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Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1911-06-30
WAS A BIG CONVENTIONS.

EVERYBODY in Devils Lake enjoyed
the press meet. It was the biggest
convention the city ever entertained
and with out doubt will be: the most
beneficial the city ever invited here.
1t was the largest press convention
ever held in. the northwest is the
opinion of some of the old-timers and
there was an enthusiasm that merits
well for the moulders of public opin-
ion toward greater North Dakota and
higher inspiration in their chosen
field of work. Devils Lake citizens put
forth their best efforts to entertain
them as they deserved and it goes
without question SO far their efforts
were successful. In this the women
of Devils Lake were equally enthusiasts.
tic with the men, and their gravious
hospitality will be long remembered
by the visitors. &c.,. =
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per cent are improved In some manner.
To bring the number of miles up to
20 per cent it will be necessary to
improve 100000 more miles. While
this task may seem stupendous it is
estimated that it can be accomplished
by probable average expenditure of
$1,000 a mile, or s1,75O,O00,O00 for a
fairly complete system. Were each
state to put 100000 into the improve
ment of its roads, the work could be
accomplished in very short time.
"a complete system OF roads," said
Logan Waller Page, director of the
United States office of public roads,
in discussing the road movement that
is sweeping over the country, "is an
economic necessity. A few figures will
illustrate the stupendous saving that
could be made
There are, for instance, nearly hall
million automobiles in the United
States at the present time; their val
| ue, roughly estimated is close to three
quarters of billion dollars. There
are, in addition, 21,04O,oo0 horses ant
4.123,000 mules, the number growins
steadily despite the advent of moto
vehicles. The value of the horses i:
about S2,276,363, 900; the value of tht
mules, 100000 900.
Then take the pleasure vehicles
They number $4,000, with a value 0
: $51 100000. Then take the wagons uset
! for commercial purposes. They mum
Der $4,000, the total value being $31
! 100000 The wear and tear on thes
vehicles as a result Of bad roads i
nearly twenty-five per cent. A com
plete system of improved. highway
would cut this loss in half.
THE great saving in Transportation
Of all kinds of products, including thos
Of the mills as we'll as those of tn
soil, would amount to many million
OF dollars annually. In the case O
the corn crop of the South alone, n
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less than 81 ,2oO, 900 would be saved In
transportation despite the fact that
most Of the corn there is for home con
sumption ~, ii .55: g. 5x
.Elf Wherever a new road is built or an
old one improved the value of the near
by land rises automat ically This in
crease in itself is sufficient In most
cases to pay for the improvements The
profit to the country from this source
would be almost inestimable. In fact
it is a very conservative estimate that
the saving throughout the country,
from all sources, as a result of the i'm
proyement Of twenty per cent. Of the
roads, would be somewhere between
half a billion and a billion dollars ev-
cry year. And this saving could be
accomplished by an expenditure of
100000 in each state the first year
and much smaller sum each year
thereafter for maintenance. The
whole thing depends of course, upon
systematization and all the states
working together, but it would seem
that the era of road building that has
begun is tending towards these re-
suits" s.' ~ ~ ~. " iF$S&@G =
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1911-06-30
ORDINANCE NO. 1870

Be it ordained by the City Council
of the City of Devils Lake, North Da-
kota:
Sec 1. That Section 1888, Title II,
Chapter " of the Revised Ordinance
of the City of Devils Lake, North Da-
kota, be as follows:
"1S8 Fire Limits Defined.
All that part of the City of Devils
Lake, North Dakota, embraced within
the following boundaries shall consti-
! tute the fire limits of said City, viz:
All Of Blocks 19-20-22-23-24-333-33
37-38-47. Lots 1884 -5-24-23-22-21-20 of
Block 8. Lots 13 to "a inclusive OF
Block 25, Lots 1884 -5-6-19-2O-21-22-23
"a of Block 81, and Lots I to IL in
elusive and Is to is inclusive of
Block 80 of said City"
First Reading-June 9, 1911.
Second Reading-June %, 1911.
Approved: P. J. McClory,
..,v.. Mayor
Attest:
S. G. Jones,
! (SEAL) City Auditor
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Good Roads Save.

Every farmer, in fact every citizen
in the state is interested in good roads.
Here are few statistics from the
Government Good Roads Department,
that if carefully read and digested will
give greater inspiration toward better
ing our condition in this respect. For
a new prairie state North Dakota I'M
doubtedly has as good roads as any
state in the Union. When our country
roads are good they can not be beat,
but when they are bad from rains,
heavy traffic, etc., they are hard to
travel on. The good roads movement
was started in North Dakota a few
years back and while something has
been done, not near as much as could
be Or might have been, has been &C
complished. The latest government
bulletin on the subject says: Between
half billion and billion dollars
would be saved annually in the United
States if every state would improve it's
mainhighways to the highest point OF
efficiency
-, Calculation just made by the United
: States office of public roads show thai
: to affect this enormous saving through
I out the country it will be necessary tc
Improve only about twenty per cent
of the roads.
p There are now about 2,100OoO miles
4 Of road in the United States. Two
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Rely on your own strength of bod

Rely on your own strength of body
and soul. Take for your self reliance,
faith, honesty and industry. Don't take
too much advice-keep at the helm
and steer your own ship, and remem.
Der that the great art of commanding
Is to take a fair share of the work.
Fire above the mark you intend to hit.
Energy, invincible determination with
the right motive, are the levers that
move the world-Noah Porter.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1911-06-30
CAN GET DRUNK ONCE.

The Arkansas legislature passed a
law that an office holder should lose
his job if he got drunk the second
time during term. A learned jurist
of that state discovered darkey in
the woodpile. He handed down his
decision as follows: t'The bill cannot
carry water, although such law would
be popular in Arkansas. To evade it
all an office holder has to do is to
keep tanked up from the moment he
assumes office until his term ends" J.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1909-1915, 1911-06-30

Ladies, remember on Saturday, July
Sth Mrs. Winans will have sale of all
her fine pattern hats. in stock. They
are going at the rediculously low price
Of $500. $500 and $500. We move
this week into the Huesgen building.
Come and see our new quarters. d.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-29

ice in the business area and placed motor
engines throughout all the remainder OF
the District With motor hose wagons
within the high pressure section 1t would
be possible to throw an extinguishing vol.
ume of water upon any conceivable blsse
within five or six minutes Of the sound.
ing of the alarm anywhere in the area
of greatest fire danger. Such SYSTEM
would probably pay in the course Of q
very few years for its initial cost
In terms Of decreased losses and conse-
quent lowering Of insurance rates. Al
the Same time the installation Of motor
engines in the suburbs would give the
residential section an almost equal degree
Of protection. making property and life In
the District more secure probably than
in any other city in the world. 1t is the
perennial hope Of progressive Washing
tonians that Congress will recognise the
real economy of large present ,expendi-
lures to this end and the danger Of con-
tinued delay in thoroughly undermining
the capitals fire protection plant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-29

1880. Unless the seating OF Hayes should
be rebuked at the polls the country would
lose In respect both at home and abroad.
The republicans won. and Gen. Arthur.
who was called by fate to administer at
fairs. acquitted himself excellently.
We faced another crisis in 1895 1t was
asserted that everything would be brought
to the ground If Mr.. Bryan were elected.
A ticklish situation undoubtedly existed,
and happily Mr.. Bryan was defeated.
But the country would have survived his
election. He could not. even with all the
power of the presidency mt his back. have
carried out his program. He could not
have forced into circulation at par dol
lar whose intrinsic value was only fifty
cents
What is this crisis we are facing now?
Is the tariff question difficult? When has
1t not been so? Is the trust problem
difficult? Do not the trusts argue great
prosperity? And is there more to be
done than prevent that prosperity from
becoming oppressive to the common veal?
Is additional railroad legislation lacking?
Let that be conceded. Are not the rail-
roads themselves now cooperating with
the government in the effort to get things
upon the proper basis? And as for the
currency, are not the financial and the
commercial bodies all over the country
discussing reform legislation, not from
the viewpoint of partisan advantage, but
from that Of the needs Of the public
credit?
Who. then, should be cast down? Let
the agitators agitate. Let the sensation
alists spread their grisly terrors and pre-
dictions. Who, in the light Of our his
tory, and sustained by what it must have
taught him, need be "afeard"?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-29
District Legislation.

Washington relies confidently upon
the fairness and on the friendly and
intelligent interest in the National
Capital of Speaker Clark, whose reas-
surfing words concerning District legis-
lation in the House. as printed in The
Star. have given pleasure to Wash
ingtonians. It is hoped that the House
win find or take the time to enact on
equitable lines constructive legislation
needed by the capital. affecting public
service corporations. pensions and other
similar subjects. 1t is also hoped that
the House will have neither the time
nor the disposition to enact, either OF Dis
trict days or in action on the District
appropriation bill. destructive Iegisla-
ton, which will nullify. directly or in
directly. wholly or In part, the wise
and fair partnership arrangement be-
tween nation and capital under the
organic act of 1878. The preservation
of that statute In letter and In spirit
II vital essential of the capitals well
fare.
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Suburban Fire Protection.

With the placing In commission yes
terday OF Engine Company No. "A at
the Rock Creek Church road the District
begins the practice Of giving to the out
lying sections OF the city the benefit of
rapid motor-driven engines. It has been
decided that for the present the motor
apparatus appropriated for by Congress
will be placed in those parts Of the city
where Of necessity each company must
cover a wider territory than in the BUSH
ness section. Many heavy losses have
occurred from fire In the District be.
cause Of the impossibiliry Of getting
steamers TO the danger points In the SUBJ
urbs in time to check the flames. It is
assured that the motor engine will
materially cut down the time Of transit.
The horse-drawn apparatus must be
driven at moderate speed when the
call is a long distance from the engine
house, because the animals cannot stand
the strain of rapid run with the heavy
vehicle. The motor, on the contrary, can
travel at top speed ali the way. whether
the fire be q quarter of mile or two
miles distant.
Washington will have an ideal Ere pro-
lection equipment when Congress has
provided II With the high pressure sery :
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-29
The President and Congress.

a fortnight or so ago The Star sug-
gested that the President would do well
TO lead off with one-topic message; that
the number and importance of the topics
to be discussed would if crowded into
one paper make that paper too long for
popular consumption. Instance was made
Of Mr. Cleveland's course in December,
1887, when he put the tariff above and
ahead of everything else, and fixed gen.
eral attention upon 1t by dealing with
that subject exclusively i'm his address
10 Congress.
This course, it is announced, is to be
pursued. Mr.. Taft will put the trust
question above and ahead Of all other
questions. and address himself to that
in his first message. Later, as they ripen,
so to say, he will take UP the other ques-
lions in their order, and by special de-
Iiverances from time to time recommend
legislation, and set both Congress and
the country to thinking.
This program is worthy of all praise.
II will insure the proper space for each
topic, and the proper attention for it
when presented. We shall all have di-
gested the Presidents views on trusts
before those on the tariff are submitted,
and those on the tariff before those on
the currency are submitted. And so on
The President does we'll also in giving
the trust question precedence. AS mat
tiers stand it is far and away the most
pressing of all now before him. Moth
ing is halted because of the Payne law.
Important as currency reform is, it can
wait a little longer. And conservation
and other things need not keep anybody
awake nights.
But the Supreme Court decisions in the
cases of Standard Oil and the tobacco
trust the suit of the government against
the steel trust and other recent features
of the whole trust problem, have in
creased nervousness in the business
world. and made early consideration and
action by Congress most advisable, if
not imperative. Something should be
done. Business, big and little. should
know where 1t is "at" The people should
know where they are at" as respects
the expressions of monopolies. If the
Sherman law is sufficient, now that the
Department of Justice has the hang of
ID, let us all know that. If additional
legislation is advisable. let the different
propositions be discussed, and the best
Of the lot written on the books.
Moreover, this is a problem which, the
President may be expected to treat with
great force. He is himself a lawyer of
the first class, and In his cabinet are
-four. lawyers of equally high grade From
them lie must have obtained some ex-
cellent suggestions, and these added to
his own well digested opinions should
make document worthy of all atten-
tion- The President is, of course, no
enemy of business. AS matter of fact
there are no enemies of business in the
governments commission, in executive
Office or in Congress. of influence enough
to stand in the way of just solution
of what now confronts the country on
this matter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-29
The Voting Booth.
From the Omaha Bee.

6TOm Inc Ombuo Dec
Visit the voting booth on election day
II you would see militant democracy.
There in that long line leading from per-
haps outside the door to the voting COM
partment Is the composite American, after
all, the most emphatic, impressive exhibit,
of the republic. Rich and poor, high and
low. employer and employee, black and
white, Jew and Gentle, Catholic and
Protestant, native and foreign born. every
type Of American citizenship. Ii there rep
resented. The president of the great re-
public may rub elbows with his footman.
the millionaire may meet the impecunious
town loafer. Race nor color, nor creel
nor faith knows distinction there. There
all men who have sworn allegiance to
one flag and claim protection under II
stand for once on common level, with
equal rights and privileges. The line may
be long. the delay tedious. but they all
wait alike and they all vote alike, 30 far
as the laws requirements and privileges
go, each casting his ballot according to
his own will and pleasure And every
man who goes into that secret chamber
on election day and fails to vote as he
willis has no one but himself to blame
for 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-29
Gov. Marshall and Office.

Gov. Marshall Of Indiana refuses to an
nounce himself a candidate for President,
or take any steps to play the game" for
his party's nomination. If the democrats
| of the Hoosier state desire to present his
| name for that honor to the national con-
| vention it Is their privilege to do so, and
if they do he will be their servant to
command. But there an end. A sugges-
ton that he launch a boom and have 1t
financed by some capitalist, with the
understanding that if elected President he
would reward his angel with a high
Office, was turned down.
Said the governor: II would not prom
Use anybody anything in order to get
support for office. 1 regard pledges of
Office and appointment as being fully as
dangerous as the use of money In a cam
paign."
This is high sentiment, and an admira-
BILE stand to take Gov. Marshall shows
himself a man of the right sort. Respect
for him will be increased.
But support of presidential candidate
is not ordinarily secured in that way.
He himself is not approached for a prom
Use. The transaction does not take the
form of direct dicker. Somebody close
W It'll, anu SIiJOy AuS StCnil oii tAh&t ~
count, speaks for him without his knOwl-
edge or consent. Help my man, and
I'll see that he helps you. He shall know
all that you have done for him; and
assure you he is a man of gratitude
After election this paper" as it is
called, is presented. The President-elect
is confronted with the necessity OF re-
deeming it, or repudiating 1t. If he re-
deems 1t he follows precedent. He is told
that they all do it." If he repudiates It
he finds himself involved with the man
who has made him; and such row is
especially unpleasant at the beginning Of
an administration. The situation-vividly
described in the old phrase-is that OF
being between the devil and the deep sea-
At the beginning of his first administra-
ton, Mr.. Cleveland repudiated good
deal of Mr.. Germans paper" The
MARYLAND senator, in the management of
a close and most unpleasant campaign,
had put out many promises In his CHIEF S
name. Mr. Cleveland examined the list.
and struck out a number. Mr.. Whitney
Jared in the same way, though not to the
same extent at the beginning Of the
second administration. He, too, had put
out quantities of paper" Some of it his
chief did not like, and would not redeem.
At later day Mr. Mckinley had a
similar experience with Mr.. Hanna, who
had gone the limit in such business. 1t
was not an easy matter for Mr.. Mckinley
to take a stand against one to whom he
owed so much, and he was too induigent
in some cases. But he withstood much
pressure In other cases, and deserved
much credit for his frmness.
If Gov. Marshall is nominated and
elected next year it will not be as the
result of bargains made by him. but he
will be likely to see paper after the
election which will severely try his reso-
luton about the promise of Office as a
lure for political activity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-29
Linking East and West.
From the New York Sun.

It is now generally admitted that the
wisest thing our government has ever
done for China, and this 1t did under the
inspiration of Elihu Root, was to re-
linquish half of its share Of the Boxer in
demnity on the condition that the inter-
est which would have been paid there
upon should be spent In paying the way
Of Chinese students at American COL
leges Why wouldn't the next wisest
thing be to relinquish the other half on
the same liberal and enlightened condi-
lions? No other nation has initiated thi,
example, but all recognize its wisdom
and enlightenment. Finally. why wouldn'
II be a wise and BENEVOLENT act for the
friends of universal peace to exploit, in
the aid of education and the spread OF
American influence. a series Of 5000 or
even 10000 scholarships for Chinese stu
collegesf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-29
Facing q Crisis. I"

I'VE are facing a crisis" Or so II IL
said. Ask any excitable man about the
political condition Of the country, and he
WIN answer with that old phrase
Well. why dispute the assertion? Is It
the first crisis we have ever faced?
Are we not old hands at that business
Have We not faced number of crises.
and ell of them successfully?
As far back as 1868 we were facing a
crisis-according to the politicians. II
Gen Grant should be elected President.
goodbye to the Constitution and the re-.
publican form OF government. In 1877
this was repeated. Give him q second
term. and 1t would be necessary to take
him out Of the White House feet fore
most.
He got the second term. and lucky I,
was for the country that he did. Bu,
for the presence Of q resolute man In
our highest office the madcaps mieh,
have plunged the country into civil wa,
over the disputed election Of 1916 Prank.
ing did not look safe with Grant in com.
nand. and ii was not resorted TO.
There was anothe: csisis-on paper-ir
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-29
Departed,

De triflin' day
Done gone away;
De robin an de rose,
Dey sing an smile
A little while,
Out whar de warm wind blows.
De lazy tune,
1t quit too soon;
We's come to other days.
So lace de Jacks.
Pick up dat ak
An make de chimbly blaze.
De mornin' fros'
Shows white across
De iieid dat bloom so tine.
De wind, IT prowi
Whar storn-ciouds scowl,
De Oh dog crouch an whine.
De loiterin' ieet.
De dreamin' sweet,
Whah perlumed breezes sigh
Done went der ways.
Dem trifiin' days.
Dey laughed an said, Goodbye
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-29

Gen Sternbere's continuance on the
citizens relief committee despite the
heavy demands upon his time and
strength sets an excellent example of de-
votion to civic duty. Work in behalf OF
the poor is one of. the most important OF
the tasks set before the good citizen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-29

at the Tech" celebration was distinctly
commendable. There are enoush
forms Of terpsichorean diversion tina,
have the approval OF parents and au.
thorities without indulging In doubtful
novelties at public school hops"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-29

The Manchu dynasty WILDE regarded
as safe if the premier can negotiate a
large loan. This will leave the revolu-
tionists in a position to keep busy paying
of a mortgage instead Of devoting their
time to political agitation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-29

Henry Cabot Lodges Raleigh speech
declaring that the American ballot system
is tending toward disorder and failure
sounds like q direct refusal to take Presi-
dent Taft's Thanksgiving message Sc
riously.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-29
Process of Political Elimination.

Are you candidate for the .presi-
Dental nomination."
Certainly not replied the eminent
statesman. 'It will be time enough to
take up that question when I have put
all the other people who might be can
didates out of the running"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-29
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Improving the Time.

these holidays give a great chance
for rest and recreation
Yes replied Mr.. Meekton; 'if it
weren't for these holidays l don't know
when I'd get chance to straishten up
the basement and help Henrietta hang
pictures
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-29
Consistent.

WAS that entertainment what you'd
call consistent piece of work."
1T was replied the theater man.
ager.. 1.-The scene was located on
mythical island and we played to myth
ical audiences and drew mythical SAL
aries
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-29

Even the militant suffragettes do not
grow enthusiastic over the idea of fem
mime responsibility that leads disap-
pointed men to bring breach Of promise
suits.