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Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-14
IT LOOKS LIKE WAR.
Evidences of an Ultimate Struggle
Between the Powers.

Between the Powers
LONDON, March 1.-The question OF
peace or war between England and
Russia is the most important topic in
political and military circles here to-
night. Opinions differ as to the feast.
bility of either power making Afghan.
istan a field of battle, and an idea is
prevalent that the terrible difficulties OF
the country, from a military point OF
view, will prove to be advantageous to
the party which first gets a foothold.
In the commons this afternoon Mr.
Gladstone said public policy forbade hi,
answering questions respecting the
Russo Afghan frontier d mculty.
The Marquis of Harrington an
nounced that the government intended
to increase the strength of the army.
A dispatch from Teheran states thn,
the %insurgent native chiefs Of Indi"
have already raised the fiery cross and
proclaimed in favor OF Russia.
At the German embassy very differ.
ent views were expressed. Count Won
Munster was inaccessible, but TWO o.
the secretaries who were seen by u cor
respondent expressed the belief tina,
a war between Russia and England was
almost unavoidable. They spoke Of al.
approaching war as almost Il certainty.
and scarcely concealed their delight a!
the prospect.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-14
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN The
TWO SECTIONS.
Jamestown CAPITAL,

Councilman P%ettigrew, who is not
only a politician but a miller, says: ~
am milling a Variety of wheat raised in
the vicinity of Sioux Falls, in South
Dakota. l have the roller process, and
produce about s. per cent. of first grade
flour, IS per cent. being offal and second
grade. If freight rates would allow me
to use your North Dakota wheat, l
could, with the same capacity l now
have, produce 70 per cent. of first grade
flour to 30 per cent. of second grade and
ottal. Considering that every sack of
first grade -four ! sell yields me a profit,
and that l lose on second and lower
grades, you can understand how
anxious I am to be brought in direct
communication with the market fur.
nishing wheat of such intrinsic value as
yours"
Here we have a candid and frank &C.
acknowledgements and from a South
Dakota nan too-that one bushel Of
North Dakota No. l hard wheat is
worth two bushels of the soft product
raised in the soft wheat regions. Could
any better testimony be asked?
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-14
Birthday Party.

A birthday party was given last even.
ing by Mr.. and Mrs. John J.. Cooke to
their daughter Edith in honor of her
twelfth birthday. Quite a number of
young people were present; among
whom were the Misses Rena and
Blanche Percival, Nora Niles, Laura
Grant, Jessie Patti and Nellie Brainerd;
Masters Will and Barteaux Simrall,
Will Corsett, Fred Black, Curtis Brain
ard and Everett Cole. Excellent music
was furnished tor dancing by the skill,
full performances of Miss Nora Niles on
the piano, Will Corsett on the violin
and Curtis Brainerd on the French harp.
A bountiful supper was served at IL
o'clock. Miss Edith is to be congratu-
lated in her role as hostess.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-14

Railroad Talk.

A St. Paul telegram, speaking of the
proposed Brainerd & Northwestern,
says: Some distance this side of Crooks
ton there will be a junction, and II
line will run north parallel with the
Manitoba line about twenty miles dis
tant and along the border Of the pine
bearing lands. Another line will pass
through Crookston and Grand Forks,
and thence will extend northwesterly to
the Turtle mountain country, making
connection with the Manitoba South
western branch of the Canadian Pacific.
A survey of both these lines has been
made and the road is assured. The
land grant Of the Winnipeg g. Duluth
comprises about 10000 600 acres. This
they hope to secure.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-14
"Jest to Earnest"
Sfoux Falls press.

Mr.. P. E. Holp, pastor Of the Congre-
gational church left on the noon train,
yesterday for Plankington, whittier he
goes to consumn,ate the last act of Il
somewhat romantic wooing. The bride
is a we'll known and popular milllner Of
that place, and the groom a prominent
young man, engaged in the grocery bus
mess. 1t appears that about three
weeks ago, the lady stepped into the
grocery store to make 4 few purchases,
and abiding to q marriage ceremony re-
Gently performed there by our minister,
remarked in a jocular munner that she
wished would propose to her.
The gentleman wa equal to the emer-
gency and signifed his willingness to be-
come the happy man. She accepted in
s~tanter, provided he would write and Sc.
cure Mr.. Helps services on the occasion,
the ceremony to take place on the 18th
inst. Still carrying out the joke, this
ouOOCA "OOCA oa9 OONuJ WAOl0 Illo lIf1'
~iation, and the lady, to make sure,
mailed the letter herself. No sooner
had she left the store, however, than
the young man felt his courage failing
and a second explanatory letter was sent,
asking the minister to accept the joke
and to write an apparently congratula-
tory letter to the would-be bride, prom
Using to be on hand at the day appoint
ed. He did not m%aterialize, of course,
but two days ago he received a second
letter, this time a bonafde request that
he be present at their wedding on the
25th. An explanation was added from
the young man, saying that although it
began with a joke the contracting par
ties, who had previously been we'll &C
quainted, on sober thoughts, and aided
by mutual likes and sympathies, had de-.
cided to fit from "jest to earnest" The
date was merely postponed a week, and
today will witness the pleasing denou-
ment of this singular wooing.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-14
THE OLD RING IN THE TOLLS.

The charges and counter charges OF
bribery and corruption now agitatine
the law makers at Bismarck simply
confirms other charges repeatedly made
by the INTER-OcEAN, viz: that Dakota
has been in bad hands ever since the
day that Nehemiah G. Ordway put his
big feet upon our fertile soil. There
grew up under the tutilage of MI. Ord
way a dishonest ring bent upon the
control of Territorial affairs. The men,
bers of that ring resided not only in Da-
kota but in Washington and elsewhere,
all, however, working and planning to
the same purpose. The removal Of the
capital from Yankton was but one of
the outrages perpetratcd by the ring.
However desirable it may have been to
have the capital placed at a more GEN.
trail point, it was equally important that
the removal should be made in a man.
ner that would leave no stain upon the
Territory or the persons legally author.
lied to remove it. The commission act
was simply a cloak to be thrown about
a specializing syndicate of which the
governor and a majority of the legisla-
ture were members.
Removal having been accomplished
and a heavy debt inflicted upon the
people Of Bismarck and Burleigh
county, another syndicate now comes
upon the scene and offers to take the
capital to Pierre. Syndicate No. 2 is
both extensive in numbers and wealthy
in. money, and there is a tinge of poetic
justice in its propositions; for the Ord
way-McKenzie combination of two
years ago carried off the coveted prize
without consulting any but their own
selfish interests.
When, early in the present session of
the legislature, the South DaKotans
sought to remove the capital, the INTER
OCEAN applauded the act, because we
believed then that thew simply desired
to wipe out a wrong; but it now tran
spires that. the new removalists are no
better than their predecessors; the first
removal s,nleN scheme was a job, the other is
2 stem, and the: Territory must suffer
the evil consequences Of both.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-14
War Imminent.

LONDON, March 1O.-The papers here
all agree that Rusda has gone beyond
the line Of the former frontier in
A~fghanistan, and regard a wal between
England and Russia as more than prob
able. The effect upon the markets this
morning is strongly indicative of
an immediate declaration of
hostilities. The British govern
ment demands that the Russians re-
tire from the Afghan frontiers. Whether
put in the form of an ultimatum the
demand is final. The choice of peace
or wal lies in the hands Of Russian
statesmen.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-14
How Dakota is Advertised,
Roseville (Ill.) Times.


From our son Eldon Elliott, who is in
Ramsey county, Dakota, we have re-
ceived a copy of the Devils Lake INTER-
OCEAN, published at Devils Lake, to-
gether with a little pamphlet entitled,
1.-The Great Devils Lake Region" which
gives full and complete information con
corning the growth, soil, climate, resour-
ces and general advantages Of Northern
Dakota. In a private letter he says
they have had very little snow this win
ter, and while the thermometer has
ranged from 20 to 40 below zero, the
atmosphere is dry and still, the sun
shines brightly and that the weather
there at 50 below zero is not as trying
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-14
Rock Island improvements.

Capt. Herman will erect a rotary saw
mill OH the island. Work will commence
in a few days, so that people can get a
great deal of their lumber manufactured
at home. There is a sufficient quantity
Of timber here to supply home consump-
ton for a great many years. The captain
will build a large boarding house, barn,
and ice house, and will extend his wharf
fifty feet into the lake. All Of the neces-
sary lumber he expects to cut in his
own mill.
Capt. Palmer will also build an ice
house l2xlG and a boat house 16x4O. He
has a number of boats now, and just as
soon as the lake opens will import sew
eral new ones to accommodate sportsmen
and pleasure seekers. He will also put
in three acres of different kinds of fruits
of all Observation-Disclosures, cherries,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-14

HANsBRoUGH's daily starts with adver
Using as if it had surely come to stay
The way the litoral citizens advertise
puts the business men of larger cities in
the shade.-Grand Forks Herald.
When the business men of Devils
Lake learned that the town was to have
a daily they came voluntarily and
offered their favors. They were deter
mined not to have their daily paper &C
abroad looking hungry and poorly
patronized; hence the fat, sleek appear.
ance Of the DAILY I~NTER-OcEAN.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-14
"Clean journalism"

Ed. Daily Inter- Ocean: I had always
supposed that the mission OF the Journal
ist was to civilize and elevate mankind.
If I am to take the tone Of the News in
proof of this supposition I must &C.
knowledge my mistake. Its vulgar ref
erence to your neat and interesting daily
is enough to debar the News from every
family circle. LADY READER.
B1LLINasGATE.
To the Daily Inter- Ocean: Would you
please put the following in your valuable
and respectable sheet? On my way
home last evening l got a sheet of paper
headed "Devils Lake Evening News
I took it along with me and after I got
into my house my better half got me my
slippers and glasses as we'll as my old
arm chair. I thought I would look the
paper over. 1t read fairly we'll on the
first page. The second rakes you ove1
the Goals. AS to that I will say nothing,
as I presume you can give as good as
you get. The third page had two or three
nice little stories. But the fourth page
had an article in it in regard to the
1NTER-OcEAN which was not fit to read
in any respectable house. I hurriedly
put it in the stove 50 that my wife OF
children might not see 1t. 1t would
make readers of the Police News blush
to read it. Now, if we are going to have
any more such dirty low billingsgate in
our family papers, the sooner a respect.
able and outraged public sit down on II
the better for the community at large and
respectable citizens in particular. I 70,
one will not read the vile sheetagain un.
til its moral tone is improved
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-14
II
They Participate in an Election
and q Birth,

-N~S al oA A1A0SbxOA
and q Birth.
Special Correspondence Of the INrER-OcBAs.l
ODESSA TOWNSHIP, March 5.-You
and your readers must not think that
because you do not hear from US we are
OF no consequence and have no life
about us. We are a very quiet people;
none of US have ever been in the county
Jail or a street fight and I suppose that
is the reason we are so little known in
your city. But we had an election last
Tuesday and that is what 1 am going to
tell you about. Our voting place is at
Jerusalem in MI. Lamoreaux' store, and
forty-three votes were polled and the
following officers elected: Supervisors
Louis A. Larson (chairman), Oscar E.
Rice and Henry Anderson; clerk, John
ii. Shepard; treasurer, John G. Oliver;
assessor, james W. Kelly; overseer Of
highways-irst district, Charles A.
Currier; second district, Robert M.
Calderwood; third district, W. W.
Flynn.
1t had been rumored that the Demo
Gratis would be out in force and give us
d close run, and we saw what we sup
posed was q large force of Democrats
mixed up in the crowd, but on close in
spection they proved to be only 'peo-
pie" disguised as Democrats, and what
we had supposed to be u Democratic
"infernal machine" with which to blow
up the polls was the "people's" ticket.
But this discovery was a new source
OF terror to us. Many a brave Repub-
lican check paled ~ as we read the
illustrious names which adorned that
printed sheet. Yes, sir, Mr.. Editor,
they were printed, while ours We're only
written on demand. We had come
prepared to cope with Democrats, bu,
when we saw the "people" arrayed
against us armed with printed ballots, i,
made us quail mot on toast) and we
were about to flee, or caterpillar, or do
something dreadful, when one of our
bravest men stepped forward and
opened a package IF Mr.. Lamoreaux'
smoking tobacco and passed it around,
which inspired us with new hope, so we
held ground and won the day. The
question: Of bonding the township to the
amount Of $4,000 for the building of
school houses was also submitted, and
although considerable opposition was
expected the bonds carried by a vote Of
IS to 8. This result, l presume, was
partly due to q sound explanation and
speech in favor Of the bonds by Mr..
Shepard.
On the 18th instant there was born to
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Calderwood, of
Stevens township, a son weighing 81
pounds. Of course this event detract-
ed from the success of the inaugural
ceremonies of President Cleveland, but
Edgar says he couldn't help it, and if
Mr.. Cleveland will kindly overlook the
ofense he will try and not repeat it, and
will support the administration.
REPUBLICAN.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-14
Looks Nice on Paper.

Some very pretty maps of Minnewau-
kan have been prepared and will soon be
engraved. The labyrinth of streets here
tofore only known in single file are nov
marshalled in p~latoons, squares and
battalions, and ready to be inspected.
Congress will appropriate for a light
house and life saving station on that ex-
posed coast as soon as the United States
engineers shall agree on plans and speci-
lications, and the amount of shipping
exposed shall seem to render it neces-
sary.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-14
Supremacy of Dakota,

Not only is Dakota ahead of many of
the States in her industrial products, but
in the march Of intelligence, modern
appliances, trade and thought, as is
proven by the post Office report. Post
master Mcdonald has excepted from
the official report the figures which show
that Dakota's postal receipts the past
year were greater than those OF any OF
the following states: New Hampshire,
Vermont, Rhode Island, West Virginia,
North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida,
Alabama. Mississippi, and Arkansas.
This is significant Of progress.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-14
g. at Bismarck.

BISMARCK, Oak, March 6.-Fire, orig
mating in the stock room of the Tribune
office at 6 o'clock this morning, con-
pletely destroyed that building with con.
tents, together with the postofice ad-
joining. Loss on Tribune fully s15,OOO;
insurance, $500. Loss on postofice
building, upstairs, occupied by Colonel
Lounsberry as d residence, $1,000; in
surance, $4,000.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-14
Public Library,

The Literary society has organized to
raise a fund to purchase a small public
library. The plan is to levy u monthly
assessment of rs cents each and when the
fund reaches $50 or $50 to purchase books.
This library organization has been
named the P~ythalogian society. 1t
would be a good plan to solicit dona-
tions of books from the citizens gener-
ally. At the last meeting of the Literary
society there we're 80 present.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-14
been nominated governor of the Terri
tory before its organization, will, it il
understood, be appointed governor.
EmI1rati0n.

ST.. PAUL, March 9.-From advices re-
ceived from New York it appears that
the tide of immigration has started in
good earnest. Arrivals are large and
Castle Garden is at tins IS swarming with
people. The German and Scandinavian
lines ri doing the bulk of business,
each vessel bringing over from five
hundred to six hundred people. At St
Paul trains from the east are we'll filled
and small companies Of immigrants are
arriving daily.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-14
THE CABINET.
Dissatisfaction Among Democra

Dissatisfaction Among Democrats.
WASHINGTON. March Ex-senator Sal
bin says he believes the different fac
tons Of the Democratic party are no,
all satisfied with the new cabinet. Sen
ators Sawyer and Spooner concur with
this opinion, as do los Of the Republi.
can senators. Some Democratic sena-
tors are desperate over the outlook.
The cabinet will be confirmed tomor-
row. The senate will take up all pend.
ing treaties and probably remain in
session two months.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-14
In Egypt.

SuAK1M, March S.-Reconnoissance
today showed 10000 Of the enemy in
different localities. An Arabian paper
says the Mahdi sent his lieutenant at
Nehemiah a reward OF $4,000 for his
bravery, and has ordered him to advance
upon Korti.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-14
Roller Rink Signals.

~~ ~AA SA6A4SAAos
The following is a code of signals for
use at the Kinks, as proposed by a con
temporary:
Standing on the head, left foot twined
around the gas jets, right mixed up with
the ruins of a lady's bonnet, means II
wish to get acquainted with YOU"
Frustrating ones self suddenly on the
floor in front of a lady, face down, in the
shape Of Maltese cross, means II am
at your feet"
Sitting down demurely on the foun-
dation of your back and letting a lady
wheel over you and fall like a snowflake
in front conveys the idea that you would
like to skate the next music with her.
Skating up to a lady at full speed and
try to pass on both sides Of her at once
means LET us sit down and talk it over"
Looking over your shoulder and allow
ing your partner to run against q post
indicates that you think you have made
an impression.
Dropping partners hand on the turn
and thus allowing her to jam herself
under a spectators chair in a confused
heap is a sign that you wish to skate
alone.
Bringing partner a pair Of skates two
sizes too small means that you are in II
fair way to get solid.
When Il partner declines to go out for
a dish Of oysters, it means hat her hus-
band il looking on.
Telling a partner that some other lady
is the best skater in the room is Il sign
that you haven't seen enough to pound
sand.
To introduce your girl to a better
skater than yourself is II sign of hopeless
idiocy on your part.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-14

WONDER if the local Democracy is
aware that it is to be siezed of the post.
Office by a little clique whose politics
were unknown prior to the presidential
election and who stood ready to jump
with the cat every moment that the
question remained in doubt after the
election-and did jump?
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-14

WASHINGTON, March S.-P. H. Kelly,
ofSt. Paul, who is now here, it is under
stood will dispense the loaves and fishes
of the Northwest. The demands OF Min
nesota Democrats are moderate; none in
fact have as far as learned made appli-
cation for place outside the state.
Ex-Gov. F. NJ. Ziebach, of Dakota,
who is known throughout the North
west as the squatter governor, having
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-14
Gen. Grants Condition.

New York, March 8.-Gen. Grant
passed a restless night last night. but
slept from five to eleven this morning.
This afternoon Drs. Bunker and Doug.
lass together with DR.. Shorady, held a
consultation and pronounced the pa.
tent generally better.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-14
FIGURING Mill for Odessa.

j.. G. Lamoreaux, Of Odessa, is, and
has been for some time past, working in
the interest of a mill to be built at Odes-
sa. The arrangements, although not yet
complete, are we'll under way, and there
is every reason to believe that the mill
will be built. Good for Odessa.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-14
SATURDAY, MARCH ii, 1885.

ALL subscribers, new or old, to the
INTER. OCEAN who pay one year in adj
vance and 25 cents extra will receive
the Minneapolis Housekeeper, a valu
able and indispensable household com-
nan,on
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-14
A "OInANsN Triumnh.

CINCINNATI. D., March 1.-THE Ohio
College OF Dental Surgery, ut its thirty
ninth annual commencement Thursday
night gave diplomas to twenty-six grad
yates. The gold medal WAS taken by
Carrie Lloyd, Of Indiana, the only wom-
al III the class.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-14

As will be seen by our Geographic
column, Gov. Pierce has vetoed the cap
ital removal bill, and the Pierre re.
movalists have been arrested and placed
under heavy bonds. There is great ex-
element at Bismarck to-day.