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Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1910-11-18

So the western ranchman and the
Belgian monarch stood up back 70:
back, and the equerry, climbing on q
chair, announced with some hesitation
that the ranchman was two inches
taller than the king.
The incident referred to occurred
between King Leopold and John w.
Maher Of this city and Mr.. Maher Oft
en- told the story to his close friends
In this city, but this is the first time
it has been published. King Leopold,
according to Mr.. Maher seemed partl
cularly interested in Western Canada
lands and for quite time discussed
conditions in that part Of North Am
erica. Mr.. Maher thought that the
king was either interested financially
there or was thinking seriously OF
making investments in the northwest
territories. s2
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1910-11-18
TIL. KIM, s GENIALITY
SHOWN TO JOHN MAHER

{ In the Sunday Magazine, issued as
a supplement to the Minneapolis Jour
nal for November 18th last the fol-
lowing is a portion of an article that
appeared under the: head Of Human
Side of Gods Annointed" the gentle
man named as North Dakota ranch
er being none other than Hon. John
w. Maher Of this city: = I. >.<''55.
Another Side Of King Leopold. /.
So many uncomplimentary stories
have been told about the late King
Leopold Of Belgium-"C Cleopold," his
enemies called him-that 1t would
seem but merest justice to relate one
that shows him, different light.
This same Leopold, who bulldozed
his Parliament, fouted his people, and
sold his daughters favorite horses
when she displeased him, could be as
genial to. strangers, particularly to Am
'ericans, as anyone could wish. n NJ Il -
Once. a rancher from North Dakota,
a man Of striking height, took passage
on North German Lloyd boat from
Genoa to Naples. Travelling by the
same ship was the King Of the Bel
gians, accompanied by a single equer-
~. Il. A. # 5,ss5 Ss% Il II s:, r II: + t7. IS.
After dinner the big American start
ed on the usual postprandial tour Of
the deck. Far In the stern, his equer-
ry beside him, sat King Leopold, and
as the American strode by he could
not but notice that the monarch scru-
tini2ed him with peculiar interest.
The second time round the royal inter
est was yet more marked, and on the
third turn the Kings companion ap-
preached the American. $. y:e &, =,
II beg your pardon, sir; but his Ma
jesty desires me to ascertain your ex-
act height = .z 8
ri .sWhy," said the surprised Western
|er, Il guess I'm about six feet SIX
The secretary thanked him, and the
American continued his interrupted
walk. When he. again appeared the
King himself rose. ri e5.1ss;s + 81 81:
..I am sure you will pardon me, sir," !"
said he: "but It seems scarcely posi-
bic that you can be taller than am.
Would you mind standing back to back
with me, and my adjutant here shall
determine which Of us is the taller?" i
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1910-11-18
LEFT FOR PORTLAND.

Felix Fl. Routier who has been q
resident OF Devils Lake for over this.
teen years, and for q number Of years
past, cashier Of the First National
bank Of this city, prior to which time
he was agent for the Great Northern
Express company, left Thursday for.
Portland, Oregon, where he win make
his future home. Mr.. Routier en-
poets to purchase an interest In D
well established insurance business II
Oregon's leading city and win be sure
t0smake 9 success. Mrs. Routier now
visiting in Michigan WIN join her hus-
band shortly. Devils Lake is sorry to
lose this popular couple. .sss'' 5 5s M: J,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1910-11-18
Grand II! n: Opening. ID

Definite arrangements have not been
made for the opening on Sunday, Nov.
~, but II present plans materialize,
besides serving a big dinner, q aSrecep.
.tion will probably be tend the CT
tizens Devils Lake who will be in
Vited to inspect the building. Mu-
sid will be furnished by the orchestra
Fhanksg living day will be given over
to,those in the city who have no homes
to go to on the festive day and spec
ial Llenu: which will be very inviting
will be arranged for Turkey day.
s3 The opening Of this hotel indeed ID
suspicious, for it provides increased
accommo dations for numerous guests
that make this city daily. And 1t Will
be q convenience at q time of big do
fngs which occur In Devils Lake, when
thousands are attracted to the city
and more would come il ample accom-
modations could be assured, II will
fill q long felt want when Devils Lake
is entertaining an important conyen-
tion, but above all Il provides com
Portable home for many residents 81
7 Devils 2, Lake who must depend on the
hotel, having no home in the city. a Il
is Indeed g valuable addition and Dep
lis Lake can congratulate itself In Sc
curing the new enterprise which Is
now open to the public. 5,s=@ 4;
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1910-11-18
WoopM EN- BUSY Z

The: Modern Woodmen Of America
had quite a session at the local lodge
hall last Tuesday evening when Thorn.
as H. Duffy, the Woodmen lecturer
spoke on the insurance OF the lodge.
State Deputy Murphy was also pres
ent. and made an address. There wan
q good attendance and after the bus2-
ness and lodge session a sociable time
was had refreshments being served.
The Woodmen campaign for members
will be very active during the winter
months and the local lodge It is en-
pected viii be greatly enlarged. IS 81
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1910-11-18
ELECTION
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.c:ot'MP'LlcATIo 81 IN THE ELEc
7 s3ss:: n TIC r oh 9 sco MIMI ssl loNERs OF &
THE THIRD DISTRICT.


The county anyassing board run
up against 4 snag In the decision Of
who was elected as member Of the
board Of county comm missioners from
the third district AS the returns
from the various precincts were exam.
ined II showed Mr. Maloney as win.
sner}s two votes But according to
these same returns there were 53
votes for county commissioner record
ed and but So votes cast, showing that
an error was made some place. The
board sent for more authority on the
subject and In the meantime discuss
ed the seat Of member Of the board
of county commissi toner's from this dis
trict which was q matter Of doubt.
Then came the new obstacle. It
developed that Mr.. Maloney had the
vote that was counted and not east
making the vote So votes Of which
number they each receive &c. and tie
ling them for the Office. 3... sE5.sSs. 55ss=s
There seemed to be no law for de:
Gliding such a condi dition and various
ways were suggested as to the set.
Element when the tie developed, such
as drawing straWs, pitching dollars,
l3etc., but In as much as the dollars
might be hard TO find and everyone is
saving their straws against long
winter it has been suggested that the
opera house be leased and the matter
settled BY about q ten-round bout. III
this connection It has also been sugs
gested that ia moving picture outfit
might be Tdgged up and films taken oe
the contest and that the loser be Civ
Ten a per cent off the door money and
royalty un the pictures, and the winner
ESQ per cent, after expenses are paid.
I've can see no reason why this would
! not be sa plausable way of settling it
provided sum cient amount was set
aside for advertising expenses.
/ ding the above the
.IbalIot box war opened and the Stark
weather yote counted which resulted
lin q tle Csonnty Treasurer Furstenau
Iprodnesd 8 dollar ana 81 mutual con
sent d the two candi dates the coin
was pitched sto settle the election and
1reBnlted in Thoa daloney being choa.
len for the next term BY getting two
throws out off ttlhree. ssssssss
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1910-11-18

The hotel has nifty rooms all fur
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1910-11-18
NEW YVES Tern HOTEL IS
OPENED TO PUBLIC

new business enterprise which
ILLS a long felt want was opened to the
public this week, when the new West:
$ern hotel the maj nificent $50 1000
building was de edicated to Devils Lake.
The opening was Of an informal nature
on Thurs day, but the real grand open
Ing Sis sched eduled for Sunday, Novem-
Der 2277th and great preparations are
being made for the approa ching event.
Messrs Steve Jones and Joseph Fou.
bert have leased the big building and
will have complete charge Of The hotel,
proper, the store part to the building to
be leased to private concerns. While
every imaginable name has been Civ
en- the new hotel, the p1pprietors an
nouneed yesterday that It would De
known 5as the Western. Az arst II
was named the Farmers hotel and
then the Merchants but without the
sanction of the proprietors who have
christsned # 10 their liking. 3 .Es i
I,5ss 3 How Il Started.
The new building was partially
brought about through the efforts Of
the merchants 81 Devils Lake, they
having donated the property i. upon
which the rnagnifi ficent building was
erected by Messrs. Baird and Wilson.
Il was because off the interest of the
merchants that the hotel was given
the temp porar name of Merchants
during the process of erection, they
having contributed literally ITO the
cause. The tempo name Of Farm.
ers was then given the building due
TO. the fact that II WIS thought i very
proper place for the farmer to stay
while Ii the city over night, but after
all the name Western Is q wise selec,
ton and has . broad meaning.
T Mr. Froubert Win be the manager
I Of the hotel and his pleasing disposi
ton, his experience and Ideas il tlia
regard should bring success ID the
new institutio Order ana service
on the highest scale Will Be maintain,
ed said MT: Foubert IN eaking of the
place and he added that he had been
put to the discomfort of poor service
enough to know what the good service
which he plans Tor his guests really
means z :5is, ;=;5
y. Fifty Roonna. 58s5a
The hotel has f1fty rooms all fur
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1910-11-18
TO1|II
..[|tGARIII|.,,,

Devils Lake is3 fast becoming an
amusement center. and even the large.
theatrical concerns who control the.
big attractions booked ffor the large
cities are realizing this fact. cii-
viii soon have preferences ever
Grand Forks, which as ali amusement
resort for Vauds sville Id playing to ca,s
paeity houses, but the road show Is
getting the little end and not meeting
with as big busine ess I 6as Ii given the
same attraction IN Devils Lake. S sS
" III indeed q source of pleasure
3to know that Fllaw q Erlange i, re-
scently emb arking from a sort off ttlheas
.Mical TIC up are make negotiat ions
to- GET some of their big shows into
Devils Lake and III roper arrange
ment can be made, Ii Will not be long
before Managers Cowiey 81 NiTnrna can
assure the attraction that KlaNs n II
Erlanger hand which are the top
notchers of the theatricai world.
Vaudeville 10 II coming to the front
In Devils Lake and the last o this
week the Grand oiifIers Il novelty n the
Human doll pat Oh iby Wilbur q Myr~
tIe ISittie Stevens the terpslchorean
artist is also winning favor. S
For the iirat lalls1 soff next Reelz the
Grand has FTankiin 81 alrartI. tll sing
ing, lking sa,d sstllc ws,fk. sgstass
Billy lloyd holding down the single
honor .lshe iiilalss os the weas s3,a
.laaEners III Ssli Isays xzieg
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1910-11-18

5nished with new and modern furnit.
ure throughout. The furniture ii Of
oak and the very best that money
could buy. Each room Is q coy al.
parttment It with its hardwood floors,
covered with small rugs, and lace cur.
tains over every window. The bed.
steads are all iron and sanitary, while
ttl the mattresses and bedding are the
very best. j:l y, 5s ..5
There are two public baths In the
hotel and accommod dations Of every
feature, including hot and cold water
and steam heat. .s ..$ /;
5S 81 The Office is 9 large spacious room
containing many easy chairs. There
is 9 # writing desk for guests
enough to accommodate q number at
4 time. In the Office also the furniture
y oak. There Is q large check room
and wash room of the Office, both
equipped with the latest and most
comfortable devices, n
# VI Everything Plain.
There are no fills Of fancy fur
nishings IN any part Of the hotel, its
plainess and neatness being. the real
attractive feature Even n the din.
ing room which VIII acco ommodate 81
at = time the ideas Of plainess il SShe
furnishings are carried our. The din
ing room Is very lignr and contains
eight oak tables with chairs also 81
oak. a plate rail which has man,
handsome and valuable plates goes
around the wall and divides the colo,
scheme which Is well blended. !. So as Il
be pleasing 70 the eye. Us
t Is the most sanitary CONSTRUCTED
hotel in the Northwest, not only Ii the
bull ding itself, but Ii its furnishing
and equipment this being made pos
Esib1e by its plainess.
Manager Foubert has secured the
services OF chef who has had ex
|perience for the past twelve years Ii
the most popular hotels on the Pacific
coast, 50 that excellent CUISINE 10 pro
missed q His entire corps of employees
have been drilled into the art Of cour
teousness and the giving of good serv
Ice and with Mr.. Foubert to supervise
there So no question but what the un
dertaking VIII be- i success and 1
valuable addition to Devils Lake.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1910-11-18

&. only l.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-10-07
a SSIGNEE of MORIGAGEE'S SALE
IA OF VALUABLE
Real Estate
AND
PERSONAL PROPERTY,
Urn Manchester District, Carroll Coun-
~, Maryland.

BY virtue of the power and author
ity contained in the Mortgage from
George Zimmerman and wife, to John
Zentgraft, dated the 18th day of May,
A. d. 1885, and recorded among the
Real Estate Mortgage Records of Car
roll county, in Liber G. a. M, No. O.,
folio 287, &C., and duly assigned TO J.
Ezra Stem, which said assignments
are recorded at the foot Of said mort
gage, &C., and also by virtue of the
power and authority contained in the
mortgage from Jacob Redding,
and Mary Redding, his wife,
to the Union Bridge Banking and
Trust Company, body corporate of
the State of Maryland, bearing date on
the 28th day of April, A. d. 1906, and
recorded among the real estate mort
gage records of Carroll county, in
Liber y. ?. S., No. S., folio 40, &C.,
and duly assigned to J. Ezra Stem, the
undersigned will offer at public sale
on the premises, situate on the new
public road, leading from Snydersburg
to the Manchester road, being ! mile
north of SnvderSblrq. on --4--nprruy~
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THE HOLLOW BLOCK SILO,

Within Il couple OF weeks the writer
has had opportunity to inspect care
fully IT, a.iJ which was designed and
IL al present highly recommended by
the Iowa. State college at Amps. This
structure is called the Iowa" silo and
is CUn<trut ted Of clay hollow blocks
which are gwen the desire d kink or
curve "n th" cutting table. A sub
Stant!:;l cement foundation from IL foot
laid for the structure and put deep
enUulA To extend below the post line
and rest Oh st:iiI earth The courses
OF huiluW h.U, Ks are laid in cement
aud bet wee: every other course. ii the
thC .vM 1."C.-S are OF tie S3:--... size, j
hcaNy wire girder II plated which
gives GG-rG strength and stability 10
IEs structure. The door frame. in con-
tinuOuS ana IF solid cement. heavy
iron rods running is full Hn.tI. and
to these are anchored the wire stays
above mentioned AT intervals OF
about six feet cement braces extend
u, russ the doorway. these being re-en-
lOfGGl VIII SteGl litA$ altNtHtJ 10 Tue
upright rods. A cement roof liz rec
commended for this Silu. hut this Ii not
vital. one uf metal or wood answering
tile purpose very well. TIE ndvan.
IagrS Or the hollow block siIu are that
it l. practically air tight. that Ii does
moi warp and shrink when empty. that
IL Will lot rot and that the dead air
spaces uf tile wall make the structure
the warIueSt possible. The cost or a
SilO Ia 10y b feet large enough to hold
2UO TONS Of ensilage. will range from
$3.50 " $50 depending upon accessi.
bility Of materials. etc. considerable
ECONOMY can be effected where several
silOs uf this type are to be built In the
same neighlorhood by ordering the
materials in CARLOAD lots At the cost
named the hollow block silo ~ ~ cheap
a. if not cheaper than substantial
WOOdrn structure or like dimensions,
counting first cost only and not taking
Into account any Of the advantagoa
above mentioned.
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THE SPARROW PEST,

After exhaustive investigation bird
students seem agreed that the English
sparrow does more harm than good
and is therefore properly classed in the
list of injurious birds. Not only does
this omnipresent species consume very
few harmful insects. but it consumes
an amount of grain out of all proper
ton to the weed seeds which it de-
were all. but to the offenses men,
toned must be added that IL Is per-
sistent destroyer and breaker up OF
the nests of many of our most valuable
bird friends. in particular the wren.
bluebird, martin and one or two spe-
cies of swallows. The biological sur
vey of the department of agriculture
has studied the question of the de-
struction of the English sparrows and
recommends shooting. trapping and
poisoning in addition to d persistent
and systematic breaking up OF their
nests during the mating season. For
shooting No. 10 shot is recommended,
u punching OF the birds being effected
by scattering few llandfuIs or wheat
finn long row and firing Iengthwise Of
this strip after the birds ARE settled.
An effective trap may be made by con-
sHucting shallow frame a by feet
of four inch boards and OH the top nail
ing Il wire screen This should be
raised on one edge and supported by Il
two foot prop, u chip being placed be-
tween the end of the stick and the
edge or the frame The trap il sprung
by means Of Il string attached TO the
upper part of the stick and leading 70
a place of conceal Intent. from which
the operator can keep watch. When
sufficient number OF spurious are I'm
der the trap il may be sprung. The
same principle can be employed i'm the
case Of an old door or other deadfall.
the weight of which will MAIN or kill
the birds caught beneath. Birds Sc
cured in either Of these ways are good
eating. this being A common disposal
of them i'm European countries for CEN
furies. The most effective method of
poisoning il by using wheat treated as
follows: Put one-eighth ounce Strych-
mia sulphute into thrpe-fOurths Of a
gill of hot water and boil until dis
solved. Mosten one and IL half tea
spOonfuls of starch with Il few drops
of cold water, add it ~ the poison
solution and heat until starch thickens |
Then pour hot poisoned starch solution |
over Il quart Of wheat and stir until |
every kernel is Goa ted. A small kerr
neled wheat is best. and d two quart !
glass jar makes good vessel to mix
lin. The wheat will dry enough for
use in short time If spread out thinly |
on Il hard fiat surface. For both traps |
and poisoning the sparrows should be
baited with wheat ~ that they will |
become used to the spot in which they
are 70 be taken. LIZ three or four spots
are selected they may be dealt with in
rotation. The most effective work In
of the sparrows may be done
iD winter after Il Snnwstorm, when
other forms uf food are scarce
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'ETUSTEE'S SALE
A. OF A
DESIRABLE RESIDENCE,
I'm Westminster, Md.

By virtue of a decree of the Cir
cult Court for Carroll county, i'm No.
1854 Equity, wherein Edward o.
Weant is plaintiff, and Thomas j.
Coonan, administrator, etc., ct al,
are defendants, the undersigned
Trustee, will offer at public sale upon
tn premises, in Westminster, Mary
land, on
SATURDAY, OCTOBER %, A. ID,
1910, at l o'clock p. m, all that real
estate, Of which David N. Henning,
died seized and possessed, situate in
and near Westminster, Maryland, as
follows
First All that tract or parcel of
land and premises, situate at $50
East Main street, in the City of West
minister. Md, improved by two story
Frame Dwelling House, with Office
annexed and stable upon the premises,
all in good condition. This property
frots 40 feet on East Main street and
has a depth Of 1913 feet to an alley,
and is located in the most desirable
part Of the city. The house is
divided into 10 rooms and bath, and
is the beautiful residence of the late
David n. Hennfng, at the time OF his
decease. This desirable home adj
joins the property occupied by DIR.
T.. MI. Sullivan and the Methodist
Protestant Parsonage.
Second ALI that tract or parcel
Of valuable woodland, containing 10
acres and 16 square perches, with a
valuable sand bank thereon, situate
on the road from Westminster to New
Windsor, about / mile from the for
mer place, adjoining the lands of
John Keshner, occupied by William
Brothers, formerly owned by VIM.
A. Cunningham.
Terms OF Sale :-One-third of the
purchase money shall be paid On the
day of sale, or upon the ratification
thereof by the Court, and the residue
in two equal payments, the one in
one year and the other i'm two years
from the day of sale; the credit pay
NETS to be secured by the notes of
the purchaser with approved security,
with interest, or all cash, at the op-
ton Of the purchaser.
THOMAS J. COONAN, Trustee.
F. A. Crawford, Auctioneer
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