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Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-06-02

S,TRAYED-From the city the night OF the
| Slate fire, from ong's stable, two mare
mules one morse-colored, one dun-colored
| VIII pay liberal reward for their return to the
stable dc-oi-N-t
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-06-02
FOE RRN7.


NOR RENT splendid large furni -hed room,
L suitable for light housekeeping, in Temple
building. Call AZ cot North Lawrence avenue
shift l. u FFRRsIL
Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-06-02

NOR SALE-I have about ~ head Of chloe
l. stock hogs which l viii sell AT Il bargain,
together with pens. troughs, etc Gail on
" Nessly. nesr Union depot, Wichita. Nan
sas AlO-t.i 4 " 1t.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-29
o N BURN YOUR STRAW.

In a cold climate, where stock needs
shelter and where there is a scarcity of
trees to break the chilling blasts Of
winter, every farmer should stack his
straw. Two extra men, during thresh-
ing, if they understand the business,
will build a better stable out of straw
than can be made from $500 worth of
lmber. They will construct three walls,
the two parallel walls being from
twenty to thirty feet apart, so that by
the aid of half a dozen posts in the en-
closure and rail or brush roof trees, the
straw can be carried up to form a water
tight and w%eather.proof covering.
Within this enclosure cattle may sleep
in the highest degree of comfort, and
before spring comes you will find that
they have devoured large quantities OF
straw; in fact have filled their stomachs
with part of the material that protected
their backs. If you can't afford to stack
your straw leave it in a pile. Cattle
will eat it and sleep in it.
Don't burn your straw.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-29
District Judges.

The number of judges appointed by
the new administration is not very large
and yet it is said the late caustic letter
of President Cleveland denouncing the
dishonest indorsers of one of his appoin-
tees is now declared to have reference
to an appointed judge. The friends of
the young Kentuckian Fleming, who
was appointed to the New Mexico bench,
hasten to repel the inuendoes which
have been ELECTED by the anonymous
letter to Cleveland and his short rejoin-
der.-IGrand Forks Herald.
Curses like chickens, sometimes come
home to roost; it could not be our own
Mcconnell could it? We don't believe
it was, but stranger things have hap
pened.-[Grafton Herald (Dem.).
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-29
News Notes.
Turtle Mountain Times.

A young man named Hart, residing
near Bottineau, accidentally shot him
self last Wednesday, the charge entering
the wrist and ranging upward, tearing
all the flesh and muscles from the fore
arm. DR.. Howard, of this place, was
hastily summoned and attended to the
injury.
Last Wednesday Dunseith school town.
ship number one voted $2650 bonds to
build three school houses in the district
and furnish them. One to be locatedin
Dunseith, to have two rooms and cost
$3.50 including furniture; the other two
to be located outside of town and cost
500 each, with furniture.
We are informed that the cause of de-
lay in government surveys in this and
Bottineau counties lies in the fact that
the department has thus far been too
busy to issue orders, and that Surveyor
General Taylor can do nothing until
orders are issued. Yet it seems strange
that surveys are o in progress in Nc
Henry and Ramsey counties, south of
us. The excuse may be valid, but we'd
like to know, don't you know. ~.
A few days ago a gentleman from the
vicinity of Butte ST. Paul showed us o
petition numerously signed asking for
the establishment Of a p%ostofice in that
vicinity. He said there was consider.
able complaint among the settlers about
having to go five and six miles to Lords
burg, or eight to ten miles to Dunseith
and Bottineau for their mail twice a
week, and they intended to try andhave
the new Office established on the present
mail road in order to insure regular SER
vice.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-29
The CITY Board.

From Saturday. Daily Inter-Ocean.
At the regular meeting of the city
board held last night there were present
President Mann, Trustees Moore, Alex
ander and Dodd.
On motion the marshal was instructed
to notify the owner of lots to fill the
water holes on them, and he also was in
structed to destroy the weeds on the
streets, and fill up the holes on the streets
where water has lodged and the grade
was too low.
Adjourned until this morning at 10
o'clock.
A special meeting of the board was
held this morning; present President
Mann, Trustees Moore, Dodd and Alex
ander.
On motion Harry Garbutt's bond for
city marshal was approved and accepted.
On motion the marshal was instructed
to collect the city taxes for 1885 forth
with.
On motion adjourned until Friday
August %. F. w. MANN, President.
RoBT. FERGUSON, Clerk.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-29
man, or a dishonest one, he might have

man, OF a dishonest one, he might have
drawn the indictment, put the land
officers to trouble and expense, gratified
their enemies, and saddled a useless bill
of costs on taxpayers-tor no conviction
could have been had. But the fitness
of MI. Garland for his important Office
is demonstrated by the fact, shown in
this affair, that he cannot be used or
influenced contrary to his convictions
of right, and those who support the
courts are to be congratulated that the
present district attorney has resolutely
set his face against the bringing of in
dictments merely for the sake ofhaving
indictments. That was a bad practice,
which was intended to be abolished by
the removal of Mr.. Campbell, and the
appointing power was not deceived in
choosing Mr.. Garland.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-29
r l,ht sr,,-a G:r,s.

Robert Yergin a one armed ex-con-
federate sail.cr 1t Dla.'s towns. lin
Laurens, has q daughter OF whom no
can be very proud. She has for sew ,r-
al winters acted as engineer, running
her fathers engine to gin cotton, using
her books even wi,iic at the engine .or
self-improvement. BY her seif-apl,li-
cation, energy ana industry, she las
made money cnodgh to educate h,r-
self, first teaching. then attending
school. She is now in the graduating
class OF tic Columoia Female collie e.
has been elected Ia write her class y.ll-
edictory address, and holds the position
of first hoiioi ~ her class. Miss YER
gin is now but II years of age, hand
some and intellectual. She bids fair
to run a bright and useful career in a
lady's proper sphere. Miss Mary Yer
gins younger sister, Miss L1iiah, IA
years of aye, now runs her fathers en-
CINE and promises to follow in i,er
elder sisters footsteps. 6.
'C,) NeWS,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-29

LAST week we heard that the Michigan
G. A. R. posts were preparing to go into
camp on Devils lake, and SO reported it,
not being aware that there was a "Devils
lake" in Michigan. 1t nov transpires
that one of the beauty spots in that state
is known as Devils Lake. and that 10000
veterans will pitch their tents upon the
shores thereof this year. There is 4 this
consolation left for us, that even the good
people of Michigan have a Devils lake.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-29

The proposition to remove Judge
Francis from the bench of the Sixth dis
trict naturally includes a few suggestions
- to who shall succeed him, and several
Ct our Northern Pacific exchanges are
taking q hand in discussing the subject.
"a prominent candidate for the place, il
Judge Francis is removed, is John Hal.
lembeak. Of Bismarck. The Fargo
Argus denounces Mr.. Hallembeak, and,
BY inueudo, says he is a bad man with a
bad record. We know nothing Of the
gentleman or his antecedents, but the
fact that the Argus does not like him j.
. good argument in favor Of his integ
nity. Il the future judicial appoint
msnts mo made from that class Of men
whom hsArgus does not like and whom
The Old ring cannot control, there will
nct y G many judicial scandals in the
sIprfitofy.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-29
Don't burn your straw.

WHEN we suggested last week that Bro
Mapes, of the Lakota News, was at
tempting to ride the wrong professional
horse-that he should tackle a sawhorse
we overlooked the fact THAT he gradua.
ted from the Mapes Messenger (now de-
funct.) A prominent resident Of the
once ambitious town of Mapes promises
to tell us how Bro. Mapes came to quit
that place; how he was overcome by the
Lakota temptor when the town of Mapes
was a prominent aspirant. for county
seat honors.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-29
Bartlett Bits.

The machinery is on hand for the
elevator and workmen are putting it in.
The house will be in running order in
ample time for the fall wheat.
Tuesday evening Col. Smith very gal
lantly tossed up his hat for young lady
who is an amateur shot to shoot at. The
colonel is wearing a different shaped
hat now.
Several of the farmers in this vicinity
who insured their crops against hail,
having heard that the men who took
their applications for insurance were
working without having been properly
authorized by the auditor of the Terri
tory, as the law requires, are making
serious inquiry as to the validity o their
insurance.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-29
The Mill is Made.


After considerable parleying last even
ing, the hackers of McKeown and Gold
smith as to the terms and pedigree of
the Unknown" the "mill' was con-
cluded satisfactorily to all parties and
the hard glove contest will come off at
Neche as arranged, no accident prevent
ing. MI. Barnes seems quite confident
that the "Unknown" will win. On the
other hand, McKeown's friends are con-
ident that he has both the wire and wind
to 9 up his antagonist. who is a mere
youth and never fought "rough-like." A
great many sporting men will 60 to
Neche to witness the thing "to finish"
McKeown's hackers, having failed to put
up the balance Of the stake, the amount
advanced was forfeited to MI. Barnes.
The arrangement now is to fight for gate
money, MI. McKeown agreeing on his
own behalf to take his chances for the
"licken," though his hackers wanted him
to put up money and muscle both,which
was unfair and unusual. 1t is just to
Mr.. McKeown to say that the original
match was made without McKeown's
knowledge, and on the promise that
they would stand by him. which they
have failed to do. But he says he does
not want to disappoint any one and will
fight it out to the best of his ability.
Being at Neche where there are no con-
venienceSfo for training he will be at an
apparent disadvantage, as his competi-
tor is now in training daily at Grand
Forks under the instructions of Barnes,
who is a first-class straight fellow. Nc
Keown returned today.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-29
Edwards Could Not Use HIM.

Without mentioning him by name,
the Fargo Argus has frequently referred
to the fact that United States Attorney
Garland, at the late term of the United
States court at Fargo, declined to draw
an indictment against the land officers
at Devils Lake on the presentment of
the grand jury. This refusal was based
on his opinion that there was no statute
applying to the case-that is, the land
officers had not been shown to have
committed an indictable offense. The
Argus, however, speaks of the matter in
a manner intended to convey the inn
preston that Mr.. Garland defeated JUS
tice by refusing to draw the indictment
desired. Privately, his action has been
most mallciously misrepresented. II
the district attorney had been q weak
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-29

AT the suggestion of his friend Ed
wards, no doubt, and for the purpose Of
getting himself before the public again,
MI. Creel has indicted a column of unin.
telligible stuff to the st. Paul Globe anent
his failure to "run" the land officers and
otherwise inflict himself and his tactics
upon this community. Mr.. Creel must
have notoriety. When he writes again
he should tell the public about the poor
Norwegian settlers who entrusted their
proofs to him, and for the loose handling
Of whose money he was brought into
court and held to answer to the grand
jury.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-29

was not made to provide for renegade
half breeds from Canada who haYe set
tied in and about Turtle mountain to
feed upon the bounty Of Uncle Sam.
Nine tenths Of the alleged Indians at
Turtle mountain are in reality half
breeds who have been drawn to that re-
gion since the whites came upon the
scene to make the land valuable. There
are only thirteen families Of real Indians
in the Turtle mountain region belonging
to the Chippewa band. The 300 or 400
half breeds there are the progeny of
Sioux Indians and Canadian French.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-29
INDIAN %HoMEsTEAps.

The report telegraphed this journal
from Washington yesterday to the effect
that the Devils Lake land officers had
been receiving homestead filings from
Indians and half breeds is calculated to
mislead the public. An examination OF
the law on the subject reveals the fact
that the act of July 4, 1884, permits ma
tive-born Indians over 81 years of age to
make homestead entries without cost,
and at the expiration of rs years to re-
ceive a patent for the land.
The instruction of the interior depart
ment under this act is that an Indian, to
make a proper homestead entry, must
furnish a certificate from the agent of the
tribe to which he belongs that he is an In
dian of 81 years of age, or the head of a
family, and not the subject of any for
eign country.
The difficulty at Turtle mountain
seems to be in determining who are en-
titled to the benefits of the act. Many
of the half breeds land a half breed is
regarded as an Indian under the inter.
probation of the Indian bureau) have
taken out out naturalization papers re-
nouncing their allegiance to the Cana
dian government, but the interior depart.
ment does not recognize a half breed as
an Indian unless he is native-born. The
local Indian agent has not, except in two
instances, furnished a certificate show
ing what Indians are entitled to enter
lands under this act; but many of the
Indians who now wish to take advantage
of the act have already filed upon and
entered the land desired by them under
the pre-emption and homestead acts,
paying their fees and submitting proof
Of. their declaration Of intention to be.
come citizens Of the United States.
The purpose of the act of July 4. 1884,
was doubtless to encourage native.born
Indians, who renounce their tribal rela-
tions as their first step toward civiliza-
Ition, to acquire land in severalty, but
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-29
NORTHERN TIER.
The Wheat Crop-New Arrivals
ether Notes.

Special Correspondence of the INrkR-OcEAs.l
BoDEN TowN, Aug. 22.-The noise of
the binder is heard in the land.
Wheat in this locality is slightly dam
aged by blight, which will cause a light
decrease in the anticipated average
yield of thirty bushels per acre. 1t will
probably go from twenty-five to twenty
eight bushels.
Edward Caster has Just commenced
the erection of an exquisite scage" for
his "bird." Ed says she will be up here
next summer, and that she is a bouncer,
too.
Peter Traynor unfortunately lost a
valuable calf a few days ago by its fall
ing into an uncovered we'll. 1t was one
he recently purchased in connection
with a COW of the reputable stockman,
Dick Shea.
Mr.. j. M. and Miss Esther Stark
weather we're made happy last Tuesday
by the arrival OF their father and mother
from their old home in Romeo, Mich.
It is pleasing to note that the aged
couple arrived here safely, notwith.
standing their long journey of some
1900 miles on the cars. They encoun-
tered some difficulty in crossing Lake
Michigan, the weather being stormy,
lake rough, and the boat becoming SO
unmanageable as to endanger the lives
of its passengers. After they crossed
the dividing line between Minnesota
an Dakota they were greatly delighted
to see as many as eight and sometimes
ten binders at work in one wheat field
and the fields containing hundreds of
acres. They realized that the appear
ance of the little ten acre wheat fields
of the east, with one hungry binder to
harvest them, compared very unfavor-
ably with this apparition Of the Dakota
fields. They will remain here about six
weeks and witness the harvesting Of the
first crop since the year l in Boden
town.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-29
The bears are having it all their own
way with wheat SO for this season.
Grover and the Doctor.

Chicago Tribune.
"Hold my rod" hastily remarked the
president to the doctor. ri noticed the
prettiest little black and white pup l
ever saw running across the top of that
hill, and I want to catch it."
The doctor kindly consented, and was
soon busy watching the frantic efforts Of
a miniature ''redhorse' to drag under a
cork twice as big as itself, when his at
tention was attracted by a distant
"Halloaw He listened and the halloa
was repeated. Sticking the end of the
pole in the bank, he started for the spot.
"No. don't come up here now," yelled
the president. "Go back to the tent and
bring my satchel with my second best
suit of clothes. Bring them up and
place them in that clump of bushes just
IN front ofyou."
The doctor did so, and then bawled
out:
"say, Grover, did you catch that pup?'
IT caughtit," responded the president,
"but 1 let it 60 again. Say, Doc, it
wasn't a pup"
"By George, I should say it wasn't
grunted the doctor, hastily ~retreating as
a breath of wind came from the bushes
where the president was hiding.
In about an hour the president re.
appeared, TOOK up his rod, and fished
away, but he didn't mention the chase
all the afternoon. Neither did the doc.
tor. 1t was not until after supper that
the president alluded to the matter. III
don't see what made me fail to recog-
nize the thing" he remarked; II was fla.
miliar enough with them when a boy.
But" and he laughed, "the experience
wasn't so hard on me as it might have
been. The first delegation of the Cook
county Democracy andtwo Or three sub.
sequent delegations fromsthe southwest
had dulled the sensibilities of my olfac.
tory erves Doc, if you think my place
is a great voluptuous %sinecure, you are
mistaken"
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-29

AN injunction has been served upon
the treasurer of Nelson county restrain
ing him from paying certain warrants
issued during 1884, amounting in the
aggregate to about $1,000. The peti
TONERS set forth in their complaint tina
these warrants were all OF nearly all is
sued contrary to the express statutor.
provisions governing such cases and tina
in many instances they were drawn for
sum largely in excess of the amount tt
which the parties were justly entitled.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-29

The Iowa Democratic platform is a
marvellous political document. 1t deals
with all the issues now before the people
except hat vital and chief question
civil service reform. 1t is the first Dem.
ocratic' platform we have seen for a long
time that had no reference to this i'm
portant subject. The platform COM
pares President Cleveland with Andrew
jackson, but neglects to offer him any
encouragement in his efforts to carry
out the civil service law.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-29

RING papers in North Dakota have
busted themselves by stating that the
1NTER-OcEAN had dropped its Associated
Press kilograms. These lies have beer
circulated by men who knew better al
the time they were uttering them. At
tention is called to the complete tele'
graphic report in today's issue. When
ever there is any news worth telegraph.
ing the INrER-OcEAN has 1t. Whenever
apolitical scoundrel sticks up his head
the INTER-OcEAN always hits it.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-29
No Doubt b It.

New York Sun.
Kentucky Coroner (holding inquest)
You think the body is that of Col.
Blood?
Witness-I am quite sure of it, sir.
Coroner-In what pocket was the bot
tie found?
Witness-Hip pocket.
Coroner-H'm. Likely Col. Blood.
Any whisky?
Witness-No, sir. 1t was empty.
Coroner-Evidently Col. Blood. Pint
Or quart bottle?
Witness-Quart bottle, sir.
Coroner-Gentlemen, there lies all
that remains of our lamented friend
Col. Blood.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-29
Buried in Brick.

L. L. Thompson, travelling agent for
the Mosler Bahman Safe Co., arrived
here Saturday from Moorhead, where
he and Mrs. Thompson have been con.
fined to their beds for the past six weeks
the result of injuries received during a
tornado and thunder and lightning
storm. They were in bed asleep at the
Grand Pacific when the tornado struck
the hotel, tearing away part of the roof.
A huge brick chimney was knocked
over and the brick and mortar came
crashing through the ceiling, falling
upon and completely covering them up.
The weight of the debris crushed the
bedstead beneath them. Help soon
came and they were released from their
perilous position. Both were severely
cut and bruised.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-29
Never Give Up.

If you suffer with low and depressed
spirits, loss Of appetite, general debility,
diso:dered blood, weak constitution,
he dache, or any disease of a bilious
nature, by all leans procure a bottle of
Electric Bitters. You will be surprised
to see the rapM improvement that will
follow; you will be inspired with new
life; strength and activity will return;
pain and misery will cease, and hende-
forth you will rejoice in the praise of
Electric Bitters. Sold at fifty cents q
bottle by Bennett & Horsman.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-29
Producers.

A St. Paul telegram of the 22d says:
James T. Field, of Fort Totten, is in the
city this evening and purchased a trac-
ton engine to thresh the wheat on the
Devils Lake agency. It is estimated that
10000 bushels of wheat have been raised
by the Indians On the agency, in lots of
ten to forty acres, by different family
groups. There is a good yield and the
grain is of excellent quality. The wheat
will be manufactured into -four at the
agency mill and turned over to the gov
eminent at 81 per hundred. Part of it
will be issued to the Turtle mountain In
dams. The Indians harvested with their
own machinery.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-29
A Pioneer.

Mr.. John H. Carter, of West Union,
Iowa, was among u callers today. Mr..
Carter is II years of age, and has seen a
great deal of frontier life. He went to
California in 1S49. He remembers Chi
cago when it was not SO large as Devils
Lake. Mr.. Carter thinks this is the
grandest country he ever saw He has
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-29

"coL.n R1oHARpsoN, Of the Valley City
Times, and a member Of the old gang Of
corrupt politicians of Dakota, will notbe
competent to speak upon the subject of
judges and grand juries until he rids
himself of the smell Of bad eggs.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-29

EDWARDS was dishonest enough to bave
his attack upon Mr.. Hallembeak pub.
lished in his Argus as a regular Assocl.
ated Press telegram, knowing full well
that if it appeared as an editorial in that
sheet it would have no effect whatever,
Fattyissmart butt is that peculiar kind
of smartness that would be creditable tc
no one but Fatty.