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Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-03-20
ST. PATRICK 8 DAY.
Its Observance-Maj ajor Ham,lton's
Lecture,

Lecture.
st. Patrick's day WAS duly observed in
Devils Lake, and the rink was well filled
with people in the evening tn listen 70
tho lecture or orntion by Major J. g.
..Aniltpn, Of Grand Forks. Tho speaker
being Introduced by Judge O'Rrien.
briefly sketchcd the life Of lrclani's pa.
iron SAINT aud his work in the interest Of
Christianity. For year. after hi1 death,
rs ii result Of his teachings, Ireland wns
tho stAt Of the arts and scienc.s. He
implanted tho national spirit which now
survives. The English chAracterlzo tho
Irish as IL turbulent, >edilious people, hut
the speaker mnh,thiued tha, tho pppu.
lar agitation in the Green Isle WAS sim.
ply I'm expression oflhe prevailing spirit
uf liberty and freedom. The speaker
referred to the fact that the Engliah par
lament, from tho time Of King Edward
III. to tho present, had been unable TO
qunnch or destroy the native love ofthe
Irish for their nulive land and native il.
slitutions. The oppressive legislation
enacted by Great Britain was simply III
accordance with the dictation Of English
merchants who found the development
of ireland destroying their trade. lie
touched uLon the resources Of Ireland
her prominence rs all agricultural and
mineral Country-capnble Of supporting
MIl its people, and showed how these in.
dustrall pursuits had been rcstr,cted by
English legislation. Ireland waa at tho
mercy OF England, as her products must
be shipped through English merchants.
Ireland was not permitted 10 develop it,
coal and tin mines, n. this would inter.
fere with the Newcaa,le and Cornwall
mines.
referring 70 tho land tenure. he eS,
planned tho law of primogeniture, and
how the soil Of Ireland waa held BY d
landed aristocracy. Millions OF money
ven. ont Of Ireland as rent every year TO
maintain the English nobility All
these things caused agitation, and out
of this agitation grew the land league,
founded by Michac! Dayitt. This found
political expression in the organization
Of the home rule party, tho purpose Of
which was t." give Ireland local self gov.
ernmsnt. The speaker believed that
all American citizens =houd be 10 &C
cord with this spirit Of freedom, "a it
would correct abuses which existed in
our own Revolutionary days. He claimed
that thi. was not n religious 6yht. az the
leaders Of the agitation are Protestants.
The speaker could see only slight di!.
ference between the purposes of the nj.
hilists of Russia and the sccialists of Ger.
many and those Of the agi,ators Of Ire
land. 1t is the spirit Of freedom moving
upon the bulwark Of oppression.
AT the close Of the Lecture, the co1net
band took possession Of the ball and
dacing, Interpreted with good supper
at the Bcnham, lasted until 3 o'clock
thursday morning.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-03-20
School Entertainment,

Thursday evening the children Of the
public school, under the instruction oi
Prof. Cowan and his assistants, Miss Syl.
via Gesr and Miss Sadie Wcbbcr, gave
an entertainment at the rink that will
long be remembered by young and old
and especially by teacher and pupil
All the little actresses did we'll. Some
Of the dialogs and recitations were al.
most perfect. Last evening the farce
"a Little More Cider" the allegory OF
Cinderella "r the Glass Slipper" and
the drama, THE Last Loaf" were
well rendered by well known residents
Of the city, including a number of the
elder pupils ofthe school. The receipts OF
the two entertainments were not large,
hut passed beyond the sum of expenses.
The surplus goes to the school library
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-03-20
Hard Times in Scotland.

J. s. Sinclair was in the city Thurs.
day evening, returning yesterday even.
ing to his farm near Alapcs. Mr.. Sim
clair has just returned from trip to
Scotland, and reports unusually hard
times in that country. He says the
poorer classes Of farmers in Scotland
are unable to meet even the interest on
their obligations, last years crops being
short and prices extremely low. This
unhappy condition of affairs is directly
attributable to Great Britain's free trade
policy, which encourages the importa-
ton Of the productions of other coun.
tries. The Scotch producers claim that
the United Ststes Can lay down in Edin-
bulg all kinds of American products at
u lower figure than the same can be
grown or manufactured in Scotland,
Hence the Scotch producer and laborer.
under the British free trade law, does
not enjoy the protection accorded his
American COUSIN Mr.. Sinclair saw
Mr.. Burnett and family in Edinburg
Mr.. Burnett had been very ILL., but was
slowly recovering. He will return to
this country in April. Mrs. Burnett
and children will remain In Scotland for
the present,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-03-20
FOR A FACT.
The Br4ttin Case Dcclded-Sparks
Reversed.

The announcement last week that the
Brittin case had been decided in favor
Of the claimant seems now to have been
only slightly premature. The infor.
nation was received here from Wash
ington, and sent out from this city hv
the Associated Press agent. When the
news reached Washington reporter
called at the interior department and
was there told that the case had not
been decided. A contradiction was at
once sent from the east to the west.
Tuesday morning Of this week, how.
ever, telegram was received here from,
the Washington law firm who has been
looking after tho case announcing tha,
Tho Brittin case has been decided
Sharks reverse" There was great re-
joicing here in consequence of the re.
verse Of the man Sparks, ...c seems to
have made it point to bring disaster tc
this region. 1t is now, according to
Secretary Lamar's decision, and also &C.
cording to law, settled fact that a pre-.
enptor can commute a homestead.
When Sparks survey suspension order
is reversed. as it undoubtedly will be,
and the government concludes to recog.
nize the validity Of a receivers receipt,
and issue patents to those who have
been given these documents by recog.
nized government agents, life will seem
worth living in the "far west."
CONFIRMED FROM wAsH1NaToN
WASHINGTON. D. C., March l6-The
secretary If the interior has rendered q
decision in the exparte case of james
Brit,in reversing tho decision Of the
commissioner Of the general land office
November -, 1855, which held that
under section 226l uf the revised statutes
a person was entitled to hut one pre-.
enlption aud that he could not. after
perfecsing one pre-emption right he
permitted to commute homestead on.
try into cash entry under section 23Ul
of the revised statues, rs this would be
equiva ent 10 second exercise Of the
same right. The secretary says that he
concurs in the construction OF the stat
utes as construed by his predecessor,
to the effect that the law was intended
to secure to those who had heretofore
avalled themselves Of the prc-cmpt,on
right the benefit of the homestead law
IN addition thereto. In respect to the
interests involved, this decision: il resgar.
ded by land office officials as extremely
important,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-03-20
Wood for the Fort.

John Coolin and Ell. Lohnes have
just finished cutting and delivering to
the Tottcn military post 500 cords OF
wood. Tho wood was taken from the
military wood reservation on tho south
end of Rock island. Two hundred acres
of land were gone over, the very best
timber being rcquired; no limbs or un-
sound tr.ees were used. Tllcre arc how
about l2OO acres Of tho rcserva..on north
Of the lake which affords tho same uual:
ity of fuel taken this year. At tho pres
ent rate Of consumption the good timber
will be exhausted in five or six years.
and 1t is said tho wardepartment has de.
cided to use coal next winter.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-03-20
School Election.

Tho special school election Tuesday j.
the town Of Morris was quite spirited
The residents Of the town wlo 1.-Two soutl
Of tho inlet went up in force for the pur
pose of carrying tho day. The north side
boys wore greatly surprised. and ut one
timo would have given up the fight. but
when tho votes wore counted 1t was
found that tho north had won by ono
vote. John Langc was elected director,
John Locke treasurer and NJ. Foster
clerk. The object OF the south side resi-.
dents was to get control and build school
houses down their way. Tho regular
school election takes place In June, when
the fight will no doubt be renewed.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-03-20
Election Called.

Tho following judges and clerks havo
been selected to conduct an election in
town l55, range 62, Tuesday. April 6, at
tho house of Michael Noonan, for the
purpose OF electing school officers und
deciding upon naino for tho school
township: q. w. Dixon. Chas. Wiltsie,
Michael Noonan, Philip Hetrick and Sill
yestOr Flummcrfclt
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-03-20
Uui,acifh TiD
Ramsey County BAN Money.

Tho bail money over Which there has
been a controversy in court between
Ramsey and Grand Forks counties seems
now to be in fair way Of coming into
our county treasury, where it belongs.
This county sued the clerk Of cour. OF
Grand Forks county and his bondsmen
for breach Of his official bond in not
turning over the money to this county.
The said clerk Of conrt demurred to
Ramsey county's complaint on the
ground that the money belonged TO Grand
Forks county. The court overrulcd the
demurrer. holding that the money he.
longs to Ramsey county. Tho amount
is $500 and Is the forfeited bail money in
gefy, and the Territory vs. Whittimore,
grand larceny.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-03-20
ALLEGED POISONING

Mrs. Lavergne reports that her hus-
band Frank, driven to desperation by
the news that his daughter had been
married, took poison recently and Is not
expected to live. Frank left horo re-
Gently greatly In debt and has since re-
sided in Manitoba. Mrs. Lavergne will
make an effort 70 visit him.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-03-20
A Memorial.

A strong memorial has been drawn by
a committee Of citizens and printed for
the information Of congress touching the
subject Of the alleged Indian title to the
Devils Lake region. The memorial l.,
signed by about 300 Of the best men III
tho country, Sparks Illinois rottcnbor-
Ough not excepted.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-03-20
Surprise Party.

A number Of tho friends os Mrs.
G. w. Kelly assembled Tuesday even
ing to surprise th'A dv and partlc-
1Gn5s b"nsins 'R card Of rose sst1s5'ssy ;a fss
ures OF tho ev6hinY. There wero present
Mr.. and Mrs. Kelly, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ellis, Mr.. and Mrs. South. Mr.. and Mrs.
Council, Mr.. and Mrs. Hansbrough
Miss Terry. Miss Ballou and Mr.. Ballou
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-03-20
Fire Alarm.

a burning chimney in the Brooks
house caused an alarm Of fro Monday
evening about : o'clock. The depart.
ment responded with its accustomed u.
acrity. The ringing OF this alarm wss
tho frat service Of the new bell.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-03-20

TERRITORY OF DAKOTA, |

TERR1roRy OF DAKOTA, 90
County Of Ramsey. Sa'
I hereby certify that the above state.
ment Is a true account Of all moneys re.
Ceived by mo as county treasurer, and
also Of all moneys paid out by mo "a
treasurer Of said county from Jan. !, 1885,
TO Feb. !, 1856, and that the sum Of
Sll, ,sO7.43 Is remaining In my hands a.
treasurer.
Dated at Devils Lake, D. T., March ls,
1886.
JOHN w. MAuER,
County Treasurer.
Mr.. Barton asked what commissions
were allowed tho county treasurer in the
settlement on the money received from
the sale Of the funding bonds.
The clerk stated in the settlement lust
made tho board allowed s145.5O.
Mr.. Crcel said this allowance was i'm.
intentional, and moved to reconsider
tho adoption Of the report, which was
agreed to, Mr.. Barton voting no.
Commissioner Creol stated tina, the
commission Of Sl4550 taken by the
county treasurer on the money received
from tho 8 lie of funding bonds had a..
ready been paid in negotiating said
bonds, and to pay the same twice would
be wrong, and moved that the treasurer
be instructed to return to the proper
funt the amount (al45.50l charged se
commissions.
Commissioner Currier supported tue
motion and Commissioner Barton op.
posed it, and the motion was carried,
and on motion the treasurer's report
with the above corrections was ap.
proved.
On motion adjourned till Monday,
April 5, 1856.
II. N. CREEL,
Chairman Board County Con missioncra.
Attest: JOHN A. PERc!vaL,
County Clerk.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-03-20
Election,

The following returns are received By
Clerk Perciva! School township ofa.
cers chosen ut a special election in Nor.
ris township, John Lange, director; F.
NJ. Foster, clerk, and j. Locke, treasurer.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-03-20
T,mothy See 1 and ora,n SEED

Grown by D. H. Houston on clear,
new soil for seed purposes. Saskatche.
wan wheat, 80 cents a bushel; ChevslteF
harley. Is cents; Munsborry barley. Is
Gems; Imperial barley, Is cents. Ad.
dress D. II. Houston, seed grain grower.
Huuter, Oak. e
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-03-20
Mouse River Stock.

James E.S Reed says tho story Ina: his
cattle ara dying from exposure is false.
Eight Of his Nouug calves were drowned
in the Mouse 3siver. and tina; was prob
ably the cause ossafe report. Ho says all
his cattle are NJ excellent condition,
being fat enough Nor beef.
Hon. Coutts MajArihanks +. ". Thurs
by and Ed W. Kelly\Same in from Mouse
river Monday and re! hort their stock do
ing well. Their herds !, s,rc fat and healthy
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-03-20
Notice..

Tenant wanted for new store building.
to DO erected on Kelly avenue between
Fourth and Fifth streets. Wfll pat iton
the alley or at the corner Of Flftfs atroek
to suit tenant. Address, A. B. Ovi6
agent, st. Paul, MINI. 62t2.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-03-20

Wheatland township school
fund. NJ; s.."........;.: 1913 Is
Mlnnewaukan township school
fund, No. 4................. 81 ~
Lake township school fund,
No. 81. ...:..........:.....:' lel7 Il
Bay township school fund,
NO O-........, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ~ 7H
Freshwater township school
fund, No. 7........,......... ........ So e5
Dc Groat township school fund,
No. .;..,.......,..,.;.,,. :. 2@
Dry Lake township school
fund, No. e........................... 22l ::
Webster township school fund
No. .............................. l3? 81
Morris township school fund,
No. Observation-Disclosures. g,
Grahanl's Island township
school fund, No. lo,............. IS 73
Tnto1 efI eny 40
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-03-20
Matrimonial,

Mr.. Fred Werner Of Grand Harbor,
and Miss Emma Moldenhauor Of Water
town, Wis, were united In marriage
Tuesday evening at the Central House
in this city by Justice Wishart. The
happy pair will reside at tho home
Of tho groom west Of this city. Mr..
Werner has good house, a large barn
and 100 acres Of land under cultivation,
all the result Of two years good luck
and industry In Dakota.
Thorvald Solberg, brother Of John Sol
berg. returned Thursday, bringing q
bride. They will nuke their home in
the western portion of this county.
DuLscith Times.
Charles II. Lyman and Miss Ella S.
r life were married last Wednesday eve
ming at the residence Of tho brides par
ents at Waukesha. Wis. Mr.. Lyman is
register Of deeds of this county, and will
bring his bride TO live at St. John.
With many friends the Times tenders
congratulations.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-03-20
New Laundry.

Up stairs at court housS. Good wor
at usual prices. Jensine Nesns. Ut
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-03-20

The bill Of Goo. D. Blrnard g. Co. for
let,cr press Tor county lrcasurrr,amount-
ing to $500, vas on motion not ,ti-
lowed.
On motion the board took n recess TIL
2 " III.
The tull board met at p. III.
On m"tio1 and carried II rriundmg ol i.
der Of SO was drawn in favor of Rrbel t
Kicker, OF B trllett also rcfunding or
der in favor OF 7. G. Lapham. Of Web.
s,er they both being exempt.
An election Tor scnooi township OIL.
GERS was ordered in township l55 north,
range G3 ""st, to he held on Tuesday,
| April G, 1856, at the dwelling house OF
Michael Noonan, on section IS OF said
township, 10 choose the necessary school
officers, viz: One director, cle.k and
treasurer, and the following named res
idrn,s were apn'ntcd judges and clerks:
g. W. Dixon. Charles Wiltsie, Michael
Noonan, judges, and Philip lIelrick
and Sllvcs'er FlummerIelt, clerks.
Tho advisnbility Of procuring q per.
mnnenl site fora court house and jail was
discussed and on motion the chairman
appointed the following na,nel gentle.
men committee TO investigate tho mat
ter and report to the board at its mex,
regular session, Monday, April S: The
board Of county commissioners, T. S.
Benham, $. NJ. Dodc, G. G. Ellis, j. j.
Cooke, D. Z. Morgan andJ. A. Percival.
Liquor license bond of Madden L.
Lynch, Bartlett, with Maurice Foley
uaa John j. Dovlc AZ sureties, was on
motion approved.
The report OF the county treasurer for
tho seven months ending Feb. |, 1886,
was submitted, showing the receipts TO
be as follows:
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-03-20

! can FIJI all good applications fos
losns. JOHN w. MAHER.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-03-20
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
Report Of the County Treasurer
Bills Allowed.
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION.

Friday. March Il, tie board Of coun.
ty commissioners met pursuant to ad.
iournment. Present, Commissioners
Cree! and Currier and Clerk Perciyal.
The board USED up the day checking
up the report Of tho county treasurer
and adjourned Friday evening to meet
Saturday at 9 q. m.
Saturday, March l3. tho commission.
crs met at Ia. M. with Commissioners
Creel and 'Curricr and Clerk Percival
Official returns from the school town.
ship election in township l53 north,
range 65 west, were received and can.
vassed with the following result;
Director, Eugene Coleman.
Clerk, Edward Seward.
Treasurer, Hugh Thompson.
Name Of school township, Grove"
The returns from DeGroat township
for the election Of school officers was
also received and canyassed with the
following result:
Director, Samuel Elliott
Clerk, Roger Evans.
Treasurer, John Parry.
Name Of school township, "DeGroat. !"
The following bills were on motion al.
lowed and the clerk direction to draw
the warrants for tho several amounts:
The election expense bill Of town
ship organization ofCleveland... Sll 70
Reed Il Ensign, rent ofcourt house
for the quarter ending Feb. /.
1886. 24i 90
Walter =. Booth, township road
manue!s Observation-Disclosures. ~
Ever Wagless. sheriff, salary as
lailor for month Of February,
also for posting election notices " 40
Coulee election expense bill for
school township Organization. II 90
Bergen election expense bill for
school township orHanization.... Is 80
Ever Wagness, sheriff, for board
furnished prisoners In county
Jail for month of February.,....m so 40
Mrs. l.. ID. Massuere, for board of
child, county charge, for month
Eebruary....,....,..... II 90
c. & l.. Budde, for goods furnished
Jail IA IL
Ever Wagneas, for sheriff fees In
corOner's inquest ....,................" 9 Is
The Argus, for township blanks. lG so
Garner Il Cleveland, for coal fur
nished court house and iail....... 20 81
Pioneer Press, stationary for clerk
OF court ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. p so
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-03-20

Following are among those who came
over from the fort to attend the st. Pat
rick's day lecture in The evening: Major
Cramsie and wife, who were the guests
Of Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Maher; VIII
Egan, the postmaster; Lieut.. Glass. in
charge OF the signal service; Or. Dra-
belize, post surgeon: AloX. Faribauit, Of
PALMER house; Prof. j. L. Brown, school
teacher at the mission: Father Jerome,
Miss Drape, Miss Severinson, Il. J. No.
Ian. JOHN Myers and VIM. Davis.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-03-20

July ], 1855, TO bal
ance.............,......., s2,0i7 G2
Fob. /, 1885, Amount
received from all
sources .................. l5,03C G3
Feb. /, 1896, BY dis- ......
bursements 60, s5,27s "a
Feb. l, 1885, BY bal.
ancc ncc.,..,.,.,,......,.. ll,sO7 4S
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1886-12-25
Backwools Wisdom.

The smartest boy at school amt nj
lers the steadiest hand ut work.
Good looks amt no recommends
ton A ugly COW gives rs much milk
as a purity one.
Don't say mans a fool cause he
don't think like you do. P'raps it's
yau instid "a him
Hit amt easy matter ter git over a
life time prejudice. A old dog learns
new tricks mighty slow.
A heap o people ID rather live in
town than in the country. They don t
have ter git up so airly ter see the cir
cusses come IN.
Follerin the fashion is sorter like
tryin' ter catch n runaway hoss. The
head O. the percession is alters disap-
pearin' round corner,
The money what's locked up in the
chist is sorter like blood. Ef hit don't
cirklate hit works Il injury ter them
what has IT,
The man what alters has his hands
in his pockets has tarnaton good eX-
cuse. He never hits his thumb with a
hammer when he orter be drlvin' nails.
With cold weather comes hog KILN
time. an then every body's hungry for
fresh meat Them what hain't got no
hogs ter kill goes vsitn', an one pore
little shote is soon gone. = GooddVs
Sam
Sierra County advocate. [volume] (Kingston, N.M.) 1884-1960, 1886-12-25
The g,rl swooned at Luke's sudden

The girl swooned at Luke's sudden
cry of horror and in turning toward
her, Mr.. Beverlie overthrow the was
sail bowl Luke stared aghast al
the awful completion of his most
terrible sign of misfortune.
"Cease, thou babbling fool ex-
claimed the MASTER thou hast killed
her with thy towards fear"
"Kill me, master dear, before l see
her wake to what is before us; Manly
Halls bewitched."
"Or thou art, Luke" said Tom as he
took Julia into his arms and carried
her into the little room of the old
housekeeper.
The early morning found Tom
Beverlie far on his way towards
Bristol, whence his ship was to sail.
The Christmas bells of the olden days
rang out in the gay city; but there was
no sign of festiyity at Manly Hall. In
the quaint gnarled trees on shore a
few rocks called to each other, in low
and melancholy croakings; a stray gull
haunted the iron-bound stretch of
coast that hemmed in the big house
above; the country was white with
snow and silence and sadness and
gloom seemed to brood over all the
naked land.