davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-05
1t Wasn't q Ra bbit.
Harper's Ba Ear.

Doctor-Wen, you think the dog was
mad when he bit you?
Solomon WAL, sab, I guess he war
rudder put out, by de way he Quoted his
self.
Doctor--No. I don't mean angry mean
rabid.
Solomon = Oh, no, sab; it wasn't a
rabbit. Use pretty shuah it was a dog,
sab.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-05

Fifteen years ago man quit Berlin.
Canada, owing a so board bill. The
other day he. returned, found that his
creditor was dead. hunted up his family,
and paid the debt with interest.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-05
Her Wedding Outfit.

To give description of the attire of
the bride, writes S. S. Cox in an article on
Mohammedan marriage in The North
American Review, demands dainty pen
and a nicer sense than belongs to the
sterner sex. The writer essays to do it
with apprehension. First: She wears
wide trousers, not unlike petticoat, tied
up at the end on each leg. The fabric is
of red, blue Or yellow silk, embroidered
with gold. Then there is robe of silk
or velvet and long train, glittering with
gold embrOlderies and precious stones,
and surrounded with gold trimmings and
lace. Her boots or shoes are adorned in
the same mode. The dressing of her
head is remarkable, and her face is paint
ed in the most exaggerated manner, in
white and red, and her eyes, her eyebrows
and eyelashes are delicately pencilled.
These eIegencies of the toilet rob some
thing of grace from her naturalness, by
defacing her maiden beauty. Upon her
cheeks are stuck two Jewels, each as large
as a half a dollar. In the middle of each
cheek there is big diamond. Over the
cheek and on the forehead are affixed two
small stars, mounted with precious stones.
This completes the costly Disagreement
of the face. Over the forehead a tuft is
mounted with an extremely largo diamond.
If the family be we'll off, this gem is as
big as walnut. Another diamond, OBJ
long in shape, is fixed on one side of the
head. From the crown of the head down
to the ears, diamonds are scattered over
and through the hair. Kid gloves cover
her hands, over which large number of
rings are worn. A beautiful fan com
pletes the picture of the bride en- toilette.
It is Disseminating to know that the turf,
the oblong diamond, and the wedding
dresses, are often hired for the ceremony.
This is not unreasonable, because it is
economical, for these portions of regalia
cannot be used on any other than we'd
ding occasion, or by any one else than a
bride
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-05
When They Laughed.
London Figaro.

An amusing story told about Mr.. II.
G. Richards and Mr.. Herbert Gladstone is
going the rounds.
depend upon it ladies and gentle
men," said Mr.. Richards art the close of a
speech at Southend the other night, 1--WE
should never have heard of Mr.. Herbert
Gladstone if it had not been for his ia
ther.''
And it is actually said that Mr.. Rich
ards was unable to understand for some
moments why the audience roared.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-05
The highest monolith is the obeIisk at

The highest monOIlth is the obelisk at
Karnak, in Egypt. The obelisk is ascrib-
to Hatasu, sister of Pharaoh Thothmes
Ill, who reigned about 1900 B. G. The
whole length is 122 feet and its weight is
400 tons.
Eighteen bumbIebees, twenty-five wasps
or thirty eight ordinary honey bees con
tain enough poison to kill al adult
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1886-08-05

Martha" he sobbed, feebly. 'I did my
BEST
"They won't burn you, dear = nobody
WILL" said Martha, sobbing, too, and
taking him in her arms. do you feel
very bad, dear? Tell me where it hurts
YOU
Il did my-best," faltered the poor boy
and soon afterward he lay quite still, with
his head on Martha's shoulder, and his
eyes fixed and shining.
There was an inquest after that. and
Martha heard the Bannermans talking at
the table about how the Coroner had COM
pllmented them. She read report of
the inquest, too, in the newspaper, and
saw how her master had deposed to adopt
ing q boy who had the prison faint upon
him, and how he had endeavored to make
good Christian of the lad. ''But [ am
sorry to say the deceased was an idle
boy" continued Mr.. B., "and he gave my
wife and [ much trouble. | am afraid he
used to drink on the sly. and I shouldn't
wonder if his death arose from his having
undermined his constitution by these
stealthy evil habits
It seemed somehow to Martha, as she
read these lines, that the world around
her was all black. There was no Justice
in it, and, consequently, there could be no
hope. The Coroner had complimented
Mr.. Bannerman, but for poor Phil, who
had done his best" as he had testified in
his last gasp, not kindly word had been
Only scorn for Phil from the Coroner and
iury-scorn and injustice; for Martha
knew he had done his best In her own
last breath-aye, and before God after
ward-she would swear that he had done
all he could to be good servant.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-05-29

country two years ago, and now they are
in better condition than ever before.
Their winter-food has been wild-grass
hay, cut from natural meadows. and it
is . common thing for stock to leave
even this kind of food and go out upon
the ranges and into the snow. From the
LIST of April to the LIST Of November the
ranges are covered with excellent grass,
and with herds Of cattle dotting the hills
and dales a scene is presented calculated
to charm the husbandman and inspire
the poet. About our lakes and rivers,
our brooks and ponds are to be found
vast groves of trees beneath which the
animals escape from the driving u of
summer and the fri9id blasts of winter.
The Manitoba company is now running
q line Of road through the midst of this
favored spot, and the question of a mar
ket for our herds is forever solved.
With all these natural and acquired
advantages; with all doubt of the FEAST
bility of s~tock-raising set at rest; with
a tide of thrifty and industrious people
pouring in; with a record as a grain
raising region second to none, and with
the boundless opportunities OF a SEEM
ingly bountiful future before us, stranger
he who doubts-do You marvel, do you
wonder, do you blame us, if we exhibit
what we have and invite you to come
and see it?
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-05-29
Sudden Disappearance.

V0WRer county IT1Uune.
E. NJ. Dickinson, who recently emf
grated here from Hartford, Conn, with
his family, went to Minnewaukan on
Friday of last week, with the avowed
intention of making some purchases.
From that point he sent back word to
his family that his business would take
him to jamestown, and last Thursday
they received a letter from him stating
that he had gone farther west, with no
lntimation when he proposed to return.
Circumstances connected with the death
Of his father some five or six years since,
coupled with that affection, which to him
peculiarly painful. produced at that
timea temporary alteration Of the mind
from which it seems he never entirely
recovered: and it was partly. through
the advice of friends who hoped that a
change Of surroundings would work inn
provement, that he was induced to come
to Dakota. But a change of associations
and scenes and confronting the depriva-
tons Of pioneer life, which a diseased
imagination no doubt greatly n,agniaed,
affected his mind and re-awakened a dis
position to wander around the country
in pursuit of some ignus fatuus of spec
ulation or trade.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-05-29

The fiery and untamed Sparks is att
again. He appears now in q new role.
His special agents must find and report
"fraud" or resign. Col. Peyton, Of Vir-
ginia, was sent to Colorado some time
ago, to investigate land claims Of which
Sparks said IS per cent were fraud.
ulent. Peyton reported that he could
find no frauds. Sparks got mad and
told Peyton that he vas expected to find
fraud. Peyton replied that whenh he dis
covered frauds he would report them
without any hesitation, but he did not
consider it consistent with his duty a.
an official or his honor as . gentleman,
to make false charges against honest set
tiers. If the commissioner wanted this
done he must send some one else to do
1t. Col. Peyton inclosed his resignation
with the remark that its acceptance
would be considered as an indication
that the commissioners did not wish to
have the truth reported. Sparks &C.
cepted the resignation.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-05-29
why WE HAVE A STOCK SHOW.

The name of our stock association COW
ers a vast territory peculiarly adapted
to stock-raising. Thousands Of cattle are
now feeding upon the ranges Of this re-
gion, and mero herds are being
brought in. The experience of men who
haye brought stock here is that cattle do
better here the year round than at many
of the points which long since became
famous for stock-raising. The general
belief that stock will not do we'll here
in winter is erroneous. The experiments
made by the earlier pioneers is positive
proof that q beast needs less care in the
winter in the Devils Lake, Big Coulee,
Turtle Mountain and Mouse River region
Of Dakota than it does In Montana, Colo
RADIO or Kansas, and that there is a much
smaller percentage of losses. The vim
ter atmosphere here is dry and inyig-
Grating. and cattle do not ''pinch np."
There Ia NO raw, damp weather to make
q cow bow her back and shiver all vim
ter and lie down and die in the early
spring. Although the stockmen here pro-
vide their herds with sheds in winter,
there are not q dozen days from the LIST
Of December to the LIST of April that .
beast will voluntarily remain under
over. They prefer the bright sun char
acteristic Of our winter days, and, no
matter how cold it may become, they
will leave their sheds and go upon the
hills and in the valleys "rustling'' for
the nutritious buffalo or bunch grass
peculiar to this region. Nay, more-if
the snow is deep andthere are no naked
hills where the grass may be found, they
will burrow through the drifts until they
reach It.
These facts are emphatically denied by
those who have never visited this region
to zee for themselves. The nonresident
d~hbeatevers say sit can't be so;'' but
that dses not settle the question. The
people of this wonderful region have
decided to invite the world at large to
come and look upon the evidences, ap-
parent On every hand, that there Is q
broad md bolid foundation upon which
tho truth Of our statements is based.
We will show you cattle brought here
frea ehesterile cost and south 30 poor
thsy could scarcely walk; now they are
II .and healthy. We will show you
aninals Inst haze mot tasted any kind Of
eEai1 sises ny wsps sh,Ppsd into thu
SO esE-hEZ I'D
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-05-29

COMMISSIONER BLACKS attack upon
many old soldiers who are receiving
pensions has drawn the fire upon him
self. 1t now transpires that Gen. Black
is receiving q very large pension and
that he obtained it through COMPRESSION
al action. alleging in his application that
he was totally incapacitated, physically
and mentally, from performing any du-
ties which would bring support to his
family. His disability does not prevent
him from holding Office and drawing
S5OOOa year as salary.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-05-29

THE Bismarck gang r red hot ut
Lauren Dunlap, the territorial commits
sioner Of immigration, because he has
made a new map Of Dakota and put a
black line along the A6th parallel. The
Bismarck gang think they zee a depre-
citation in the price Of Bismarck town
lots in the bold black line on Mr.. Dun
laps new map.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-05-29
all of MCKENZIE alkali lands

all of McKenzie's alkali lands in
the north. There has been enough
water fallen to make several worlds get
ready for floods. The crops are in a ter
rible condition, but all will probably
come out right in the end. l am not a
very religious man, but 1 haYe always
been of the opinion that God UNDER
stands how to run the machinery of the
universe, and I have nc sympathy with
those praying hypocrites who always
predict failure of crops. Our dudes and
dudesses are terribly disappointed, for
their spring clothes will have to be laid
away for another season and they can
i'll afford another new suit at once.
Thank heavens, their eyeglasses are al
ways in style, and e ones are not
needed Immediately.
Dispatches have been flying in here
from Huron ever since the meeting and
the matter of division has been more
earnestly discussed of late than during
the exciting debates over the Harrison
bill last winter. The earnestness of the
people is beginning to be felt and the
temper of congress is changing gradual
ly. The big empire of Dakota must be
heard and felt. I should not advise such
aggressive steps as some of the leaders
are inaugurating, but l should be with
the firm ones who demand and persis-
tently demand their rights. 1t will not
do to ignore the United States officers.
Several states, larger and more powerful
than Dakota, went on a strike against
Uncle Sam not many years ago and
they found that it didn't pay. 1t won't
do to strike against the government, no
matter how right Or how near right we
may be. We are not in favor of anarchy,
but We are in favor of such coercion as
will bring us ohr rights. That far we will
go, and 1t seems that we will have to 20
to the very verge of anarchy. But there
we must stop. JOHN SMITH.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-05-29

IT is said that the recent trial of o.
valid in Ramsey county will cost that
community over $4,000. Is not that q
rather expensive drink of fre-water?-
Bathgate Sentinel.
Rather an expensive drink OF ire.
water, it is true, but the trial and convic-
ton of Oswald did not cost Ramsey
county more than $1,000. Can any Of
the older counties which have gone
through the experience and expense Of
murder trials show as good a record?
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-05-29

LAH.DE.DAH MURPHY made q good hit
during the gubernatorial visit. Coming
upon a little knot of dudes and small
boys who had admiringly surrounded
the governor and were looking at him in
a sort of wonder-if-he-is-alive way? Pee
Dee rushed in, seized the g%ubernatorial
hand. and exclaimed, "Well, Gill, old
boy, how are you, anyway" This ex-
cessiye familiarity on the part of Pee
Dee broke the crowd all up.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-05-29
BUSINESS NOTES.

Ice cream at Maurice. 7tf
Buy your wall paper at c. McTaggart's,
Kelly avenue, 43tf
Call on VIM. Brunette Il Bro. or w,
G. Stoughton & Co for Duke Soap, ltf
Don't sell your Ramsey county war.
rants until you see A. @. Whipple. ~
Fine apples, 40 cents apeck. Lemons,
oranges and vegetables at Pasquale De-
Flores. 1t
Duke Soap will clean clothes without
boiling them and without injury to the
finest fabric.
Just received, q fresh line of groceries,
boots and shoes at Pasquale De Flores.
Free delivery to all parts Of the city. 1t
Chancey McTaggart's display of ele-
CANT 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, 1886-05-29

THE conviction and sentence of Jaehne
the Doodle alderman, in New York city.
last week, is an event that the country
is to be congratulated on. 1t is certainly
an indication that there are men, as
Judge Barrett says, who have not their
price. 1t is to be hoped thatthis is only
the beginning of the punishment of cor.
ruption in New York and other cities.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-05-29

The Burlington Reporter, published at
the commercial center of Ward county,
125 miles west Of this city, comes to our
desk full Of fresh and inspiring matter,
indicative of healthful editorial ability
and plenty of pluck. Preston& Son are
the publishers.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-05-29
Finelng the Cyprians.

There has been considerable grief
among the demi-monde In the past few
days. The grand jury having indicted
several of them, they have been called
up to pay fines or go to Jail. Being we'll
fixed financially, they put up the neces-
sary money. Two new establishments
opened quarters in the northern portion
Of town last week, but have removed
their houses to more distant suburbs
under order Of the officials.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-05-29
OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE COUNTY AND CITY
THE various FIRE insurance companies
wrote 354.1 100 ,9965 .6 risks in Dakota in
1885. They received $l.247,740.s9 in
premiums and paid $554,551.s 80 losses.

Devils LAKE escaped the shallow hon.
ors that some people find in q guberna-
torial visit. The distinguished party
from Bismarck seemed not to have the
time or inclination to come this way.
Well, We have been very busy ourselves.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-05-29
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
More Bills Allowed-Change {
Road Route.
loFFIcIAL PUBLICATION.

lOfFlClAL PUBLICATIONS.
Board met pursuant to call for special
meeting on Saturday, May 90, at 10 a.
m. Commissioners Creel and Currier
present. Proceedings of prior meeting
read and approved.
On the road petition of Louis P. Ny
gard and others asking the board to dis
continue that portion of the Devils Lake
and Inlet county road located in section
5, township 1a n, range IS ", and locate
the same on the section line between
sections S and s and 4 and 5, as follows:
beginning at a point on the section line
between sections 5 and s to the south
east corner of section 5, thence north on
the section line between sections 4 and
5 to the point on said line where the
county road crosses said section line.
The board heing satisfied that all the re-
quirements of the law had been fully
carried out and no objections being Of
fered to said proposed change of loca-
ton, did on motion make the change
and directed the clerk to make the re.
cord.
c. 4. Burton's application and bond to
sell intoxicating liquors in Ramsey
county was on motion Of Commissioner
Creel rejected.
The bill of DR.. W. r. O'Donnell for ex-
animation of diseased horses $lO.SO and
allowed at $3.50 at a former meeting
was on motion called up and allowed
at 50.
The following bills were on motion ap-
proved and the clerk directed to draw
warrants for the amounts:
Mrs Kate Oleson, for merchandise
furnished paupers~..""......$lO 90
VIM NJ Fostick, rubber stamp for
) 90
NJ G Camp, medicine. etc, for pau
W E Doll 4 Co, for goods furnished
jury by order of the judge. 6 80
On motion the board took q e I'm.
til 2 p. m.
Board met at ? p. M. with all the
members present.
The following bills were taken up and
allowed
Grant & Wine, bookcase for clerk
of court 81 90
T Saunders, clerk fees...... 81 80
Frank Fl Prosser, stationary, etc. 10 80
Hope Bros. lock far jail... 4 25
VS. Booth. township manuals and
blanks Observation-Disclosures, 70 IS
Geo D Barnard 4 Co, books and
80 IS
P Fl Wilson, 4 Levlsees' codes...., 81 90
John Morris Co, books and assess
ments ......,,.."...~....,........, 24a 81
VIM Brunette, to board of Jury
and bailiffs in Oswald trial....... l6S 90
Pioneer Press Co, books, etc.... AZ 90
H NJ Creel, services as commits
sioner and mileage 80 so
C a Currier, services as county
commissioner and mileage-..,. 20 90
John Barton, services as county
commissioner and mileage. 8 20
John w Maher, witness fees, dis
trict court~........"......... 2 90
John F COwan, witness fees. Z 90
P J McClOry, witness fees.... 9 80
Peter German, jury fees ... = 80
Andrew Oleson, jury fees... go
Eugene Stane, witness fees.. & 90
John n Swanston, witness FEES. 8 IS
James McClory, witness fees.... 4 60
On motion the board adjourned until
Monday, June z, at 2 p. M.
H. NJ. CREEL,
Chairman Board County COMMISSIONERS,
Attest: JOHN A. PERc1vAL,
County Clerk
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-05-29

Land Omcs At Devils Lake, Oak, May q, 1885,
Notice Is hereby given that the following-named settler
have hlsd notice Of his intention TO make final proof
IN support of his claim, and that said proof viii -
made before the Register or Receiver at Devils Lax,
Dak. on July 9Th, 1886. viz: FRANK WANDER.
LIEDEH, D 8 No ls7, for ths p11S Of swh and the SEA
town lis. range 65.
He 1anss tie following witnesses to prove his con.
unu0us rsidsAoe upon and cultivation Il aA land
Charles H BAkeWen, William Mse1t, John Cummings
aud " ] Wiley, all Of Devils Lake, Oak.
HENRY w. LORD, Register.
Noble 1 Noble, Attorney. lois
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-05-29
TIE CHICAGO

CHICAGO, May 26, lss6.-There has
been no such increase in the volume Of
our grain receipts as was promised to
follow the close Of the labor strike on
the railroads, and the pressure is there
fore less than many had anticipated, but
the demand does not 30 much exceed
the supply as to cause an uprusb Of
prices.
Wheat is only moderately 1ctiye and
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-05-29
Refreshments,

The place to refresh yourself these hot
evenings is 1t C. o. Maloney's. who has
the only soda fountain In the city. Have
yonr besux take you around to Charles.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-05-29
Second Hand store.

Mr.. Max Orensteln, merchant tailor, is
opened for business at his place ON Arm.
old avenue, where you al find a. large
line of gents furnishing goods. He also
has an immense line Of second hand
goods. 1t
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-05-29
The City Board.

Attic regular meeting Of the city board
last Friday evening there were present
President Cleveland and Trustees Dodd
and Boyes.
Frank Haney was allowed 8 for over
seeing tramps at work on the. street.
On motion of Trustee Dodd the mar
shall was instructed to strictly enforce
the ordinance relating to precautionary
against fire in ilocks 2, g, 80,
81 and IS. Adjourned.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-05-29
List ofLetten.

Remaining uncalled for at the post
office at Devils Lake. D. T., for the week
ending May q. 1885. 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 ad-
vortiqe6.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-05-29
Bucklen's Arn,ca salye.

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Ghapped Hands,
Chilblains Corns, and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Pies, or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded.
Price 25 cents per box.
For Sale By Bennett 4 Horsman,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-05-29
Cure for s,ck Headache.

For proof that DIR. Gums Liver Pills
cures sick headache. ask your druggist
for q free trial package. Only one for .
dose. Regular size boxes, Is cents. Sold
by Bennett Bros.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-05-29
Attention!

Attention!
Every body will take hail insurance in
the st. Paul F. & NJ, terms easy; notes
due in the fall.
lott. EATON & HIaBEE, Agents.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-05-29
Good Servant Wanted.

Lieut.. Waterman, of Fl. Totem, wants
Q good servant to do general homework,
Wages $l5 to so month, according to
ability. To begin work june l. a-t2