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Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1888-09-22
The New Benham House.

Among the many improvements In
Devils Lake during this season but few
will compare, In extent and Importance,
with the Benham house. Considerfng
the scare oyer the wheat Drop and the
prospect ahead for dull times, the pro-
prietors have shown q great deal Of
courage in undertaking an Improvement
involving such an outlay, and it is
pleasing to note the progress made thus
far. The arrangements and appoint
ments Of the hotel are to be entirely DIFF
ferent from those in the old estab-
lishment. On the lower floor the old
reading room and the present Office are
thrown into M room by q System
OF arches, making the new office L
shaped and nearly s5x40 feet in size.
The entrance to the dining room from
the Office will be from the o uth, the old
entrance to be closed. On the south
side Of the office there 10 a large cloak
room lighted by one of the front winows,
and at the west end Of the ofice is the
wash room, which is to be fitted up
with marble basins and all the modern
improvements; water il to be furnished
at present from q large tank. Passing
out Of the south door of the of1ce the
guest finds himself in the bar and bill.
lizard room, which IL entirely new and
nicely furnished. This room is l9xoo
feet and has a comfortable ante room
at the rear; allo a rear passage way to
the hotel.
On tho two floors above we find 81
sleeping rooms, all reached from wide
halls and Hobbies. Most Of these rooms
are unusually largo, with high ceilings
and outer windows. There ia not q dark
room in the house, and all sleeping
apartments are arranged 90 as to be sep
arately heated. There are several very
pleasant suites. and on tho second floor
there will be . first class bath room, and
both upper floors will have large closets.
Tho building has been put up Of the
best material, and constructed to with
stand even kansas cyclone. Tho whole
structure vii. DO hard finished within
and brick veneered without, insuring
both comfort and convenience.
Devils Lake, so long laboring under
the disadvantage Of inadequate hotel "a
%oilities, 10 soon to have one Of the best
houses In the territory. The Benham
house will be . credit to the place, and
every citisen will be proud Of 1t. Messrs.
Benham and Powell certainly deserve
not only the thanks Of u people, but
are also entitled to all the announcement
our business men have been willing to
beatow upon whoever built q suitable
hotAl.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1888-09-22
Agents Wanted.

For the Mutual ResersS- fund Life
Association Of New York. Tho most
popular plan known, has written yer
y millions Of now business since Jan. 1.
1883. H: B. Schsnner, General Agent,
Fargo, D. T.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1888-09-22
Great Bargalns,

A large line Of boots and Shoes, dry
goods. clothing, %fsnnels, etc.-s COM
plete winter stock just received and to
be sold for cash Ut figures meyer before
quoted in this city.
25tf PAsouAL DE FIoRu.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1888-09-22
Oarpeta.

Ifyou want to buy . carpet don't fhil
different patterns to select from. We
can save yop money and give youa much
better selection. 2tf 7. 7. LR1.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1888-09-22
StraYed.

From my premises on Rock Island q
sorrel pony with rot of single harness
on. Pony returned but harness Ii mis-
sing. Finder will confer . favor by re-
turning It to 2t ED. LAtRUR.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1888-09-22
Hor Sale.

Four good driving horses single o,
double, Also ono s year old COW. En-.
quire ct the Musio Store, 2Atf
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1888-09-22

Lake Superior trout and ovDters IL
bulk at F. w. Cockburn's market.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1888-09-22
Lost.

Agrsy dogskin overcoat. on Fourth
street, Saturday, Sept. Is. Finder will
cit W, N, Trout.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1888-09-22

Graham brad. rye bread, wheat
bread 1t Cordner Bros. It
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1888-09-22
foAf.

Between 9weetwater and Devils Lake,
one black caehmere shawl. Finder please
loAYe Ut Bars storo. 22tf
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1888-09-22
Paatura1e.

Three thousand seres Of good pastur
ago for all kinds Of stock. Very cheap
rates. Good range. Apply to John !.
BOIL or I'd LsRuo. tt
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1888-09-22

A new stock Of dry goods, dress goods,
boots, shoes and clothing just received
and will bo sold Ct prices TO please every.
body. (l0tO PASoUALR DE- FIon1.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1888-09-22
SohIltz's Milwaukee bottle bee,
quarts aad pints, ct tho Capital.

Fresh cocoanut ice candy today at
Cordner Bros. Real delicious, pure and
sweet and good to at. 1t
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1888-09-22

Home cured hams . speciality 1t F. W.
Cockburn's. Everybody wants them.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1888-09-22
Send In your orders for sehIltz'a
GEO. II. CLAP, Agent. ,

Farmers, II you want to trade hay
oats, chickens, or anything, for some
fine corned beef, call and SEQ +. w. Cock
burn. Is
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1888-09-22

Good House and Lot For Sale
Cheap. Call ON J. e. Locke.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1888-09-22
Honey.

Oysters served IN any style ct Chill
COTS restaurant. q
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1888-09-22

Flour is getting d~earer. but in spite OF
Nall Cordner Bros. still sell the best bread
at S cents per loaf. 1t
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1888-09-22

The Security Mortgage q Investment
Company has money to loan on final
proofs and decided land at the lowest rate
Of interest. Odico on Fifth street.
1T 81. E. BAIRD, Manager.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1888-09-22

Henry w: Lord (ex-register), land At
torney and loan once. Five year loans
made on all good final proofs. land
Office building. Devils Lake. 25tf
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1888-09-22
Snaps.

Gusst--Some butter please. Waiter
Butter out, sir. Guest-Ride or walk p
Minneapolis Tribune.
Seedy party TO bsrtender)-Whisky,
please. Bartender-What kind, friendf
Seedy party-Gimme the same ~ the
Teller had wots lynn under the billiard
|table.-Life.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1888-09-22

Best apples in the city At Cordne,
Bros. Bakery. 1t
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1888-09-22

$1,000 ash. elm and box elder, one and
two year, old, from u per 1000 up: In
|quir0 Ut Bars store. $3.50
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1888-09-22

Sohlttz's lallw aukes beer on drsuaht
ct the Capital.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1888-09-22
Don't be Backward

Don't DO backward
In calling on Eaton q Higbee for real
estate loans. Plenty of money on hand
now. l0tf
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1888-09-22
The Drama,

The Richard Foots Theatrical Co. COM
msnced q three nights engagement At
the court house IN this city Thursday
evening. appearing to . very fair house
in tho Lady Of Lyons and last evening
Othello. The troupe is elegantly cos
TUNED and present their respective
parts very oreditsbly. This evening
Richard III. Reserved seats at the
Parlor drug store.
Angel cakes, wine cakes. Madeira
cakes. fruit cakes, jolly cakes, corn
cakes, sponge cakes, ginger cakes, etc.,
at Cordner Bros. 1t
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1888-09-22

oan F.'4 oil good epp!Ioet!ec. for
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-04
Diet of Old Farmers,

In regard to food, the evidence is so uni formly one way that those who advise a sim pie diet, and those who cry out against meat, must either hold their theories to be above facts or give them up. There is certainly nothing simple" about the diet of New England farmer. It consists of salt and fresh pork and beef and all sorts of common fish and vegetables, almost always poorly cooked, and pies and cakes of the most indigestible sorts The food is ''plain,' truly, and gives the digestive organs an abundance of work to do, but it is not such food as a theorist would recommend to one who desired to live near up to the century mark Tea and coffee have certainly proved that they do not tend to shorten life, even if they do not prove that they help to prolong it. The generally ac- cepted theory in relation to stimulants, that in excess they are not life sustaining, receives strong support. Tobacco appears to prove itself harmless, at least on the temperament of these people. Whether it be a help to live long requires other evidence.
 While the farmers of New England and their wives are cleanly people, they are not much given to bathing. This neglect may not have prolonged their existence or made them more healthy, but it is to be presumed that it has not cut off many years or caused much disease Neither are the members of these households well informed in relation to sanitary matters. They know little of the unseen oampnesS to which the human system is so constantly exposed, and, knowing little, care little. May not this be an influence in favor of prolonged existence, paradoxical as the suppoSition may seem-Clement NJ Hammond in Popular Science Monthly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-04
NOVEMBER FREAKS.

An Autumn Month Suggestive of White
 November appears to have kept up the record of stormy weather, which charac- terized the two former months There W Ire 14-of the 30 days specified as wet on the calender. Snowfalls occurred on three days, the total depth of which was 5-f2 inches. Storms prevailed at each change of the moon. The longest period of storms was from the 25th to 18th which continued for 61 hours. There were II days of absolute cloudiness and IA days which were partly clear. During five days the blue canopy of sky was free from cloud blemish The tempera- ture during part of the month showed a remarkable declivity. The mercury fell below freezing point during 10 nights The lowest point reached was on the morning of the 23d-10 deg above zero. The high est temperature was at midday of the End -12 deg above zero. Cold waves rolled their frigid breath ovec periods including the 4th, to 18th F to 18th, and 21 to 26
 north wind prevailed during 13 days, and south wind during 6, while during II it was variable. A solaring on the 18th preceded a storm on the day following
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-04
MIR. BLAINE WOULD ACCEPT.
So Says One of His Intimate Friends-His
 Plans for the Winter.

So Says One of His Intimate Friends-His
 Plans for the Winter.
 AUGUSTA, Me-, Dec. 4.-Mr. Blaine has re- turned from his New York trip. He will start for Washington about Jan. l. AS he has released his elegant home ill that city to MT. Letter, he will rent modest house for the use of his family, and later will build another house, less expensive than the one he now owns. The statement that he will be- come the editor of New York magazine is pure bosh. He has for a long time contem- plated an important literary work, and will undertake it as soon as he has the opportu- tunity. It will be book relating to Ameri- can political history.
 One of MT. Blaines most intimate friends says that, while no formal offer has been made, there is good reason to believe that Gen. Harrison will first offer the place of secretary of state to the man who might have been nominated for the presidency if he would have taken it, and who is to-day the most highly esteemed Republican in the land :; and, further, that MT. Blaine, after much consideration, and after taking the counsel of several of the members of the Maine dele gation and other men in whom he has conf1 dence, has intimated to them that he would accept the secretary of state's portfolio if it were offered him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-04
PHIL oALYs ADVENTURE.
He Successfully Resists n Bold Atteml
 to Rob Him in q Syren's Den.

He Successfully Resists n Bold Attempt
 to Rob Him in a Syren's Den.
 NEW YORK, Dec. 4.-Phil Daly, the well known sporting man and proprietor of the Pennsylvania club house at Long Branch, was shot and slightly wounded while resist ing an attempt to levy blackman upon him at the house No. 406 Fourth avenue. MT. Daly has been residing at the Col aman house in this city for the past few weeks He made the acquaintance of Addie Stanton, aged 25 years, pretty woman and alleged dressmaker, who lived with Ella Hammond, aged 30, on the second floor of the house mentioned. He visited Miss Stanton several times, and on Saturday received note re- questing him to call at 8 o'clock Monday, which he did He had 5000 in cash and $50, 900 in bonds in his pockets which he had intended to put in deposit vault during tha day.
 While conversing with Miss Stanton the folding doors between the two rooms of the flat opened and two men walked ill. The larger of the two held handkerchief before his features, drew a revolver and bade Daly throw up his hands The smaller man made no hostile move. Daly rushed at and grap- pied with the holder of the revolver. The weapon was discharged and the ball grazed Daly's temple and buried itself in the wall of the room. The shock--caused Daly to re- lease his hold upon his aS-ssailant, who at once fled, followed by his companion. Daily started in pursuit, but by the time he reached the street the men had disappeared. Daly told passing policeman what had hap pened, and went into drug store and had his wound dressed. The policeman arrested Miss Stanton, and also Miss Hammond, who was found in another part of the house, and Daly made complaint of attempted rob bery against them. Miss Stanton protested complete ignorance of any plot She swore she had never seen the two men before. She considered Daly good friend, and had sent for him on personal matter. She could not account for the advent of the two strangers. Miss Hammond was equally in nocent Both were locked up. Several de- tectives are searching for the blackmailers. A trunk found in the womens room, con- taining number of letters from men, was confiscated by the police.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-04
CONDENSED NEWS.

The municipal election at Woonsocket, R. l., resulted in the choice of George H. Grant Rep) for mayor, four Republican and one Democratic aldermen, and twelve Republi- can and three Democratic common council men.
 w. c. Rhodes, '91, of Cleveland, O., has has been elected captain of the Yale football team for next year.
 Henry George will address several meet ings in London and vicinity this week. and sail for home Saturday.
 The trial of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy strikers, indicted for conspiracy to destroy company property with dynamite. has begun at Chicago The case of John A. Baureisen, prominent member of the Brotherhood of Engineers, is first on the docket
 There have been no cases of fever and but one death at Jacksonville for twodays. The work of disinfection is progressing rapidly.
 Pleuro-pneumonia is raging among the cattle about Monroe, N. Y., and 150 head have been killed The bright local health officer asks the state department if it is all right for the cattle so killed to go on the market as beef.
 Gardner, the opium smuggler, has taken up his home in the Erie IN. Y.) county peni- tentiary for six years He says he did not have fair trial and will appeal.
 John Smith was terribly punished and knocked out in the eighth round in kid glove meeting with Dan Needham, in an out of the way corner of Wisconsin. Fifty sports saw the scrap. All parties live in Milwaukee
 The detectives at work on the case of the murder of Miss Mehitable White, of Brain tree, have discovered evidence which leads them to think that John Thompson, whom they seek for his supposed connection with the affair, has sailed from Boston in sailing vessel
 The Young Mems Democratic club, of New York, elected J. H. V. Arnold presi- dent, and adopted resolutions favoring chang ing the municipal election to another day from the national election, and ballot reform. |, Work has been begun on a railroad from Binghamton, N. Y., to Williamsport, Pa, 120 miles long, to cost S3500,0O0. One man was killed and eight seriously in- jured by an explosion in the Midland mine at New Castle, Colo.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-04
GOING TO BE A RUMPUs.

A Berlin constable is on the rampage He is looking for 40 New Haven sports who sh owed an utter contempt for New Britain and Berlin authorities on the occa- sion, last week, of the Lynn Orlofski broadsword contest
 The Berlin constable has slept but few nights since he was defed. He has also read the statistics. His indignation has lead him to believe that if he could obtain the names of the visiting sports his ex- chequer might grow fat and the New Britain taxes be reduced There is no doubt that he has the names of 40 New Haven friends of Brian Lynn and intends to ar rest them.
 But the Berlin town constable is fam ing republican, and just on the eve of a successful democratic victory in the big gest city in the state, his persistence seems particularly mean. No county constable should cage any 40 votes
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-04
AUSTRIA'S ARMY.
Russia and France Grumble, but Are Pow erless-The New Bill Says Every Man Not Physically Incapable Must Bear Arms;

Russia and France Grumble, but Are Pow
 erless-The New Bill Says Every Man Not
 Physically Incapable Must Bear Arms;
 LONDON, Dec 4-There appears to be a certainty that Russia and France have ex- changed notes regarding the provisions of the new Austro-Hungarian army bill The situ- ation is strained, but though the czar may be indignant at the increase of strength which the measure will give to his southern neigh bor, any protest he could make would be of little avail.
 The representations of Austria to Germany concerning Russian intrigues have had their effect, and Austria feels encouraged to aug ment her army.
 This can only be done by changing the terms and manner of service, whatever dis affection may result therefrom. There will be great deal of murmuring among classes hitherto exempt from conscription; but the Austrian emperor naturally relies upon the support of those of the rank and file already compelled to serve, who will feel grim sat- isfaction at the inclusion of others previously free from service. The standard of height has been reduced, and many exemptions have been abrogated.
 This will add to the nominal strength of the army, but whether the element now in cluded in its ranks will add to its real effec- tiveness is a question to be eriously consid- cred. The new regulations take in every man who is not physically incapacitated from bearing arms and the many men of the middle class who in the past have bought their freedom from conscription will be com pelled henceforth to serve or pay greatly in- creased prices for exemption, a thing under the prevalent corruption in Austria not diff ficult to accomplish.
 It is the latter circumstance which causes the workingmen to grumble at the new bill The widely spread corruption which seems inherent in the Austrian empire renders it easy for those who have money to escape service altogether or to be detailed on merely nominal duty, and although medical students or only sons of widows, whose status is gen orally not too curiously inquired into may not so easily escape the dangers of war, it is only question as to how many more florins they may have to pay.
 The purport of the bill, whether carried out mildly or severely, will be at least to in- crease the efficiency of the navy, and it is undoubtedly Austrias object to increase her strength in the Mediterranean.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-04
HallOo Central,

Give me, please, Shoninger's Music store. Say Central, wont you please trans init the message to them-they are such reliable house it is really not even neces- sary to examine their Pianos-that l want them to send me a fine Weber Upright just like the one they sold Miss c, a neigh bor of mine. It is just elegant, both in style finish and tone-and say, Central, tell them I shall expect hne stool and scarf, as gift, one of the inducements they make for the holidays. Shoninger's is the only company that favors customers in that direction, but the other dealers, poor fellows they are so poor l prefer to buy of reliable house one that I know will be here right along and always makes every promise good.
 This manner of buying piano may seem queer to some readers, but we assure you business has been done with us exactly, on this plan, while some agents chase customers meeting them at every cross road in season and more often out of season, until the customers are afraid their com panions will think they are in debt to the agents. Shoninger by honorable straight forward dealings steps in and makes the sale. Avoid such agents. They are considering your poeketbook more than the quality of the goods they are trying to sell you. We have no state agents, no county agents or town agents, because we combine all that ourselves under one head Manufacturers and state agents, and save you at least two profits. Extra induce ments for the holidays.
 Please examine onr stock.
 B. SHONINGER & co. GEO L. PELHAM, Manager.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-04
The Renort Denied.

BOSTON, Dec. 4,-In refutation of the ca blegram published few days ago as coming from Rome, stating that Cardinal Gibbons was instructed to congratulate Gen. Harri- son on his election, on the ground that Cath olic interests in America would be safe un- der his administration, special cable, under the date of Dec. ?, received by The Boston Pilot, says: 1.-The Vatican to-day firmly de nies the report relating to Gen. Harrison's election The report, as reproduced here, produced painful impression. The Vatican denies it, and declares that the pope never interferes in national politics"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-04
Terrible Atrocities in Peru.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 4.-Mails from Peru bring stories of terrible atrocities committed in the interior by Indians. The Curate of Moyaro was shot and beaten to death with sticks and stones recently, and when his mother interfered she was shot and her head cut off. Another woman who tried to save her was killed. The bodies of all three were wrapped in hides and thrown into the river. At La Paz riot occurred over an attempt to head movement for Camacho, the revolu- tionist leader. In indiscriminate firing by government troops 137 men, women and children were killed and sixty wounded.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-04
HE WILL NOT TALK,
Gen. Harrison Refuses to Confirm or Deny
 a Newspaper Rumor.

Gen. Harrison Refuses to Confirm or Deny
 8 Newspaper Rumor.
 NEW YORK, Dec. 4.-The Herald's Indian apolis correspondent telegraphs that he at tempted to interview Gen. Harrison upon the subject of the published statement that Sem ator Allison had been offered the treasury portfolio. The general, however, absolutely refused to talk upon the subject, saying:
 'sThe newspapers will have to take care of their own rumors; will neither affirm nor deny them.n
 The Herlad man adds that it was evident from Gen. Harrison's manner that the publi- cation of the rumor greatly annoyed him, the inference being the statement is correct
 It is known in Indianapolis that Senator Allison was recently in private conference with the president-elect for fully five hours.