvic organs:s Even in
the chronic nlceratiYe stages Of these
atfectiQls. II Is often successful in affect
The wFaYQrlte Presentation Is advised
for the cure Of one class Of diSeases-thoSe
RecUlilr. veal neSSes. uefahReMehts and
irregUIafitieS incident to women only: 1t
IS powerful yet gently acting invlgorat-
ing tonic and nervine. For weak worn
has caused the breakdown, "FaVorlte
Prescription " will be found most effective
in building up the strength, regulating,
the womanly functions, subduing pain
and bringing about a healthy, vigorous
condition of tho whole system.
A book of particulars wraps each Dottle
giving the formul4 of both medicines and
quoting what scores of eminent med,
zeal authors, whose works arc consulted
by physicians Of all the schools OF practice
as guides in prescribing, say OF each in
gredient entering into these medicines.
The words of praise bestowed on the
several ingredients entering into Doctor
Pierce'S medicines by such writers Should
have more weight than any amount OF
non professional testimonials, because
such men are writing for the guidance OF
their medical brethren and know WHEREOF
they speak.
Both medicines are non-alcoholic, non
secret, and contain no harmful habit
forming drugs, being composed OF glyceric
extracts of tho roots of native, American
medicinal forest plants. They, are both
sold by dealers in medicine. You can't
afford to accept as substitute for one OF
these medicines of known composition,
any secret nOstrum.
Dr. Picrce's Pellets small, sugar-coated,
easy to take as candy, regulate and In
vigorate stomach, liver and bowels.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-12-13
A Pirate Story.

This tale from Hongkong shows
the ingenuity and courage OF modern
Chinese pirates: "Ten men, who ap-
peared to be harmless laborers,
boarded the British steam launch
Fienam Just below Wuchow. They
had been on board only little time
when they suddenly produced re-
volvers, searched and bound the pas
sengers and crew, and took charge
of the vessel. Their captain took the
rudder and deliberately collided,
while going at high speed, with a
larger Chinese launch, the Chanfook.
The robbers were flung to the deck
by the force of the collision, but
instantly sprang up and leaped on
board the Chanfook.
again the crew and passengers
were carefully searched, robbed and
bound. This done, they were thrown
headlong on to the captives lying
at the bottom of the Fienam. The
pirate leader then returned on board
the latter and quickly wrecked the
machinery. The Fienam, helpless
and with her helpless cargo, was cut
adrift. Steaming up in the dark on
the Chanfook, with no lights show
ing, the pirates attacked a commits
sioner's armed launched, on board
of which a guard of eight soldiers
was watching over a valuable cargo,
but this time they were beaten off.
"In no wise discouraged, the pir-
ates steered off, and next attacked
and overpowered the launch Saiyik.
When the dawn came the pirates ran
the Chanfook on the beach and made
off unframed. Their nights work
had brought them nearly $4,000
Chicago News.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-12-13
VI must win her friendship; better

AhuSI "4A lVl AAASAN~F'
half loaf than no bread"
"Ah! Steinhausen, dancing? That's
wrong, and against orders, mein Lei
Der. l have half a mind to forbid the
sleighing party tomorrow
"Have a whole one, Herr Doctor; 1t
matters not to me-"
"What! In open rebellion Why, you
must be fit for active service"
"The party tomorrow will be
'prachtvoll,'" said a civilian standing
near.
EYES," said Adjutant Stromer, "six-
teen or seventeen sleighs.
Herr Hauptmann Cheering has con-
sented to postpone his return home in
order to join u.s."
II thought his pretty wife would
bring him round to her Wishes" said
the Doctor, laughing.
"Well, it is hard to say mo- to crea-
ture like that"
"How little they guess the truth"
thought Steinhausen, with the bitter
ness of superior knowledge, as he
wrapped himself in his cloak before
venturing into the frosty air.
NOW to dispose Of Stromer and Sc.
cure tomorrow at least"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-12-13
Wrong Kind OF SpOnges.

Mrs. Tom l.. Johnson, discussing
the other day the school of house
rcld science that she is helping to be
found in Cleveland, said:
mo Cleveland girl, after a course
in our school, would ever make the
mistake that young bride made
last Thanksgiving. This young
bride, after serving her husband d
Thanksgiving dinner that was So
and-so. said, as the dessert of mince
pie was brought on:
Il intended, dear, to have some
sponge cake, too, but it has been
total failure"
"'How was that?' the husband
asked in a disappointed tone, for ne
was fond of sponge cake.
1.-The druggist she explained
sent me the wrong kind OF spong-
s.'"-Pittsburg Press.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-12-13
NO MEDICINE
But Change of Food Gave Final Re-
lief.

Most diseases start in the alimen-
tary canal--stomach and bowels.
A great deal OF our stomach ana
bowel troubles come from eating TOO
much starchy and greasy food.
The stomach does not digest any or
tho starchy food we eat-white bread,
pastry, potatoes, oats, etc.--these
things are digegted in the small in
testines, and if we eat too much, as
most Of us &c, the organs that should
digest this kind of food are overcome
by-cxcess of work, so that fermenta-
ton, indigestion, and long train OF
ais result.
Too much fat also is hard to d.
Eest and this Is changed into ACIDS,
sour stomach, belching gas, ana a
bloated, heavy feeling.
In these conditions change from
indigestible foods to Grape-Nuts VIII
work wonders in not only relieving
the distress. but in building up a
strong digestion, clear brain and
steady nerves. A Wash. woman
writes:
About five years ago l suffered
with bad stomach-dyspepsia, tndi'
gestion, constipation-caused, know
now, from eating starchy and greasy
food.
81 doctored for two years without
any benefit. Tho doctor told me
there was 10 cure for me. l could
rot cat anything without SUFFERING
severe rain in my back and sides, and
became discouraged.
"a friend recommended Grape
MT, and I began to US, 1t. In iesi
than two weeks began to feel battel
and inside O? two months l was
we'll woman and have been ever since
IT caa eat anything wish will
rleasura. We eat Grape-Nuts ane
cream for breakfast and ore yer!
fond Of It," Name given by Postum
Co.. Battle Creek. Mich. Read tn
l,.tls book, "The Road to Wellville,'
T., ,,;rs. There's n reason. -
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-12-13
Ordered His Own Execution.

A sergeant-major in the German
army named Lizmann, stationed at
Bremen, committed suicide recently
by ordering Is of his men to take
aim at his heart and fire.
Lizmann called out the men Tor
practice in execution drill and had,
unknown to them, loaded their rifles
with ball cartridges. He imperson-
ated a doomed man and stood at 10
PAGES from the firing party. He Or
dered them to aim at his heart.
and carefully tested the level OF
their weapons. He corrected one
man whose rifle was pointed too low.
Then raising his cap he gave the
order to fire, crying at the same time,
"Hoch der Kaiser" He fell dead,
shot through the body in Is places.
The sergeant major was some time
ago court-martialed for accidently
shooting a civilian in the course of
a heated discussion. He had an eX-
cellent military record, but was SEN
fenced to a term of Imprisonment.
In a letter found in his quarters
he wrote that after having been a
loyal and Jealous soldier he would
never consent to the degradation OF
undeserved imprisonment.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-12-13
CHAPTER II.

The morning after the Burgomeis-
ter's fete fulfilled the promise of the
previous night.
Bright, still and wonderfully clear,
perfect winters day. as though be-
spoken for sleighing party, and near
Iy all Bernstadt turned out to see the
start.
The market place looked quite
crowded by the array of sleighs and
their gayly caparisoned horses, and
the various owners, who We're general.
ly the drivers Also were going busily
to and fro from their equipages to the
entrance hall of the Burgomeister
house, where the ladies had assem-.
bled. arranging their parties and
assisting to take out the furs and
wraps with which each was plentiful
ly provided.
The laden, peaked roofs, pro-
jecting windows, quaint carved pin
nacles and vanes, which make the
so charming. sparkled in the monday
sun: rosy-faced old women, warmly
clad in wooden garments, looked pla-
cidly on as they sat. slipping smoking
coffee, surrounded by their stock. red
apples, golden oranges. and great pa.e
green cabbages piled up in pleasant
masses of color. earthenwhre, felt
slippers, fowls. still in their soft gray
and brown plumage, glittering tin pans
and kettles, and the endless sundries
which must charm all strange house
keepers in Germany; potatoes, bright
colored woods for Knitting toys GIN
gerbread, baskets, and boots, made in
the centre of the space n varieSated
array, and in the interval between the
boots and the footway the line OF
sleighs almost encircled the market
place.
Nearly all had assembled when Stein
hansen drove up.
He had contrivcd almost to cover
hired sleigh with costly furs. while his
servant had seen to the decoration OF
the horse. a favorite with master and
man: and large powerful animal.
black as night. and fiery as his owner.
Steinhausen had not been able to
make any move toward robbing Stro-
mcr of his destined partner, but he
hoped by some impromptu stratagem
20 accomplish his end at the moment Of
starting.
He therefore paused to reconnoiter
before entering the house. on the steps
If which he recognized Herr Haupt-
mann Cheering in close and animated
conversation with the BurgOmeister.
AS he made his way to where the
lady of the house stood, various eX-
carnations reached his ear.
Zach, it is too bad. too vexatious.'
"Such an ausgezeichneter Fuhrer lad.
mirable LEADER"
"Who will replace him.
ooh. the Herr Burgomeister him.
self"
HE is just as good as Stromer.'
"What misfortune has happened.
mein Herr Burgomeister! asked
Steinhausen shaking hands with the
worthy magistrate.
"Why. the adjutant. Won Stromer. is
suddenly called to meet the command
ant at Konigstein. this evening, and
has already started, so we are deprived
of our leader
II wanted Herr Hauptmann, here
oh. he's gone!-to take his place but
he refuses"
1--WE could not wish n better chief
than yourself, Herr Burgomeister--'
Come, Gomez exclaimed the Frau
Burgomeisterin to her husband, 1--WE
are losing time"
TO be continued.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-12-13
THE HAPPIEST LITTLE BOY.

4 II am going to tell you who was
the happiest child saw to-day" said
papa, taking his own two little boys
on his knees.
There was a flock of sheep cross
ing the city to-day, and they must
have come long way. so dusty and
tired and thirsty were they. The
driver took them up, bleating and
lolling out their tongues, to the great
pump in Hamilton court to water
them. But one poor old eve was too
tired to go to the trough, and fell
down on the hot, dusty stones. Then
l saw my little boy, ragged and dirty.
spring cut from the crowd, fill his
hat and carry it-one, two, three
Ell. as many as Xix times, to the poor
suffering animal, until the creature
was able to get up and go on with tho
rest
did the sheep say 'T'ant you"
papa" asked Sim, gravely.
81 didn't hear it, answered papa.
But the little boys face was shin
ing like the sun, and I am sure he
knows what blessed thing it is to
help what woods helping"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-12-13
Discretion in the Engine Room.

The eminent shipbuilder was cX-
planning the plans and specifications
for the new vessel.
I'm addition to being the largest
and most formidable battleship
afloat," he said, land the superior OF
all others, both from an offensive and
defensive point of view, having the
most powerful armament and being
practically invulnerable, it will be the
fastest, beyond all comparison. 1t
will be able to steam twenty-eight
miles an hour"
But If 1t is to be so much better
than any other" asked one Of the
members of the committee, what ia
the use of devoting SO much atten'
ton to mere speed?'
"Why-er-it might be necessary
some day. You cant tell when one
of the other great Powers may build
a bigger and heavier battleship." -
Chicago Tribune.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-12-13
In his Bakerian lecture in London

In his Bakerian lecture in London
recently, Professor John Milne said
that in addition to the many tremors
due to seismic, or earthquake, infiu-
e.sces which delicate modern instru-
ments detect, there are certain pulsa-
tons which seem to have some other
origin. Some of these are diurnal.
and are probably due to the influence
of the sun and the weather on the
ground. In wet weather the sides
and bottom of valley carry a great
sr load than the bounding ridges; in
dry weather the case is reversed,
Even the Transportation OF moistur/
By plants may produce perceptible ef-
fects upon the tilt of the ground.
Thus the face of mother earth is al
most as sensitive to external infiu-
snces as the skin Of living creature.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-12-13

That Allcock's Plasters are he highest
resnlt of medical science and skill, and in
ingredients and method have never been
cqualed. -.-, 49,,
porous plasters upon whose reputation
imitators trade. 49,.
That they never fail TO perform their
remedial work quickly and etfectually.
That for Weak Back, Rheumatlsm,
Colds. Lung Trouble. Strains and all Local
Pains they are invaluable: -,
That when you buy Alcock's Piasters
Won obtain the best plasters made.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-12-13

French horticulturists have appar-
emily been very successful OF late in
raising dwarf trees, and one Of the
features of dinner parties among the
rich now is to serve the fruit upon
the tree.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-12-13
Screetch Owls On Engine Pilot.

That's sendin' an engine some
when you make 'er overtake and kill
birds on the wing" said a railway
yardman at the union depot. He
found three dead screech owls on
the engine pilot of Burlington train
that had just arrived.
The engineer and fireman knew
nothing of the owls. 1t is supposed
the birds were on the track and flew
up just as the engine reached them.
Kansas City Times.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-12-13
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they can.
not reach the seat of the disease. Ca
tarrh is blood or constitutional disease,
and in order to cure it you must take inter
nal remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken
internally, and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces. Hall Catarh Cure
is not quack medicine. 1t was prescribed
by one Of the best physicians in this coun.
try for years and is a regular prescription.
It is composed of the best tonics known,
combined with the best blood purifiers, act
ing directly on the mucous surfaces. The
perfect combination of the two ingredients
is what produces such wonderful results in
curing Catarrh. Send for testimonials free.
f. j. CHENEY & Co., Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-12-13

Sweep the carpet thoroughly, then
sprinkle with cornmeal or coarse salt and
sweep again. Dissolve bar of Ivory Soap
in three gallons of water, and with a
sponge or soft broom, 90 over the carpet.
Rinse in the same way with clear, warm
room until the floor is dry.
ELEANOR r. PARKER.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-12-13

with my back and
kidneys. l doctored
and used many reme-
dies without getting
relief. Beginnin &
with Doan's Kidney
Pills, I found relief
from the first box,
and two boxes re-
stored me to good
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-12-13

sound condition. My wife and many
of my friends have used Doan's Kid
ney Pills with good results and can
earnestly recommend them"
Sold by all dealers. SO cents box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-12-13
Troubled Almost q Year Complexion
Now Perfect and Skin Soft, White
and Velvety.

II had been troubled with break.
ing out on my face and arms for almost
q year and had the services Of several
physicians, but they didn't seem to do
any good. Some time ago one of my
friends recommended Cuticura to me. l
secured some, and after using it several
months I was completely cured. l can
highly recommend Crticura Soap as be-
ing the very best complexion soap made.
1t creates perfect complexion, leaving
the skin soft, white, and velvety. | now
use Cuticura Soap all the time and rec
ommend its use to my friends. Maud Log
gins, r. +. d. No. l, Sylvia, Tenn, Aug.
l. 1906"
A distant relative who is close Is
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-12-13

FITS, st. Vitus' Dance Nervous Diseases per-
manently cured by DR.. Kline's Great Nerve
Restorer. 80 trial bottle and treatise free.
DR.. H. R. Kline, Id 1881 Arch St., Phila., Pa.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-12-13

1t Is now the custom in New York
City, with few exceptions, for girls
to attend the public schools without
wearing hats. On pleasant days there
is only one hat to about twenty girls.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-12-13
DOES YOUR BACK ACHE?
Profit by the Experience Of One Who
T. Has Found Relief.

James r. Keeler. retired farmer,
of Fenner st.. Cazenovia, N. Y, says:
"About fifteen years ago suffered
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-12-13

There are only four letters In love.
but there are thousands of love letters.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-12-13
Worth i>iiui,..i,.

Some feminine compilations are com
nlnX q ftairS
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-12-13

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrupfor Children
teething, softens thegums, reducesinflamma-
tion allays pain. cures wind collie, 25c a DOttle
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-12-13
FACE ALL BROKEN OUT.

A mans conscience troubles him less
than the fear Of being caught at 1t.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-12-13

The experience we buy is the only
kind really worth the price.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1906-12-13
To Clean n Carpet On the Floor.

A distant relative who is CLOSE is
both far and near.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1906-04-27
THE POINT AT ISSUE.

The movement to control railway
rate regulations has produced in
Congress a debate which carries us
back to the ante-bellum days, when
the United States Senate was COM
posed of the greatest debaters of the
world. Calhoun, Clay and Webster
were in those days the particular
bright stars in the galaxy of brains
that was displayed in the upper
house of our National Legislature,
and since the present bill has been
before the United States Senate there
have been speeches delivered that
will rank with the efforts of the dead
statesmen of years ago.
The great contention between the
advocates and opponents of the bill
is the question whether or not the
actions of the Railway Commission
shall be subject to review by the
United States courts. Two very diff
ferent propositions are presented,
and the question is one that attracts
laymen as well as lawyers.
The constitution of the United
States provides that there shall be
one Supreme Court and as many
inferior courts as Congress may from
time to time ordain and establish.
1t is contended by the opponents of
the bill that Congress cannot pass a