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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-01-28

government except the president. BE
gets $4,000 per year for reporting the
Senate. He must out of this pay all his as
Gstants, but it is estimated thab he nets
about one-half the sum paid for their
services, perhaps more. he lives in an
elegant brow n-stone front, on G Street,
not far from the Capitol, keeps hand.
some team, and enjoys life as best he
may when there is no session to take
his attention. When tho Senate is in
session his hours are very long and Ia
borious. He, with one assistant, Mr..
Shuey, reports all the debates of the
Senate after the morning hour has ex-
PRED, turning over their notes to assist
ants who transcribes them. This of
itself is quite . remarkable matter, as
very few stenographers are able to read
the writing of others, though they write
the same system. Mr.. Murphy's brother
Mr.. E. v. Murphy, who has been with
him ten years or more, reads his notes
readily, and in many cases reads to
other stenographers, who, taking them
in shorthand, write them out for print
ers. All this, however, Mr.. Murphy
himself Ievises after it il written out
in longhand, and Is the reports of the
Senate often make as much as sixteen
pages of the Record, it is easy to see that
the task is q tremendous one. To
read, even in type, what would make
from ten to twenty columns In an or
binary Newspaper Is no small task, and
how much more 30 in manuscript hur-
riedly written - it often must be,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-28

THERE is a prospect for a good sized
scramble for supremacy when, on the
I'd Of May, Rolette county holds the
special election provided for by the late
lamented legislature. There will be a
three cornered fight for the county seat
Dunseith, the present county seat, St.
John and Island Lake will be the CON-
petitors. The latter. it is claimed, is
almost in the center of the county, and
the struggle between St. John and Dun
seth is going to be so great that Island
Lake may hold the balance of power, as
it were. St. John would vote with
Island Lake rather than see Dunseith
capture the prize, and vice versa. 1t is
stated that enough votes are now
pledged to give the prize to Island Lake.
We of Ramsey county, who are happily
situated in regard to county seat mat.
tiers, with nc prospect for a relocation
fight, extend our earnest sympathy tc
the afflicted Rolettiers.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-28
A LOCAL Democrat says he thinks the
best way to "get there" is to camp near
the telegraph Office and wait to be
oo11ol
Blaine County.
r-r- FY,.rlI

The county of Blaine will be com.
posed of ranges 81, SO and SO of this
county, with IL tier off of Ramsey and
Cavalier. An election will have to be
held by the first Tuesday in May to de.
termine whether q majority of our PEG.
pie favor setting off three towns or not.
A great deal has been said for and
against, some claiming that our county
is not large and that it is only a matter
of time until we shall lose them anyway
with perhaps range Sc, along with then,
and by division now we can say Sc,
others claim that it is poor policy to ap,
ply the pruning knife to our county
ourselves, and hat it is time enough to
go in for dismemberment when we are
compelled to and not until then, that
taxable property will increase each year
in these ranges and that self interest de.
mands We shall vote down division.
The matter should be fully discussed
before election, so as III people may be
able to vote in%telligently ON the matter.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-28
Mrs. Hendricks Receives,

Mrs. Hendricks and the ladies of the
new cabinet families held their first re-
ceptions Wednesday afternoon, and the
occasion brought out all the congress.
sional, official and society people re-
naming in town. Mrs. Hendricks re.
ceived in her parlor at Wizards and
had a crowded room during the late,
hours of the afternoon. Her toilet was
a short drees of maroon velvet, and he,
parlor was made fragrant by boquets Of
large roses. Among her early callers
was Mrs. Logan, and later in the com,
ing and going of ladies at the side en-
trance of the hotel were seen Mrs. and
Miss Blaine, Miss Dodge, Mrs. McMich.
ael, Mrs. Angus Cameron, Mrs. George
B. Loring, Mrs. Macarthur, and others
prominent in the society of the former
administration,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-28
Having Fun. ANYWAY.

The crowd waiting for office in Wash
ington are making as merry as possible
under the circumstances. One of them
was much annoyed by joking friends
getting up a formal recommendation in
his behalf for pork examiner at Jeru.
SALEM" 1t is related that Senator Vest
advised one Of his constituents who as
pires to a diplomatic appointment to go
and see the president and let him know
by actual observation the eminent quail
ifications Of the applicant. The story
goes that the Missourian looked at Sem
ator Vest very seriously for a moment,
and then replied: George, I've thought
all along that you we're for me, but now
l know you amt. You know If the
president sees me he won't appoint me-"
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-28
Something About Masks.

"Do styles in masks changer" re-
peated an extensive dealer after a r.,
porter for The New York Mail and Ea-
press. "They do, but solely according
to the inventive genius of the designer.
Whatever the new designs may b.,
however, the drop or curtain mask
will ever continue 10 be the favorite, as
1t has for centuries past, and simply
because it is the most convenient thing
in its line cver invented. In point Of
comfort it | ads without regard to the
costume worn, and is a thorough dis
guisc even where plain dress is worn.
| might also add that it is tho favorite
among brigands, road agents. and
modest members of tarring and fcath-
ering parties.
"Masks are made mainly in France
and Germany. The batter class OF
goods come from France. The cheap
and hideous cardboard or papier
mache affairs are made in GERMANY.
The very latest thing we have in masks
are gradually forcing the old-fashioned
German ones out of market, and are
made OF light wire netting, such as is
used in the making Of fine sic, es. They
arc formed to represent the faces Of
young women, wrinkled hays, men of
every age, with whiskers attached or
not, and when in use are very natural
looking, owing to their tint. As the
wearcr's complexion shows through,
their naturalncss is heightened. Some
have movable chins, which enable the
wearer to eat. drink or smoke in a nat
ur.ll manner without removing them.
Here is one representing a huge face
Iou will notice that the wrinkles arc
perfect, being bent in wire and artist
cally touched up. By simply opening
the mouth l open that of the mask with
out discomfort. What do they cost?
They come at so cents to a 81 SO, and
are made in Paris"
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-28

The threatening attitude of the re-
public of Guatemala toward parts of the
republics of Nicaragua, Costa RIGA and
San Salvador reminds the United States
senate that a treaty is pending between
this government and the republic of
Nicaragua for the construction of an
inter-oceanic canal across the contin-
ent, and a resolution introduced by
Senator Edmunds has been adopted
setting forth that any invasion of
Nicaraguan or Costa Rican territory by
Guatemala is regarded by the senate
and ought to be treated by the United
States as an act of unfriendly and hos
tile interference with the rights Of the
United States and of the republics of
Nicaragua and Costa RIGA in respect to
the said matter. 1t is stated that a
British gunboat has landed seventy-fve
marines and a Calling gun in the belig-
erent territory. So it would appear that
we,h have q little war cloud of our own.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-28
A Cruel Father.

c. j. Mccarthy was arrested Sunday
evening by Marshal Stanley on a warrant
issued out Of Justice McIntire's court
for disorderly conduct. He was lodged
in Jail for the night and brought before
the justice this morning. He pleaded
guilty and was relieved of all the money
found on his person (save IS cents),
Sl0.35, to satisfy the onds of justice. He
is an old offender and should be put to
hard labor on the streets for a time. He
assaulted his daughter last evening, cut
ting her cheek and threatening to strike
her with an axe. She and two little
brothers were forced to fly for their lives
and it was not until they found an off,
Ger that they dare return home. The
The penalty for his offense would have
been much larger probably if he had
been the possessor of more funds.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-28
The First Detachment.

As the city editor of the DAILY INTER.
OCEAN was vending his way home
Monday evening he was met on Kelly
venue by a party of what at first sight
appeared to be dudes, but who on closer
examination proved to be eight gentle
men all wearing plug hats and sporting
elegant canes, viz: Coroner Zunich,
Chas. Maloney, A. D. Morris, Fred
La~utenslager, A. G. Requa, S. L. Wine
man, Chauncey McTaggart and Sam
Davis. They called themselves part of
the plug hat brigade. The scribe was
ushered into Charley Maloney's sample
room, where refreshments were served
ad libitum, each of the aforesaid gen.
tlsmsn v,sing with each other to see
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-28
CITY ELECTION,

In times past there has been consid-
cradle strife and trouble over the cleo
ton of officers for our young city. First,
the attempt to organize was strongly op-
posed, and without reason; finally, Or
ganization carried and a contest ensued
for control of the offices. Two elections
have been held and the results have
not been in any way disastrous to the
interests of the town.
There is, however. a phase or feature
of previous elections of which we wish
to speak now-and We do not believe
that mention of the subject is prema-
ture. The bad precedent of paying a
price for "political influence" was es.
tablished in this city over the first bal
lot box ever opened in the town. Money
was spent layishly land foolishly) for
what? Simply to satisfy an ambition to
"run' or control things; and the spirit
of that ambition fell far short of being
satisfied.
During subsequent local campaigns it
seems to have become almost necessary
to expend money to insure the choice
Of a proper set of officers. The result of
these later outlays of cash as the price
of "political influence" was to mark
Devils Lake as the periodical abiding
place of political STRIKERS" who labor
according to the size of the sum paid.
We understand that these itinerants
have already begun to show up, although
our city election is over q month away.
To give them the slightest encourage
ment will be to invite the reserve forces
that have hibernated at Turtle noun
tain and in the Red river country to
come this way and name t., .,-..'
There should be a dete,l13r,! p:
made to overcome the "ca,t - y I
that may be exerted in the Forthcoming
city election. The lar or party who
attempts to pave the path to Office with
silver, greenbacks or gold should be
| spotted for defeat. The offices OF the
| city are improbable. and no one can
afford to buy his way into them without
arousing the suspicion that he will play
to get even.
Let the contest be waged on the prin.
] sipls Of fitness. Devils Lake has no uss
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-28
Notes from Our Neighbors.

Special Correspondence of the I~NrER-OcEAN.l
CRARY, D. T., March 2O.-People in
this vicinity are busy preparing for
seeding.
Frank Atkinson is erecting q fine
dwelling house on his farm zeal this
place.
John Hedican has quit work on the
railroad, has purchased a fine team and
is going to farming.
E. Smith & Co., of Bartlett, intend
starting a general store at this place
soon.
St. Pa tricks day passed quietly. In
the evening a large party took part in a
dance at Crary's hall, gotten up by
Messrs. James Kelly and McManna, of
Odessa.
On the following morning Samuel J..
Dean and Emma Belle Hayden, of
Rogers, went before Justice Crazy and
were united in marriage. PED.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-28
Meetinp.

The supervisors Of Dry lake met at H.
\. Lakes residence last Friday and
assessed the road tax, declared all the
congressional section lines open as high
ways and filled all vacancies occasioned
by failure OF persons elected to qualify.
The anne of tho officers of the town are:
Supervisors-E. P. Merrick (chairman),
w. II. Carver and w. D. Lipe; clerk, II.
a. Lake; treasurer, James \. Horne;
assessor, D. J. Atchison; justices, w. D.,
I.ipe and w. II. Carver offices at their
residences); constables, c. Kendall and
John Gresens; overseers-District No. l,
H. A. Lake; No. 2, William Horne; No.
3, Charles Kendall; poundkeeper, Will
liam Horne. The future meeting place
will be at +. P. Merrick's.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-28
SCHOOL BONDS.
Late Legislation on the Important
Subject.

A~oS -S6 NGAOsVAOA OA CAO A0AHOl tduI
Subject.
A reporter Of the INrER-O OCEAN called
on County Superintendent Brooke this
morning and asked him if he knew of
any legislation by the last assembly af-
fecting the school law. He replied that
he had not received any copies of the
acts, but was certain that the following
amendatory acts had been passed:
l. The bonds of school townships
shall bear interest at a rate not exceed
ing 8 per cent, and be sold at not less
than 80 cents on par value. They shall
be sold for money only, which must &C.
tually be paid into the treasury and ex.
pended by warrants which are ordered
issued by the board upon accounts duly
audited and allowed and appearing in
the minutes. Bonds are limited to $500
for each school house. They must be
made payable at some financial agency
either in New York or Boston,.
2. No warrant for any purpose must
be issued except by order of board on
audited accounts.
3. The school houses must be built
upon contracts, duly let to bidders upon
plans and specifications, after due ad-
vertisement for proposals.
5. The elections to organize school
townships shall be called by county
board and officers and held under gen.
eral election law. All subsequent cleo
tons must be called by the school
hoard, and by notices, signed by the
clerk, five in number.
5. In cases when necessarily required
for convenience, school houses may be
nearer than one mile to township boun-
diary.
6. The rule that officers must belong
to different schools does not apply till
there are three schools.
He also said the papers had reported
that after the lst of next July the rev.
enue derived from liquor licenses would
go to the general fund instead of the
tuition fund. In view Of these changes
it would be we'll for those townships
which have bonded themselves to move
a little slowly until the superintendent
can procure copies Of the acts, as it is
not known at what date they take effect.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-28
Nations Names.

These are derived principally from
some peculiar cause or object. For in
stance, Ireland-which Julius Caesar
first called Hibernia-is a kind of mod
ltcation Of Erin, or the country of the
west.
Scotland. from Scotia, a tribe which
originally came from Ireland. 1t wa
originally called Caledonia, which
means a mountainous country-forests
and lands.
Portugal, the ancient Lusitania, was
go named from a town on the River
Douro called Gale, opposite to which
the inhabitants built a city called Por-
to or Oporto. And when the country
was recovered from the Moors the in
habitants combined the words and
called it the kingdom of Portuc ale
hence, Portugal.
Spain, the ancient Iberia, from the
rive lberius or Hispania, from the
Phenician Spaniga. which signifies
abou ding with rabbits. which animals
are very numerous in that country
hence, Spain.
France. from the Franks. a people of
Germany, who conquered that country.
Its ancient name was Celia, Gau il or
Gala, Barechatta, the latter signifying
striped breaches, which were worn by
the natives.
Switzerland, the ancient Helvetia,
was so named by the Au%strians, who
called the inhabitants of these noun
famous countries Schwcitzers.
Italy received its present name from
q renowned prince called ttalus. 1t
was called Hesperia, from its western
locality.
Holland, the ancient Batavi. a war
like people, was so named from the
German word hohl, the English of
which is "hollow,' implying a very
low country. The inhabitants are
called Dutch, from the German deutsch
or teutsch.
Sweden and Norway were anciontly
called Scandinavia, which the modern
antiquarians think means a country
and woods. which have been burned or
destroyed. The appellation Sweden is
derived from Sintuna or Svitheod, the
native term Norway, or the northern
way, explaining itself.
Prussia, from Peuzal, a S~clavonic
race; but some writ rs suppose it took
its name from Russia and the Sclavonic
syllable pc, which mean adjacent or
near.
Denmark means the marches, terri
tories n boundaries of the Danes.
Russia is the ancient Sarmalia, VIII Oh
has been subsequently named Muscovv.
1t derives its present name from Russi,
a Sclavonic tribe who founded the
Russian monarchy. The original saw
age inhabitants used to paint their
bodies in order to appear more terrible
in battle. They generally lived in the
mountains, and their chario,s were
their only habitations.
Turkey took its name from the Turks
or Turcomans, which signifies wander
ers' and originally belonged to the
Scythians Or Tartars. 1t is sometimes
called the Ottoman empire, from 9th
man, one of their principal leaders,
Galtgnani's Messenger.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-28
Klmball- WiShart,
National Republican.


The wedding of Miss Helen X. Kim
ball and Mr.. William Wilson Wishart, a
lawyer of Devils Lake, D. T., formerly
of the Washington bar, will take place at
the First Congregational church on
Thursday evening March 1917 at 7
o'clock. The four young ladies who
will attend the bride are Misses Villa
GUSTS, Katie Frye, BERTHE Cowing and
Miss Ennis, Of Portsmouth, N. H. The
ushers will be DR.. George WEIGH,
Messrs. Patterson Sprigg, Henry Odds,
and Mr.. Adams, from New York. After
the ceremony a reception will be held at
the brides residence.
A Washington special Of the Goth to the
st Paul Pioneer Press says: The Con-
~gregational church was crowded last
night at the wedding of William Wilson
Wishart and Miss Helen Kimball,
daughter Of Israel Kimball of this city.
The groom was attended by his best
friend, c. G. Lancaster. The bride was
in Il dress of white satin duchesse, with
front and vest of silver brocade. Rev.
DR.. Newman, pastor of the church, per-
formed the ceremony. The bridesmaids
were the Misses frankie Cowing, Kate
Frye, Emma St. Sise, Rebecca Cowing
and Villa Curtis, each Of whom was
dressed in gauze and satin, or silk, with
different colored trimmings, and each
carried an exquisite bouquet of roses.
The ushers were Messrs. Henry w. Odds,
j. B. Welch and Patterson Sprigg,
Many friends and relatives were present
from other cities, and the wedding cere-
mony was very pretty and impressive.
The bridal couple started on a tour, after
which Mr.. and Mrs. Wishaat will go to
their home in Devils Lake, D. T.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-28
r . at Eighty.

Mr.. David Dudley Field: "My recipo
for self-pre>crvation is exercise. am
a firm believer in exercise. | will tell
you my mode OF life. l am a very temp
crate man, and have always leen 80.
l have taken care of myself, and as I
have a good constitution I
that is the reason l am so we'll. You
must ask the Almighty why 1 have
lived so long. and how long L shall
live. am perfectly healthy and
strong, and. though I have nominally
retired from the law, l am busy as yo,p
see from morning until night. Another
reason | am so we'll is that my mind
has always been occupied. l am never
idle; in fact have no time to be ill.
when l was a young man l had
very severe headaches. In 1916 I
bought a horse, and have not had a
headache since. Every morning + arise
at E o'clock. l have done so for forty
years. take al ice-cold bath, dress
myself. Jump on a horse at 7 o'clock,
and ride for an hour. then breakfast
and work at my house until II o'clock,
when walk downtown. a distance Of
tour miles. renal, at my Office until
8 o'clock. then walk home, and dine at.
B.. At I l sleep for an half hour after
which am ready TO. anything. l re-
tire between 10 and IL o'clock. l have
done this for over forty years. I at
tribute my hardihood to horseback
riding. Have l ever taken a drink?
No, sir. never, except a glass of claret
at dinner. Like Pere H%yacinthe, l
must have my clar-t at dinner. Whisky.
brandy, or any liquid of that kind /
never touch.
MY advice to young men is to get
eight hours sleep every night, and
drink only chocolate, coffee, and tea,
The young men of to-day are too fast
The candle can not burn ut both ends
and last long. l have never smoked
tobacco in any shape and never will.
Do as | have done, and you will b.
strong at 80, and probably at 90"
Mr.. Field was at his office busy will,
some details Of his civil code now be-
fore the legislature. The CODE" he
said. "is favored by 4 great number of
lawyers. There are some old fellows.
to be sure. who are opposed to it.
What they want is a large library
They seem to think that Il civil code is
an alteration of existing things. BY no
means; it is a condensation, and is call
cu'ated to save much labor and re-
search. These old lawyers have learned
the law in one way, and they believe
IN a civil code about rs much as q Mo-
hammedan believes in Christianity
Ns~ York Commercial AdrsTtiser.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-03-28
Thought He was Called,

Tho telegraph messenger was seen
running up Kelly avenue toward a prom
inent Democrat who has his lightning
rod up waiting for it to be hit by official
electricity. The boy had a message in
his hand and the prominent Democrat
Strengthening himself up to his full
hight opened the message with a
nervou twitch. It read as follows:
Your uncle John died yesterday. His
fortune of 800, 900 is yours. Come on at
one.
Thrusting the message into his pocket
the prominent Democrat turned con-
temptuously and walked down the street
remarking: "D-n the fortune. 1
thought it was a message from Cleve-
land calling me to Washington"