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Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-18
Saving Out a Channel Above Island
No. &c.

From an account in the June Cen
tury by Colonel J. w. Bissell, of the
Engineer Corps. who had the work in
charge, we quote the following: 1.-The
way through the submerged corn-field
and the 'half-mile OF road was easy
enough, but when we reached the tim
Der the labor of saving out a channel
commenced. The one steamer which
had q powerful steam capstan was put
in the lead, and the others having hand
capstans were fastened single file in
the rear, and then the six barses in
like order, SO that the progress Of the
first controlled all the others. Captain
Tweddale took charge Of the cutting in
front, while Lieutenant Randolph was
fitting up the improviscd gun-boats
astern. About three hundred men
were assigned to each, and they
worked in relays without the slightest
intermission from daybreak until dark.
First Of all, men standing on plat
forms on small RATS cut off the trees
about eight feet above the water. As
soon as a tree was down, another set
of men, provided with boats and lines,
adjusted about it a line which ran
through a snatch-block and back to the
steam capstan, and hauled it out of the
way; thus a partial cut was made for
ward, the lines always working more
than W hundred feet ahead of the
capstan, SO rs to have plenty of room
tor he's saws. 1t took about four sets
Of lines to keep pace with twelve saws.
when the space about the stumps
CI!OWpH Sntfipinnt JNDttt. u raft a, bD1,t
forty feet was dashed to Il stump, and
the saws set ut work in Il frame at
tached by a pivot and working in an
arc as shown in the sketch-two men
working the saws ut opposite ends by a
rope, II ii fifth on the farther side of
tree guiding its teeth into the tree.
Where the stuinps were to close, or ir-
Regular, three vuwi-Uoats were used in
stead of the RAFT. No trouble was ex-
perienced with the stumps 4 foot or
less in diameter. With the larger ones
1t was diiicrcnl: the Gins spread out so
much AT the bottom tina, the saw al
most always would run crooked and
pinch. Ii it commenced running up,
we notchcd the top and set the frame
farther IN: II down. We pat in powerful
lacN!e' ana pune" tlc top OF The stump
over.
"iicrc was where the ingenuity of
officers and men was exercised: as the
saws were working four and Il half feet
beneath; the surface, and the water was
quite turbid, the question was how to
ascertain what was interfering with
the saw, and then to apply the remedy.
But found Captain Twcddale equal to
the most obstinate stump. think two
and IL half hours was the longest time
ever expended upon any one, while
about that numoer of minutes would
dispose OF some small ones when the
saw was ready. In all it took eight
days to cut the Two miles"
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-18
Caught Him at Last.

In an Grafton at LaMoure on the 4th
Waldo NJ Potter, the talented editor of
the Progress and Chronicle, gave ex-
preston to a sentiment full of suggest
%iveness, and one worthy to be carefully
considered by every farmer in North
Dakota. He said: "If Dakota needs
relief from boss rule at home, and the
tyranny of unprincipled maiorities at
Washington, she needs more to be
emanclpated from thraldom to a single
tyrant whom she has enthroned in
power with her own hands. That tyrant
is the worst despot hat ever ruled a
country and his name is Single Crop
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-18

A Milwaukee editor committed sui
eide because he was in debt. 1t is
such all unusual thing for an editor to
be in debt that he could not stand it
Boston Post.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-18

Land Office ut Devils Lake, D.. r., June II, 1855
Notice Is hereby given that the following. named settler
has filed notice Of his intention to make final pr.of
under SIC 2Dl L : X $ in support Of his claim, and
that said proof will ic made before the Iiegister or
Receiver at Devils Lake, y 7; on July Y, So, viz:
ALEXANDER TAYLOR II T. rs, for the eis Of III.
ne a, see !, and the " y of the nv 4 sec 8, tl5l, rG4.
He names the following Witnesses to prove his con-
tinnous residence upon, and cultivation Of said land.
John Schmidt Martin Van Iicw John Van Licw Harry
Of Devils Lake, d T.
HENRY W. LORD, Register.
G Nash, Attorney. sl2l7
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-18
Is Rooms Smart ?
Won't Bow.

4 polecat.

The business men Of Devils Lake came
to the front. so Bro. lIansbrough was
not compelled to suspend the daily issue
OF the lNTER-OCEAN. It's we'll. An ed
itor that will not bow down to Mage
! Edwards dictatlon we admire.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-18

cigars being placed on the outside,
with the veins on the inside. The
number of bundles depends upon how.
many cigars a man can make in a day.
The average is 200 to 25O."-Moble
Register.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-18
late TELEGRAPH NEWS.
Especial Telegram t the DAILY INTER-
OCEAN.
Riel Goes Free.

TORONTO, July ia fatal defect has
been found in the Riel Indictment,
which charges INN with being a traitor
to the queen, when he is an American
citizen,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-18
Indians and COWBOYS,

TOMBSTONE, July ia battle is re-
ported between Indians and COWBOYS. in
which forty-six of the former and Six.
teen of the latter were killed,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-18
Wheat in Three States.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. July 1.-THE
forthcoming number OF the Indiana
Farmer estimates the wheat crop in In
diana at 81 per cent. Of an average. in
Illinois at 10 per cent. and in Ohio at SO
per cent.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-18
Ell Mahdi Reported Dead.

CAIRO. July 11.-Gen. Brockenbury
telegraphs from Fatmeh that a letter
which was received there yesterday
states that Ell Mahdi is dead.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-18
h Rival Towns,

ST. PAUL, July 1.-THE new city d.
rectory Of St. Paul gives $500 names
estimated population 1852. The new
directory Of Minneapolis gives 1920
names-estimated population, 119,475.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-18
Death in the Deep.

ST. PAUL, July ia terrible storm
struck Lake Minnetonka about 5 o'clock
last evening, which took the nature Of
a tornado, lasliing the lake into IA wild
fury, while the rain and hail fell in
binding sheets.
Several Of the larger steamboats, on
the lake at the time made for the near
est landings, the wind sending every
thing movable scurrying across their
decks, and driving the passengers into
the state rooms for safety.
The small steam yacht Minnie Cook.
with a party Of eight people from Min.
neapolis, was capsized and the entire
party was drowned. The m Of the
victims are as follows:
Ex-Mayor A. C. RAND and wife.
MARY RAND, his daughter.
HARVEY RAND, his son.
FRANK RAND, a nephew.
J. B. COYKENDALL and wife.
KATECOYkENDALL, his daughter.
GEORGE MCDONALD, the engineer.
ROBERT HUSSEY. stoker.
Two bodies have been recovered and
search is being made for the others.
1t is feared other casualties occurred
as it was impossible for small boats t.
live in such a storm.
When the news of the accident
reached Minneapolis the widest ex
element prevailed. especially as tht
first reports were contradictory and un
certain. and crowds assembled on til.
street corners and in the hotel lobbie,
end besieged the newspaper ana tele
graph Offices for the particulars.
The victims were among the mos
prominent people in the city. A. c
Rand was mayor OF the city four year
prior to Mayor Ames' term. an
mis- family is one of the most promlnen
in Minneapolis social circles. Only on
daughter remains Of the entire family
J. r. Cnykendall was the senior mem
Der Of the firm Of Coykendall Bros. .
Co., one Of the best known firms in tn
northwest. The sad accident casts
gloom over the entire community.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-18
Good News for Our Neiehbors.

ST. PAUL, July l4.-It is understood
here that the trouble between the North.
ern Pacific and the Transcontinental
company has been submitted to arbitra-
ton and trains will soon run to Mime
waukan
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-18

BLOOMINGTON, Ills, July IA great
storm and water spout here destroyeda
quarter of a million dollars worth Of
property.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-18
SmauPo

BISMARCK, July 1.-THE River Press
Of Fl. Benton. of the lstinst., states that
small pox prevails among the Indians at
Poplar River, and that the red men are
flying in all directions, scattering the
disease.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-18
Cash.! Cash!
Money to losn on Improved Farms
and to make FINAL PROOFS.
Office over Bank Of Devils Lake.
II A. j. ALEXANDER.
FINAL PROOF NOTICES.

PAYMENT in advance for final proofs
n this journal must be made when no
ice is handed to the printer.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-18

CHICAGO. July l4.-Wheat closed at
SIZE cash.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-18
All Unknown Addiction Here,


DETROIT. Mich. July 1O.-A Journal
special from Allegan says: Two miles
north Of this city last night a tornado
swept owe a tract three miles long and
eighty yards wide, doing great damage,
buildings being unroofed and serious
injury done to the standing crop and
orchards. The amount of losses cannot
nov be estimated, but the total will be
large.
\ WISCONSIN TORNADO.
OSHKOSH, Wis. July lO.-Last nights
storm was terrific in this vicinity, many
houses unroofed, barns and fences de
molished. st. Paul's church and expo
sition building were the largest buildings
destroyed by the storm. In the lumber
districts piles of lumber were thrown
down and scattered i'll all directions.
Some of the streets were almost block
AIDED by fallen trees and debris dropped
by the wind. Communication with the
surrounding country is slow. The storm
is considered by old residents the worst
that ever visited this vicinity. No estl-
of loss can be made.
CARS DEMOLISHED
SPARTA, Wis. July 1O.-A terrible cy-
clone swept over this place Wednesday
evening, and did great destruction to
farm houses and barns Several churches
We're badly damaged. Fourteen cars
at the st. Paul depot were blown from
the track and several others derailed at
the Northwestern depot. Trains have
been delayed by these accidents. Nc
reports have been received from the
country and the total damage cannot
be given.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-18
H1.NsT W EVND, NegEst"r.
rattin e Sernmgarl. At,orney. H-l9

Land Office at Devils Lake, Oak, June 8, 1885,
Complaint having been entered at this office by Edward
" West against Katie c Thornton for abandoning: her
homestead entry No 10, dated Nov |, lss3, upon lot .
and the sw Of the Ii. 4, SCI L, town lI, range q,
IN Ramsey county, DIT, with a view 10 the cancellation
OF said entry: the said arti., are hereby summoned to-
appear NJ Til, office on the I'D day Of July. lss5, at 10
O'Clock a M, 10 respond and furnish testimony con-
corning said alleged abandonment.
L. uINkI " LORD Rsri.frr
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-18
The Mountain Pyramid.


Dunseith Herald.
COAL.
FORESTS.
W~ATERPOWERS.
STONE QCARRIES.
GAME-FISH-FRUITs
PURE LIVING WATER.
LIMERICK CLAY-SAND.
RICH GRAZING AND FARM LANDS.
Fl PRIZE WHEAT REGION OF H WORLD.
Is Rooms Smart F?
Texas Siftings.
"Is the coon Il smart animal?" asked
a stranger Of old 81 Jackson on Onion
creek.
"Talk about koons being smart. ]
say dey was smart"
"Well, how smart are they9:"
IA koon played me the meanest trick
you cher heerd tell on. foun' a hole
whar de koon went inter de groun', and
| waited dar all day long to shoot dat
koon, and when he did come out he was
q polecat."
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-07-18

lie frames the following witnesses to prove hi. con-
tihions Residence upon, and cultivation Of said land:
Thorn = Thompson Peter kjclherr.on Frank Ellis
Matthias Vangcn, Of Devils IAk,, DIT.
And you, Eugene W Berry, who on the 18th day Of
January, 1881, filed bS n" 7..,a on the $ y, Of tn. NV
4, sec !. town ~, rang. Gi. arr hereby notified to
show cali-" ut this Office on or before July ~. 1883, If
any there im, why said Ole ulrsun should not be al
lowed 10 make proof and Iaymerk for said tract.
l2-l7 D e. 1FFASY, Register
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-07-16
Origin of Mosquitoes.

The Indians have very satisfactory
account OF the origin of the Mentezuma
mosquitoes The legend runs thus
There were in times of old, many moons
ago, two huge-feathered monsters per-
mitted by Manitou to descend from the
sky and ahght on the banks of the Seneca
river. Their form was that of the
mosquito. They were so large that they
few towardthe earth. Standing on either
bank, they guarded the river, and,
stretching their long neeks into the
canoes of the Indians as they attempted
to paddle along the stream, gebbled them
up as the stork king in the fable gobbled
up the frogs The destruction OF life was
SO great that not an Indian could pass
without being devoured in the attempt
1t was long before the monsters could be
externinated, and then only, by the com
bined efforts of all the Cayaga and
Onondaga nations. The battle was terri
BILE, but the warriors finally triumphed,
and the mammoth mosquitoes were slain
and left unburied. For this neglect the
Indians had to pay dearly. The carcasses
decomposed and the particles, vivifed by
the sun, flew off in clouds of mosquitoes,
which have filled the country ever since
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-07-16
She Wouldn't Peel.

A medical man was once examining
number of youths about to join the army
on foreign service. Each one, as he
entered the room, was told to undress
himself. One had just resumed his
clothes, and while the doctor was writing
certificates, was desired to leave the
room and send in the next person. Some
one else at once entered. "Take all your
clothes off, said the DOCTOR without
lifting his eyes from the desk, land then
l shall be able to attend to you Sir p
said sweet, but indignant voice: The
doctor looked up. nHalloa!" said he,
astonished beyond all measure at the
lovely vision, "you surely are not going
in for this service ?'' No, sir" said the
blushing maid; FsI called to ask for an
appointment as nurse in the hospital
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-07-16
Tommy,s Reasons.

Fond papa (proudly displaying the ac-
complishments of his six-year- old boy to
the visiting clergyman "Now, Tommy,
tell the gentleman what you would like
to be, when you grow up to be great,
big man." cL al.-l
Tommy (pointing at the distinguished
visitor: Cpd like to be-a minister like
him." --L ---f-l. e..5--l-
Visiting clergyman greatly gratifed) ::
"Ah, my young friend, you would like to
be a clergyman like me, would you?
And, now, tell me why you would like to
be a clergyman like me. ~. 1, - .---,.1...
Tommy promptly: Cause / heard
pa say yesterday that you had the softest
job of any man he knew. Nothing to do
but talk an hour or 50 every Sunday,
live free on the members of the congrega-
ton, and be worshipped like q little tin
god on wheels by all the women in the
DariSh - --
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-07-16
A Church Transformed Into Distil-
l0rV.

The church people of Fayette county
IRE terribly exercised over the action OF
A. j. Turner, one of the trustees of Pros
pect Methodist Church. The church was
located by romantic little stream Dea-
con Turner advocated the sale of the
building with such effect as to be author
lied to do so. The good brethren were
fearfully shocked when they discovered
that Brother Turner had merely acted as
agent of some whisky distillers, who
coveted the place as an excellent still
house. When the brethren went to the
sacred spot for the last time they found
the ground covered with worms and
other paraphernalia of what they called a
hell-hole. Deacon Turner was cited be-
fore the quarterly conference, by whom
he was gravely censured for dallying with
the devil. In the meantime, Prospect
Church building is turning out an excel
lent article of whisky.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-07-16
PATENT NOTICES.
Application for Patent.
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
CarrT ~. Hr,-xr rr,,-. ~
Notice No. 1907.

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE,
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, June 19, 1885.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT G. w.
In Bennett, of Salt Lake City Utah, has made
application for United States Patent for the
Real Estate mining claim, situate in Little Cot
tonwood Mining District Salt Lake county
Utah Territory, consisting of 1900 linear feet OF
the lode, and surface ground 100 feet wide
being Lot No. i6S aud described in the field
notes and plat of the official survey on file in
this office, with magnetic variation at Is de-
grees 10 minutes east, as follows: Commencing
at post No. /, a corner of the claim, from which
U. S. Mineral Monument No. 3 bears south ~
degrees 5 minutes west ,2sS 40 feet distant
and running thence south 81 degrees minutes
east 500 feet to post No. .: thence north 22de-
grees 10 minutes east 100 feet to post No 8:
thence north 81 degrees minutes west /. 500
feet to post No 4; thence south % degrees 10
minutes west 100 feet TO post No. l, the place of
beginning of exterior bounds; expressly ex.
cepting and excluding, however, from the
abOve-deScribed area so much thereof as is EN-
braced and included in the "Alta, ,, Lot No. l3S.
and the "Ravine,' Lot No. 49, the area claimed
being . $500 acres The said mining claim
being of record in the Office OF the Recorder of
said mining district at Alta City, In Salt Lake
county, Utah. The nearest known locations
being the "Rayine," Lot No 143 the "Alta, " Lot
No. 1873, and the Cincinnati" Lot No. "a, claims
in said mining district.
direct that this notice be published in the
SALT LAKE EVENING DEMOCRAT, the newspaper
published nearest the said mining claim, for
the period of sixty days. s.
49, H. MCMASTER, Register.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-07-16
ODD FELLOWS LODGES.

Utah LODGE NO. 1, 1. 0. o. T. - MEETS
~ every Thursday, at p. m, in Odd Fell
lows Hall, Union Block Salt Lake City. Odd
Fellows in good standing are invited to attend.
J. SEDORE, N. G.
J. J. THOMAS. Secretary.
SALT LAKE LODGE NO. .. !, o. o. F.
y Meets every Friday, at s p. m, in Odd
Fellows Hall, Union Block. odd Fellows In
good standing are invited to attend.
S. :. CREIGHTON, y. G..
]. NJ. DARLING, Secretary.
JORDAN LODGE NO. 8, l. o. o. F-MEETS
lows Hall, Union Block Odd Fellows in good
standing are invited to attend
F. F. LECUYER, n. c.
LOUIS HYAMs, Secretary
DIDGELY LODGE NO. 9, l. o. o. F.-MEETS
IL every Wednesday, at p. NJ. in Odd Eel |
lows Hall, Union Block Visiting brothers
made welcome. JOHN J. DUKE, N G.
w. NJ. CLARK, Secretary ~
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-07-16
LEGAL NOTICES.
Marshal's Sale.

I DURSUAHT TO AN ORDER OF SALE 10
4 me directed by the Third Judicial District
Court OF the Territory of Utah. shall expose at
Public SALE at the front door of the County
Court House. in the city of Salt
Lake. county OF Salt Lake and Territory
OF Utah, on the 10th day of July, 1885, at II
o'clock M. the following described property,
situate in salt Lake County, Utah TERRITORY, To-
wit: f-.Tf 5000
A portion of Lot Six (6l. in Block Fifty-seven
(57), Plat b. Salt Lake City survey, commencing
at the northeast corner OF said Lot Six running
thence south twenty (2O) rods, thence west
three and one-third (315l rods, thence north
third 80 rods 10 the place OF beginning CON
tanning sixty-six and two-thirds $3.50 square
rods OF ground.
Together with all and singular the tenements,
Entertainments and appuFtenances thereunto
belonging orin anywise appertaining.
10, be sold as the property. of Margaret S.
Ellis, George Fl. Ellis and w. G.. Green, at the
suit of Philip Steiphart. Terms of sale, cash.
Z. A.IRELAND, o. S. Marshal.
nj -
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-07-16
Application for Patent.
Notice No. 1900.
STATES LAND OFFICE.

UNITED STATES LAND OfF1CE,
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, June 10, 1885.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT C. W.
IN Bennett of Salt Lake City, Utah. has made
application for United States patent for the
Arco Lode mining claim, situate in Little Cot
tonwood Mining District, Salt Lake county,
Utah Territory, consisting of 800 linear feet of
the lode, and surface ground 100 feet wide,
being Lot No. 167 and described in the field
notes and plat of the official survey on file in
this Office, with magnetic variation at Is de-
grees 10 minutes east as follows Commencing
at post No. l, q corner OF the claim, from which
u s. Mineral Monument No bears south as
degrees As minutes west ], 230 $40 feet distant,
and running thence south 81 degrees minutes
east 800 feet to post No. 2; thence north 10 de-
grees 40 minutes east 100 feet to post No. 3;
thence north 81 degrees minutes west 1900
feet to post No. a. thence south 10 degrees 40
minutes west 100 feet to post No. l. the place of
beginning of exterior bounds expressly ex-
cepting and excluding, however, from the
abovedescribed area so much thereof as is in
conflict with the alta lot No. 1873, and
the "Ravine" lot No. 143, the area
claimed being 95-1O0 acres The said min
ing claim being of record in the office of the
Recorder of said mining district at Alta City,
in Salt Lake county Utah. The nearest known
locations being the "Ravine" Lot No. 143, the
alta" Lot No 1873, the mo. g." Lot. No. 126,
and the Centennial No. l." Lot No. 107, min
ing claims in said mining district.
direct that this notice be published in the
SALT LAKE EVENING DEMOCRAT, the newspaper
published nearest the said mining. claim, for
the period of sixty days.
H MCMASTER Register