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Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1908-01-17
WASHINGTON LETTER
Especial Correspondence

Especial Correspondence
The Congressional library, now the
third in point Of size in the world,
contained 1,433,84S books and pam
phlets and some 100000 other articles
at the close Of the last fiscal year. The
net gain In miscellaneous books and
pamphlets during the year was 54,64.
The most notable single acquisition
not included in the count-was the
celebrated Yudin library of works on
Russia and Siberia. Though nominal.
ly a purchase, this collection of over
$4,000 volumes was practically a gift
to the library. since the owner parted
with it for little more than one-thfrd
the sum expended in gathering it.
Addition to Library.
The purchase is considered note
worthy as an indication of the broad
ening scope of the library and its in
creasing value to scholars. There is
no other collection on Russia and ST.
IBERIA Of such size in America, and per-
haps none SO valuable in Europe out
side of Russia 1t is rich in local his
tory, ethnology and institutional his
tory. The material includes certain
manuscript records of the early Rus
sian settlements in Alaska.
Another important acquisition Is q
collection of 5000 works on Japan
mainly in the Japanese language. The
books and manuscripts were selected
in Japan by Professor Asakawa OF
Yale. whose purpose was to secure 6
good working collection for the student
of japanese literature. history and in
situations.
important Gifts.
Among the important gifts were tn
! Shoemaker and the Kaufman collec
tons and valuable manuscripts an
papers of the period Of Washington
Jefferson. Madison and Monroe by be
quest from j. Henley Smith. Othe
gifts and purchases Of especial value
including a collection Of forty-six rar
books and 113 prints presented b
: Mrs. Ridgely Hunt, are also listed
: Valuable Manuscripts.
The reports of the various division
are summarized, while that Of til
manuscripts division is printed in e:
tense as an appendix. In this fie
r among the notable additions by 81
J. were the letters Of Justice John M
Lean Of the supreme court, the p
pers Of Chaplain Joseph C. Thomas
e the Christian commission in the ci,
Y. war, two Revolutionary orderly book
q series Of twenty-five, papers relatil
to the trial of Colonel Thomas Butt
st and thirtr-two letters addressed
Cyrus W. Field The purchases
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1908-01-17
Breaking Her In.

/ Gegaldine-I want you to understand
before marry yen that believe In
the equality of the sexes. Gerald-All
right was intending to give the min
lister two guineas. go you'd better hand
ever one.-!uustrated Bits.
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1908-01-17
aeueae NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
STATE NEWS
ssaoBon MISREPRESENTATION

A house at Napoleon was filled with
gas from gasoline can When a
match was struck an explosion follow
ed, seriously injuring the inmates,
Chief Hagen OF Minot, received
5000 as a reward for capturing post
Office robber.
The Grand Commandery of North
Dakota Knights Templar met in Min
OF last Tuesday and Wednesday.
Two women were stranded in the
railroad depot at Minot last week
without a cent to get their next meal.
Mrs. Engdahl, aged ninety years,
was found dead on the prairie few
miles from Bismarck.
Report has it that Secretary of
State Blaisden will withdraw from
the congressional race.
The Society of Equity held a big
meeting at Hickson last week.
Mrs. c. J. Mccullough of Jessie,
was brought to a Fargo hospital to
undergo an operation for appendicitis.
On arrival at the institution she died.
The Tri-State Grain and Stock
Growers association held a large and
successful meeting at Fargo.
A resort in East Grand Forks "hol-
"a Srfv ct ~, ~1y1 Il
= Thursday.
Ceary is to have a new bank
Co. C of Grafton is organizing a
basketball team.
At Stanley two boys held policemen
at bay for several hours.
The Minot trainmen will have ball
at that city tonight
Bobbie Burns birthday was cele-
brated by program at the Presbyter-
ian church at Minot last week.
Fargo had big poultry show last
week.
Crosby reports that blowing is being
carried on in that section at present
The Minot merchants have formed
a protective association and have
made a list of dead beats.
George E. Duis, the present mayor
of Grand Forks, and William Sprlgg:
are both out for election as mayor.
An electric line from St. Paul t
Seattle is being projected.
Gov. Burke will deliver the openln
address at the Y. NJ. c. A. convenlo
at Grand Forks March 5.
The State Normal School at Ma!
vile is reported to be overwhelme
with students.
Crosby suffered bad fire. whle
cremated seventeen horses.
Fargo wants a new jail.
Gov. Burke will address the st
dents of the State University on Ii
coins birthday.
The fire ladies of Cando will 81
a Dlay in the near future.
A harness shop at Buford was lit
ally hacked to pieces by mob or
sry citizens last week.
Langdon will officially observe
anniversary of Bobby Burns birthdi
-. The K. P. lodge of Edgeiey held
public installation of officers /;
week.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-10
FENNER'S,
HORSE PUSHED ASIDE.
The Automobile Is Taking the Place
 of the Family Animal.

One by one lovers or horsefiesh are
 discarding their steeds and buying themselves autos so that in all prob
 ability inside of another year every
 man in town who keeps a family
 team will have exchanged it for the horseless coach. James s. Elton, who for many years drove very hand some pair of horses, may be seen about town any afternoon now seated in his automobile while his horses are kicking at flies in the stable or enjoying the season at grass in some of the rural districts. Thomas Kelly, the baker, has also grown tired Of the faithful horse and secured himself one of the handsomest autos in the market, and says he prefers it to any horse he ever rode after. If this sort of thing continues the horse might just as well step down and out, for he is bound to go whether he likes it or not. At the present time about the only man in Waterbury who prefers fine stopper to the humping auto car is Senator Peck, who sticks to his trotters as closely as ever and is said to have absolutely no use for the mod ern mode of conveyance so far as he is concerned, the horse being still fast enough for him. e. .- E. ..
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-10
LARKlN IN SCOTLAND.
Giving Municipal Affairs Across
 ihe Wafer His Attention.

The Glasgow News of May 28 prints the following item relative to the movements of prominent pub lie official of Waterbury: "The globe trotting season may now be said to have opened, many Ameri- cans being in town. An interesting visitor yesterday was Alderman w. J. Larkin of Waterbury, Conn, who was received at the city chambers by Lord Provost Sir William Bisland, Bart, and entertained to luncheon. As usual with the civic representa- tives from across the pond the pleasure trip is being utilized also as an opportunity for studying our municipal administration. MT Larkin is especially interested in such de- partments as the paving of streets, sanitary, cleansing and fire brigade. He. was shown over these yesterday afternoon, and was much impressed by what he saw. The alderman left the city this forenoon for Edin- burgh."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-10
PASTOR ATTACKS BuLKELEY.
Says He Is Not Fit Man 10 Represent
 Connecticut.

New Haven, June 10.-At the an- nual meeting at the Grand Avenue Congregational church of the Gen eral association of Connecticut. rep resenting nearly all of the $50 Con- gregatlonal churches in Connecticut, Rev Gerald H. Beard of Bridgeport, the moderator, delivered an address in which he made a sharp attack upon United States Senator Morgan c. Bulkeley of Hartford. Mir Beard in the course of his remarks paid his respects to Senator Bulkeley and said he was mot fit laan to be elected to the United States senate by reason of his confessed actions which a higher ethical standard would not justify" The speaker said that since Senator Bulkeley had been in Washington ''he had not done single thing for old Connecti- cut"
 He said the clergy had two years left to arouse a sentiment for the senator's defeat. Then this blot and the shame of this old commonwealth would be wiped out. He said there was need of more ministers taking a sand for purer politics. There was need for the ministers to par ticipate in the primary and in con nection with municipal and state elections, as we'll as teaching politi- cal righteousness in the pulpit. He commended the action of the min- isters in Hartford. Bridgeport and Norwalk in this line, in recent poIit- teal movements
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-10
Sfrans nf Washington.

Washington, June 10.-Defending the commerciallsm of which he said this nation is accused in deprecatory sense, Secretary of Commerce and Labor Straus in sn address last night before the char . of commerce here, said: o...nercialism is the highest spirit that can actIate a na- ton, for 1t rests not on conquest and antagonism but on neutrality and good will. The commercial spirit oi to-day has done more to bring about peace among nations than anything else" He declared that the produc' tions of this country had increased SD rapidly we now needed to seek the markets of the world. and he called attention to the aid that is at hand through the work of the consuls and diplomats of this country.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-10
TO BE A SOLDER
liichiield Man Decked Out in an
 Old Baud Suit.

He said he came from Litchiield and wanted to be a soldier. He thought he was in the local recruiting station but it was hat store on Bank street and there he stated that he wanted to enlist. The men who had directed him to the hat store in stead of the recruiting office saw there was chance for some fun and followed him in. An old band suit which J. Walsh is said to have resur- rected from his curio shop was quick ly brought into service and before Reuben" had a chance to say scat he was donning the band uniform which had all the colors of the rain- bow. "Yes have worked on farm four years and am tired of it; now I want to go to work for Uncle sam" Thus did the cornfed boy from Litch- field sputter as the fellows decked him out in the beautiful uniform, When he had the suit on, a broom was placed in his hands and he was directed to march around the store. He turned the corners in a manner which showed that he must have been practicing for weeks. He executed all kinds of orders in double quick time and before he was finished he was almost spinning around on his ear. Somebody wanted to know where he got his "liqur" but he quick ly replied 'haint had any" After his working clothes had been placed in box which was neatly wrapped up and handed him, he was told to take note over to Frank Sheridan's in Brooklyn. He was given strict or ders to report back at 5 o'clock, the failure to do so would result in his be- ing placed in the guard house. As- suming military stride he hot foot ed 1t to Sheridan's cafe and Frank having been tipped off singed the papers as soon as the recruit present. cd them. On returning to the enlist Ing office. he was photographed, grant ed q furlough of few days and al- lowed to return home us he wished to bring a couple of his companions to tbls city in order that they may join the same regiment in which he has been assigned. His return visit will be eagerly awaited.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-10
At Friendly League.

"A Happy Pair" will he played at Friendly League ball tomorrow evening. This will bc followed hy a farce in one act. The Obstinate Family" which was produced first in London. at Theater Royal. and later played by Harvard student with great success. The Friendly league young women members of the cast will be assis- d by w. Bur- ton Dyson, Louis Edmond Tegeau- deaux. and James Thomas NcMahon. who during the past season have generously appeared in several plays for the leagues benefit The cast of these plays has been under the training of Miss Helene Cecil Futile. instructor of the classes of elocHtfon al the league. As a re- suit excellent work Is noticeable and much pleasure has been given to the public on the stage productions. Miss Louise Delaney wiil give a
 sir3Is recitation. The cordial vel ccue accorded always to This youth ful reader Is sn evidence of the mer- it Of her readings Advance ticke- 2 at a special rrfee are on sale tu Friendly league nemherz- Tickets for others may bs had at the league o9ce and al the door oa the nsgkt of the entertaiarent-t
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-10
Hartford Man Loses.

Hartford, June 1O.-Among the heaviest losers in the Gramdtan hotel fire in Bronxville, N. r., Monday night, were Mir and Mrs Thomas Hooker of this city, the former a brother of Mayor Hooker of this city. They were married at the,Gramatan and for the past few weeks have been living at the hotel. They made their escape during the fire with only the clothes that they wore. Their loss, fin clothing and jewelry left in the doomed part of the hotel. is said by New York papers to be about s6.- 0e0. Ex-Senator Louis Bedell of New York. Mrs Rockers father. who was also a guest at the hotel, lost effects valued at s3.000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-10
THE POLICE COURT.
William Hoyt Held Under Bonds of
 S5,OOO for Superior Court.

Judge Burpee held city court to- day. William Hoyt, colored, about 36 years of age, was charged with indecently assaulting Mary Watkins, colored, aged 9 years, in his home on Park avenue last evening. The man induced the girl to his home by giving her few pennies and sent her little sister away on a promise of candy. He was bound over under bail of s5,000.
 A case against Jacob and Joseph Rosenbaum for buying junk from minors was continued to Saturday morning.
 Michael Yalo was found asleep in the flag station at the Washington avenue railroad crossing last night. He was given the alternative of leav- ing town or going to jail for 30 days.
 Joseph Thoaasaitis of Locust street went home intoxicated the other evening and struck his wife in the left eye. He was fined s5 and costs.
 John Gallagher. 16, living in Sandland place, was charged with theft of SAT from George Stecker, a sausage maker. Gallagher lives with his mother over the sausage factory and has the liberty of the premises, 1t would seem. One day last week he found a pocket book in the lava.ory in the factory and opening it, saw 1t was chock full of bills. He took the money and threw the pocketbook away. Steck- CT lost the money in the lavatory but apparently said not word about his loss. Gallagher waited a day or two and finding no one in- quiring for lost money he invested SIS of his find in bicycle, gave $7 to his mother and then went on a visit to his aunt in Bridgeport. He told his mother he had found the money. The boy seemed honest enough about the matter. He did not know 1t was necessary that he should advertise the find, so he was given the benefit of the doubt and sentence was suspended.
 The cases against Daueh and weir, West Main street, and the Gervais Bros, South Main street. for violating the laws relating to the sale of oleomargarine were settled, the latter paying s1O0 and the for mer s24.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-10
River May Rise Again.

Helena, Mont, June 10.-After weeks of rain, causing the greatest floods in the history of Montana. the weather turned warm yesterday and i; is feared that another rise in the rivers and streams throughout the state will occur. The snow in the mountains is several feet deep and when 1t starts to melt will continue to feed the already oyerflowing streams. Many railroad bridges have been washed out and traffic is still badly demoralized. Northern Pacific officials here report that nine trains sent out of Helena several days ago on the Great Northern line via Havre are tied up somewhere on the road. In many cases the marooned passengers have been un' able to trace their baggage and are experiencing great inconvenience.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-10
66 CENTS PER TON.
Initial Outlay of $144,000 for First
 Year on an Incinerator.

New Haven, June 10.-The dis posal of garbage was given an airing in the board of health yesterday af- ternoon at their regular meeting and 1t was decided that the board as a committee of the whole investigate conditions and plans for plant be- fore report for the board of alder men or the board of finance is pre- pared.
 The disposal of an incincrating or reduction plant was discussed and the figures for the cost compueted. According to the estimate it would cost $144,000 for the first year and $33,000 thereafter annually to pro- vide for the collection and disposal of garbage and refuse by incinera- tion. Reduction would be by the ton, 66c each, and the total cost a year for garbage alone would be $S,- 900. Several letters from companies as to their plants and methods of working them were read, and one from the National By-Pfoducts Co. This proposed that the garbage be sold to them, they being paid 66 cents per ton for collecting and re- moving 1t. and they would remove it to their plant in their own oarges.
 The cost of plant for the city with ground and other egpenses was computed as about s110,OG0. This was said to be more than the board of finance was likely to appropriate. From plans and letters from all over the world, and the investigations of the board in the future, 1t IS expect ed that the report will be ready by August.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-10
Corruption Fund.

Baton Rouge. La, June 1e.- Charges that a s50,0O0 corruption fund exists for use in saving race track gambling in Louisiana from
 adverse legislation were last night ordered investigated by Governor Sanders. To this end he ordered a concurrent resolution introduced in the chamber Of assembly to-day
 for the creation of a special investi- gatIng committee. He also ordered a special session of the grand jury to investigate the matter. The charges were made by a newspaper.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-10
NEWS IS CONFIRMED.
Prince of Wales Is to Pay Visit
 to Quebec.

Quebec, Que, June 10.-The ru- nor that. H. R. H., the prince of Wales is to come to Quebec on the Indomitable, the newest, the larg- est and the swiftest of British bat tleships, is confirmed by cable, and 1t was also learned yesterday by a message from the colonial secretar! that the fleet which was expected to precede him here by one day. has been ordered to time it's arrival SC as to finish coaling and cleaning be- fore the opening of the fetes.
 This means that the four battle ships, Exmouth, Albemarle, Russell and Duncan and the two accompany, ing cruisers will arrive in port on July 16. Two British admirals will be here with this fleet, Vice-Admir' al Sir Curzon-Howe, on the Ex' mouth, as commander in chief oi the North Atlantic fleet, and Rear Admiral Sir John Jellicoe, second in command, flyin; his flag on the Albemarle,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-10
sMIDDLEBURY 5 CARS
Siaried Run0lDg To-Day as Far
 as lhe Country Club.

Cars began running as far as the Country club on the Middlebury road this morning. The trip is made by the cars that used to run only to Robbins street and is made in the same time as that run was made in. The first car leaves the center at 6:15 and one trip is made every hour until 11:30 at night.
 Thus instead of the car remaining at the end of the run few minutes the conductor has all he can do to make time by changing his pole and making the downward run as soon as possible. The additional run is about five minutes long and covers nice looking country.
 The complete run to Lake Quas- sapaug may be made at any time from now on. It may be a few weeks but scarcely more than a month, for gravel trains are now passing over the deep hole which the contractors had so much diffi- culty in filling in. The fill has maintained It's place the past few nights and the contractor believes he has reached what few days ago was thought to be an unfathomable hole. The filling in is hauled all the way from Beacon Falls in gravel trains. Each car contains as much as 20 carts would hold and every o;her 15' minutes a train ol car discharges its load into the swamp. No sooner is one. train dis, charged than another comes along and a force of men with large show els run over the tops of the cars af. ter they are emptied and pushes sofl every scrap of fill on each car. The continuous movement of the trains makes a hustling picture. Every thing is ready for passenger traffit except to smooth things off in a gen eral way, remove the evidence ol the rough work and make things presentable to the eye.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-10
Rerpive.i Rv Dlaz.

City Of Mexico. June 1o.-Messrs Buchanan and Creel and Minister Caivo of Costa Riea were received by President Disz at the national palace yesterday. Last night they were en- te1tained al a banquet at tne nation al palace and to-day MinisseT Caiv1 and Mr Ruchansn will leave Mexico City for Vera Cruz. where they will take the United States cruiser Des Moines for NeN- York and Washing ton. making a stop of a day at Ha- Kana
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-10
noats fnr Pearr.

New Bedford. Mass. June 1O.- Two large whale boats ale being made in this city as part of the out fit for Commander Robert E. Peary's expedition in search of ike north pole. The boats are designed to combine the qualities ef durability. speed and HEhtness. and will follow closely the pattern used 0y regular whaling vessels. most of which have their outfits made here. One is to De twenty-eight feet long and the other tWenty-five feet.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-10
Boston Was Chosen.

Buffalo. June lo.-The National Team Owners association closed its six h annual convention here last night win the election of officers ard the selection of Boston as the next meeting place for next year < telegram vas recsixed from Com missioner. Prouty. of the interstate commerce commission. advising the assocfstion that it's complaints against the railroads you'd be given consideration
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-10
FIrst step Toward . Union.

Mexico City. June i0.-senator Calvo. minister to the United States from Costa Rica said last night it was his belief that the re- cen. successful inauguration of the Central American court of justice was the first step toward the reaiiza- ton of the dream of union among the five Central American repuh- lies. He said he vas confident thsf the court would fulfill i's mission of peace and that there would thera- upon follow normal conditions which would terminate in the bringing of the five republics into one nation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-06-10
CIo.lne ses.ions Held.

Boston. June 10.-The closing sexssons of the American Clima- toIogicsl sssociaticn's annuai meet ing were held here today. Addresses and papers by men who nave made cIfuztol0gy the object Uf special study were heard by the assembled delegates. and many interesting features of the york of the society were shown-