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Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-28
How To Prevent Fires.

l. Always buy the best quality of oil.
2. Never make a sudden motion with
a lamp. either in lifting it or setting it
down.
8. Never put a lamp on the edge ofa
table or mantcl.
4. Never fill a lamp after dark, aver
if you should have to go without a
lamp.
.. See that the lamp-wicks are al
ways clean, and that ii ."y work freely
in the tube.
6. Never blow a lamp out from the
top.
7. Never take a light to a closet
where there are clothes. If necessary to
20 to the closet, place the light at a
distance.
8. Use candles when possible in 60
ing about the house and in bedrooms.
They are cheaper and can't explode,
and for many purposes are just as good
rs lamps.
9. Matches should always be kept in
stone or earthen jars or tin.
IL. They should never be left where
rat: or mice can get hold of them.
There is nothing more to the taste of a
rat than phosphorus. They will eat it
if they can get at it. A bunch of
matches is almost certain to be set fire
to if 4 rat gets at it.
II. Have p rfectly good safes in
every place where matches are to DO
used, and never let a match be left on
the floor.
II. Never let a match 20 out of your
hand after lighting it until you are
sur the fire is out, and then it is better
to put it in a stove or earthen dish.
13. 1t is far better to use the safety
matches, which car only be lighted up
on the box which contains them.
IA. Have your chimneys examined
carefully in the fall. and at least once
during the winter, by a competent per-
son All the pipes and fues should be
carefully looked to.
Is. If there are any closets in the
house near chimncys or hues, which
there ought not to be, put nothing of a
combustible nature into them. Such
closets will soil silver aid crack crock
cry and burn bedding. They form a
bad part of any house that contains
them.
Ii. Mover leave any wood zeal a fur
mace, range, or stove to dry.
II. Have Your stove looked to fire.
quently to see that there are no holes
for coal to drop out.
IL. Never put any hot ashes or Goals
in a wooden receptacle.
10. Be sure there are no curtains or
shades that can be blown into a gas
light.
20. Mover examine a gas-meter after
dark.-heW York Firenlqu's Herald.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-28
GENUINE REFORM.

1t may come slow, but it is coming
sure. This completely covers the situ-
ton in regard to the removal of Re-
publicans from office and the appoint.
ment of Democrats. It is semi.oficially
given out in Washington that those
holding four year commissions will be
permitted to serve out their terms.
Good Democrats will then be chosen to
fill the places. This is quite in accord
with Mr.. Cleveland's utterances before
he took possession of the white house
and tallies closely with his acts since he
became president. There is more gen.
uine craftsmanship displayed by Mr..
Cleveland in this line of his policy than
a great many Of his party followers
wanted to see, but not any more than
will be beneficial to the country at large.
If we are to have a respite from that
vicious phase of American politics
which awards the spoils of Office to the
men who can do the heaviest ''strik-
ing" at the polls, the situation of the
plug-ugly politician who stuffs ballot
boxes and falsifes returns will be gone.
Furthermore, this example of genuine
reform will be difficult to overcome four
years hence. Granted, that the Offices
will hen be almost entirely in the
hands of the Democrats, Mr.. Cleve-
lands successor, be he Democrat or Re-
publican, will not dare to change the
order OF things by going back to the
spoils system, without mourning the
displeasurc and open opposition of the
vast conservative majority.
Civil service reform was inaugurated
by the conservative and best elements
Of the Republican party. 1t is being
fostered by collateral elements in the
Democracy. The chasm between these
elements Of the two parties is not so
broad that it cannot be bridged and a
strong combination effected which will
at once unite upon and support a lead
ership committed to and in sympathy
with the principles of pure politics.
combination which will sweep stalwart-
ism and bourbonism out of existence
and establish a government based upon
the desires and wants Of the people as op.
posed to an oligarchy of spoils-mongers.
Call it by whatever name you please,
such a government must become popu-
lar. That Mr.. Cleveland has thus far in
his brief administration shown a dispo-
sition to uproot the facilitating spoils
system cannot be denied. He has taken
the proper steps toward the genuine re.
form that the country demands. If he
maintains his civil service position to
the end of his term he will be the most
popular man in the Union; if he gives
way to bourbon pressure and permits
the government to fall into the hands
of the politicians, the country will not
thank him in the end for the good he
accomplished in the beginning.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-28
POSTMASTER PEARSON of New York is

POSTMASTER PEARSON of New York is
a Mugwump, and the Curtis crowd de-
mand his retention. His commission
expires today, but no one had been ap-
pointed to succeed him up to last eve
ming, and our dispatches yesterday in
dictated that he would be his " sue
cessor.' 1t is claimed for Mr.. Pearson
that he has been n most faithful officer.
The salary attached to the Office is s., 1000
per year, the highest paid to any post
master in the Union.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-28

TIE reservoir of political soap-grease
and manipulutor of legislative jack-pots
who inficts his personal organ, the Ar
gus, upon the long-suffering people of
Fargo, credits an editorial comment
from this journal to the "Devils Lake
Devil Ocean," Thanks. May we never
cease to raise the devil till the spirit of
satan is driven from thy phenomenal
nhatness-
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-28
Freight kilograms.

\rAoW DAouuay y O1lly AuVeT-OceauJ
The freight train arrived yesterday
and the News got a consignment of
Especial kilograms" We are glad the
News has made arrangements for reg
ular shipments, although it can save a
considerable amount of freight chargas
by cutting its specials" from the COL
umns of the INTER-OcEAN. For instance,
the list of ministers appointed yesterday
morning by President Cleveland and
published in the INTER-OcEAN last night
can be copied into the News this even
ing. This will bridge them over until
tomorrow, as the freight only comes in
every other day. The News will cut a
wide swath when the freight comes in
every day,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-28
Territorial Notes.

The Homestake mine produced $448,-
600 for the year ending March l.
The first creamery north Of the 46th
parallel is to be established at James
town.
A son of Major W. A. Moore, of Ord
way, has died Of injuries received in a
game of foot ball.
At Minor, Knute Nelson carved John
Jostad so badly that he will probably
die.
At Ipswich the artesian we'll drill
struck a strong stream of water at a
depth of 1888 feet.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-28
Saw Mill.

The saw mill on Rock island will be
in about q week by Capt. Heer-
man. He has logs enough on hand o
keep him cutting about amonth and will
use go, 900 feet of the lumber, when man.
ufactured, to erect buildings for him
self. Capt. Palmer will haul 80, 900 feet
and people will be hauling in logs all
the time so that the mill will be kept
going constantly.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-28
A New Line.
Lisbon Herald.

The citizens of Central Dakota resid-
ing between the 46th and 45th parallels
are agitating the idea of d division of the
territory on the 45th instead of the 10th
parallel, Most Of the land embraced in
that section of the territory is capable
Of producing what is known as North Da-
kota No. / hard wheat, and the farmers
therefore object to be tied to South Da-
kota's COW counties where only a mea-
ger crop of soft grain can be grown.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-28
which could do the most for the

which could do the most for the
humble reporter, who, they said, was
working on the paper that was serving
the peoples interests faithfully, and was
the only n in the city that gave them
the very latest kilograms, notwithstand-
ing the arrival Of the freight train last
evening. The city editor tenders his
sincere thanks for the h%ospitable way
in which he was treated by a part of
the plug hat brigade, and hopes to
meet them often in the same manner
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-28
SESSION LAWS.

There is considerable inquiry con-
corning the work accomplished by the
last legislature. No authentic report of
the proceedings has yet been given to
the public, and there are not a dozen
men in the Territory, outside of the leg
'.lators themselves and the officials at
bismarck, who can tell what measures
became laws or what laws were amend
ID. A bill was introduced providing
for the publication of the session laws IN
III the papers in the Territory, the same
- done in most Of the states, but we
y ascertain the fate
oeys and others
having pa >urts or hay
ing official duties m are in
doubt as to the cours> Yin many
instances, as the old CO. we been
amended. Hence there cling OF
insecurity all around. " lot some
one enlighten the people by stating
when the session laws are to be pub
lished, and how a record of the acts
passed may be obtained for present
emergencies. Our representative, Dr..
Ruger, informed us during the session
that it was next to impossible to get
copies Of the bills introduced. That in
itself was . very strange condition Of
Affairs. ~
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-28

The Fargo Argus, speaking of the ap-
pointment of Edwards, editor of the
Argus, to the position of supervisor of
the census of North Dakota, says: "The
appointment is a good one." This dis.
interested Endorsement must be highly
appreciated by the major.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-28
SATURDAY, MARCH %, 1885.

A DEMOCRATIC office seeker returning
from Washington struck up "There's a
land that is fairer than this" Every male
passenger on the train joined in on the
chorus. He thought he was alone in
his misery, but the car was loaded with
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-28
School Bond Election.

At the school bond election in the
town of Odessa there were cast AZ votes
for bonding, 3 against and 4 blanks.
1t is claimed that several ballots had
written on them $1,000 instead of $500 as
provided in the call, but there were not
enough of these to change the result in
favor of bonds, and the school houses
will no doubt be built,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-28

DEVILS LAKE, a town smaller than
Lisbon, has two daily papers. 1t is
devilish lakely they'll both starve to
death.-Lisbon Herald.
We dislike to spoil a joke like this,
but in fact, Mr.. Herald, there is but one
daily newspaper in Devils Lake--which
the same is the one containing this in
formation-and it hasn't the remotcst
thought of starving to death.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-28

OUR esteemed though generally cratic
contemporary, the Argus, says Mr.. Rich
ardson of Valley City is q genuine col
onel, and that the ISTER-OCEAN is wrong
in its intimation that the Argus gave
him hat title for soft soaping purposes.
Col. Richardson will please accept our
Apologize the Argus is right.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-28

Luminous paint, so called, continues
to be imported in large quantities by
regions where earthquakes are preva-
lent. In the Philippine Islands small
metallic plates coated with the paint
are SO disposed about the houses as to
afford ready guidance at the first init
nation of an earthquake for the in
mates to rea"h the street doors and
make their escape from the buildings
in danger of becoming ruins suddenly.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-28
Married..

Finleyson-Wood-At Wakopa, Mani
toba, March 10, by the Rev. A. H. Cam
eron, Robert Finleyson, Of the Q J of
section 8, township l, range II W., Man
itoba, to Miss Elvesa, third daughter of
William Wood, Esq, Of tho Sc t of Sec
ton Is, town l63, range 60, Dakota.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-28
A PENNSYLVANIA Co1onv-


The following letter received yester-
day by the INTER-OcEAN will explain
itself:
DAGUs MINES, Pa, March 20.
Dear Sir: Your letter at hand this
morning. You can rest assured about
us coming to the Devils Lake region.
Will be there about the goth of April.
Have no desire now to go to South Da-
kota. Want to be where there is tim
Der and coal and water. Respectfully,
A. H. SAssAMAN.
Accompanying the letter vas a roll
of printed posters advertising the Devils
Lake region, and inviting people to join
the colony. The INTER-OcEAN has good
reason to feel proud Of this colony.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-28

A NOMINATING convention will be held
in McHenry county on April II to put
a ticket in the field for county officers.
Politics are young in McHenry, but
they are very vigorous.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-28
Bernard Murphy, Champion Youth

Bernard Murphy, Champion Youth
Walker of Australia, says in the Mel
bourne Sportsman: "On Monday pre-
vious to the match with Ormes, of Sgd
ney, / was attacked with the 'stich.' I
could not walk another yard, and gave
up all hope Of winning. I was advised
to try St. Jacobs Oil. l did so rubbing
a little Oh my side. l have not been
troubled since, and won my match"
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-28

for the imported strikers who demand
money for procuring votes, and proper.
ty-owning citizens should combine to
prevent the consequences that may re-
suit from ballot buying. i
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-28
Doing Good Work.
Streator (Ill.) Free Press.

John Barton is an enthusiastic Dako-
tan. and is loading his old friends with
.v literature of the famous
e>,.' i@&' ion. He sings the praises
fthsf . ng we'll, and his influence
il causing many others to contemplate
that northern country a a possible
future home.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-28

Queen Victoria, according to the
prophecy of a London crank, is to die
a violent death on the 10th of Septsm-
Der, 1889,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-28
Catch Onto the "Colonel."
Sargent County Item.

Col. Hansbrough's bright and spark
ling Devils Lake INrER-OcEAN has bios
somed out as a daily, the first in that
city of sulphuric name. The editor
says he don't expect to make a nickle
out of the acknowledgements to run
it for the good of his town and human
ity-but the Item hopes he won't have
to live entirely on glory, asit's tolerable
tough chawin'. We know how it's our
self.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-28

Ayers Sarsaparilla, the first blood
medicine to prove a real success, still
holds its place as first in public estima-
ton, both at home and abroad, as shown
by its miraculous cures, and immensely
increased sales.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-11-19

FORTY years ago the tax collector of
N. H., was murdered, his
throat being cut from ear to ear. Two
or three years later suspicion attached
to Henry T. Wentworth and DIR. Jas.
H. Smith of Saco, Maine. and Asa
Wentworth of Manchester, and they
were tried for the murder and acqnit-
ted. Again in 1850 they were put on
trial, and after an examination of IL
days the Judge directed their dis
charge, as the evidence, purely cir
cumstantial, was by him deemed insult
ficient to warrant proceeding tarth er.
Notwithstandi ng the crime was TIN
proven many have always believed in
their guilt. Under date of Nov. 5.
1885, Gen. Butler closes up the mys-
cry in a letter in which he states that
the murder was committed by one
Pierson, who, was client of Buffers and
was hanged for wife murder. but who
previous II, his execution for that
crime, con fessed to his attorney that
he killed Parker. Singular as it may
be regard ed that Butler kept this secret
20 many years, it is a relief to the inn
plicated Wentworths that after SO long
. space s,f time their full vindication
has COM 9, and while they arc living
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-11-19
. SWEET CUM A.o
WULIElN.
The Significance or Rings,

1t is understood that gentleman
who desires to marry wears q plain or
chased ring upon the first finger Of the
left hand. When he becomes engaged
the ring passes to the second finger.
After marriage it passes to the third
finger. II. however, the gentleman
desires his lady friends to clearly un-
derstand that he is not lin the market
and does not wish TO marry at all, he
wears the signet upon his little finger.
This will inform all ladies that he is
beyond reach. With the ladies plain
or chased gold ring on the little finger
Of the left hand indicates mot engaged
or .'ready for an Offer" When en-
gagged the ring passes to the third fin
ger Of the right hand. When married
the third finger on the left land receives
the ring. When young lady desires
to defy all suitors she places rings
one on the first and one on the fourth
fingers.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-11-19
COMING HOME.
MAKY MApEs DODGE.

MARY MAPEs DODGE.
s'Come, Kitty comet said
hut still she waited-waited,
Nodding oft her pretty head
With II coming sOOn.e
Fathers rowing home / know,
Icannot think what keeps him SO.
Unless he's just belated.
I'm coming soon."
s.Come Kate her mother called,
The supper is almost ready
But Kitty IN her place installed,
COaxed: I'm coming soon.''
Do let me wait. He's sure to come:
BY this time fathers always home
He rows SO fast and steady;
I'm coming snon."
ssCome Kit.' her brothers cried;
But Kitty by the water
Still eagerly the distance eyed
With I'm coming soon.
Why, what would evening be-" said she,
Without dear father home to tea.
Without his 1Ho. my daughter,-.
I'm coming soon.''
.sCome Kit,'' they half implore.
The child is softly humming,
She hardly hears them any more:
But lin coming soon
Ii in her heart; for far from shore
Gliding the happy waters Ger
She sees the boat, and Cries, Hes coming
We're coming sOOn!"
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-11-19

strong Is advancing for the subjugation Of
King Thebaw. The first operation will be
the bombardment OF the Winhla forts.
Dispatches from Bulgaria state that King
Milan informed the powers that Servia had
declared war against Bulgaria because Bul
garia arbitrarily attacked position which
the Morava division Of the kings troops
had held In Servian territory opposite the
Bulgarian frontier.
!. DIR. VIM. Benjamin Carpenter, /. L. D.,
F. r g., the eminent English Psychologist,
died ut London from the effects of burns
received by the upsetting ofa vapor lamp
while taking . bath for rheumatism. Age
72years.
Advices from Calcutta state that King
Theebaw has ordered that all Englishmen
In Bismark be exterminated.
The time Of Editor stead's imprisonment
will expire January 10.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-11-19
Bells ON the boots or Bellies.

The latest outdoor entertainment is
a gypsy party There was q delight
fui one the other evening. All the la
dies and gentlemen were in the gay
costume Of the merry Zingari; gypsy
camp was laid out on a lawn, 4 big
fire was bnilt, at which was roasted
corn, potatoes. ETC., and there were for
tune telling and dancing on the grass.
the evening ending with dance in the
carriage house, which had been decor
ated prettily. The scarlet and orange
in the costumes was very effective, and
the soft tinklc Of the tiny bells
on the boots of the maidens was very
pretty.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-11-19

THE late Thos. w. Pierce, of Massa-
chnsetts, left an estate of ten millions.
made in railroading. After devoting
two and a half millions to public be-
quests, he gave $4,000 to his counsel,
r. S. Spofford, one of his executors and
one of the guardians of his children,
and $4,000 to Mrs. Harriet Prescott
Spofford to whose care and affection
he confided his two children. a son and
daughter, now of the age of ten and
twelve years. who upon obtaining their
majority receive all of the estate not
otherwise devised.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-11-19
Apple Trees.

A. C. Hammond, secretary Of the Ill
inois horticultural Society. has issued
a report ON the condition of fruit trees
in the state. He says sc per cent. Of
the apple trees in northern Illinois are
dead or dying, and that IS per cent. Of
the pear trees and 81 per cent. of the
cherry trees arc in the same condition.
In central Illinois the following are the
percentages Of dead and dying trees:
Apples, appears, IS; peach. 81; cherry,
40. In southern Illinois ID per cent. of
the apple trees, l8 of the pear, As Of the
peach, q of the cherry trees are ,ssad
or dying.
The cause of the death of fruit trees
in the northern portion is attributed to
extreme COLI. insects, neglect, pasturing
orchards, and lack Of adoption Of the
trees to the soil and climate. The
cause of death in other parts of the
state is attribut ed to sudden changes of
temperature want Of draining and
blue grass sod.
The. apple trees that are in the best
condition in all parts of the state are
the Red Astrachan, Maiden Blush and
Willow Twig. The Ben Davis, that has
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-11-19

Young or middle-aged men suffering
from nervous debility. loss Of memory,
premature old age. as the result of bad
habits, should send 10 cents'in stamps
for illustrated book offering sure means
OF cure. Address Worlds Dispensary
Medical Association, Buffalo, n. Y.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-11-19

The total length Of the Lookout
Mountain railroad is to be 4,2tN feet,
and 800 feet are now graded. 1t is in
tended to complete the road b. May
next. when people will be transported
by rail to the spot above the clouds
where Hooker fought his famous b. title.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-11-19

SALES of the Encyclopedia Britannica
amounting to Sl50.0OO in Minnesota
and Dakota are said to have been made
in the last five years BY one agent, and
nearly onc-haf the sales have been in
he cities of st. Paul and Minneapolis.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-11-19

THROUGH the internal revenue bur eau
the information 10 supplied that the
tobacco raising area of Maryland,
Virginia and North Carolina is steadily
decreasing, and Pennsylvania and Wis
consin hold the position formerly pos
sessed by Virginia and Maryland. Of
the old tobacco states Kentucky alone
keeps its rank.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1885-11-19

The capitol stock Of the railroads in
South Carolina is SIG, 733, 1876, and the
total debts s2S,O7O,377. The net in
come for the year of all the roads in
the state was S2,OO2.O1O. an increase
over 1884 Of net earnings of 1926, ,o34,-
SO.