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Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-05-22

ONE of the most important decisions
eminating from the interior department
for many a day has just been rendered
by Secretary Lamar, to the effect that
the rights ola purchaser or mortgage
of lands held for cancellation must be
recognized. That is to say, the pur-
chaser or mortgage Of land concerning
which there is any question of title be-
fore patent has issued, may appear as a
party to establish the right Of the entry
man to receive patent. This decision
affords proper protection to those who
loan money upon the lands title to which
is based upon the receivers receipt, and
sustains the position of eminent ~jurists
that the receivers receipt is a contract
on the part of the government that a
patent will be given the entryman.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-05-22
ALLIANCE.
The Binding Tw1ne and Machine
cry Question Discussed.

O4y VEA06C4OA VuS
The Ramsey County Farmers Alliance
met at the court house on Saturday, May
Is. The attendance was small, but the
interest was deep and all present took
part in the discussions. The secretary
presented several circulars and private
letters relating to prices, terms, etc, of
forest trees and seeds, crop insurance
and binding Irvine. Terms and prices
on Irvine were very favorable and called
forth EXPLANATIONS ofsurprise from those
who have been in the habit Of paying
from eighteen to twenty cents per pound
with interest at twelve per cent. The
Irvine business was thoroughly discussed
and it was finally agreed that the ALI.
ance would not buy their Irvine abroad
without giving the local dealers an op.
portunity to submit terms and prices,
"for we consider it to our interest as a
body, and as private individuals to give
the preference to home dealers and
home institutions" At our next meet.
ing a committee will be chosen to re.
ceive bids and negotiate with dealers
for Irvine, mowers, reapers, binders ETC.,
and to attend to the business of the al
lance in general. The selection of this
committee is a matter of import
ance to each and every member
of the alliance and the attendance
should be full, for this action must and
will be taken in order to put the ALI
ance into proper shape to do business
that will be effective and to the point.
The question %ofsecuring a suitable room
in which to hold meetings was again
brought up, the court house being OBJ
jected to as being too far removed from
the business center of the city, Mr..
Creel volunteered to secure the engine
house for the next meeting, and the al
lance then adjourned to meet at two
o'clock sharp in the engine house at
Devils Lake, Saturday, May 20, 1886.
II. NJ. CREEL, President.
V. E. CALDERWooD Secretary.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-05-22
Resolution of Thanks-Reunlon.
HEADQUARTERS \
1IIZKDVOEHEs
GEO. B. MCCLELLAN Posi-, No. 100,
G. A. r., DEPT. OF DAKOTA.
DEVILS LAKE. ID, r. Nav Is,

GEO. B. MCCLELLAN Posi-, No. 100,
G. A. r., DEPT. OF DAKOTA.
DEVILS LAKE, D. T. May Is.
At a regular meeting Of Geo. B. Nc
Clellan Post, No. 100, G. A. R., the fol-
lowing. resolutions We're UNANIMOUSLY
adopted:
Resolved, That the thanks of the COM
rades of the George B. Mcclellan Post,
No. 100, at Devils Lake, d. T., are here
by. rendered in the true spirit of frater-
ternity, charity and loyalty, to the pub
fishers and editors of the ''Deyils Lake
INTER-OcEAN" and"Deyils Lake News"
for their kindness and fraternal feeling
in way of publishing notices and words
of good cheer for the promotion of this
post. The comrades have in view one
country, II flag and a common destiny.
c. w. NASH, Commander.
THOMAS MULLEN, Post Adjutant.
ANNUA REUNION.
HEADQUARTERS RANSOM Posi- No. g.
DEPARTMENT OF DAKOTA,
MITCHELL, May Is, 1886.
The fourth annual reunion of the SOL
auspices of the Grand Army of the Re-
public, will be held ut Mitchell, June %,
% and "a.
The previous reunions of the survivors
of the war of the republic have been of
such a pleasant character as to warrant
the statement, that all who attend will
exclaim. "It was good to be there" and
it Ia earnestly desired that all old veter-
ans residing within our borders make a
special effort to have the fourth annual
meeting more glorious han it's predeces !.
sors. Come everybody! Come by posts !!
Come as veterans! Come singly, or in
squads!
No expense will be spared to make the
meeting a joyous one. and the citizens of
Mitchell, ably assisted by the members
of the post, will put forth every effort to
administer to the wants of their hOnored
guests. -'
The camp will be located near the CEN
ter Of our city, where tirst-class soldiers
fare will be supplied and camp quarters
erected free Of cost, to all old soldiers and
sailors. Those who wish to avail them
selves ofthese benefits must bring blank
cts.
10 those who wish to- patronize our no.
tells, we take pleasure in saying they will
be royalty entertained at reasonable rates.
Negotiations are pending for low rates
on all railroads and will not exceed one
and one-tifth fare for round trip.
We confidently expect. that many of
our notable military chiettains will be
present and among them some eloquent
speakers.
Our location Is central, railroad con-
nections good, and We cordially invite
every old soldier and sailor in the terri
tory to join with us ina reunion that will
make the welkin ring.
a very attractive program is being pro-
pared which will soon be published.
All communications should DO ad-
dressed to Major J. NJ. Adams, secretary
local executive committee.
GEO. 4. S1l.SBY,
Com. Ransom Post No. g., and Chr'm. En-.
Com.
CAPT. w. V. LUCAS, Dept. Com. G. AR.
A. A. RowLEY, Press. rs. Assn. Oak.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-05-22
Sirenized.

Sirenized.
From a Repentant Contributor.
on A "TOOT'
Ela! Clear the way I'm a brick;
Count the men that ! have slain;
Mix my grog with a club. a stick:
The devil take my old wife Jane.
"RATs."
Home early-four in the morning.
Hard work at the Office" l explain.
Beware Of the Siren, heed lay warning,
And do not tell my old wife Jane.
BIG HEAD.
Sick We gods, I burn with fever;
My good wife soothes my reeking brain.
We're I well I would not leave her
Fond and foolish good wife Jane.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-05-22
CLIFFORD TO SPARKS.

Some "sharp" correspondence has
lately taken place between Delegate
Clifford and Commissioner Sparks, called
out by the suspension Of surveys i'll the
Turtle mountain region. Delegate Gift
ford wrote the commissioner setting
forth that he had no authority or right
to suspend the surveys. Sparks replied
by accusing Clifford Of acting as attorney
for the surveyors. He did not attempt
to justify the suspension by giving rea-
sons therefore, but made it Il personal
matter with Mr.. Clifford. The delegate
then proceeded to lido the commission
err up" by exploding the subterfuge re-
sorted to by Mr.. Sparks that this region
belongs to the Indians. Delegate Gift
ford says in his letter to Sparks:
l have the same right to present my
views to the department upon this sub
,ject as the representative of my people
that I would have upon any other sub
ject which interested them, no matter
whether the question is presented by
the action of the department upon a
contract or not. / would most respect
fully insist that it is far from being dis
cretlonary with the honorable commls-
sioner of the general land Office to de-
clare under any circumstances which
O or have existed, that the Turtle
mountain region of Dakota is Indian
country, or to suspend any contract or
make any order based upon this assump.
ton. This region was declared open to
settlement by the president of the
United States years ago, and the indian
title extinguished in effect. What col.
or of tdescretion" has the commissioner
of the general land Office to say officially,
under any circumstances that now exist
that the Turtle mountain region is In
dian country, or that any color of right
to it remains in the Indians, or that
surveyscan be suspended for that reason?
Can the commissioner IN this manner
revoke the letter and order of the sec.
rotary of the interior of October 4, 1882?
Delegate Clifford also addressed Secre.
tary Lamar on the subject, enclosing a
copy of his letter to Sparks, as follows
desire to call your attention to the
fact that the commissioners action In
suspending this contract Is in my iudg
ment a square annulment and revoca
of the honorable secrstary's letter above
referred to. Our people complain thai
they are left in suspense and uncertain
ty BY this action Of the commissioners
His order is allowed to stand, and hi
action suspending surveys in this sec
ton for the simple and only reason tina
the Indian title has not been relin
quished in defiance of the order of tn
secretary of the Interior above referred
to, apparently passes, to say the least
undisturbed and unnoticed by the de
partment.
Nearly three months have elapse'
since the action of the honorable com
missioner, apd l would most respect
fully and earnestly urge the necessity
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-05-22
The Northwestern Mutual
Insurance Co.. of Wahpeton. Oak.

HOW TT WAS ORGANIZED AND HOW 1T DOES BUSINESS.
This Company vas organized under he "a passed in 1885,, requiring that III
companies organized within the Territory o Dakota for tn transaction ofthe rmsi.
ness m the MUTUAL plan, shall have actual application for insurance uponw which
the premiums shall amount to at least $50 OOO, att least $40 900 of which must have
been paid in cash.. 1t had OF the LIST day of MAY S8 2S 26 in premiums AS te re-
suit oftw " months work in the year 1886. tits al associations of the business men
x for the purpose ofinsuring themselves at cost
Its plan is as follows: 1t insures all kinds Of buildings and personal property
loss or damage by Fire, Lightning, Cyclones, Tornadoes Or Hail and the
|nsks ofi inland transportation and navigation, ant live stock against loss or dam
age by accident causing death.
Its byIaWs IRE printed on the back of every application and every policy they
contain every condition fits insurance. Its policies are oJolteV unhout condt
The premiums for insurance. thisCempany are payable as follows: One fourth
OF each years premiums cash Or secured note; the othert hree-f ourths are paid in
assessments slowed upon assessable note which draws IL ointerest and is payable only
no paper which car not b collected. The first payment ofc cash is credited O the
books OF the Company, ant when al assessment is levied, it is charged up to his
account. "A S soon as his Isl verdmwna N assessment isl made m the assessable note.
THUS, insurance. is guaranteed at cost
In the hail department, only lG0acres will be aken in n sections and nt exceed
ing 600 aems in any one township. In case o + loss by hal, in the adjustment and
Ing. hreshing or marketing grain. The adjustment is made from the actual stand
lthe prize ofthe same kind Of grain at onr marketp place on the LIST day Of October
All hill losses arep paid OIL the lstd day ofNovember. No ssesnenks auV be made
on totes for premiums fol hail insurance. until after October lt
|. We ENSURE you at COST You pay your premiums in small instauments, sc that
lit will be easy to meet. We wish every ma n Dakota owning property in Dakota
to thorronghly invedisstet thu plan and w9rking of the Company and, III found sat
paid to eastern companies at home to be used ameng you.
o money!
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-05-22
Commissioners Meeting

Notice is hereby given that the board
of county commissioners will meet at the
office Of the county clerk, Devils Lake,
D. T., on Saturday, the 22d of May, A..
D., 1886, Mt 10 a. M, to transact the fol-
lowing business, viz:
First-To receive and audit bills pre-
sentod made at the April term of the dis
trict court.
Second-To act upon tho petition ofrcs-
idents Of Minnewaukan township, ask
ing for a change Of location of county
road.
Third-To transact any other business
that may properly come before the board.
Dated at Devils Lake, D. r., May Is,
1886. H. M. CREEI,
Chairman of the Board.
Attest: JOHN A. PERcIvAL, Co. Clerk,
Ramsey Co., D.. 7.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-05-22
The Rallroad Extension.

Dust is flying all along the line north
west Of this city as far as Broken Bone
lake. Nine hundred men and 500 teams
are ut work. Grade stakes have been
set as far AS Broken Bone. There is
nothing definite in regard to the route
beyond that point, but it is believed the
line will bear north to l,ottineau. Set
tiers are pouring i'll along the line from
every direction, and the filings AT the
land office are becoming very numerous.
If the business Of the Office continues to
increase it will soon be as great as it was
in tho balmy days of 1884.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-05-22

prompt action in the premises. If this
is to be declared Indian country, it is
high time our people were made ware
of the fact, and if it is not to be SO de-
clared the action of the honorable COM
missioner should be set aside and he be
left to search for some other pretex for
%suspending surveying contracts in q
section where they are most urgently
needed.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-05-22
BUSINESS

Ice cream at Maurice. If
Buy your wall paper at G.. McTaggart's,
Kelly avenue, 43tf
Call OH VIM. Brunette & Bro. or w,
G. Stoughton 4 Co for Duke Soap. ltf
Don't sell your Ramsey county war;
rants until you see A. o. Whipple. AZ
Duke Soap will clean clothes without
boiling them and without injury to the
finest fabric.
Chancey McTaggart's display of cle-
giant wall paper may be seen at Malo-
ney's drug store. He has some late and
beautiful patterns. Aft
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-05-22
Bucklen's Arn1ca Salve.

The best salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands
Chilblains Corns, and all Skin Eruptions
and positively cures Piles, or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded
Price % cents per box.
For Sale Bv Bennett g. Horsman.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-05-22

JAENE, the New York alderman who
grew rich while in Office, only receiving
a small salary, has been indicted for &C.
cepting brides and otherwise deporting
himself as a bad politician. When the
court gets through with Jaene and his
pals, it is respectfully invited to come
to Dakota, where there are numerous
Jaenes-and other politicians Of the
iackass kind.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-05-22

Boards of health endorse Red Star
Cough Cure as a speedy and sure REM
sdy for coughs and colds. Scientists
pronounce it entirely vegetable and free
from opiates. Price, twenty-five cents a
bottle.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-05-22

Land Office at Grand Forks, q. T., May IS, 1885,
Notice is hereby given that the following named settler
support of his claim, and that said proof will be made
before T c Saunders, clerk of the district court, at Dew
lis Lake, D 7, on July G, lSSi, viz: THOMAS W A
ERTi, 5 1854, for the sea of section 2s, town 1856,
range e..
He names the following witnesses to prove his con-
tinuous residence upon and cultivation of said land:
William Ellis, Daniel E Martin. r W O'Brisn and T. l.
Mathew, all Of Devils Lake. 7.
Ola d c TIFFANY Register.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-05-22
List of Letters,

Remaining uncalled for ut the post
office at Devils Lake. ID. H., for the week
ending May D., 1886. II not called for
within thirty days they will be sent
to the dead letter Office. Parties calling
for any Of said letters will please say adj
vertised:
Bretlrap Miss Dina Borstad Peter h
Brander Elizabeth Tergland Nettie T.
Baker Henry Iyrne John L
Brown George Il Burkholtcr J S
Brabb Edwin Iatty 81
Buckley Miss Fannie Boswortll Charles
Bnisson Antoine
Connors Pat Cepkins Maude3
Cadogan CB
Diment Miss Julia
Eirseh NJ Gean Ellsworth ZEE
Foot Fred W
Hall 'no Hsney Frank
Grover Stephen A Douglas Gilmore George
Jacobson Miss Tenea JONES' Shepherd
johnson Otto
Kalhagen Eniar C Kennedy Duncan
Lynch Patrick Lyons MIG
Mcbride Patrick McVicar Miss Maggie 2
Minneahan Michael
Owens Rehecca Olmstead Mrs Fannie
Panlson Hans Phelps George f
Sherllan John
Taggart @ Thompson Rachel
Terry Eward Tate Mrs A l.
Thompson Andrew
Neopervey Julius
II. G. HANsBRoUaH,
Bodily pains are instantly relieved by
the use of st. Jacobs Oil. DR.. r. But
Ter, master Of Arts, Cambridge Univer
sity, England, says, at acts like magic
Final proofs in the Grand Forks lane
district can he made before John w
Maher, Notary Public, ut Devils Lake
Oak. 52-tf
Poland China Pigs.
I have a large number of March pigs
] Poland China-for sale. j. o. PERKINS.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-05-22
Whose "BulI" Pen is This?

Sheriff Wagness left yesterday morn
j. Colder, who has been pronounced IN
sane, and a tit subject for treatment in
the hospital for tho insane. His ag-
grieved parents have reason to hope that
lie will fully recover.-Ncws.
Sheriff Wagness and his parents have
the sympathy Of the entire community.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-05-22

Land Office at Grand Forks, D 7, May Il, 1885,
Complaint having been entered at this office on May
8, 1856, by John Golden against James Hoy for aban-
donine bis homestead entry No s9s7, dated Nov 4,
1884, upon the sL1a of the ne4 and NJ Of the seq, sec
II, town l53, range 81, in Ramsey comfy, Dakota,
with . view to the cancellation Of said entry; the said
parties are hereby summoned to appear at this Office
on the goth day Of June, 1856, at 9 o'clock a m, to re;
spond aad furnish testimony concerning said alleged
abandonment. Testimony will be taken before W II
Standish. notary public, at Ballot, d I, On June 90,
1886, at 9 O'Clock a M.
BCTIFFANY, Register.
s-l4 ANDERSON, Receiver.
7 Thonon, Attorney.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-05-22
Dentistry,

Any persons whose teeth need atten.
ton can find ME in my new Office over
North Shore Bank, from 9 a. M. to 5 p
m. every day except Sunday.
S-2tA w. H. DRAPER. Dentist,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-05-22
mercy, regardless of party utilization or


influence.
jackson was in the true sense of the
word a great man. He thoroughly de-
spised %littleness of every sort wherever
found. He was utterly opposed to doing
anything merely for buncombe, and
never favored parsimony or pretended
reform and economy in the administra-
ton of government for the purpose Of
propitiating popular favor or winning
applause. With him right was right,
whatever it involved, and wrong wrong,
whoever perpetrated it. Jackson, more.
over, never consented to the removal of
public servants if more noted for their
falthfulness than for p~artizanship, espec-
tally if they had served in 1.-THE army. On
these grounds he refused to consent to
the removal of Postmaster Rensselaer, at
Albany mot unlike the Pearson affair."
and of many others holding subordinate
positions in the departments. Now and
then, however, he was imposed upon by
bad advisers Of his own party in a way
similar to the recent experience of Mr..
Cleveland. Jackson, in such cases., not
only very freely expressed his mind, but
with equal promptness righted any
wrong done. As an instance, he had
consented after urgent solicitation. to
the removal of Gen. Miller, who had
been for many years collector of GUS
toms at Beverly, Mass, and to replace
him by a gentleman who had been quite
prominent rs a party organizer. Jack
son had overlooked the fact, or probably
was not aware that Miller had distin-
guished himself for gallantry at the bat
tie of Bridgewater, but when appraised
Of it he expressed great Indignation at
what he considered an attempt on the
part of his advisers to hood-wink him.
But this was not all. He promptly
withdrew the recent nomination and
wrote a strong personal letter Of apology
to Gen. Miller, assuring him that he
should have life tenure of the position.
These instances were by no meal iso-
lated, and many in humber places ex-
%perienced equally w%hole.souled treat
ment.
He never failed to take advantage of
every proper occasion to advance in
every possible way the dignity and de-
STABILITY of government position ; de-
Tending the humblest subordinate
against injustice ever from the highest
official. Asa consequence no president
has ever been more beloved and re-
spected in the departments and never
since has more faithful and efficient SER
| vice been rendered.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-05-22
Good Servant Wanted.

Lieut.. Waterman, of Fl. Totem, want.
q good servant to do general housework
Wages $l5 to $40 a month, according tc
ability. To begin work June l. a-t2
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-05-22
Cattle for Sale.

I have l65 two and three year old heif-
ers and six bulls which will sell on the
ranch in Missouri, or will deliver them
here. (4tf) Us. CONYERs, Cando, Oak.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-05-22
OFFICIAL PAPER OF Il COUNTY AND CITY.
FRosrs are reported in all parts Of
Michigan Saturday night, resulting in
much damage to fruit and vegetables.

The Grand Forks Herald is the only
paper in the Red river valley that has
thus far said anything about our stock
show. The Herald publishes the speed
program enter.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-05-22
T,he DEVILS Lake Roller M,lJ

The Devils Lake Roller Mills
Pays the highest market price for
wheat.
Grinding feed for farmers on Satur-
days.
Sellabest patent flour GLORY for 50 .225
per hundred.
Family Patent (Climax) At $500 per
hundred.
Pure Crystal, low grade, at $3.50 per
hundred.
Retail at the mill. 5l-tf
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-05-22

Land Office at Grand Forks, Oak, April Q, 1885,
I, 1856, by c Cornelia Ballou against William Cosgriff
for abandoning his homestead entry No $3.50, dated May
II, 1884, upon the ne 4, sec 80, town l56, range 60, in
Ramsey county, Dakota. That he has changed his res.
idence thercfrom for more than six months since
making entry; that said tract is not settled upon
and cultivated by said party as required by law; that no
house has ever been erected thereon and no improve
ments have been made thereon for Is months prior to
the date of this affidavit, nor has any residence ever
been maintained thereon since said entry was made, with
a view to the cancellation of said entry: the said parties
are hereby summoned to appear at this Office on the
18th day Of July, 1886, at 0 O'Clock a: M, to respond and
furnish testimony concerning said alleged abandon
fore T c Saunders, clerk of the district court, at Devils
Lake. D 7, on the 10th day Of July. at 10 o'clock a IN.
G TIFFANY, Register.
Ola W J ANDERSON. Receiver.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-05-22
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Liver Pills.

Use DR.. Gums Liver Pills for sallow
complexion, pimples on the face and bill
usnes Never sickens or gripes. Only
one for a dose. Samples free at Bennett
Bros.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-05-22

Bodily pains are instantly relieved by
the use of St. Jacobs Oil. DR.. r. But.
Ter, master Of Arts, Cambridge Univer-
sity, England, says, at acts like magic"