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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-11-05

GIFTs.--A view of the fancy old
pieces in furniture of foreign and
American manufacture at Paine's, As
Canal street, Boston, will well pay a visit
to that city, and save you one-third the
cost in purchasing, and at the same
time give you the choicest new styles of
the very finest finish to be found in any
place in America.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-11-05

THERE is blessed peace in looking
for nothing but our daily task and our
portion of Christ's cross between this
day and the appointed time when we
shall fall asleep in him. ilberforce.
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7 PER CENT INVESTMENTS

Iowa Mortgages on Improved Farms, not exceed
ing onethrd OF the cash value of property bearing
interest at six per cent and seven per cent semi.
annually principal and interest payable at address of
owner Also six per cent Iowa school bonds on
call ON or address, J. W, BROCK or A. w PERRIN,
Montpelier, Vermont.
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Riued.-Bills as follows were reported adj
versely and their third reading refused: H.
81, repeating law enabling towns to aid in
the construction of railroads, from com. on
railroads, by Mr.. Henry; II. CT, relating to
exemption from taxation, from com. on
grand list, by Mr.. Parker; III. 49, relating
to the punishment of criminals, from judi
com. by Mr.. Brigham.
On motion of Mr.. Robinson of Weathers-
field, adjourned.
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PATIENTS I!
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Inventors cannot employ person more trust
worthy capable OF securing for them AN early
and favorable consideration at the Patent Office.
EDMUND BURKE, late Commissioner of Patents"
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1884-11-05
X. II. EDDY, Solicitor Of Patents.
TESTIMONIALS.

ct regard Mr.. Eddy as one of the most capable and
successful practitioners with whom have had official
"CHAs. MASON. Commissioner of Patents"
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1884-11-15
Serious Fire,

Monday morning about o'clock Rory
McRae, residing near Freshwater, north
Of this city, awoke to find large straw
pile near his barn In flames. He lost no
time in removing his stock from the
barn, but the fire advanced 80 rapidly
that he was unable to save his grain and
farm Implements. He lost 100 tons of
hay, 200 bushels Of wheat, 500 or 600
bushels Of barley and a quantity Of oats,
upon all Of which there was no insur-
ance. In assisting to save the stock Mrs.
McRae stepped upon the tine Of q pitch
fork and received an ugly and painful
injury. Mr.. McRae's family consists Of
himself, his wife and four children. He
has 100 acres Of beautiful land, nearly all
Of 1t being under cultivation. The stock
rescued from the burning barn consists
Of 30 head Of cattle, two yoke Of oxen and
eight or ten head Of horses. There are
reasonable suspicious Of incendiary
work, a. there are no signs of prairie
fire. Mr.. McRae has the sympathy Of
everyone in his misfortune.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1884-11-15
Rolette County,
Dpneeith Herald,

The first public school was held in
Rolette county in this town on Tuesday
by F. E. Farrell, who has volunteered to
teach this winter.
Win or lose, the Herald is Republi-
can. Reports to the contrary are
malicious falsehoods. We do not be-
lieve in political conversions in single
night.
Mr.. Weisenthsl arrived this morning
from Devils Lake, with the intention OF
taking up land in this vicinity. He is
one of Dakota's early pioneers, and
knows q desirable locality. when he
lees it.
Mr.. Charles F. Smith, formerly of
Devils Lake, arrived here yesterday
with his wife and daughter. young
lady who will prove a welcome attrac-
ton to the vicinity. They will settle on
q claim here and are well pleased with
the country. -: - :.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1884-11-15
Settlers Guide.

Henry N. Copp, the land lawyer of
Washington, has revised his Settlers
Guide, and issued the seventh edition.
1t is an indispensable book for all who
are, or expect to be, interested in pub
lie land Settlers will save money. by
purchasing it, and all who expect to take
up land should get posted on the several
laws under which land can be entered.
A chapter, illustrated with numerous
cuts, shows how to tell township, section,
and quarter section corners, and ex-
plains the system of surveys. 1t gives
the latest rulings and instructions under
the homestead, timber culture, desert
land, and other laws. The price of the
book is only Is cents. It will tell you who
is entitled to enter land; how continuous
your residence must be; what improve
ments you must make; what afidavits
you must swear to; all about contests,
and on what grounds they can be COM
menced; also about state lands, stone
and timber lands, mineral lands, desert
entries, saline, railroad, coal, townsite
and other lands; scrip, warrant and
other entries, etc. Its purchase will
save. you money and trouble, as erro-
neous ststements circulated by conver-
sation among settlers may, if acted on,
cost you q contest. perhaps your land
and improvements. .]' -
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1884-11-15
Death Of ]. 8. Mckay.

Captain James s. Mckay. one Of the
first attorneys who came to Devils Lake,
died yesterday morning at 10 o'clock at
his residence on east Fourth street. De-
ceased has been perceptibly falling in
health for the past six months, and was
compelled to take to his bed about two
weeks ago. For long time 1t was sup
posed that he was suffering from the
effects Of q cancer. An examination
after death revealed the fact that the
trouble was structure Of the pyloric end
of the stom ach. The deceased leaves a
mother and sister in this city. He was
80 years of age and served as captain in
the army under Gen. Custer. He had
many warm friends In Devils Lake and
vicinity who will read of his death with
genuine sorrow.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1884-11-15
BUSINESS NOTES.

The "Boss" bob sled, with flexible
knees, at C. Il L. Budde's. "a
60 to the Farmers' Home to stay over
nigt. Man with team over night for 81.
Hotel keepers should buy their beef
of Moore & Dodd by the quarter, cut
ready for the cook, at 9 cents q pound.
Larimore and Grand Forks -four at
rock bottom prices may be had of c. T.
L. Budde. "a
Diamond Oil Stoves at Moore's hard
ware store. 1OH
Buy quarter of beet, already cut for
use, of Moore & Dodd, only cents q
pound. %
Diamond Cook Stove at Noore's hard.
ware store. :, 1On
Moore & Dodd will sell you beef by
the quarter at 9 cents per pound, and
cut it ready for use. %.
Tents and wagon covers at Moore's
hardware store. >. 1On
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1884-11-15
Hartman Wins.

In the Late contest between Hartman
and Havrevold for register Of deeds in
Benson county the result was tie vote,
on the face Of the returns. The board of
csnvassers met on Monday and made q
careful canvass Of the ballots, and it was
found that ballot that had been origin
ally counted for Havrevold was in reality
cast for Hartman, and the latter was de-
clared to have received a majority. The
people Of Benson county are to be con-
graduated upon the result. Mr.. Harri-
man is q first-clsss man and will make q
good officer. 49,.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1884-11-15
Official Canvass,

Commissioner Ruger, Register Perci-
val, Assistant Treasurer Bennett and
Justice Bennett met at the court house
Thursday afternoon and proceeded to
canvass the returns Of the late election.
There are some changes in the totals
from those published in last weeks
1NrER-OoEAN, and we republish the
table this week giving the exact figures.
For instance, last week our table, which
was gotten up hurriedly, gave Frank A.
Wilson So majority over La Moure for
council. The corrected returns show
that he has a majority Of rs. There are
other but less important changes.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1884-11-15
Big Sales.

We should like to have some Of the
large firms Of the older cities compare
these figures with their books. The re-
ceipts Of Budde Bros, general merchants
Of this city, have averaged $500 to $1,000
per day for the past three weeks. De-
pressions over Presidential contests over
in the United States don't affect business
in Dakota to any great extent.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1884-11-15
The Best Wheat.

Mr.. Hulbut, Of the firm Of Pillsbury &
Hulburt, was in the city Tuesday night
In conversation with the INTER- OCEAN
he voluntarily stated that the grade Of
wheat produced in this region was
superior to the grain now being offered
at any other elevator along the line. He
says that this Is not only true in regard
to grades, but that there is q marked diff
ference In the weight and hardness of
the wheat. The grain brought here from
the Turtle mountain region, he says, is
even better than that raised In this i'm
mediate vicinity. Score another point
for northwestern Dakota,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1884-11-15
Some Wheat.

Mr.. Shaw, the Pillsbury q Hubert
elevator agent at this point, gives 1t as
his opinion that he will handle $50, 900
bushels Of wheat this season. This is
pretty good for the first year. About
harvest time the 1NTER-OcEAN, after
careful inquiry, predicted that $50, 900
bushels would be marketed here. Some
Of our readers intimated that our figures
were too large. IT, as It appears from
Mr.. shaw's estimate, we underestimated
the crop by l00, 900 bushels, so much the
better,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1884-11-15
Cavilier County.

0tCCIA1 Correspondents VI No AAIAAOCAAN.t
This is undoubtedly the red mans
summer.
John w. Scott departed for Chicago
last Saturday to spend the winter.
Thanksgiving Day is drawing nigh.
Now is the time to begin to fatten your
turkey or order some one else to do it.
Messrs. Clarence Hawks and Charles
jackson came down from Langdon, the
county seat, on the lst inst, and took
legal steps to form this town into an
election precinct, thus giving our voting
element an opportunity to have voice
IN the selection of men who are EN-.
powered to manage our county affairs.
The election was held in the house of
one of our citizens who spared nothing
in making everything pleasing and en-
tertaining for his guests. Both Hawks
and Jackson were candidates for
county Offices, and we trust they are
elected, as their gentlemanly qualities
and true courtesy convinced US that
they are honest and Trustworthy men.
During the past summer numerous
epistolary inquiries have been made Of
several of our people relative to Dako-
ta's educational facilities by eastern
parties, parties of large families, parties
who are the happy recipients of several
copies of the INTER. OCEAN, parties who
would have located in the queen terri.
tory long ago had it not been for the
unfavorable information received by
them concerning her means of cultivat-
ing and disciplining the youthful mind.
We must admit that Dakota offers
stronger inducements for the establish
ment and maintenance Of educational
institutions than any state or territory
that We know of. Besides donations
and large appropriations, her laws pro-
vide that the following funds shall be
used for the support Of her schools: All
fines, forfeitures, pecunisry penalties
prescribed as Q punishment for crime,
money paid into the county treasury for
licenses to Sell Intoxicating liquors,
money received by the county as pro-
ceeds of the sales of estrsys, money paid
as an equivalent for or a. an exemption
from military duty. We see no reason
who any one should labor under an i'm.
preston that when he steps into Dakota
Ao ID 6AAouS Iouku huO uAtot1to CIAeo
Of people. Why should they be rough
and illiterate7 They are principally
from the eastern states, where they
have shown . true regard and respect
for institutions of learning. Our advice
to our eastern friends is, be not gov
erned by what you hear from parties
who come to the territory, probably
with good capital, intending TO make q
fortune in few days and go back to
their former homes. They make hasty
and inconsiderate investments, aud the
consequence is, to use . Dakota term,
they "get left." }" as is the case anywhere.
They don't realize the difference be-
tween spending and investing money;
they are not aware of the fact that cap
ital is the product Of man, and man not
the product of capital.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1884-11-15
Excuse Our Bushes.

The Devils Lake INrER-OcEAN comes
out this week with one more column
added to its size. It is now a hand.
some seven column folio, full to the
brim with news of local and general
character. H. G. Hansbrough, its
editor, is q man possessed Of the courage
of his convictions, and is usually on the
right side of public questions. He is
the kind Of man who is bound to get to
the front.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1884-11-15
Democratic Jubilee.

> The local Democracy who have been
patronizing the st. Paul Globe and the
Chicago Times could stand it no longer;
many Of them had never participated in
q jollification in their lives. So last
night they broke loose, and, in the ele-
giant language Of the day, ''painted the
town red." The INrER-OCEAN went to
press about the time they commenced to
jubilate, 80 we must defer an extended
notice Of the event until next week.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1884-11-15
The Farmers Home.

The Brooks house has been refitted
and furnished with good accommoda.
tions in every respect. A feed stable,
built to accommodate the farmers, at
very reasonable prices. You will find
us just north of the elevator.
29.3m E. NJ. FRANKLIN.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1884-11-15
The Skating Rink.

Work upon the new skating rink on
Fifth street is progressing rapidly. The
size is 48x1N feet. It will have shingle
roof, and the floor will be Of birch boards,
which are considered superior to maple
for roller skating purposes. Messrs.
Howard d Wettenhall expect to open the
institution to the public Thanksgiving
dav.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1884-11-15
Death Of Col. Greer.

Mrs. w. g. simrall's father, Col. A. L.
Greer, died at his home In Covington,
KY, Last week. Mrs. simrall arrived
there Saturday evening, just in time to
attend the funeral, which took place
Sunday. Col. Greer ws& !8 Ysara Of age.
He visited Devils Lake Last summer anGs
made many friends, s{ a1S$$8
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1884-11-15
Fine Country.

A. B. Allen returned Thursday from
the Mouse river region. He was very
agreeably surprised with the country.
He says there Is a large settlement along
the river and reports that stream as
affording magnificent water power ad-
vsntages. In his opinion there is
splendid opportunity for some live man
to start general store at or near Col.
Towner's castle. Mr.. Allen says the
Pemmican valley, this side Of the Towner
place, is as pretty a piece Of land AZ he
ever saw. The valley is about 80 miles
wide and not settler in 1t. The soil is
light black loan about ls inches thick,
with clay subsoil underlying 1t. On
his way back he met 81 teams-immi-
grants with their complete outfts-going
west. James E. Reed, who was with Mr..
Allen, is equally enthusiastic over what
he saw,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1884-11-15
Madam John ]. Cooke.

Has the largest and most complete
stock Of millencry and ladies' furnishing
goods in the city. Prices positively the
lowest. Also dressmaking done with
|neatness and dispatch. 12-8m
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1884-11-15
Lost,

Five dollars will be given for the re-
turn Of my sealskin gloves, taken from
the court house at Cando, and no ques-
tons asked. Leave at Council Il Eaton's.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1884-11-15
Lost.

A liver-colored water spaniel pup,
about five months old. Return to John
Coghlin at Christie's blacksmith shop.
Five dollars reward will be paid. 1894
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1884-11-15
PROBABLE MURDER.
William Meert Receives q Terrible
Wound, .. /

About $50 yesterday afternoon WILL
lam Meert, who has been employed for
some time past by Budde Bros, received
horrible wound on the top of his head
at the hands Of Arthur McGahey, boy
about l6 years of age. AS near as could
be ascertained Last night the facts are
these, though there are conflicting stories
Of the manner in which the af-
fair happened. 1t seems that Nc
Gahey went to the Budde stable, ~ per-
mission Of one of the Buddes, to get an
afmful Of hay. Meert, who was in the
stable, told him he could not have II.
What followed is not definitely known,
but for some reason Meert chased Mo-
Gahey to Christie's blacksmith shop.
McGahey, 1t Is stated, having thrown q
stone at Meert in the stable. Al Meert
the shop McGahey struck him on
the head with horse-shoeing hammer.
Tom Coghlin, who works with Mr..
Christie, says the first he knew of the
affair he saw Meert leaning against the
wall and the blood running from his
head.
The wounded man was taken to his
quarters, the Nora house, near the pas
senger depot. Drs. Camp and O'Don-
nell were called, and an examination. re-
vealed fracture Of the skull immedi-
ately beneath an ugly flesh wound In the
shape of a T. Several pieces Of the skull
were removed and the wound was sewed
up. DR.. O'Donnell was very doubtful of
Merits recovery, while DR.. Camp said
the injury was not necessarily fatal.
TMcGahey had not been arrested at
AGslf-past last evening, but will proba-
bly, be taken into custody when the pom
derous local legal machinery once gets
a-going.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1884-11-15

Pork and all kinds of meats, oil and
salt, received by carload lots, may be
had at G. & L. Budde's at extremely
low figures. "a
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1884-11-15

All kinds Of furniture can be found at
c. & L.. Budde's-the only furniture
store in the city. &, : .',s.s 81
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1884-11-15
For Sale.

Rock Island timber land in ten
acre lots. John.W. Naher.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1884-11-15

s~~S ~eAsS@A 0AAeS0s
secretary. A call was then made for
volunteers for a department and the fol-
lowing names were given:
A. B. Bennett, T. Deidrickson, .
4. W. Bennett, II. G. Hansbrough,
Q. w. Kelly, M. II. Lynch,
9. M. Dodd, VIM. Hurst,
L. Council, r. L. Cleland,
J: B. Eaton, J. H. L. Williams,
w. NJ. Ferris, G. o. Maloney,
B: F: shanley, J. B. Wetenhall,
w. N. Moore, Thomas Taylor,
7. 9: Benham, Allen Mettler,
H. I. Prescott, James wi '. Brooke,
J. w: Oswald, Ed Chaumette,
w. w. Wishart, F. NJ. Shaw,
T. L: Twiford, George Mckinney,
G. w. Greene, William Hope,
J. d. Zimmerman, John j. Cooke,
John ]. Bell, Frank Converse,
w. A. Hillhouse, A. G. Requa,
Q. McTeggart, Fred Sheehey,
George Bradley, George Stuart,
y. i. Achenbach, A. B. Leach,
William Campbell, II. Reichow,
VIM. Flummerfelt, Charles Budde,
W. J. Christie, John A. Burnett,
9. g. Uline, James f. O'Brien,
James Stewart, E. G. Pool,
c. r. Hunter.
G. w. Kelley was then chosen chief
engineer and B. F. Stanley assistant.
A. B. Bennett was chosen secretary
and treasurer.
The different companies were then
formed as follows:
HOSE COMPANY, NO. l.
G. e. Hunter, w. N. Moore,
I. Detdricksen, J. B: Eaton,
g. M. Dodd, J. w. Oswald,
L. Council, w. M. Ferris,
M. H. Lynch, @. C. Ellis.
8. NJ. .Dodd was chosen foreman of the
company and J. w. Oswald assistant.
HOOK AND LADDER COMPANY, NO. l..
J. B. Wettenhall, J. II. L. Williams,
William Hurst, Frank Converse,
J. D. Zimmerman, Thomas Taylor,
Charles Cole, J. J: Bell,
G: McTaggart, w. G. Greene,
w. A. Hillhouse, George Stuart,
H. Reichow.
Frank Converse was chosen foreman
and J. B. Wettenhall assistant
1t was decided that the engine COM
pany should consist of those Of the de-
partment who had not volunteered to
become members Of the hose and the
hook and ladder companies. w. J.
Christie was chosen foreman Of the en-
gine company and A. B. Bennett assist
ant.
Mr.. Newkirk explained that the fire
machinery was due here Monday even
ing, but did not arrive. He was quite
certain it would be here Thursday even
ing. 1t would require half a day to set
1t up, and it was decided to have the first
drill at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon.
The meeting then adjourned.
THE MACHINERY.
Yesterdays freight brought the fire
engine, the hook and ladder truck and
the hose cart. The hose did not arrive
and the first drill will not occur until it
does.
Teams were busy yesterday hauling
water for the cisterns. The one at Fifth
and Kelly is being filled first.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1884-11-15

c. & L. Budde have just received q
new stock Of elegant dry goods, which
everybody should see. "a
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1884-11-15
FIRE DEPARTMENT,
Organization Perfected-The New
Machinery.


Wednesday evening Mr.. ]. w. New
kirk, q practical engineer and an old
fireman Of Chicago, entertained about so
Of the principal business men Of this city
at the engine house ON Kelly avenue on
the subject Of fires and fire departments.
That he understands his business was
clearly shown. Mr.. Newkirk said there
had been great changes in the character
and efficiency of fire departments in late
years. Twenty years ago, he said, the
chief business of fire department was
to participate in dress parades, throw a
high stream for prizes and wind up the
tournament with fight. But the great
Chicago and Boston fires had changed all
this; there had been q change from ami
malism to intelligence, and the problem
now 10 how to reduce the time between
the engine house and the scene Of con-
fiagration. He gave many valuable
hints upon the subject and pointed out
the way to make department . suocess:
At the close of his discourse Mr.. New
kirk said the purpose Of the meeting was
to organize fire department.
On motion j. v. Brooke was called to
the chair and Chas. 8. Smith was chosen
secretary. A call was then made for
volunteers for department and the fol-