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Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-10-27
CASE OF BAvELLA VS.. GREAT
NORTHERN NOW ON-WITNEs..
SEES ARE EXAMINED.

The examination of witnesses in the
case Of Bavella VS.. the Great Northern
occupied yesterday afternoon and this;
morning and the case will not 90 to the
jury until this afternoon, the defense.
resting at noon.
The examination of witnesses for
the plaintiff was conducted by Attor.
ney Stiles of Minneapolis while Mr..
Murphy Of Grand Forks appeared for
the: road.a The plaintiff, who is the
wife. of a Greek killed, last October in
a collision between o. wrecking train
and a hand car contends that the,
wrecking train was not properly
lighted, while the witnesses; for the de-
Tense claims that two white lights
were plainly exposed on the train and,
that there was another lantern in view.
The Greeks who were with the deceas--
ed on the handcar were on the stand
for the plaintiff and the members Of
the train crew formed the witnesses
for the road.
The arguments to the jury started
at the opening Of the afternoon ses-
sion today.
This, it is expected is the longest
case to be tried at this term and the.
others will not consume SO much time.
At the conclusion; Of; the term here
the court and, officers Min return to
Fargo before opening the Minot term
VI NOv. bH. :, Ar,,e,.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-10-27
HANNA'S CANDTDACy

The withdrawal of Lieut.. Gov. Bur
dick leaves L. B. Hanna practically
the sole contestant for the gubernator.
ial chair. True he is opposed by Andy
Miller and Aaker, but their political
treachery last year will throw support
that might otherwise 90 to an insur
gent candidate to Mr.. Hanna.
Mr.. Burdick, in his withdrawal no
tice, stated that it was his desire to
see the two factions unite and there
is surely no more desirable man tc
unite on than L. B. Hanna. No derop
atory word can be said about his DO
!ltlcai or business life and his services
for the people marks him as a man
who will do his duty.
There are rumors of other candidates.
to oppose Mr.. Hanna but it is not beb
iieved by political prognosticators
that there will be any real opposition
offered and that the primaries will see
only the three candidates on the Re
publican ticket.
Burdick would have drawn a splen
did vote, as he is generally liked BY
both the Stalwarts and Insurgents. HI
is eminently fair and a good executive
officer. It is hoped that he consents
to run for reelection as Lieut.. Cover
nor, for with Hanna, the Republican
team would be easy winners.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-10-27
TO THE RESCUE.

It is indeed amusing to see the DEM
ocratic papers rushing to the defense
of P. D. Norton, Secretary Of State,
just as they did in the Stockwell and
Bickford cases. 1t is naturally expect
ed that the democratic press, however,
must exhaust every effort to protect
any democrat who has succeeded in be-
ing elected to office through republican
channels.
1t is equally amusing to read the de-
tense that is advanced, purporting to
come from Mr.. Norton $ office, though
of course Mr.. Norton was not found
there at the time. 1t begins to look
as if it was difficult to set time when
he could be found there. His defense
was partial in his allotment Of the
printing was met by the answer that
''he was not there" We read of his
visits with prominent democrats in In
diana and other states, of his trying
cases in Fargo, Grand Forks and other
towns of the state, Of his being here
and there on his own personal business,
and yet he has not force enough'' to
allott $4,000 between the counties.
The argument that an official is too
busy to attend to the duties of his Of
ice is one of the best reasons why he
should be replaced by more capable
man. The $4,000, which has been in
his hands for about four months has
been badly needed this fall for good
roads work which cannot be done now
until next year. It does seem as though
the parting of reform officer and the
public funds is indeed sad parting.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-10-27
SCHOOLS TAKE UP MOVEMENT.

The leaders of the Boy Scouts of
America have made arrangements with
several boys preparatory schools
throughout the country to adopt the
boy scout movement as supplemental
to their educational work. Many 9th.
er acadtmies are considering the ad.
option Of it. Scouting activities in a
general way have been taken mp by
several schools and have been found
very helpful and popular. The differ
ent phases Of scouting can be added
to the school work and give addition.
al incentive to the boys, both in their
studies and in their athletic work. For
instance, boy who becomes Scout
can win badges for being proficient in
various studies, in athletic events and
in his tramps on holidays through
the country around the academy which
he attends.
The training which the boy. receives
by engaging in other scout activities
can be used as substitute FOR mill.
tary drills and tactics. In the major.
ity of schools the military trainite
is given simply as a means Of disci.
pine. Scout activities provide disei.
pline, body building and character
training and they take the boys mind
away from the thought of war
Educators are enthusiastic over the
scout movement.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-10-27
sTICKLEY OBJECTS,

Editor Warren Stickley of the Ken.
mare Journal takes logical exception to
the efforts Of some would.be editorial
writer to ridicule the women g Clubs.
Stickley received the following squib
from the eastern paragraph writer and
hsi comment is published.
"The old fashioned girl used to
put up preserves about now. The
modern woman hasn't got time for
this, as she is too busy preserving
our institutions by writing papers
for the Women's Club.''
When professional writer who fur.
nishess brains for other people gets ia
the "about-now'' and shasn t. got .
stage it is time to cut him off your call.
ing list. Further than this, when he at.
tempts to button the efforts of work
so noble as that of the Club Woman, it
is time it was blue penciled with q
deep, dark blue.
The work of the club woman in this
country is one to be highly commended,
one of the greatest and noblest enter.
prises of the country. 1t is safe to say
the average club woman is capable of
more honest deeds and more, noble
bright, worthy thoughts in minute
than this babbler can do or conceive in
a week. 1t is safe to say the vast ma.
iority of them are true mothers. who
do their household duties well, and mas.
ter many of their hardest lessons as
they rock the cradle after hard day Is
work. When the men sit about home of
an evening ttoo tired to novel, or go
down town for "game of smear,' OF
for what-not. the dear woman trudges
off in all kinds Of weather to club me
ing, where she spends the evening in
the discussion of worthy topics, OF
work for the assistance Of the library
play ground, or other public benefits
1t is safe to say there is not one in a
thousand who "neglects her preserves
OF any other duty for her club work
Her mind is on a high plane. Her hope
one for the bettermcnt of her home, her
children and her own condition. She
seeks to help others and do those thous.
ands of good things which would never
be done were it not for her organiza.
ton.
The Women's clubs in general are a
splendid adjunct to society. They are
upheld and encouraged. They are an
inspiration to the better things in life.
They encourage their members to he
better women, better mothers, better
wives, better members of society, and
notwithstanding the fact that the Ed
Tituses of the country amuse them.
selves by trying to say something fun.
ny at the expense Of this splendid or.
ganization, made up of the wives, moth
ers, sisters and daughters, we don t be.
lieve he will get as much as pleasant
look from even the cold fashioned
girl" whom he tries to flatter.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-10-27

Hon. l.. B. Hanna has signified his
intention of asking the republicans of
North Dakota to make him their candi.
date at the primaries for governor. Mr..
Hanna has made very satisfactory
representative in congress and if elect
ed as governor would undoubtedly give
the people of this state business ad-
ministration, and it is business, rather
that politics, that the state needs in a
governor. Mr.. Hanna has been a sue.
cessful business man in this state, and
man who is successful in his own bus
mess is likely to be of value in public
matter. There promises to be quite a
number of other candidates for this Of
flee and the fight will be warm one
with the chances in favor Of Hanna
Pembina Pioneer Express.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-10-27
$215.6O
MOUSE RIVER BOOSTERS
ARE NOW ORGANIZED

. r .. s..
Minot, N. D., Oct. 23-To develon
the resources of northwestern North
Dakota and place farmer on every
quarter section of land in this sec.
ito mis- the object of the Mouse River
Loop development association which
was perfected here today.
FORMER Governor Devine of Minot is
president and F. R. Bickell of Towner
is secretary: The organization com
p pases w Mard, Burke, Renville, Botti-
% uuio a ha McHenry counties, each Of
exhibit to be made at the CHICAGO land
show in November. so 'tAAu
me association plans to do for
northwestern North Dakota what the
missouri slope organization recently or.
gained plans for southwestern North
nakota and a similar organization is
accomplishin gin the Red River valley.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-10-27
REMOVING OFFICIALS

Through his ambition to centralize
the affairs Of the state in his own hands
Governor Burke has repeatedly urged
the enactment Of law that would
give him the power to arbitrarily re.
move satte and county officials for fail
ure to perform their duties.
It seems the governor is paying lit.
tie attention to the law, which dele.
gates him a supervisional power over
certain officials. 1t is part of his
duty-according to the state law-to
supervise the work Of the state offic.
ials. Has he done that If so, why
didn It he keep Bickford in the straight
and narrow pathf Why hash It he made
Norton perform his dutiesf
What's the use Of giving Burke more
power-when he fails to properly use
the authority he now has at his com.
mandf-Fargo Forum.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-10-27
HANNA FOR GOVERNOR.

Hon. L. B. Hanna, North Dakota S
popular congressman, has formally an
nounced himself as candidate for
governor at the coming primaries next
year and with this announcement comes
one from Mr.. Burdick saying he will
not be candidate against Mr.. Hanna
This greatly simplifies the situation and
leaves Hanna with practically clear
field, which is as it should be.
There is no man in North Dakota
more popular or more fitted to the po-
sition that L. B. Hanna, and through
his two terms at Washington has made
such favorable impression with the
people of the state that he would be
elected to any Office that he wished
which was in the power of North Dako-
tans to give him. His public as we'll as
his private life is known to everyone,
and his business ability and integrity
is just what the governor IS Office needs
at the present time.
State officials have been running
things with high hand the past four
years and as result state treasurer
has been found guilty of embezzlement
OF state money and a state superinten-
dent has unlawfully appropriated thous-
ands OF dollars OF state money for his
personal benefit, which the courts have
ordered returned, but which has not
been returned as yet. And now comes
the report that the present secretary Of
state is not complying with the law in
regard to the state auto tax money. It
is the governors duty to supervise the
conduct of all the state officials and it
is time North Dakota had governor
who will look after the state s interests
more closely and pay less attention to
building UP a state machine for his own
political benefit.
L. B. Hanna is the man for the place,
and by his record in congress and his
fight against reciprocity he has shown
his mettle and fitness, and the Chron-
lcle sincerely believes he will make the
best governor North Dakota ever had.
Beach Chronicle.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-10-27
AAKER AND PrBLfc1Ty

Though The World has no admiration
for II. H. @Aaker as politician, as q
publicitist he must be awarded the
prize medal. Ever since his self in
lection into North Dakota politics a
number of years ago he has been a
consistent advertiser, forcing his way
into the press Of the state with com.
munications on everything from the
high cost of living to the low duty on
putty, but he Is forcing the issue lit
tie more strenuously since his Bryanic
candidacy for Governor started.
Mr.. Aaker, it must be remembered,
is the proprieto rof business college
in Fargo and he loses no opportunity
to remind the people OF that fact.
Alongside of most Of his announce.
ments run local advertisement about
the success of his pupils and his name
has been spread broadcast with circu-
lar letters, some bearing the stamp OF
the school and some more modestly
written on plain paper.
His latest effusion is lengthy epis-
tie addressed to The World, IN common
with several other papers in the state,
calling attention to certain alleged mis-.
representations that existed in an ed
itorial squib. first appearing in the
Grafton Record and later reprinted
with proper credit in The World. He
goes back to the origin of North Da-
kota politics and traces the connection
Of H. H. Aaker of Aaker's Business
College. with II. He tries to explain
why, after having been a candidate on
the Republican ticket and when defeat
ed for the nomination promising in an
unsolicited letter his support Of G. A.
johnson, he turned and openly advo-
Gated the election of Burke. He takes
a whack at National politics, sidesteps
a little at the tariff bills, hands LaFol-
lette little boost and modestly ranges
himself right up alongside of the Wis
consin statesman. t' -
As a press agent Aaker would be a
hummer. He could concoct more rob-
berries for prima donna or better sen.
sations for a vaudevillian than any of
the ink singers that are drawing big
salaries from the theatrical magnates,
but with the publicity that he is get.
ting for his college we do not imagine
that he is thinking strongly of accept.
ing another ioB, even that Of Governor
of North DakSta. 81
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Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-10-27
THE WILD AND WoLLY WEsr,

THE WILD AND WOLLY WEST. 4
+ seems hard for the eftete East 4
realize that North Dakota is no longe,
inhabited by the bison and buffalo
that its. residents are not redskins ane
rampaging cowboys, that its towns are
not composed Of saloons and dance
halls and its principal mode Of trans
portation stage coaches and plains Of
the plains.
The eastern papers have partially
educated the people but even now some
startling story is spread broadcast re-
garding the wildness Of the Flicker.
tail State. 5a /.
In q current issue of popular story
magazine the editor in his private de,
partment, publishes number Of let,
tiers purporting to be from the readers
in various states on various subjects
One is from Mrs. J. r. D. Of Towner
N. D., and an extract reads as fol
lows: But for Mercy's sake don u
give. us any more like "The Shooting
on the Big D." 1t may read alright
to an Fastener but to US who live
among cowboys it is plumb ridiculous
Who ever heard of q real cowboy bett,
ing all his money on man who made
ONE lucky shots"
Cowboys at Towner. The Saints
preserve. us. We can picture Charley
Donnolly or Editor Miller dressed in
chaps and mounted on Vicious un.
tanned steed, digging in their spurs and
shooting off their trusty six shooters
If the people of Towner have seen q
show for the past fifteen years it was
some sport dressed in pantalettes that
was taking a bunch of horses from Ray
to the cities and he probably didn I
carry anything more harmful on his
hip than a sack of Dukes Mixture and
a package of papers.
We wish that the Great Northern
in some of its "Get Acquainted
trips would load few cars full OF
these special magazine writers and
editors and show them the state OF
North Dakota. Then instead of hav
ing all of the wild and wolly cowboy
tales, fake mining schemes and horse
tanning bouts laid in the midst of oul
state, we would get some of the pub
llcity that was coming to us in agri
cultural progress and municipal ad.
vancement.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-10-27

It appears that Secretary of State
Norton has been in no rush to distrib-
ute the auto tax money to the different
counties. The law requires this work
to be done at the end of every month.
Auto taxes were due July but the
secretary has not sent out the funds.
North Dakota has had some arbi-
trary work and high financing by for
mer state officials. 1t is unwise for an
other to attempt anything of the kind.
The people are not in temper to stand
any funny business.
1t looks like the secretary should
get away from the keyhole long enough
to perform the duties of his ofice-ac-
cording to law.-Fargo Forum.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-10-27

Mr.. Kerlin is even using his opera
house to help him in his fight to r.tain
the electric light monopoly and the
vaudeville 'artists So are trying to tell
the people how far they will get in the
hole with municipal Improvements.
Mr.. Kerlin is using everything that
he owns in the fight except his news
paper; and he realizes that its support
would do him more harm THAI good, so
he keeps them quiet.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-10-27
WEBSTER
Especial Correspondence.)

Miss Grace Stonghto. OF st. John, N.
D., il spending the week end at the
Honett farm.
An INFORMAL dance was held undo,
the auspices of the NJ. B. 4. lodge. A
light lunch wa sserved and the party
broke up along about three clock
with Everyone feeling that they had en-.
joyed pleasant night.
Mrs. Henry Baker was sent to Roch.
ester Friday, where she will be operat
ed on by the Mayos. Peter Regain &C.
companied her.
supt West and Dan Ferguson trans
acted business in Devils alike Satur
day.
Once again the Webste rhas been rec
ognized as one Of the strongest in the
state. At the Industrial exposition al
Bismarck the school took third prize
which is splendid set of books.
As a result Of the activity Of gu,
local nimrods, goose supper was pull
ed off at the hotel Tuesday night
Those present tell tails (tales) that
tend to make a person g mouth water
to say nothing Of the eye.
A party of Grand Forks sports are
encamped on the shores of Dry Lake
They announce that they came TO,
hunting purposes.
Herman Garske was a Webster visit
or Saturday. He reports that he is
well along with his blowing.
Misses Annie Miller and Flora Nun:
ig were guests Of the faculty Of the
Starkweather schools Tuesday evening
An engine expert is spending few
days at the Pederj sorenson farm work.
ing on Flour City gas tractor.
CO. supt: J. a. Haig is loading cal
track here and are going to Missouri
This is the second car that the profes.
sor has shipped. Henry Minnette has
also shipped two cars.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-10-27
Carl Nelson moralizes thusly in last
week g issue of the Democrat.

Carl Nelson moralizes thusly in last
week g issue of the Democrat.
"Tis a thing of sentiment this little
old country newspaper. When per-
chance disgrace paints the scarlet let
ter on the family circle, it listens to
the pleaolng of broken heart and
whispers not of it. When it does you
a, favor you come in and beg a few ex-
ira copies, but when it steps on your
toes you drop around to lick the editor.
Without your dinky country paper
your towns and hamlets would be like
the man who threw kisses at the girl
in the dark-he knew it, but nobody
else did You might imagine you were
alive, but other people would have to
buy a railroad ticket to come and find
out. Thus ends the tale of the bloom
ing thing that ism It worth three cents
a week.'
Carl, let us weep in unison-adds the
Bisbee Gazette.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-10-27

Theenterprising citizens of the Lake
are making an effort to establish
Ramsey county fair association, and
we hope they may succeed. This coun-
ty should have lair every year. 1t
would be fine thing for ali and if the
citizens of Devils Lake will only take
the initiative we feel that they will
have the heartily support and co-opera-
ton Of the whole county.-Edmore
Herald News
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-10-27
WON PREMIUMS.
Personal Exhibitors Made Some splen
did Records at Exposition.

PERSONA! E1nlpltors Made Some Splen-
did Records at Exposition.
Does it pay to advertiser
This is a question many people ask
themselves, and do not always arrive.
at satisfactory answer.
There are number Of North Dakota
residents who were exhibitors at the
Industrial Exposition will admit that
the right kind of advertising paws. and
pays well.
:. II anyone doubts it let him read a
list of a few personal exhibitors who
carried off valuable prizes. Here are
the names and the aggregate value Of
prizes won:
Geo. L. Grayson, Dunn county s215.6 60
III. I: Kristjansen, Mcleod
. county .....;.:..:.............. 2o9.4o
3. p. Kurtz, Hazleton .......... 61.OO
Ne,son, Blsbee .................. 418.80
a. a. f. NOME. mckenzie county 959.10
Mrs. Paul Adams, LaMoure... 24120
argo SCHOOLS ..-..-..................... 1890
There are many others whose prem
lums amounted to from $40 to 800
scattered all over the state. The ex.
hlbltors certainly got well paid for
their time and trouble.
Next year the contest for the b;o
prizes will be much keener and more
spirited '-io.o
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-10-27
GEORGE x. SHAW PHoNED THE
WORLD THIs MORNING WITH
REFERENCE TO STORY.
NOTIFIED PEOPLE WHEN HE DE
PARTED AND HAS BEEN IN
OGDEN RECENTLY.
Was In Ohio Where He Underwent an
Operation and It Has Been Impossi-
BILE for Him to Return- Telephone
From Anamoose Where He is Taking
Final Proofs Today - Matter Wiil
Be Settled Amtcably.

George Il. Shaw Of Fessenden, N. d..
phoned The World from Anamoose this
morning with reference to an article
which appeared in the Devils Lake
journal, which said that complications
had arisen at Dogden, in McHenry
county, owing to the inability of the
people there to locate him, claiming
further that Mr.. Shaw was in possess
sion of considerable money which he
secured as United States Commission
er.
In his interview over the phone this
morning Mr.. Shaw claimed that ut
the time Of his departure, the people
were notified as to where he was going.
having been called to Cleveland, Ohio,
where he underwent an operation. He
has been there the last three months
and returned to his home at Fessenden
just three days ago, and is now at Ana
moose taking final proofs.
The Bismarck Tribune copied the ar
ticle and credited it to The World.
and Mr.. Shaw, who read it in the Trib.
une, started to call for a retraction
and in telling what he thought of such
an article threatened suit, until he was
put on the right track.
The story originated through the ap-
pearance of John johnson, a banker
Of Dogden, who visited here the lat
ter part Of last week. Mr.. Shaw stat
ed that his absence coulu not be help
ed and it was impossible for him to
leave the hospital before now.
After talking with The World Mr.
Shaw asked to talk with Judge Ami.
don with reference to the steps that
the journal stated would be taken,
toward the appointing Of another
United States Commissioner, and the
putting Of the United States machinery
in action looking toward a complete,
investigation. II.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-10-27

The Journal, peeved because it
was again "scooped' in state service
by the report Of The World of Lieut..
Governor Burdick's withdrawal from
the gubernatorial race, again attempts
to bolster up its service by claiming
that he had never announced himself.
The World short time ago published
an interview with Mr.. Burdick in
which he verified every word of our
former announcement regarding his
candidacy.