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Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1910-08-12
WAREHOUSE
BURNED
HOUSE BY FIRE MONDAY
AFTERNOON.

Fire, Monday afternoon DESTROYED
the warehouse of John r. Haslam,
shortly after o'clock. The blaze had
gotten such Roadway before the fire
department could reach the site that
little could be done to save the blazing
mass. The building is Quilted and the
contents including, a large stock of
groceries is a total loss. Mr.. Haslam
was in the ware house filling a five
gallon can Of gasoline from large
100 barrel tank that had been filled
that morning, and stepped on match
which ignited the gasoline split on the
floor. Mr. Haslam hurried outside with
the small can which he was filling and
thought he would be able to extinguish
the flames, but on returning found
that they had gained such Roadway he
was unable to and quickly turned in
the alarm. The fire fighters were on
the job without delay and soon had
the flames under control and confined
the fire to the warehouse, although It
looked for time as II the Aberdeen
hotel. Wickerts barber shop, Red
monds barn and other buildins in that
locality were doomed as high wind
was blowing from the northwest. It
10 estimated that the building was
worth about $3.50 and the stock $4,000
On which there was insurance for
about s2,750. Mr.. Haslam Is congratu.
lating himself on the fact that large
consignment of -four which he had
Just purchased from tho Farmers Mill
q Elevator association had not as yet
been delivered.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1910-08-12
CORN FOR NORTH DAKOTA,

This has been a hard year on crops
In this state In many sections the
grain and grass has been burned IN,
but even In these sections corn has
done we'll. In fact 1t has made sue
crs@ in all parts of the state and even
whr!e the conditions have been sever
est it will at least produce forage, and
II 1t has been handled right also grain.
This Is going to be particularly valu-
able this year as many who have not
planted corn have no feed for their
stock and many will be compelled to
sell either to the man who has grown
cor" or to the Indiana or Illinois far.
n'"n farmer ought to make a study of
ihs wonderful plant and become con.
vinced Of the fact that it will do well
in this state, and also that it not only
produces good crop of fodder and OF
grain but that 1t Is the best possible
preparation for crop Of grain the
following year. The lltivation giver
corn kills the weeds saves the mois
ture and leaves the land In an idea
condition. Each one should secure
some seed this fall. If possible, select
In the field. Then place it where II
will dry out thoroughly before frost
Such corn will have a vigorous germ
and produce strong plant that can
stand to be frozen back in the spring
At least try a few acres of this won.
derful plant that means a sure crop
In itself and also practically assures
good crop the following year.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1910-08-12
EDITORS At
W|LL|STON
LARGEST MEETING IN THE HIS.
TORY OF THE EDITORIAL As.
ISOLATION HELD LAST
WEEK.,

The midsummer meeting Of the
North Dakota Editorial association
was held at Williston last week Friday
and Saturday, and was the most large.
~ attended meeting In the history of
lAhe association. ri
The people OF Willlston did every
thing in their power to make the stay
of the pencil-pushers enjoyable, and a
the meeting was generally understood
to be more in the nature Of a pleasure
meeting than of business affair, the
people Of the growing western city
were allowed to entertain to their
hearts content
This was the first trip west for
many of the editors and, while the
country in that district does not com
pare with this section of the state
nevertheless they were all agreeablS
surprised to find that winston was
so much of city, and was SO up-to
date In Its various departments. Auto
mobiles were furnished to show the
visitors about the country which In
cluded newly installed irrigation sys
tenn, coal mines, etc.
The city Itself is growing very raj
idly and has many substantial improve
ments, and cite Is now being sough
for the location OF a federal building
at that place.
Notwithstanding the entertainment
which the editors were given. they still
found time to have very successfu
business meeting and business Z
much Importance was transacted.
The mid-winter meeting will be hel
at Fargo about Christmas time.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1910-08-12
PIONEER NORTH DAkOTAN !,
SUMMONED BY DEATH.

Thos. s. Elsberry, aged 67 years,
died at his home at Rock Lake at $50
P. M. Monday, following an illness of
about two years. He leaves three sons,
E.. f., r, T.. and w. B. Elsberry of
Rock Lake and two daughters, Mrs. G..
w. Greene and Mrs. J. 8. Cannon, be.
sides a Borrowing widow to mourn his
demise The funeral took place from
Rolla on Wednesday afternoon. inter.
ment being made in the cemetery at
that place. The deceased came to Tow
ner county several years ago and. was
one OF the pioneer farmers OF that
county. Having lived in and about
Towner county for 50 many years he
swas losad and respected BY aaa with
whom fs came III oontact. u. s= 1:
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1910-08-12
LEMAY-WAGNEss NUPTIALs,

A marriage license was issued to
Thos. Wagness and Louise LeMay last
Saturday and they left Monday for
Little Falls, Mimi, Miss LeMay's
home, where the wedding occurred.
After visiting at the brides home for
couple Of days they will go to Mime.
apolis, st. Paul and Chicago for few
days returning to this city where they
will make their home. Miss LeMay
has been In the millinery business
here for the past couple Of years, and
the groom has grown from boyhoood
In this city. Mr.. and Mrs. Wagness
have many friends here who wish them
a happy married life.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1910-08-12
UNIVERSITY CATALOGUE AND AN.
NouNcEMENTa

The University Of North Dakota cat
alogue and announcements for the AGA
demic year Of 1901, which has re-
Gently been published, has been ma,
terfally enlarged and improved. The
arrangement has been changed, and
on the whole the volume is very handy
for reference.
1t is interesting to note the activi
ties that are being carried on at ou1
own state university, and it's wonder
full growth during the past few years
The university now has fourteen finely
equipped buildings on it's campus. In
addition Wesley College has erected
on an adjoining campus two fine resi-
dence halls and a Conservatory of Mu
sic building.
During the past year several add
tons have been made to the courses Of
study offered at the university, and
for the coming year young men and
women may receive instruction along
almost any cultural or professional
lines they desire.
The attendance at the university
shows a gratifying increase over last
year. The total enrolment for the
year 1909-10 was $3.50, which was divid
ed as follows. Colleges 485, mode
high school 215, summer session 253
extension classes SO.
Anyone contemplating attending 6
college or university in the fall, or any
one interested in higher education
should write to the Registrar, at the
University, for further information con
corning our home institution.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1910-08-12

Pittsburg women are trying to have
married men compelled to wear wedd-
Ing rings to warn young women against
flirting with them. Why, bless your
hearts ladies, half of your innocent,
shy society girls would be hunting for
the men with the bands on their fin
gers.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1910-08-12

LOST OR STOLEN-A Lewilland Set
ter dog, about three years old. Black
and white with brown spots. Had
on a leather collar with no name.
The finder will be suitably rewarded
by returning same to the undersign-
ed at Devils Lake, N. Oak, G. w.
Greene, druggist.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1910-08-12

WANTED-To buy a team Of young
mules. Devils Lake Nursery. If

MONEY TO LOAN-Bay School Dis
trict, has s1401.07 which they wish
to loan on real estate with first mort
gage. Parties interested will receive
further particulars BY addressing
A. Belcourt, School Clerk, Grand
Harbor. - =: q:
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1910-08-12
LOCAL NEWS

Judge Henry spent Wednesday at
Minot on business. e
Prof. Brannon spent the first Of the
week at Rugby on business.
For quick service call the Devils
Lake Transfer Co. Phone SO.
Mrs. VIM. Devaney is spending the
week with Williston friends.
Bishop Wherle of Fargo spent Thurs
day with Rev. Father Augustine.
The correct fall styles of new fall
skirts shown at the New York Cash
Store.
J. M. Rasmussen of Doyon was a
business caller in the city Wednes-
day.
NJ. dickson went to the Twin Cities
Monday on business trip Of several
days.
S. A. Ham and family have taken
up their residence in the Locke.Gram
block.
Mrs. VIM. Orr visited with her son
and daughter at Crary for a few days
this week.
Bruce Nelson has accepted a posi-
ton with the Pure OIL company as
bookkeeper.
Miss Lulu Boyton of st. Paul, is visi-
ting at the home of her sister, Mrs.
W. C. Fosburg
Warren Adams returned Sunday af-
ter two weeks vacation visiting
friends at Fargo and Sank Center.
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Hermanson of
Cleveland township returned Tuesday
from a two weeks visit at lola, Wis.
Ed. Davis of St. Thomas, Ontario
was called here the middle of the week
by the serious illness Of his mother.
Mrs. D. l.. Stewart Is entertaining
the Misses Ethel German, Nonabelle
MCGEE and Mammie Jones of Cando
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Smullen and children
Of Grand Forks have taken up their
residence at Chautauqua where they
will remain for several weeks.
The new fall styles Of street skirts
are better in materials, workmanship
and style than ever before. See the
new ones at the New York Cash Store.
Mrs. Jack Mclean and daughter
Mabel returned Wednesday from
Churchs Ferry where they have been
visiting Mrs. McLean's parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Mathieson and
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Fleming Of Dres-
den, N. D., are the guests at the home
of Mayor and Mrs. McClory this week.
You'll be surprised how much style
and quality goes into every child's
wash dress selling at SO, rs and SO
cents each. The New York Cash
Store.
Mrs. Eugene Fenelon and Miss Mel
lie Moran returned the first of the
week from a several weeks visit at
Ripon, Wis, and other cities of the
east.
Miss Marie Daeley, daughter of
Postmaster and Mrs. r. Daeley left
Tuesday for Grand Forks where she
will spend two weeks with Miss Kittie
Carroll.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1910-08-12
'-2sAkassssEsz66l5SSssss
BELL MADE
president
POPULAR DEVILS LAKE DRUGGIST
MADE PRESIDENT OF STATE
ASSOCIATION.

Fargo, N. D., Aug. 10.-Protesting
that crop damage in this state had
been exaggerated, the druggists of
North Dakota adopted denunciatory
resolutions today. They claim condi-
lions are no worse In this state than
in South Dakota, Minnesota and Wis
consin.
The feature of todays convention
was an address by State Pure Food
Commissioner Laid. Luncheon was
served at noon. An automobile ride
for the ladies followed.
The druggists new officers are:
President, A. H. Bell, Devils Lake;
first vice.President, H. R. Stehlow, Cas-
selton: second vice president, r. S.
Sigerdok, Valley City; secretary and
treasurer, w. s. Parker, Lisbon; next
member state board, Bart Flnney, Bis
marck.
Grand Forks was chosen as the place
of the next annual convention.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1910-08-12
FLAX STRAW.

FARMERS. Please do not sell or
contract your flax straw to anybody un.
til my buyers call on you very soon,
and make you good cash offer. If
it Is too far from my mills, I will bale
1t and ship it to the mill, otherwise,
you may deliver it yourselves. You
should support North Dakota enter.
prise in preference to mills out of the
state
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1910-08-12

The woman who knows her own
mind is often found not at all averse
to extending it's acquaintance.
Many labor saving devices turn out
to be simply money spenders in dis
guise.
A self made man may as wen ap-
pear to be proud of it, for he can't go
back on the hallmark that is in plain
sight.
When women break into the law
making class they undoubtedly win
show the men some new stunts along
the line Of getting what they want.
An Apt lmitator.
"Does she seem to take kindly to So
c1ety ways now that her husband has
made such pile?'
"Oh, yes, indeed! She was the loud
est talker in the house at the grand
opera the other night cleveland
Plain Dealer. -.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-09-08
COMFORTING WORDS
Many q Pine Bluff Household Will
 Find Them So.

To have the pains and aches of bad back removed; to be entirely free from annoying, dangerous urinary disorders is enough to make any kid ney sufferer grateful. To tell how this great change can be brought about will prove commforting words to hundreds of Pine Bluff readers.
 Mrs. Charles Sylvester, 11O2 w. Fourth ave-, Pine Bluff, Ark, says: Il suffered for several years from kidney trouble. I had severe pain in my back and in my hips, was bothered by headaches and dizzy spells and could not sleep well. finally heard of Doan's Kidney Pills, and procuring a supply from the Mann-Tankersley Drug Co.,, I began using them. The contents of four boxes retored me to good health. occasionally use a box of Doan's Kidney Pills, finding that they keep my kidneys in normal condition
 For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co.,, Buffalo, New, York, sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the name-Doan sand take no other.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-09-08
RECEIVING STEEL
 FOR BELT ROAD
Stuttgart and Rice Belt Road Will Be
 Pushed to COmpletin.

Stuttgart, Sept. 7.-4Several cars of steel have been received at Mesa for use in the construction of the Stuttgart Rice Belt railroad, and oth- CT material is expected in a very short time.
 The grading will be pushed rap- idly. Judge George c. Lewis, vice president of the railroad, and J. w. Underwood, secretary and treasurer, recently made a trip to Chicago, where the details of the construction were all gone over and supplies ar ranged for. Mr. Underwood, after returning from the trip, gave out the statement that the road would be ready for business by the date men, toned in the original announcement of the success of the project.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-09-08

-'Ishmael,' a dramatization of the we'll known novel of that name by Mrs. B. D. B. N. Southworth, will be presented at the Elks theater on Tuseday, Sept 20. This play posses ses many elements of dramatic strength, splendid characterizations and wholesome humor. It appeals es- pecially to Southern audiences, sev- eral scenes being laid in the South. Virginia Howell, an actress of charm, distinction and dramatic power, has the leading role.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-09-08

zens the right to rule their own state.
 Tn all the criticism on the sub ject I have noticed that the objectors fail to finS any good features in the Amendment at all. They make no prophecies of the good things people will do when they have chance and one who reads between the lines can plainly see that they are against the Initiative and Referendum itself, and would be against any amendment that might be framed This type of men will always find something wrong, and if the people wait to get an amendment that will satisfy them they will be waiting still when Cab riel, blows his horn. I, for one, might have had no confidence in the sincerity of these protests had they been made long ago instead of right before election.
 There can be no legalized anar- chy under this amendment unless majority of the voters of Arkansas are anarchists. No dreadful things can happen, such as are predicted, unless they are endorsed by a major lty of our people. Only fools or knaves would do such things and I resent the application that our peo- pie are fools or knaves.
 At present the legislature, by majority of quorum of 135 men, can propose amendments to the constitution, and the people may on- ly vote on what the legislature pro- poses. Amendment No. 10 gives not less than 8 per cent-or about 15,- 900 voters of the state-the right to petition for an amendment of the kind the people want, place it on the ballot, and pass it by a majority vote. Such a provision is necessary to our complete liberty, and it will enable us to make any changes we may need ic this very amendment from year to year for all time to come. and to preserve the amend ment from injurious changes.
 If the legislature fails for any reason, to pass any law demanded by the people, the citizens can have law prepared, and when it has been signed by eight per cent of all the voters of the state (about 15,- GOO now) it must then go to a vote of the people at the next general election. If endorsed by majority of the voters, it becomes a law. For example: In Oregon the Legislature killed bill to compel the corpora tions to pay their just share of the l taxes. The Grange, a farmers or ganization, secured petition for it's passage by the people, and it was voted on at the next election. The vote stood 70,S72 yes; 6,36O mo , So 1t was enacted by the people, and has brought thousands of dollars in- to the state treasury.
 If the legislature passes law the people do not want, the people can ! do nothing at present If We had 1 the Referendum we could vote on such law desired.
 It is contended that under the Initiative and Referendum provision to our constitution negroes might take charge of local affairs in some counties in the 'black belt. Why
 have they not done it before this
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-09-08

time? They have as much power to vote now as they ever will and they are controlling matters in municip- , alities and in the state fully as much now as they ever will. It is stl ange that gentlemen will use such arguments to frighten ignorant white men when they would not use them on the negro. The negro would know better. He knows that this is the white mans country and that the white man is going to rule it.
 It has cost much time and money and the efforts of many of our most self-sacrificing and patriotic citizens to bring this movement to the pres ent stage. All the old fighters are standing by No. 10 and where is the objector who has ever raised a fin ger to aid it? I hold that it is not only unwise but perilous to re- Ject 1t. Let us take no backward step. Let it go out to the world that the people of Arkansas are progress sive and that we consider ourselves capable of self government and able to get along without the aid of pro- fessional politicians. Nothing will attract more favorable notice from the people of the entire nation and I bring to us class of homeseekers we are asking to come and settle . among us.'
 Among the notables on the train, when it left Little Rock yesterday morning, was Congressman Joe T. Robinson. He went as far as Clarksville, where he spoke to several thousand people that after noon, at a barbecue. Congressman Robinson is outspoken in approval of Amendment No. 10. Others on the train, who will remain throughout the weeks trip are Hon. w. J. Bry- an, Governor George w. Donaghey, President George A. Cole, of the Arkansas Farmers Union, Arkansas State Fair and Arkansas Land Con- gress. Hon. R. F. Milwee, chair. man of the State Democratic Gen. tral Committee; Bruce Bullion, sec retary to Governor Donaghey; R. P. Allen, Arkansas Railroad Commis- sion; President A. c. Miller, of Hen drix College; J. Sam Rowland, of the State Board of Charities; B. w. Hog- an, president of the Arkansas Fed eration of Labor;; J. G. Hollenbeck, assistant general passenger and ticket agent for the Iron Mountain railroad; August Probst, of the Echo, Little Rock; L. l.. Coffman, state land commissioner; Hon. w. F. Kir- by, w. E. Pearsall, a conductor on the Iron Mountain; Captain w. w. Martin, Conway; F. B. Robins, Con-
 way: J. R. Taylor, Paragould; w. F.. Decker, Fort Smith; J. T. Barnes, Conway, official photographers; A w. Parke, of the Parke News Service
 R B. Niger, of the Gazette; w. L. .Bourland, official stenographer; Judge E. J. Kerwin, representing the Press Eagle; Gordon Freeman, of the Commercial and G. J. King, lecturer of the Peoples Reform League.
 Governor Donaghey still believes that he will be able to make brief stop at Pine Bluff Thursday night
 He promised me today that if the stop could be arranged without in
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1910-09-08

convenience or trouble to MT. Prya', the latter would speak from the rear end of the train at the Union Station at Pine Bluff that night. Tine pres ent schedule may be changed tc en- able him to do so.
Rock Island Argus., 1910-10-27
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

The senior class held a meeting
last night and adopted black and
gold as the class colors. Two years
ago a committee was appointed,
which adopted gold and white. This
selection did not meet with the ap-
proval of a majority of the class, and
the meeting last night was the cul-
mination of a bitter fight to change
them. In the absence of the chair
man of the committee, VIII WOodin,
made the report, offering the class
the choice between gold and white
and black and gold. and recommend
ing the former. His recommends
ton was defeated on the vote, which
was taken, and black and gold were
chosen as the colors of the class of
1911. A committee consisting of
the Misses Vance, McCabe and Gra-
ham, and the Messrs. DeLong, Mo-
senfelder and Kaiser was appointed
to get propositions for a class ring
or a class pin.
Rock Island Argus., 1910-10-27

elected president to succeed z. W.
Smith OF Kcwauec. The other off
GERS were elected as follows:
First vice prcsident-H. \. Foster,
Fairbury.
Second vice PRESIDENT. J. Frey
HilisbOro.
Third vice prcsident-F. H Golding.
Rockford
Fourth vice president-E. MacDon-
aid, Lincoln.
Treasurer-F. W. Rcimers, Rock Is
land.
SeCretary-H. z. Chubbuck. Peoria
Assistant secrctq-y 3. Willough-
by. Peoria.
The executive committee is as fol
lows: William E. Mckinley, Cham
paisn: r. s. Wallace. Peoria: Frank J.
Baker. Chicago; T. ". Sinsabauah
Carrollton; +. W. Smith. Kewanea.
Rock Island Argus., 1910-10-27
REIMERS OFFICER
OF ELECTRIC MEN
Rock Islander Chosen Treasur-
er of the Illinois State As
sociation.
w. G. AUSTIN PRESIDENT
Banquet at Watch Tower Tonight
Closing Feature of Meeting
Two Seek 1911 Gathering.

This is the last day for the Illinois
State Electrical association conven.
tion, which has been in session here
since Tuesday evening. After the
banquet of this evening at the Watch
Tower, the delegates VIII leave for
their homes. The convention has been
one of the most successful in the his
tory of the organization, as well as
the best attended. More than 400 del
egates were here during some of the
sessions at least. To say that the del
egates are well pleased with the treat
ment which they have received is put
ting it mildly, and many voiced the
opinion that they would like TO return
next year, but Of course this would be
impossible
F. w. Reimers Of the local utilities
company, who has been largely instru-
mental in the success of the conven-
ton, was today honored by the body
by election as treasurer. A resolution
was unanimously adopted, thanking
Mr.. Reimers, President J. F. Porter
of the Peoples Power company. and
others for their part in the affair.
New Officers Chosen.
The officers of the organization were
elected today. W. G. Austin of Effing-
ham, retiring first vice president, was