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Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-22
Beyond the Veil.

The sum-, az it fingered on the edge of
might say it regretted to leave the
world in darkness-lighted up his face
until the grandchild asleep on his knee
would hardly have recognized him had
she opened her eyes.
Old and feeble and gray-rcady to
bid farewell to carth-he was a child
again, and his mind had the thoughts
of a child. The sun had gone down
and the dusk had come on for him tens
OF thousands of times without question,
but this time he felt afraid and wlis-
pered:
"Oh! sun, do not leave me just yet.
Wait until l am a man, and 1 shall
care not whether it is day or night"
And the sun whispered back to him:
81 have seen you pass from child
hood to manhood and back. You cam
not travel the path again"
"But wait a little longer. When 1
have grown to be a youth the coming
OF night will have no trrrors for me-"
"Alas! old man. answered the de-
Ginning sum-, "a grand old tree cannot
become a shrub again. 1t may be-
splintered or uprooted by the hurri-
cane, but it must die as a trce."
"Then remain with met pleaded
the old man. "My limbs are feeble.
and your light will safely guide my
footsteps"
"1hat 1 cannot do, but j will send
the moon to cast her r;.vS upon the
earth and soften the darkness of
night"
And WHEN The moon came the old
mans locks were changed from the
gold OF sunset to the silver O
evening, and the burrows of age were
melted and softcneI unlil they could
no longer be seen. And he whispered
to the o 20
"Do not leave me tonight. for l am
old and AFRAID Of the darkness OF mic hit.
u canDot stay beyond my fixed
time" answered the.moon. ..5ut wien
l go l will send the stars to keep YOU
company"
81 had a observation-disclosures.
Bring them bac.. to luc from the mys-
FERROUS unknown"
"Alas! but the dead are lead!'' And
the moon went away AMI the stars
came, and the. old man pleaded:
81 am Oil and lonely. Bear me com.
pany during my brief Stay on earth"
And Que bright star answered for all
the rest:
ga hand greater than mans controls
our movements. Look beyond u.s."
And tho stars drew aside the mystic
veil, and The Cid mau's eyes looked be-
hind it. They lighted W with the fires
OF yout'l-of hopc-of "nt:cipation-of
deep satisfaction. His aged face grew
young-his limbs regained their
strength-his blood coursel us in the
veins Of a man in his prime. The stars
held the veil aside bu, Il moment, and
yet he had seen enough.
The child slept on, but the arms
around it gave up tier strength.
The night-winds toycd with the old
mans gray locks, but he gave no heed.
A hand was laid on his shoulder amt a
voice whispered in his ear, but he gave
no sign. The grand old tree had given
up its life on earth to be rim anew De-
hind the eil.-DetroU Free Press.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-22
The Missouri Excursion.

Speaking of the harvest excursion
which leaves Missouri for Devils Lake
on the 25th, the Towner County Tribune
says: "Poor old Moses, after wander
ing half a lifetime in the wilderness,
finally laid down and died among the
sage brush and cactus, without sett ng
his feet upon the Happy Land of Canaan,
to which he was leading the hosts of
Israel. But there were nc railroads in
those days; greenbacks hadn't been
thought of, and Pharaoh had a corner
on sheckels. Now, however, in these
days of cheap railroad excursions, there
is nothing to prevent the wanderers in
the wilderness "down below from look
ing upon Canaan ere they die, or com.
ing here to live indefinitely in perfect
bliss"
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-22
Short.Horn Sale at FARGO.

Messrs. Wilcox & Liggett, of Grand.
view stock farm, Benson, Mimi, II
ounce that they will hold their first an
nual sale of short-horn and Holstien
Freisian cattle at Fargo, on Thursday,
August q. This lis the first sale of pure
bred cattle ever held in northeast Dako-
ia, and the interest taken in the event is
manifested everywhere among stock
men. If the sale proves a success, it
will be followed up by more from time
to time, and it is hoped farmers will take
the opportunity to attend this sale and
give encouragement to the enterprise.
1t will afford an excellent opportunity to
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-22
A ~Poker-Playing judge.
Grafton Herald

lNtAS 4ClUL
Now We do insist that q judge of the
district court can be better employed
even in Texas, California or any other
state, not even %exempting territories
than playing with paste-boards during a
court term. We have read of those
things happening in "the days so bold,
the days Of gold, the days of forty-nine, ~
but carpet-baggers should remember we
have advanced in civilization since then
and we hope thatsuch things will be un-
heard of in the future in any portion Of
Uncle Sans dominions. The majesty
that doth surround u king in a certain
measure, should surround q Judge, but
it's a poor way to preserve it by playing
with kings and queens in a card room.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-22

AN appropriation of 100000 was
made at the last session Of congress for
the transportation of about $40. OOO,O 900
in gold coin from the sub-treasury at San
Francisco to the su%b-treasury at New
York. Owing to the high rates asked
by the express companies, the secretary
of the treasury decided to transfer the
coin by registered mail. So far about
$4,000, 600 have been transported in this
way. The money was mailedin $780, 900
packages. In view, however, of the
publicity which has been given to the
method of transportation, it has been
deemed best to suspend further ship
ments of the precious metal for the pres
ent.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-22
List of Letters.

Remaining uncalled for at the post.
office at Devils Lake. D. T., for the week
ending August is, 1855. If not called
for within thirty days they will be SEN
to the dead letter office. Parties calling
for any of said letters will please say adj
vertised:
Bergsvendson A Blair A +
Bergren CT
Copeland John 2.
Doheny Rose Dusso H.A
Dixon 4 Hetrick
Fladeland Kristie o Fossen Lorenz
Gessner G II Gilbert q NJ
Grassel J
Hunt Bros Hollenbeck E l.
Hogan Lars 2 Hansen Mrs Maria
McQuinnon Mrs NJ Marks NJ
s Morarity Eugene
Nichols frankie
Peterson Fluvog
Regain Mary
Smith Mrs Mary Shepard J f
Sheehey Fred
Turner Ezra
Weston w III
H. G. HANsBRoUGH,
Postmaster.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-22
An Offensive omceseeker.

A Bismarck telegram says: John Hal
lemback, of the firm of Hallembach g.
Wright, attorneys here, has been some
what rutfled in his temper ever since
Mr.. Garland was made United States
district attorney. John thought he had
it dead sure, and was strutting around
the streets like a single bantam rooster
ina large flock of hens. When Carland's
commission arrived Hallembach was at
war with the world almost Immediately.
He was going to knife his enemies and
shoot the general public, and raise sheol
generally throughout the land. MI.
Hallembach came to this country about
two years ago from Louisiana, and has
never explained why he left the latter
place. Perhaps some kind acquaintance
left in the palm tree state, in aid of good
government" took the trouble to notify
Mr.. Cleveland of the causes that impelled
Johns removal, and no doubt the record
will show whether he left Louisiana be-
tween two days-or in the regular way.
Since his failure to receive the appoint
ment of United States district attorney
1t is said he has been interested in stir
ring up considerable odor-such as GER
tain animals can-about Judge Francis.
The impression is that Hallembach wants
the judges place. His offensive and
domineering ways, and utter lack of the
common courtesies Of life, and thorough
misunderstanding of the decencies of the
profession have rendered John Hallem-
bach SO obnoxious to the people here
that he finds little sympathy, and it is
possible that ibis record will soon be
shown up.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-22

The famous Panama hats IRE Ill
made in Guayaquil, Ecuador, and get
their name because Panama merchants
formerly controlled the trade. They
are made of the pita fiber. a sort Of
palm, and are braided under water hy
native women of strands often II and
10 feet long, and fine ones are very
expensive. 1t often takes two or three
weeks TO braid a single hat, which sells
for SIS or Sc, and lasts forever. A
traveller speaks of one made of a single
straw or fiber as fine as thread and
soft as silk. The woman who made it
was engaged four months in the work,
and it was valued at $3.50.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-22
UNDER the compromise effected be.

UNDER the compromise effected be.
tween the navy department and the as
signees Of John Roach & Son, for the
completion Of the three cruisers now
building in the Roach ship-yards in New
York and in Chester, the work of prep
-aration is rapidly pushing forward. The
compromise has been put in writing and
signed by the secretary. 1t is said on
good authority that it includes the &C
ceptance Of the Dolphin. This as.ignees
arefto make certain of the alterations
recommended by Secretary Whitney'e
specialboardof inspectors, none Of which
salse costly. According to Mr.. Roach's
s6garesy prepared aboutthe the time that
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-22

We have always believed that there
should be a law compelling a man 10 un'
dergo a rigid examination and receive a
diploma before he is permitted to engage
in journalism. A lawof this kind would
bar out such miserable looking sheets as
the Nelson County News and compel
their publishers to earn their bread
welding a buck-saw, for which business
nature created them.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-22
Regardless.

The News Democrat (which paper,
prior to the election Of Cleveland,
openly expressed its unwillingness to
cite to" either party, and since that
event has severely aspired to be Demo.
cratic, but has just about lost itself in
the somewhat extraordinary Clevelandic
garments) seeks to further extend its
reputation as a second-class vehicle of
misstatements by boldly a~sseyerating
"that there is no crop in Benson county
excepting in the Salisbury neighbor.
hood" At that rate, by the time it
makes a few more political flops it will
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-22
Whipping

Here is what Bob Ingersoll says about
whipping children: eff any of you 60
to whip children again. have your pic
ture taken in the act: Let it show your
red, vulgar face, and let it show the
dimpled face Of your child. And if that
child should die I cannot think of a
sweeter way to spend an afternoon than
to go out into the country, and sitting
down OF a little mound, to look at that
photograph. If your child has got to get
up early in the morning, it is just as
easy to wake him with a kiss as with .
club"
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-22

A SINGULAR will has been probated at
Jasper, Tenn. An old man died, leav-
ing q large property in trust to be used
b y.thA trustees in any 1nannar- thoy may
deem best to suppress the habit preva-
lent among men of eating with knives
when forks should be used. The de.
ceased says he has always felt the dis
advantage of early training in that re-
spect. He was in the habit of %reproving
everybody at hotels OF. elsewhere he saw
using knives for eating, and was a mono
maniac on the subject.-Exchange.
The trustees of the defunct crank's
property should erect a hospital for
MANNED sword s%wollowers.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-22
A Voice from South Dakota.
Forest CITY Press,

The devil was to pay at Devils Lake
and all because the register at the land
office gave the final proof ads to the best
established newspaper. This paper the
Devils Lake INTER-OcEAN, happened to
be a Republican paper. The Demo-
cratic U. S. judge went for the registers
scalp, but the grand jury and prosecut-
ing attorney couldn't see it, and now the
matter has been referred to Washington.
THE grand jury tried to see it hard
enough, but the prosecuting attorney
couldn't find any law for it, because no
crime had been committed.-ED.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-22

The ws-Democrat must have for
gotten to explain its reasons for charg-
ing IS for final proofs and dividing the
pot with the attorney who secures the
proof publication for that sheet. Its
unbounded love for "the poor settler"
is the cause of its silence, no doubt.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-22
That Vlenette.

Smith Ely, ex-mayor of New York
city, writes the Bank of Devils Lake. in
closing 80, asking that ten one-aollar
bills bearing the banks cole
brated vignette be sent him as a
curiosity. The gentleman thinks the
institution is a national bank and that
as such it's circulation has his impship
stamped thereon. Specimens Of the
banks cards and checks have been sent.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-22

Look out for the largest tram robbery
Of the age. The government is carrying
gold by the trunkfull from San Fran,
cisco to Washington as registered mail
matter-$1OO,OOO at a time.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-22

FROM the Grafton Herald we learn
that a certain district judge in Dakota
is in the habit Of playing poker during
the term of court. Hence it is natural
to infer that Fatty Edwards is enabled
to play court during the term of poker.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-22
Bucklen's Arnlca salye.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilbiains, Corns, and ali Skin Erup-
lions, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. Iii s guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, OF money refunded.
Price 25s cents per box.
For sale by Bennett & Horsman.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-22
81 ROLLER MILL.
Enlarged Before it is Finished
The Building.

The Building.
Messrs. Widmeier & Welermuller are
making rapid progress on their roller
mill. The second story t,mbers are now
up, and the frame work would be con
pleted this week if the necessary lumber
could be gotten here IN time. Certain
timbers which should have been here
last week have not yet arrived, and this
seriously delays the work. The original
intention, as already stated in these col
umns, vas to put in power sufficient for
q 150-barrel mill, but the Messrs
Widmeier & Weiermuller have
changed their minds and ordered
a 75-horse power boiler and q 6O-horse
power engine-suficient to run a 300
barrel mill. The mill building itself is
plenty large to accommodate machinery
for turning out 800 barrels per day.
Hence, instead of having a 100 barrel
mill Devils Lake is in reality going to
have a 300 barrel mill.
The proprietors expect to make a
brand of flour that will be superior to
anything yet placed upon the market.
They base this expectation upon the
peculiar quality of Devils Lake wheat,
which has already been pronounced the
finest grade of wheat raised anywhere.
An order for Devils Lake flour has
already been received from New York,
but it will be necessary for the order to
lie over until about the LIST Of October.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-22
A NovEL.READER with a statistical tut

! A NovEL-READER with a statistical turn
of mind, says the Chicago Tribune, has
ascertained that out of nearly 500 hero.
ines of last years novels only 100 were
brunettes, the others being blondes; but
If any one believes that the brunettes
fail to get in their work in real life a few
thousand certificates can be obtained on
very reasonable terms.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-22

Our dispatches today state that Frank
Pettigrew's brother has been sued for
libel by one Steele whom it is alleged
Pettigrew was instrumental in having
denominated as a "bastard" in the cen
sus report. Some of the Dakota politi.
clans take ofense very easily.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-22

The time made by Harry Wilkes
when he beat Phallas at Philadelphia
last Thursday was ZIG, 2:20, 2:2l3 and
2:18a-not so terribly slow, and yet con-
siderably slower than the friends of
eeee's-stealion expected. Phallus took
the third heat in 2:214. The purse was
$4OOO-too small for better time.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-22
EDWARDS finds himself in the midst o

EDWARDS finds himself in the midst of
a vertible hornets nest. The honest and
respectable newspapers of the Terri
tory are making his crooked exist
ence exceedingly miserable. Time
was:when Edwards fattery and false pre-.
lenses had the desired effect in some
quarters, but he has been "found out
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-22
The Kind of Baths he Takes.

M. A. Burke, bookkeeper of the Bank
of Minnesota. of St. Paul, is in the city
having a h. o. t., which ean a high
old time. When he left st. Paul he told
the boys his health was poor and thathe
was going to Devils Lake to battle in its
celebrated waters. The story wa re-
garded as being very thin, even border
ing on the gauzy. Yesterday a st. Paul
man called u attention to a stranger
floundering in the lake surf, and said,
'That's Burke; hope he will derive some
benefit from his lavatory exercise" Pass
ing through IN adjacent grove the st.
Paul man, hating suddenly, exclaimed,
"i1oly Moses! There's Burke swinging
in ahammock with a young lady" The
st. Paul man returned to the city and
sent the following telegram:
To -, st. Paul: Burke is here,
but hasn't been near the water. l have
just seen him in a hammock battling in
the smiles of a handsome young lady.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-22

The Newspaper AMI the Blotter.
"Hello, Smith, what's that"
"It's a MOTEL register Blotter filled with
the advertisements of Devils Lake Bust
ness Men,"
"What does it do?"
20, it's reaching out for Trade
elbow does it do it?'
20, it just stays in the hotel, and when
a Man comes to town the Blotter justs
reaches for him and the Man goes off
and trades lin Minnewaukan.)
"Then the Blotter beats the Newspa-
per?'
80, all to pieces. The Newspaper
only goes out and brings the Man to
to town; the Blotter does the business
aftsrwmd. All the Newspapers is good
for is to bring people into the country;
the Blotter makes 'em trade"
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-22
Died Slandering the Dead.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug. PA copy
of a Raleigh newspaper was received
here today which suggests curious re-
Elections. 1t is the paper which was ed.
tied by the man who so severly attacked
the memory of Gen. Grant Immediately
after his death, and who, before the edi-
ton containing that article reached the
mails, himself fell. dead in his office.
The paper has an elaborate account of
the funeral of this editor and but slight
illusions to the Grant obseouies.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-22

THE Grand Forks Herald is one of
the. best dailies that comes to this
office. Its afternoon Geographic report
completely covers the occurrences of
the day.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-22

secure q choice young bull to cross on
native stock, or a pair Of thoroughbred
animals of this breed to start a herd.
The Holstein-F reisian cattle to be sold
are high grade stock. They will be sold
to the highest bidder, it is SAID, without
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-22
Benefits of a Change.

Benefits of a Change.
CURED.
"Been to Washington"
eyes; I was there six weeks"
sAsDid you see Cleveland" .t
EYES," .....
"Did he do anything for you"
"He cured my rheumatism"
"HowY' .
"By letting me walk home"
BLISS.
Widow to medium-'.Is my husband
happy in the spirit landw
"Yes; perfectly so, madam. He has
everything his soul desires"
Then, thank heaven, hes got it at
last"
SCOT what, madam"
IA postofice.'
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-22
The Chicken Harvest.

"Ef a man amt chicken shooter and
hain't got no good dog, he'd better go
for ducks which is always in sight, an
you only got ter wade for EN-" This
was the philosophical utterance of an
old hunter who saw the battalions of
sportsmen returning to town empty
handed S-S.Saturday evening. Since
the game law expired more than 200
men and twice as many dogs have been
tramping the country yer in quest of
chickens. About 1875 hunters have re-
turned and state that chickens are very
scarce; some say the pot hunters got
them all before the law expired. John
Cooke, Bert Requa, George Pcrcival and
two or three others report chickens
quite plenty.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-22

LAR1xoRE is enforcing the city ordin-
ance against gambling. The result is
that Grand Forks is crowded with mem.
bers Of the green cloth fraternity.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-22

The Minneapolis and st. Paul census
takers are each waiting for the other to
file his official report. cones afraid
and t'other da'ssent.n
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-22

created them,