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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-19
ANOTHER LINCOLN STORY. How tsAbe'' Called on His old Friend
 Gen. Pickett.
E-rom the Chicago Inter Ocean,

Fron the Chicago Inter Oeean.) | The story is told by Mrs. Pickett, widow of the confederate general Geo. E. Pickett, who led the famous char ge ter was a native of Richmond, Vas and his home was in that city. Pres ident Lincoln was at Gen. Grants headquarters at City Point, when the last grand assault was made and Pe- tershurg was captured, the confedef- ate governIAent leaders fleeing south ing westward with his army toward Appomattox. Richmond was burning and everything in confusion. The Union troops took possession.
 In a few days MT. Lincoln went up on a gunboat, with a few friends, and visited the various parts of the city: where Gen. Pickett lived q think, how ever, he happened to see the n%Sme % George E. Pickett" on the door plate) He stopped, reflected mo
 ment Or two, then knocked at the door. The summons was answered by Mrs Pickett herself. On opening the door man, who asked if George Pickett lived there.
 Gen. Pickett lives here, sir" fwith answered Mrs. Pickett, ''but he is not at home; he is with the army under Gen. Lee.''
 you please tell him when he returns that his old friend Abe Lincoln called to see him? I wish you good day, madam" and he walked away. .sFrom that day" says Mrs Pickett, CT have always had the greatest re- spect for MT. Lincoln"
 A common man would have said
 President Lincoln,' but MT. Lincoln knew that he was known all over the South as Abe" Lincoln, and can imagine twinkle in his eyes when he said Abe" to her Years after ward Mrs Pickett became a widow, and be- ing destitute, some kind friends ob- tained a clerkship for her in one Of the departments at Washington, where she is vet. I saw dispatch a few days ago saying she was quite sick. but was recovering.
 You can imagine the situation: Pres ident Lincoln, the head of a powerful nation, at the head of an army of 1,- COG, 900 men, his enemies defeated and fleeing for their lives, after fighting him for four years in a desper ate struggle to destroy the government this same victorious president, in the
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-19
DIMINISHING VETERANS.
(From the Philadelphia 'Press)

(From the Philadelphia Press)
 There is a net reduction of 31,804 from the pension list in the last year. In spite of additions by special act of Congress and by more liberal condi- tien in the law the pensioners con- tfnue to decline in number They are 139,152 less than were on the rolls in 1902 though Congress has opened the pension gates wider and wider and the annual cost of pensions which has been showing a little falling off will be S2O, ,50OO 900 more for 1914 than in 1913 according to present estimates. If the death angel continues to be as busy with the veterans as he has been this 1914 estimate will probably prove to- be excessive.
 The last surviving soldier of the war of the Revolution died in 1869, 8S years after the surrender of Cornwallis. It will be 1853 before 88 years will have elapsed since the surrender of Lee. Some of the veterans now surviving g in honor look pretty hearty, but they give promise of living 40 years long er The records of the Grand Army show the death of a civil war veteran on the average every IA minutes.
 They are passing away, but there will be a goodly number of gray-hair- ed veterans of the Union army and perhaps only little less number of confederate veterans meet in friendly array at Gettysburg next June. It is not given to many to live s8 years after 8 war in which they participat-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-19

moment of victory, calling at the nome nome of one of his most distinguished oppo- nents, announcing himself as an "old friend" Can history afford a parallel instance of such magnanimity?
 This incident was told a few years ago in Washington by Mrs Pickett to Mr. Mccormick, prominent lawyer Of Seattle A good many people, on hearing the story, wonder how I4ln- coin could be so intimate, one an H. linosian and the other a Vfrg1n1an but I happened to know some of the circumstances leading to their ac- quaintance It seems that many years before the civil war, in fact, before the war with Mexico, a young man named George E. Pickett was a cadet at West Point United States military academy appointed from Virginia For some serious infraction of discipline at school he had charges preferred against him which were liable to re- suit in his trial and discharge from the academy. Being on fur1ough, he went to visit some ktnfolk in Illinois. not far from Springfield (some of whom I afterward knew), and while there they enlisted A. Lincoln, young lawyer of Springfield, to intervene to West Point His efforts were success -ful; young Pickett was retained as cadet He graduated with honor the wear the war with Mexico began, was sent into the army; where he acquit- ted himself with credit. This was the beginning of the acquaintanee of Abe Lincoln with the afterWard fa- nous Gen. Pickett of the confederate a
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-19
GOV. TOSS SENSE OF HUMoR.

((From the Boston Trave1er.)
 Among those newspaper which have contributed within the past week to Norman H. Whites scrap books, la beled My Break in Washington" is the Berkshire Eagle. which says, among other things-
 White was named principally be- cause he was a bull mooser and sore against the republican organization If the governor had a desire to re- cognize the progressives he should have selected a man witho a grouch, and there are plenty of them in the progressive ranks who are just as good business men as is White.
 The governors aim in selecting MT. White was to put somebody Fin a hole" At first he supposed that he had put his own council in a hole. He has discovered his mistake. The cav 1ty which he had made for a group of men proves to be just large enough for Eugene and Norman
 And the best of it is that the gov ernor will consider his latest discov- cry nothing more than a good joke His ability to find amusement where other would hunt in vain for it has never been duplicated by any other governor. His official responsibilities ao not wear on him. It's great fun so be governor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-19
FIRE LAWS IN BOSTON.
An Impressive Lesson of American
 Wastefulness.

(From the Worcester Telegram.1
 The losses in the city of Boston by fires in the past year were more than $2,223, 900. It was Just an ordinary year for fires The same proportion of loss per capita spread over 100 years has cost the city people nearly $2oo, 100000, ~ Figuring the interest on that from the beginning of it's ac- eumulation and the total losses are at least five times as much, or s1,0O0,- 100000. Add to that the cost of fire departm ments and the Insurance pre- niums and the total is at least $2,- 900, 100000. probably over $4,00O, O,0O0,- 000. That means that a city like Bos- ton throws away all it's building values once a century, in small bits annually
 and some beside. That does not hurt quite so much as it would to destroy all the values in a week. In the sam e time a European city much like Bos- ton in the matter of comfortable and valuable buildings has not lost more than $40O,0O0,0O0 by fires and incl dental costs, or only 10 per cent. as much as the New England city. That
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-19
SPECIAL FOR JINx.

"I understand your wife is doing her own cooking?'
 You are mistaken
 But Jinx told me she was.''
 "Oh. that was just for a little while. Jinx was making us visit and guess she thought he had stayed long the Houston Postl
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-19

is what 1t Is time for the people of this country to wake up to. They
 are living too expensively on fires, a luxury of easier and cheaper first construction which costs them billions each 100 years a positive loss Of energy and the comfort of ease or rest which they seem to court so much in these later days.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-19

ed, but it is hoped and expected that many thousands of those who partic ipated in 1863 will reassemble there next July 50 years after that great battle of the Civil War
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-19
Arctics, Rubber Boots. Etc.

Mems high four Arctics. .$2 25 and 2OO Mems buckle Arctic fleece iined' s1 p & s3.ee Mems high storm King Rubber Boots. $s. $350 Mems short Rubber Boots wool lined. $25o & s: Rovs high Storm Rubber Boots $2. & $275 eshildren's Rubber Boots, sizes. to 10 A. $125 e.hildren's high Storm King Rubber Boots at S1.5e
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-19

Women's Shoes, Leggings, Etc.
 Mems sheepskin Shoes wool lined. .S15O Mems Felt shoes foxed with leather, Women's Felt Shoes, fleece lined, ..$125 and $1.5O Women's Felt Shoes, foxed with leather, $1 Women's Felt Shoes, leather soles, lined Women's Jersey Cloth fleece Hhed leggings soc Misses Jersey Cloth lined leggings, .35c Childrens Jersey Cloth fleece lined Iesgings 25c
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-19

For Mems extra fine kid Romeo Slip pers with elastic sides, Tan or black, leather So1es.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-19

Buys a pair of Mems soft kid Tan Slippers, Everett and Romeo styles, elastic sides.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-19

Is the price for Boys Tan Slippers. Imitation alligator with leather soles. Sizes II to 2.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-19

For "IIer." Fine black Cotton Hosiery, the famous Ipswich make. A splendid gift.
 pairs in Holly Box soc. Extra quality pure silk Hose, high spliced heel, double sole, reinforced toe.
 pairs in Christmas Box
 $1.00.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-19

fa For Mems find kid Slippers, Everett and Opera styles Tan, or black f1exi-
 O b1e leather soles.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-19

Buys a splendid pair of Boys Shoes. sclid leather soles, good strong up pers. Sizes 1 to 1-2-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-19

Is the price for Mems Profile Shoe il gun metal and vici kid tip and plai1 toe.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-19
SEE THIS SLIPPER SHOWING:

Buys a pair of Mems Imitation AlH= gator Slippers in brown or black with leather so1es.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-12-19
Now. How About Dress Shoes? ]

Buys pair of Mems Phutez Shoes. Soft gun metal uppers with good leather soles.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1912-03-01
HIPPO ATE A MlNcE i: PIE
But. Bill Snyder, tho Keeper, Said tho
Connection Was Wasted on
VI Mlse Murphy. s ssssS 5}

. Z 70 . . :
It Is throwing money away, accord
ing to Bill Snyder. head keeper Of the
Central park menagerie, to feed
hippo on pies, especially on the minco
variety. This observation by the
keeper was elected after he had
tossed beautiful mince pie into the
yawning mouth of Miss Murphy, one
of the hippos in the menagerie. 5@53
The hippo had been promised the
pie by man on the upper West side
fully week ago. He said he wanted
the kids" to have laugh. When
Miss Murphy gulped the pie dowg
yesterday more than score Of perN
sons, as we'll as the kids" laughed.
It was conventional 30 cent piet
but Miss Murphy looked more impor.
tant than 80 cents when she began to
crush the delicacy In her seesawing
Jaws. According to the man who car
ried the pie to the menagerie he had
soaked It we'll In brandy. He was 40.
companied by two lads. I
Snyder tickled the hippo's chin with
the edge of the pie, and as she opened
her mouth. he sent the whole thing In
at once, as II it were straw hat,
Some bugs in this town." said the
keeper. "A woman came here yester.
day and wanted to know II she could
get permit to give the lions catnip."
New York Tribune. 49,.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1912-03-01

the district school system as it was
under the territorial law. The school
directors Of the district in which Nc
Gamma is located were also present at
the club and spirit IN favor of con-
solitation was apparent. Another
speaker on the subject was Mrs. N.
G. Abbot, who is engaged in Univer-
sity extension work Mr.. Haig also
was impressed by the success Of the
Farmers Commercial club, the aim Of
which is to work for improved farm
ing methods.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1912-03-01
STRANGE KINGDOM OF NEPAL
Secluded Land at Foot Of the Hlma.
layas Where King George Went
Hunting.

The ancient and interesting little
kingdom at the foot Of the Hima1ayas
to which the king went for his shoot
is nearer to being an Independent ter
rttory than any other Of the Indian
states.
. Since the eighteenth century It has
been ruled by the Gurkhas. who fur.
nish to the Indian army some Of the
most perfect soldiers In the world.
For practical purposes the country ia
almost as closely secluded from Euro
peans as Thibet, to which In many re-
spects it Is akin. ..' i
The Terai. where King George was
lately encamped, is the low-lying jun
gle tract bordering on the Indian plain,
a region extraordinarily rich in wild
animals, including elephants. the cap
ture Of which is a highly organized
and valuable industry.
The maharaja of Nepal, whose death
by the way occurred on December II,
was titular sovereign only, the real
ruler being the hereditary prime min.
lister, who visited England few
months ago. He has the title of ma
haraja, and Is entitled to a salute OF
nineteen guns '*
One result of the jealous exclusion
Of foreigners, which the Indian gov.
eminent thoroughly respects, is that
very little Is known of a great part
of Nepal, and that much of the avail
able information as to social and eco.
nomic conditions Is mere guesswork.
For close upon hundred years the
rulers have been our very good
friends, and the force of eight thou.
sand men headed by Jung Bahadur in
the Mutiny was of inestimable service.
-Westminster Gazette.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1912-03-01

Wisdom. ...
The Foolish Virgins regarded one
another in blank dismay. I'VE are
out of DILL" they exclaimed:
But the Wise Virgins had bought
for the RISE. and now that the bulge
had come they were watching the
ticker excitedly.
"Ten points UPON the report that
the government will not prosecuted"
they cried gleefully.
Showing that where virgins mingle
IN affairs, they will find wisdom quite
helpful-Puck.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1912-03-01
SUMMONS.
STAT OF NORTE DAKOTA,

STAT OF NORTE DAKOTA, 4
IS.
COUNTY OF RAMSEY.
IN DISTRICT COURT,
Second Judicial District.
The First National Bank of Park
River, North Dakota, corporation, =
Plaintiff,
Charles A. Smith, Defendant.
THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA
TO THE ABOVE NAMED -
DEFENDANT:
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED
and required to answer the complaint
in the above entitled action, which is
on file in the Office of the Clerk of the.
District Court of Ramsey County,
North Dakota, at Devils Lake, North
Dakota, and to serve a copy of your
answer upon the subscriber at his
Office in the City of Park River, Walsh
County, North Dakota, within thirty
(30) days after the service hereof up
on you, exclusive Of the day Of service.
You are further notified that in case
of your failure to appear, or answer,
as aforesaid, the Plaintiff will take
Judgment against you, by default, for
the relief demanded in the complaint.
Dated November "a, 1911. -.-..
H. A. Libby,
Plaintiffs Attorney,
Residence and Post Office address, 50.
Park River, North Dakota.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1912-03-01

Marian Johnson, the little son of
Alderman and Mrs. Avery Johnson,
was operated on for throat trouble at
the Mercy hospital Monday morning.
The little fellow is reported to be re-
covering very nicely from the ordeal
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1912-03-01

County Treasurer Furstenau reciev-
ed check from the Great Northern
Railway company Saturday afternoon
for $41,175.2S. This is the largest tax
payment that has been made in the
county for some time and strengthens
the county's resources.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1912-03-01

A visit to the New York
Cash Store for an inspection of
their new spring goods will be a
source of delight to the ladies of
the community. The lines are
now nearly complete.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1912-03-01

Mrs. D. G. Duel and Mrs. w. H.
Reid entertained the Merry Widows
last Friday evening at the home of the
former. The party was in, compliment
to Mrs. Bert Green of Sherwood. Sat
urday evening Mrs. R. v. Bice enter
tanned the same club.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1912-03-01

Superintendent J. A. Haig returned
Saturday evening from McCanna
where he delivered before the Farm
ers Commercial club an address on
Consolidated schools McCanna as a
part of Grand Forks county, is under
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1912-03-01

Bert Anderson of Churchs Ferry was
a business visitor here the first of the
week. His son, Oliver, is among
those who are attending the Rumley
school of instruction being held here.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1912-03-01

Mrs. Garrison and daughters, the
Misses Gertrude and Addie, of Rock
Lake, were guests of honor Wednes-
day afternoon at an afternoon party
given by Mrs. J. M. Johnson. Delici-
Gus refresh ments closed a very plea
SAINT afternoon,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1912-03-01

The North Dakota liquor Institute
> guaranteed cure for the liquor an,
aorphine habits Institute, 722 N. Bird
st., Grand Forks, N. D
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1912-03-01

]. l. Hanson, who has charge of the
dry goods department of Mann's
store, has been suffering this week
from an attack of appendicitis.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1912-03-01

Mr. Booth of the Queen Zephra
company has gone to Valley City
where he is negotiating for presen-
tation of the popular production.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1912-03-01

The officers of the junior Holy
Name Society of st. Joseph's church
will please be present at the parochial
residence Saturday afternoon at four
o'clock by order of Father Augustine,
to discuss the purchase of furniture
for their clubroom. -. -.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1912-03-01

The Ladies' Aid society Of the Luz
theran church was entertained last
evening at the church parlors. Mes:
danes Bjorlie and Skurdahl were the
hostesses.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1912-03-01

Professor and Mrs. Jergenson of the
high school were hostesses last even
ing at a six o'clock dinner to the de-
batting team of the high school.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1912-03-01

J. M. Grass, former resident of
this city, but now living in Minneapo-
lis, was a visitor here over Sunday
on his way to Montana, where he will
be located for several months
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1912-03-01

Father Augustine was a guest for
several days this week with Father
Cory, at Cando. Farther Cory has
just returned from a several weeks
trip to the west coast
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1912-03-01

Ole Hoghaug was over from Edmore
the first of the week attending to
business matters and visiting with
his brother M. A. Hoghaug.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1912-03-01

Mrs. Chas. Strodbeck and son left
Monday evening for their home at
Kalispel, Mont, after pleasant vi
sit with her parents, M. and Mrs.
Thos Koegh of Cleveland township
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1912-03-01

The Lutheran Ladies Aid society of
Cleveland township were entertained
Thursday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. Ed. Olson. A most pleasant time
was had
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1912-03-01
Children Cry
u. FOR FLETCHER'S
CA ST . r u a

Rev. w. J. Hutcheson Of Wapheton
delivered an illustrated lecture Mon
day evening at the Methodist church
on Newfoundland. 1t was well attend
ed and proved very entertaining. The
proceeds will be used for the purchase
of an organ. #
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1912-03-01

Miss Kathryn Spelliscy of Grand
Harbor was Devils Lake visitor over
Sunday.
F. A. kellogg of Hansboro was De-
wills Lake business visitor several days
this week.
John w. Maher makes farm loans at
lowest and easy terms.
George Miller of the Anderson mer-
camille Co., of Penn, was a visitor
here Saturday.
County Superintendent of Schools
Haig visited the schools on the Ed
more line this week.
R. E. Met lintock of Wahpeton was
business visitor here several days
the first of the week.
Mrs. Henry Hale was hostesses yes
terday afternoon to the Missionary
society of the Presbyterian church.
DR.. A. L. Walker, the we'll known
Casselton veterinarian, was Devils
Lake visitor several days this week.
Andrew Rutherford, living east of
wn, is entertaining his brother
Henry Rutherford, of Madrid, N. Y.
Mrs. A. M. Powell has returned to
her home after undergoing an opera
ton at the General hospital.
Howard Maher returned Monday to
his studies at the university after an
over Sunday visit with his parents
here.
Miss Bessie Butler of Chicago has
reached here to take position as
head trimmer in the Burns millinery
establishment.
H. Bartell of the Fox meat market
force, is spending the week visiting
with friends in Fargo. He went down
Saturday night
Children Cry
EnD e. cTNuEnSe
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1912-03-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Conway and children,
who have made their home at Hamp.
den for the past two years, left Sat
urday for Indiana where they will take
up their residence.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1912-03-01

The Altar society of the Catholic
church held their regular meeting in
the church parlors Thursday after
noon. There was quite large attend
ance.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1912-03-01

DR.. and Mrs. Clinton Smith returned
from their St. Paul visit Sunday even
ing. The doctor purchased "a Kissal
Kar while in the cities, that will be de-
livered here this week.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1912-03-01

Mrs, A. M. Powell has returned to
her home after undergoing an opera
ton at the General hospital
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1912-03-01

Andrew Rutherford, living east of
wn, is entertaining his brother
Henry Rutherford, of Madrid, N. Y.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1912-03-01

John w. Manner viii make farm loans
hat you can pay OF at any interest
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1912-03-01

Work Wanted-Competento woman
wishes work by da or week. Good
re ferences. Phone IL" Room g. tt
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1912-03-01

One of the first buildings that will
be started when spring opens so that
excavating can be done, will be the
big livery stable and feed barn that is
being erected for the accommodation
of the farmers of. the district. Joe
Wickert, who has been active in car
rying on this work states that plans
have been worked out guaranteeing
that the improvement will be a real
ity.
Andrew Olson of Edmore was bound
over to the district court in Judge
Juergen's court Tuesday morning, on
the charge of burglary. He is charged
with breaking into an Edmore store
and taking So. VIM. Pierce was also
bound over to the district court the
same morning on the charge of grand
larcency, said to have been committed
here
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1912-03-01

Eugene Fenelon returned Tuesday
evening from his trip to South Dakota,
where he went to purchase horses.
He selected carload, which recently
arrived here. Y: Il
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1912-03-01

John W. Maher will make farm loans
that you can pay off at any interest
date.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1912-03-01

John W. Maner makes farm loans
t lowest and easy terms.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1912-03-01

Mrs. Henry Hale was hostesses yes
terday afternoon to the Missionary
society of the Presbyterian church.