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Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-01
INTERESTING STATEMENT.
What the Land Officers Say of the
Late Grand Jury Farce.

From the St. Paul Globe.
AS the .::moral atmosphere of Devils
Lake has now been purified according
to the reported language of Judge Nc
Cornell in discharging the grand jury
at Fargo a few days since, q brief state.
ment of facts by the land officers here
may not be ~unwarranted.
So tar as a consplrace having been
formed to extort money from settlers by
agreement or collision between the
proprietor of a certain newspaper and
the officers of this Office, the grand jury
failed to reach any conclusion, but they
seem to have established the fact that a
conspiracy existed among the jurors and
some of their pretended witnesses to
assail the integrity and reputation of
said officers. And, with that purpose
in view, it was announced by a member
of the jury in open court, with the per.
mission Of the Judge, that an Indictment
would be found against these officers
before a particle of evidence to sustain
the charge so freely advertised in some
papers had been submitted to their con-
sideration.
This body of self-constituted censors
was created, it is said, by an open venlre,
whatever that may mean, and these
gentlemen proposed to besmirch the
reputation of the officials by finding an
indictment without evidence, without
law and without having established the
fact that an offense had been commit
ed, and disregarding the advice and
opinion of the United States district
attorney that the accusation was frivol.
GUS and contemptible-and the evidence
before them in support of such charge
was more so-importuned the court te
allow them to. employ an attorney who
would draw IN Indictment in sympathy
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-01

ST. PAUL, July 30.--A severe storm
swept W. parts of Dakota and Mime,
sofa yesterday morning. Small build
ings at various points we're blown down.
The electric light mast at Fargo was
blown down and several buildings were
slightly damaged; also the skating rink.
A Detroit, Mimi, special from Audo-
bon says the damage in the woods neal
there vas great, whole groves of trees
being uprooted and many fields of grain
totally destroyed. A farmer near Moor
head lost six cows by a shed collapsing on
them.
Another farmer near Hudson, Wis,
lost. ten head of blood stock, killed by
lightning.
One man i'll St. Paul was killed by
lightning. Several houses were struck
and the inmates injured; none fatally.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-01

OLD Red Cloud, one of the malcon-
tents at the Rosebud agency, made this
little speech to Judge Holman's COM
mittee: ave have new great council
and new great father at Washington,
and we want a new agent" Sergaent-
alarms Leedom looked solemn for q
moment and then said, "Why, Judge, he
wants a change; he's a Democrat"
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-01

cause there was no statute under which
an indictment could be drawn, there
having been no ofense committed. Ed
wards rails and rants at Mr.. Garland be-
cause there wa no law under which
he could assist that over-willing grand
jury to bring in m indictment. When
Edwards and the corrupt gang with
whom he plays poker get control Of the
law-making power a statute may be
framed under which indictments can be
found against any man who darcs to re-
fuse to bend his knee to the ring. Until
then Mr.. Garland will no doubt follow
the law as now laid down in the books.
Edwards closes this his greatest 'baby
act" by asserting that he has had moth.
ing to do with Creel for six months;
that he conspired with MCGEE to
bring about an indictment. and that he
does not know Havrevold at all. Gin
fact" he says, II have been busily en-.
gagged closing up census matters and
have had no time to devote to Mr..
Hansbrough and his friends" How in
nocentl Having failed in the indict-
ment scheme, he would now have the
people believe that he knew nothing
about the matter. This is a peculiar way
Edwards has. With him there is moth.
ing so successful as success; nothing SC
unsuccessful as the failure to indict.
But the meanest thing that we evel
knew him to be guilty of is the attempt
to "shake" his pals-Creel, MCGEE and
Havrevold, especially the latter. Ed.
wards thinks the people have forgotten
the attempt he and Havrevold made to
steal the proxies of Ramsey county
Havrevold stood by Edwards in that
attempted theft, and it is base ingrati
tude for him to 60 back on his pal now.
The entire two columns of Edwards
personal epistle" is neither more no,
less than a wall of distress. He car
never append his signature to anything
that will make him pure in the eyes O.
the people of Dakota. As Col. Plummel
said in commenting upon the celebrat
ed one-cent libel suit: "He is a nice
specimen, this robber of widows ano
orphans, asking damages for defama
ton of character. That which a MAJ
has not cannot be taken from him O.
DETAINED"
The case fits Edwards precisely. HI
has no character. He prides hlmsel
upon being totally devoid of principle
A man who can boldly proclaim hi
connection with a political ring who's.
purpose it has been to plumber the in
situations of the Territory; who cal
openly approach an opponent and in
vite him to ':join the gang and hell
rob-" is calculated to undertake or assis
in carrying out all such diabolica
schemes as the late grand jury farce.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-01
The editor of the Valley City Tim,

comes to therescue of the unprincipled
gang who engineered the late grand
jury scheme. The Times man was q
member of the late legislature and
when he returned to his constituency
at the end of the session, he was rotten
egged for the part he had taken as a
member of the Bismarck body. Fur
Their comment is unnecessary. We
would rather have the Times editor op.
posed to us than with us.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-01
PHOTOGRAPHED

Did you W. see q 'tyellow dog" try
ing to get away from the toe of No. 10
boot? If you didn't just read that ''per.
sonal epistle' in Wednesdays Argus,
and you will see Edwards. The No. lC
boot is represented by the untrammeled
portion Of the North Dakota press. Ed
wards "ki-yi" sounds very much like
the exclamation of q kicked cur.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-01
FROM the St. Paul Globe of yesterda;

FROM the St. Paul Globe of yesterday
we copy a statement of facts made by
Messrs. Lord and Whipple relative to
the late attempt to indict those gentle.
men. Every fair-minded citizen should
read it. Through all the villification
heaped upon them by those persons who
have been enemies of decency, Messrs.
Lord and whipple haye remained 81
lent, quietly performing the duties Of
their positions according to the instruc-
tions Of the general land Office at Wash
ington. 1t was not necessary that they
should proclaim these instructions from
the housetops or attempt to satisfy every
crank who found fault with the office
and assumed to dictate the course the of.
fcers should pursue. It wa enough
that the departments instructions were
obeyed. But when the outrageous at.
tempt was made at Fargo to subvert the
purpose Of the statutes; when through
the Vaccinations of splenetic individ.
uas a grand jury wa recognized into q
political caucus, its members bent upor
returning an indictment, regardless O
the law OF the evidence, it was prope,
that the land officers should make thi,
statement Of facts and give the authorit,
under which they have been acting
Their card will certainly stand againa
the contemplate ibels put forth b,
Edwards, McGee Creel and Hayrevold
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-01

EDWARDS assumes to know all about
Devils Lake, although he never stepped
his foot upon Ramsey county soil. If
he has not seen Creel and MCGEE for six
months and never saw Havrevold in his
life, how does he know so much about
Devils Lake.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-01
Dakota Crons.

ST.. PAUL, July 31.-Reports indicate
that the very hot weather in Northern
Dakota and the frequent storms will
damage the crops. In Southern Dakota
it has been very hot but little rain has
fallen, and there will be little or no
damage TO the crops. Harvest has be-
gun in many places.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-01

GEORGE F. LAscHELL, proprietor Of
the Commercial Hotel, Larimore, has
been appointed postmaster at that place,
vice L. P. Goodhue resigned. Mr.. La.
schell has a number Of friends in this
city
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-01
Strayed or Stolen,

From near Dunseith, D. T., town l54.
range "a, on the 18th of July, 1855, a team
of horses. One light bay horse, about I
years old, white marks on the shoulders.
One dark brown horse, about years old.
Any information leading to the recovery
of the above will be suitably rewarded.
Address VIM. Cowan, Dunseith, D. T.,
or j. F. Cowan, Grand Harbor, D. T. Ii
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-01

The St. Paul Pioneer Press has been
figuring upon the question Of the price
Of wheat this fall, and comes to the con-
clusion that an unusually high price
need not be expected.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-01

HERE is a peculiar item from the St.
Paul Northwestern, and shows how facts
may be distorted:
The officials Of the land office in Dew
ills Lake, together with the postmaster
at the same place, is Of the grand jury
summoned for fraud.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-01
The Pail Bearers.

WASHINGTON, July 3l.-The president
has appointed the following pail bearers
for Gen. Grants funeral: Gen. Sher-
man, Gen. Sheridan, Admiral Porter,
Vice Admiral Rowan, Gen. Joseph E,
Johnston, of Virginia, Gen. Buckner, OF
Kentucky, Hamilton Fish, Geo. S, Bout
we'll, of Massachusetts,, Geo. w. Childs,
of Philadelphia, Gen. Logan, Geo. Jones
of New York and Oliver Hoyt, Of New
VorL-
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-01
Tho Dodge.

REGINA, July 31.-The defense opened
this morning in the Riel trial. Several
experts in the insane asylum testified
that it was their belief that the prisoner
is insane on religious and political sub
jects. The defense is depending main
ly upon this for Riel's escape.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-01
TELECRAPHIC.
Maud s. Goes a Mile in Two
Eight and Three
The Grant Cottage Struck by
Lightning.
The President Appoints Pail
Bearers for the Funeral.
Crop Reports from Various
Parts of Dakota.
Riel's Defense Opens on the
Theory Of Insanity.
Especial kilograms to the DAILY INTER
OCEAN,
Fast Time.

CLEVELAND, o., July 31.-In the trot-
ting race yesterday Maud S. made a
mile in 2:0S3.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-01
Gov, Wise,s Opponent.

RICHMOND, Va, July 30.-Gen. Fitz
hugh Lee has been nominated for gov.
ernor by the Democrats.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-01
Lightning Strikes tlle Ora

Lightning Strikes the Grant Cottage.
McGREGoR. July 3l.-During a heavy
thunder storm last evening lightning
struck the cottage where Gen. Grants
body lies, tearing the plastering and
extinguishing the electric light over the
casket. Col. Beck and Gen. Black were
rendered insensib!e by the shock. 1t
was feared the latter would not survive
but he is nov pronounced out Of dan
ger.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-01
St. John Wins.

BISMARCK, July S0.-A decision in the
Rolette county seat case has been rem
dered in favor Of st. John. The decision
dissolves the injunction and permits the
St. John officers to take charge of county
affairs.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-01

FLORIDA, too, has been suffering with
hailstorms. When ever the banana.
crop Is q failure in Dakota, you can bet
cherboots something's wrong with Flor
ida, poor girl!
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-01
Rig Fire.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. July 30.-A confla-
grafton last night destroyed a planning
mill and several lumber yards and ware
ho,1sos
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-01
Wanted.

A good double-barrelled shot gun, No.
10, at once Eaton and Higbee. l9wtf
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-01

The curative power Of players Sarsapar-
lila is too well known to require the spe-
cious aid of any exaggerated or fictitious
certificate. Witnesses of its marvellous
cures are today living in every city and
hamlet of the land. Write for names if
you want home evidence.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-01
Wheat Market.
Terrific Storm.

CHICAGO, July 31.-Wheat 9Oc.
DULUTH, July 31.-Wheat 94c Aug.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-01
What a Genuine Democrat Thinks

w LOU u 0044uAA10 o044OCIuC 1u1uhSs
A prominent Dakota Democrat writes
the editor of the INTER- OCEAN as
follows:
Friend HansJrough:-While as a Dem
ocrat l should like to see you all re.
moved and your places filled by Demo
crats-not mere tools-I want to say to
you that l think the whole proceedings
at Fargo were worse than a farce-were
an outrage upon the people; simply a
prostitution of United States courts to
the dirty purposes of Edwards and his
gang.
Though differing with you politically
on national issues l an glad to see you
cannot be blutfed by such q dirty trick.
To my mind the whole thing was a
scheme of the gang to besmirch you
because of your opposition to them, and
as one honest man to another I send
my congratulations and trust you will
continue to pour your hot shot at them.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-08-01
IN HISTORY.

New York, July 3l.-The elaborate
preparations for Gen. Grants funeral
indicate the greatest pageant Of the
kind in history,
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-03-20

East Middlebury.

On Tuesday the rum-drinkers Of East
Middlebury were invited by Special Pros
ecutor Tupper to a grand entertainment.
Several unusually convivial persons in
that vicinity were specially invited to an
swer for taking too much of 1.-The ar
dent The result was eight prosecu-
tions. Five of the respondents pleaded
guilty and were severally fined So and
costs; two pleaded not guilty, and one
was locked up. being much too drunk to
plead at all In State VS.. Albert English,
State vs.. Frank Bushy, State VS. Willie
Leno, State VS.. John Champlin and State
VS.. A. B. Decker the respondents dis
closed. and in all but the case of Cham
plin the parties who furnished will be
called to answer. Champlin drank four
bottles of Jamaica ginger that he found
in his fathers store; rather a warm dose,
but it did the business, In State VS..
Obed Clark and State vs.. Georg e
Eldredge, the plea was not guilty. In
State VS.. Lewis Cutter the respondent
was drunk when brought into court and
was put in charge of Jailer Cobb.
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Granville.

The weather isl cold and clustering,
with very bad travelling on hill roads.
II. A. Smith has moved to Braintree
with his family and z. IL. Foley went
with them.
viii Ferno has moved into the old
hotel from K. Hubbard's farm on the
hill.
The Bean boys are getting lumber out
and drawing it to Rochester, to build Il
large barn for George Gleason.
Harley Bean is not quite as well, after
having been about after his long sick
ness.
Il. ). Hubbard has had sickness in his
family all winter. His wife is just re-
covering from lung fever.
March meeting was adjourned to the
10th to see what the town would do in
regard to the highways and bridges. 1t
was voted to raise % cents in addition to
what the law requires, and F. A. Lewis.
j. A. Vinton and X. A. Flint were chosen
road commissioners. ii. Z. Hayes declin-
ed serving rs constable unless the town
would pay IL per cent on all moneys
paid into the treasury, and +. f. Briggs
was chosen first constable and collector
and receives Il per cent on all moneys
paid into the treasury
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PantOn.

Levi Matthews has taken up his resi-
dence at Mrs. Madison Converses.
Lucius b. Martin of Charlotte, with
his wife. spent the Sabbath at her moth
er's, Mrs. J. Il. Hill.
Elwyn Kent of Crown Point, n. Y.
with his family, is spending few days
at his fathers and friends here.
Elbert Stagg has taken his fathers
farm and contemplates the erection of a
dwelling, near the family residence, this
season.
Samuel Rogers has sold g Bruno
colt, three years old, for $50. c. w.
Allen, also, has sold two-year-old from
the same horse at handsome figure.
1t is expected that Mrs. Fayette Harris
will be appointed post-mistress in place
of c. w. Allen, resigned. A very con-
venient delivery arrangement has been
completed by II. W. Hayes.
The donation on Wednesday evening.
for the benefit of Rev. c. X. Church of
the NJ. K. church, netted about $40 The
lecture, by Rev. Mr.. Austin, was highly
spoken of by those who heard it.
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New Haven.

Messrs. VIM. +. Brooks, Frank B.
Brooks and Mr.. ii. E. Powers leave New
Haven to make the West their future
home. They will be much missed.
The town clerk is busy registering
dogs. Last year several owners of can
ines forgot to settle" and this year they
will be asked to come to time.
Mrs. Charlotte b. Wheeler continues
seriously i'll and her sight is much i'm
paired and her condition excites solici-
tude among her friends. DR.. Allen of
Rutland has been in consultation with
DR.. Preston in her case.
Mr.. Spencer j. Wright and his daugh-
ter will leave in few days for Toledo,
Ohio, where they expect to spend the
summer. The sheep trade being dull,
Mr.. Wright will probably not engage in
it this season.
Mr.. l.. w. Stowe and Mr.. Charles H.
Wicker. who have been confined to the
house for some time, are improving slow
ly. Judge Doud rides out on pleasant
days; and Mr.. Dana has been visiting
friends in Cornwall the present week.
The alumni of Beeman academy are
preparing to present dramatic enter
tainment on Friday evening. March
y, at the town hall. Bread on the Wat
ers' and Seeing the Elephant" will be
rendered, and the entertainment will de-
serve a full house.
Mr. II. G. Roscoe and family have
moved into the upper rooms of the Ros
coe store, and will occupy it as their res
idence for the coming yea. Mr.. Charles
oung. who has for soiLe tiule been a
clerk in the store, has retired, and goes
into the employ of w. ii. S. Whitconb
of Burlington, agent for the New York
Equitable Life Insurance company. Mr.
Whitcomb has recently insured fifteen
persons in town.
The friends and relatives of Mr. and
Mrs. Erastus {. Peck gathered in large
numbers, Thursday, March II, at their
residence to celebrate their golden we'd
ding. They were heartily congratulated
on reaching this white milestone" of
their pilgrimage. Refreshments were
abundantly served and thirty dollars in
coin and other handsome presents evinced
the esteem felt for the venerable couple
by those fortunate enough to be present.
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vergennes.

Election draws near. There is no ex-
citement as yet.
A. ID. Vittum arrived home from Bos-
ton with his bride, last Friday night.
f. 5. Champion has been on the sick
list for few days past, but is better.
+. G. Scott has put in new show case
filled with fancy soaps of all the popular
brands.
is. Hickok is having new sign
painted, informing the public of his bus
mess.
). ). Gaines is to make extensive re-
pairs on the Franklin House property in
the spring.
James Barnard. our veteran carriage
trimmer, is working at HinesOurgh for a
few days.
The authorities are looking after the
llquor-selers and say they will stamp out
the business.
The great snowstorm of Sunday block
AIDED the roads fearfuly, making them
almost impossible.
Mrs. Stephen Burroughs of Waltham
is very sick with pneumonia it is
thought she will not recover.
DR.. Horace j. Parker of New York, son
of Dea. j. w. Parker of this place, is
home Tor short rest. He has been quite
sick, but is now able to ride out little.
DR.. K. f. McGovern is having rooms
fitted up on the second floor of the
Stevens block for his dental business.
They are one flight lower than where he
is now located.
Joseph Rivers, better known as Pot
ASH Rivers, has purchased the little
house on the hill back of the Dubuc
blacksmith shop of the Ripley brothers,
and Is to move it to the lot known as the
Cummings lot, on the west side of the
creek.
Quite number of our young people
spent last Wednesday evening with Leon
ard and Martha Thorne in Waltham, and
all enjoyed themselves immensely.
Choice refreshments were served and fine
music and dancing were the order of ex-
ercises.
While Stillman Grandey was driving up
the creek hill, last Thursday, on load
of wood, the sleds slowed off into the
ditch, tipping over the load. The horses
ran and brought up straddle of the hitch
ing post in front of the Fortn block.
breaking the leg of one of them. 1t was
valuable horse and of course had to be
killed. 1t was loss that Mr.. Grandey
could not well stand, and it is suggested
that his friends contribute something to-
ward buyiug him another horse. \
{ Miss Jennie Ingraham, who had been
Sick for some weeks past, died on Thurs
iday of last week. The funeral took place
from the residence of her mother last
Sunday afternoon, Rev. A. A. Robertson
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S)o,tntg 21eps.
Bristol.

c. NJ. Wilds of Mddlebury was in town
last Saturday.
The Idle Hours company will play
East Lynne at IIolley hall, March 26.
The spring term of the graded school
opened last Tuesday.
w. X. Peake and A. +. Nahum went
to Boston last week.
Frank Cormier buried an infant child
last Sunday.
DR.. E. NJ. Kent is in Boston this week
on pension business.
Frank Brooks and wife of Brooksville
have been visiting friends in town lately.
Cigars were plentiful last Saturday !;
reason why-a girl baby at G.. IL. Parm-
lees.
j. j. Ridley returned from Canada last
Saturday with four or five gOod-looking
horses.
Floyd Briggs, one of the participants
in the colored row, left town early Mon
day morning.
There is prospect of considerable ac-
tivity here in the house-building line this
year.
Mrs. A. E. Grow. on Church street, is
in poor health. There is considerable
sickness in this community.
There was dark-complexioned row
on Main street last Saturday night. G.
E. Smith had one of his large front win
dows broken in the melee.
The lecture by Mr. Boomhower, ,on Gen.
Beauregard, at Holley hall, last Friday
evening. was greeted by a full house and
was enjoyed by all.
Col. r. Ii. Conwell of Philadelphia
will lecture at Holley hall, Friday even
ing of this week subject, Acres of Dia-
monds.n