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Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-05-16

of agridiron pendulum with alternate
layers Of heat and cold. Even the char
acteristics of mud are so completely
changed that it is regarded as a blessing
instead of a curse. If John were an OF
culinary liar these enthusiastic utterances
would have no effect, but from the fact
Of his previous good reputation, they
have SO worked upon VI people that
there is liable to be an exodus to Dako-
ia that will almost depopulate our COM
munity, and hence all home loving citi-
zens will join lis in singing: "With rap
ture we delight to see the cuss removed"
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-05-16
THE SOUTH EIiD.
Building School Houscs-Advice
to MI. "Skip."

Special Correspondence of tho ISrEn;:rEAx.l
ODESSA, May People ere talking
Of petitioning the the "clerk of the
weather." for a change in the program;
the cold snap is pretty rough on our
gardens, but it is a good thing for our
wheat which is our main crop, so we
can well afford to put on our overcoats
and submit to the inevitable.
Mr.. L%awrenson has finished the ,Je.
i'ls*!' N schoolhousc and V. E. Calder
wu'"l is painting it. The school board
have decided to put a small entry on
the front of this building and add six
feet each to the length of the other
two, which will add much to the ap-
pearance and utility Of the buildings,
and they vii! be a credit to the town
ship.
Mr.. HINT is IN little off" in his re.
mark concerning the hiring Of teachers
in Alta township; the board has hired
no teachers as yet, and they have no
"Sioux shop" but when they do hire it
will be for cash, and "no teacher need
apply" unless well qualified for the
position.
Who said Ira Viclkers went fishing
last Saturday night land didn't catch
any fish, just because Miss Pendergast
was working at Shcrard's?
We see Skip" has favored our girls
with some ESQ called) advice. Now,
Skip" just wash the Vandyke brown
off your mustache, and come over and
get acquainted with some of the Alta
girls. You need not bring your die
tionary along, for we assure you that if
you undertake to talk matrimony you
will have no trouble in understanding
what they have to say on the subject,
and if you should they could easily in
terpret it for you with the sharp end of
a blacksnake whip, nor would they say
yes when they meant no. Our girls are
intelligent and capable of taking care
of themselves, and if our notary public
should. become over jealous in the mat
rimonial business (which we think
doubtful) they will not need any die
~tionary with which to protect them
selves. By the way, "Skip," II notary
wishes you to give him the meaning of
that long compound word(?)you fired at
his "bump.' He can't find the combi-
nation. R.
P. S. Our girls are not particularly
averse to talking matrimony when the
right sort Of fellows come along, but
when the wrong n tries it on they do
have such a cute way-all their own
of murmering, "Skip."
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-05-16
Real Estate Transfers.

The following is the list of warrantee
deeds filed with the register of deeds of
Ramsey county during the past week:
Fred Morson to Amelia Morson, 1GO acres,
town l55, range Ga; consideration. .. $1,000
George Diller to S L Winclnan, lGO acres, town
1876, range &C; consideration. 700
jacob Jenkins to John Bell. 100 acres, town
l54, range "a; consideration. 500
John + Sportsman to Moore u Dold, 80 acres,
town l54. range q; consideration ........ 300
V = Wicscnthal and J NJ II Voigt to Erik
Thorson, GGL ucres, town l53, range "a; con.
sideration $50
Francis II Fluent to Fremont S Graham, l6U
acres, town l64, range "a; consideration .... 800
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-05-16
"Give the Devil His Due"

Thompson's Bank Note and Commercial Reporter.
An enterprising banker Of Devils
Lake, Dakota, has adopted the forego-
ing as his business motto. His letter
heads are embellished with a picture of
his Satanic Majesty, who seems in the
very act of claiming "his due" The
idea is a good one, whether applied to
banking OF any other business and even
when carried into real, everyday life.
1t is true, nevertheless, hat few ever get
their just deserts.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-05-16
Notwithstanding much has been soi,

Notwithstanding much has been said
about the Importance off blood-purifing
medicine, it may be possible that the
matter has never seriously claimed your
attention. Think of it now! II, by the
use of a few bottles of Ayers Sarsaparilla
you avoid the evils OF scrofula, and trans.
nit a healthy constitution to your
offspring, thank US for the suggestion.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-05-16
Another Surprlsed Man.

II. G.. Rasmussen, foreman of the
Northwestern, and one of the pioneers Of
this county, arrived in this city Mon
day evening. He owns a farm between
Bartlett and Jerusalem. He has not been
up here since the town was burned down
and was quite surprised to see so many
brick blocks and fine business houses.
He thinks our citizens have a good share
Of enterprise.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-05-16
A Revelation.

George Laschelle, n of our old time
hotel keepers, came up from Larimore
last Saturday. He seemed surprised at
the rapid strides this city has made
in the way Of brick buildings and the
number of houses put up; also at the
hustle and the number of peo-
pie running to and fro on our streets.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-05-16
n NEW BOARD.
First Meeting of the New City
Fathers,

Fathers.
The new board of trustees met at At
torney Smiths Office Saturday evening;
present Messrs. Mann, Dodd, Alexander,
Moore and Lynch and Clerk Nadeau.
Mr.. Mann was made temporary chair
man, and on motion of Mr.. Dodd Mr..
Mann was chosen permanent president.
The minutes of the three last meetings
being read and approved, bills were al
lowed as follows:
John Haughn, surveying Arnold ave-
nue., 81.
BIZ. Stanley, marshal salary, etc., s58.
B. F. Stanley, crosswalks, Fourth
street, s23.90.
C. & l.. Budde, lumber, 1891.
On motion of Trustee Moore, D. w.
Ensign was employed to make a profile
of Fifth street and an estimate of the
grading and have the sam eready for the
next meeting.
On motion Of Trustee Moore the clerk
was instructed to advertise for bids for
grading Arnold avenue from Fourth to
Sixth street, bids to be received until
the 21st.
On motion Of Trustee Lynch the
marshal was instructed to repair and
replace the broken sidewalks and look
after certain lumber belonging to the
city.
On motion Of Trustee Dodd the bonds
of the marshal and treasurer were
placed at $4,000 each, and the clerk and
assessor at 5000 each.
The bond of Justice Pattin with J. A.
PercivaI and H. C. Hansbrough rs sure
Ties WIS accepted.
On motion of Trustee Dodd the city
justice was instructed to bring the books
of his predecessor before the hoard at the
next meeting.
On motion of President Mann the Of
fer of Trustee Alexander to hermit the
board to meet at his Office over the
Bank of Devils Lake was accented.
The subject of letting the cry printing
being taken up, Trustee alexander
moved that it be let to the lowest bidder.
Trustee Dodd stated TIA, the lNTE:;-
OCEAN had been doing the ci:y's udvcr-
tislng since the organization Of the town
at one-thirlo of LEGAL rates. Z: is was the
proposition of the lNrEn-OuEAN when
there was no opposition, and he did not
believe the city could do better by asking
for bids. He therefore moved that the
legal advertising be given to the INTER
OCEAN at the rate it had been charging
and that the city job work be given to
the INTER OCEAN ut commercial rates.
The motion was carried.
On motion of Trustee Lynch Pat Nc
Weeney WIS appointed night watchman,
the salary and also the salary of the
marshal to be fixed Mt the next regular
meeting of the board.
Adjourned to Thursday evening, May
II, at 8 o'clock.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-05-16
A Model Institution.

The Lakeview has been thoroughly
and is now open to the pub
lie. 1t will no doubt prove a successful
venture for u popular and efficient
host, Martin McCullum. He has long
been identified with the interests of
this country and has II large circle of
acquaintances in the northwest. lie
has employed a first class cook and en-
poets to set as good a table as the public
eve sat down to in this city
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-05-16
More Hydrophobia.

Harry Rumney had to kill his dog
Monday. 1t seems that the same dog
that bit Ed Poole's COWS followed Mr..
Rumney to Odessa, about two weeks
ago, and bit his dog while there. and
about four days ago his dog showed
symptoms Of madness. The brothers
Runlney chained him up for four days,
but as he got worse and more dangerous
they had to shoot him. 1t was a very
valuable dog Harry brought with him
from Minnesota.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-05-16
Gone up the Flue.

The Devils Lake Evening News has
gone out of existence, and on the prin-
ciple Of the "survival Of the fttest" has
disposed Of its interest to the INTER-
OCEAN. We congratulate Bro. Hans
brough on his success in the journalistic
field, and wish him the same success
with all his opponents.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-05-16
Election Certificate,

The following certificate of election
was signed Friday evening:
We the undersigned inspectors O.
election at the annual election held ir
the city of Devils Lake, D. r., on Mon
day, May 4, 1885, do hereby certify tina
at such election the following nance
persons were elected to fill the office:
set opposite their respective names, viz
Trustee, LIST District - Frank W
Mann.
Trustee. I'd District-Sam NJ. Dodd
Trustee, Sd District-A. j. Alexander
Trustee, 4th District-Michael H
Lynch.
Trustee, 9Th District - William N
Moore.
Clerk-E. J. Nadeau.
Assessor-John E. Coolin.
Treasurer-E. j. Nadeau.
Marshal-JOhn E. Coolin.
Justice of the Peace-W. B. Puttin.
Dated May 8, 1855.
w. N. MOORE,
SAM NJ. DoDD,
j. G. CAMPBELL,
Inspectors of Election.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-05-16

Bill Nye was recently written to by q
Democratic friend, inquiring how he
finds the journey up Salt river. Bill re-
piled: "The progress of the Republican
party up Salt river is being very serious
ly. impededjust at present by the great
swarms OF suckers coming down who
went up twenty-four years ago"
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-05-16
one

a transfer of real estate took place in
here Tuesday between J. E. Locke and
james Campbell, the former exchanging
his farm Oh the inlet at Freshwater for
Mr.. Campbells residence and lot in this
city, a small consideration being given
in favor of Mr.. Locke. Mr.. Campbell
will no doubt make a scientific farmer.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-05-16

GEN. Lu1AN's chances for the United
States senatorship from Illinois are very
bright. Shaw (Dem.), who died re-
Gently, has been succeeded by Weaver
(Rep.) With Sittig and Mcmillan this
gives the Republicans three majority on
joint ballot. Shaw's district has hereto.
fore given a large Democratic majority.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-05-16
Coming In the Back Wav.

A Helena, Mont, dispatch of the 9Th
says that J. J. Hill, Dennis Ryan and
G. A Broadwater are there selecting a
route for n railroad from that point to
the great falls near Fort Benton, Mon
tann. 1t is said to be Mr.. Hills inten-
ton to extend the Devils Lake line
west to the Missouri at Bismarck and
then build to Benton. This is scheme
which has before been talked of.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-05-16

S THERE being some misapprehension
in regard to the five commissioner dis
trict law which passed the last legisla.
lure, the Steele Herald editor wrote
Secretary Teller lnquiring in reference
to the bill, and the secretary. replied as
follows:
The statement in the Pioneer was
doubtless copied from the Fargo Argus
which published the five commissions
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-05-16

THE Democrats at Devils Lake elected
a straight Democratic city ticket.
The deuce you say! How is it that
four of the five trustees were elected on
the citizens ticket?
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-05-16

CHARLES F. GARRETrE has purchased
the Washburn MCLEAN county Times.
Mr.. Garrette is an experienced Jour-
nalist and will make of the Times a
frst-class paper.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-05-16
First Trip.

The boat sailed to Fort Totten Monday
and took over the first barge load of
lumber for Tom Twiford to put in tho
government buildings there. A delcga-
ton ofthe boys from the Fort is expect
ed tonight.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-05-16

Our dispatches bring the intelligence
that Judge Mcconnell has been appoint
ed to succeed Judge Hudson in this the
third judicial district. Judge Mcconnell
is highly spoken of.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-05-16
A Surprised New Yorker,

Mr.. Stephen Baker, of New York,
who is connected with the NJ. g. NJ.
road, was in the city last Friday and
made this office a pleasant call. Mr..
Baker says he didn't dream of finding
such advancement here in everything.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-05-16
A Nice Country,

Mr.. Higbce is in receipt of n letter from
southern Kansas saying that on May
7 it was raining, showing and sleet-
ing and 40 grain had been planted.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-05-16
An Indiana, Farmer

DR.. Mote sent a hired man all the way
from Indiana to seed his fine farm of 12O
acres near Crazy. His man, Bonanza
Smith, is good n M will get through
this week or by the 18th Of the month.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-05-16
The Ocean w ave.

The Minnie H. pulled out from her
winter moorings Saturday afternoon
and steamed down to Heerman's Land
ing. Regular trips to and from Totten
commenced to day,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-05-16

MAJOR EDWARDS, supervisor Of the
census for North Dakota, thinks that
part Of the Territory lying north of the
18th parallel has 100000 inhabitants.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-05-16
Lake Graft.

Williams and Hopkins launched a
new sailing boat Sunday and sailed
owe nearly to Totten. The bay was
dotted all over in the afternoon with
pleasure parties rowing and sailing.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-05-16
and inspiring.


The Right Reverend Bishop Gilmore,
Cleveland, Ohio, is one of the many
eminent church d%ignitaries who have
publicly added their endorsement
to the wonderful efficacy of St. Jacobs
Oil in cases of rheumatism and other
painful ailments.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-05-16

GEORGE V. N. LATHRoP has been ap-
pointed minister to Russia. Minister
Lathrop is from Detroit, Mich, is very
wealthy, and has quite n reputation AKA
lawvar
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-05-16
Another Colony.

Messrs. johnson and Dickinson, of
Pennsylvania, have been in the city for
a few days and returned last Saturday to
bring a colony here. They like this
part of Dakota best.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-05-16

Adam Forcpaugh was formerly a
butcher in Cincinnati. and got into the
circus business by having to ioreclose a
mortgage on IL show. He is worth
sbout 81, OGO, 0UU.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-05-16

THE Devils Lake INTER- OCEAN says:
"Lakota has lakes in her Streets" We
have lots of things here besides lakes,
Bro. H. We have q term of court here
in August and don't have to go to Grand
Forks to do u legal squabbling the
way Devils Lake does.-Nelson County
News.
And we are told that you have some
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-05-16
Business CHANGES.

Chas. 0. Maloney has sold his bar fix
lures to A. Mackay and is going out of
the saloon business, and Billy Oswald
has sold to Rasmus johnson.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-05-16

HALF an inch of ice is reported from
Des Moines, In. At Yankton there was
an inch of ice and all fruit buds were
killed
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-05-16
law IS introduced. 1t applies, as passed,
to but four counties, Hyde, Sargent,
'Falk and Richland. Yours,
. - ~ II .TrIIrp Geo

Ramsey county must continue to
struggle along with but three commits
sioner districts, but we think there
should be a re~districting of the county
on that basis, as there have been mate
rial changes in our boundaries.
Judge of Probate Prosser received a
letter from the secretary last night
similar to the one received by the
Herald editor.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-05-16
Likes to Read It.
Hillsboro Banner.

ThetDevils Lake INTER-OCEAN has
purchased the Daily News at that place
which will hereafter be discontinued.
The INTER.OcEAN is one of the brightest
dailies west Of St. Paul. Its Geographic
reports are full and its editorial page is
vigorous and inspiring.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-05-16

5g$s The last number of the Park River
Gazette is illustrated. W. are glad to
see Bro. Bates getting to the front.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-05-16
SATURDAY, MAY 16, 1885.

The. Fargo Daily Democrat has quit.
It's rough on Fargo but the Democrat
is to be congratulated.
National Republican., 1885-03-07
GENERAL U. s. GRANT, U. 8. A.

Turn out he guard! and let the hero pass,
Although he wears new epaulets to-day;
The fell Destroyer with his scythe and glass,
Can never take their memories away.
Turn out The guard! with arms presented we'll
lie comes once more within our hearts to
dwell;
Within our hearts as in sacred shrine,
Wherein our love shall hold him firm and
fast
Where cruel tongue nor pen shall dare malgn
The silent man" who comes to us last.
Loud let the drums beaii bid the camp fires
glow
As in the armies Of the long ago
We only know him as we knew him then,
In oldon times, at Vicksburg and the rest,
Because he stood tower OF strength for men
Who flew to arms from north and east and
west;
Because through sunny noon or starlight dim,
With simple faith, we loved and followed him.
All was It well, Columbia, kindly done,
10 take our hero for little space,
To set him meath your glorys bliuding sun,
The mighty ruler Of Il mighty race,
| Then send him forth into the wintry air
To step unnoticed down your palace stair?
Unnotlced, aye, You flung the palace gate
Wide open with the pomp OF war anew,
Then stripped from him the glory and the
state
To hing him forth, an empty, worn-out shoe
Vain pomp and pride, he knows you, what
you are,
Frsil as the wreaths that rise from his cigar
We loaned him then, We take him back once
more;
With love that grows with grlefs he has Il
bear
We lit the load that those broad shoulder
bOroi
lie has no griefs we are not glad TO share;
Tarn Ota NE guard With molstened eyes an
dim
We call him home to love and cherish him
-EpwARn REsAUD,
WAsuINGroNl D. G., March A. 1854
National Republican., 1885-03-07

There is one matter OF general current
comment concerning which there is no
controversy In the press Of tho land, and
that is the position to bo given the forty
eighth congress when compared with
those that have gone before. with general
accord IL is pronounced tho most barren
and inefficient congress on record, and
tho blame is rightly placed upon the sbso-
Lutte incapsoity of tho majority in tho
house of representatives to agree upon
any line Of unitod action. The senate
working under its simpler rules accom-
plished fair amount OF work, and
probably would have dono more had tho
prospect of corporation upon the part of
the house not been SO hopeless.
And yet tho house had abundant oppor-
tunity to mako a doop impression upon
tho country IL IL had been ablo to rise to
the plane of the really great questions
before it. Had it proceeded intelligently
and in spirit of libcrality to rebuild the
navy, provide for the construction Of
modern artillery, and caused our crazy
dilapidated fortifications to be restored TO
o condition Of efficiency. it would have
won the favor of the people. In addition
when IL is considered that IL was in its
power to enact the bankruptcy law de-
mandcd by oil tho business interests OF
/ the country, to settle tho vexatious quos.
tion of providing for satisfactory method
of counting the electoral vote. to stop the
| scnseess coinage of silver that threatens
to bring about panic in tho commercial
world, to dissipate the dangerous cloud OF
! illiteracy in tho southern states by pass
ing tho Blair educational bill, to extend
| justice to suffering litigants by providing
relief for supreme court that Is over
whelmed by a mass of cases utterly be
yond its capacity to dispose Of, and
number of almost equally important mea
sures that will readily be recalled, 1t will
be seen that opportunities for very i'm
portaut legislation were not only not lack
ing, but were really unusually numerous
and pressing.
In no small measure this utter failur,
of the democratic house must be attrib
uted to their lack of experience in govern
ing rather than to an absolutely viciou;
indispositiou to enact beneficial leglsla'
tion. They have so long played the roll
of an irresponsible minority with nothing
to do but to oppose measures originated
by the republican party, that when sud
denly thrust into power and responsibilit,
they found themselves so much under tn,
influence Of the chronic habit of opposi
tion that united sensible action was i'm
possible. From the day of their election
it was obvious that the democratic maj OF
ity would be hopelessly divided upon the
tariff issue, but no one could have appre
hended that tho same lack ofunity woul
crop up to defeat almost every importan
measure proposed for their consideration
but so it was. Only upon q conteste
election case, or public building gral
could this singularly impotont majorit
be drawn to take united action. To i
: inharmony and its incapacity is due IL
hearty contempt that follows tho bod
after its dissolution had been hailed wit
joyful chorus of relief.
National Republican., 1885-03-07
ODDS AND ENDS.
POOR UNCLE JOE.

POOR UNCLE JOE.
Dedicated 10 Hon. Joseph h. McDonold)
Well, could have served the nation
with eclnt In any station,
But into dark oblivion I've been flung.
Yet thought hoard him calling,
But II must have been the bawling
OF my pet bozuggagoo, who's lost her
young.
I'll esohow deceitful politics,
And try to grim while Folly kicks
Her heels and makes face at Uncle Joe.
I'll sit beside the Wabash.
Where Il weds the Numsequagash,
And watch tho rippllng rivers rhythmic
flow.
In the wilds Of Posey County
I'll subslst on natures bounty
And the hoop.poles flesh shall be my
daily food.
Yes, I'll hunt tho wolf and bear;
Defy the paw. paw in his lair;
Chase the wild, ferocious pumpkin thro
the wood.
With the raccoon's fragrant blossom,
And the bud Of the opossum,
will deck my lonely bower in the grove;
And as my evening pipe smoke,
I'll listen 10 the artichoko
A warbling to his mate his tale Of love.
-MinnedDOlis Tribune.