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Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-29
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ANOTHER GRAFT.

John Andrews, Gepaty secretary of
state, calls attention to one feature of
the so.called "corrupt practice" act,
which furnishes an excellent example
of legislation for building up political
machinery. The feature referred to is
the publicity phamphlet" provision.
This pamphlet is supposed to contain a
write-up Of tho various candidates be-
fore the primary. Its size-in pages,
will therefore depend upon the number
of candidates-but as eacn county must
have a separate pamphlet there will be
at next primary no fewer that 40 sepa-
rate pamphlets to compile and edit.
Probably not less than 100000 Of these
pamphlets will have to be mailed. Now
we come to the machine building part.
The secretary of state-or his depart
mcnt is allowed just ten days in which
to do this work. For his department to
do this work with the ordinary office
force is simply ont Of the question and
as consequence extra help will be
needed and it is but natural that these
will be drafted into service from the
ranks Of political supporters. Thus next
to the game warden S office the seere-
tary Of states office bids fair to be-
come the biggest political hothed in
the capitol.--Maddock Standard.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-29
MIR. MERLIN CAPTAINS.

In an open letter to the public pub
lished in this issue Mr.. A. B. Kerlin OF
the Devils Lake Improvement Company
attempts to explain the position of his
company in the fight on rates. He at
tempts to Justify his rate in every par
ticular and if his statements can be
taken as truth there appears to be lit
tie chance for reduction by opening
up further negotiations.
Every effort will probably be made
to delay the placing Of Municipal
Light Plant before the people without
holding out any prospects for relief.
The statement made by Mr.. Kerlin
arrived at the office too late for any
extended comment today but will be
dissected tomorrow and the fallacy of
attempting to negotiate for the con-
tinuance of the IL cent rate-shown, when
there is remedy at hand now for the
people Of Devils Lake.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-29
THE ATTACK ENDED.

The malicious fight that the Journal
has been waging against the city ad-
ministration for the past few days in
order to draw the attention of the PEG.
Pile away from the Municipal Light
Plant, was Knocked galley west last
evening when Editor Brennan con-
clu;ied 10 assept the honor of remaining
official paper of the city until May.
"The city has never been without an
official paper for an hour" said Mayor
McClory, "for the contract entered IN
to continues until new paper is ap-
pointed unless one of the two parties
discontin1cs it.'
The rumor started from the Inter
ocean ,"c. The ,ffer wcult. lie refused
was The :ause OF last night s III y ng.
''There is not legal that has been
published that has been invalidated in
the slightest, was the opinion of City
Attorney Cuthbert, nor would they
have been if the Inter-Ocean took the
view that it was not the official paper.
The statute is merely directatory in
stating that the city council shall name
an official paper and as the Inter Ocean
was legal paper when the notices
we've EaoAisucu CucEe IS 10 court IN CH6
country that would hold them in any
way wrong"
Several local attorneys were asked
regarding the suits that the Journal
claims were to be instituted and with
but one exception all agreed with City
Attorney Cuthbert. The one who held
differently refused, however, to have
his name quoted in connection with any
statement and it is believed he was
merely a "hard loser.''
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-29
A FEEBLE EXCUSE.

The other day a young man, 30 years
of age, was arrested in indianapolis OF,
the charge Of having cmbezzrd $4,000
from his employers. He admitted his
guilt and said that he would not bother
to hire an attorney as he wanted to
get through with it rs soon as possible
The only excuse offered for his crime
was "the cost Of living" which could
not be met on his salary.
There might have been more sympa-
thy for the young man had it not been
also learned that part of the cost of
living for him was the keeping up OF
an automobile. 1t also appeared that
the young man and his family had been
living in a manner that was not in
Keeping with his salary; and merely be-
cause friends of the family were living
on that plane.
1t is undoubtedly true that the cost
of living-we are referring now to the
bare necessities Of life-is greater than
it was a numhcbr Of years ago; and
that it is harder to make both ends
meet on the same salary as it was then.
But it is also true that the avera &c
American family is spending money
in ways which would not have been
at all thought necessary few years
ago. or even permissible. This is ex-
pressed in automobiles by certain
class of people. and it is expressed in
something else by another class. 1t is
the outcome of mad struggle on the
part of many people to keep up appear
ances so as to be on a social par with
their neighbors. They are skating on
thin ice. and every now and then one
of them plunges through into shame
and disgrace as the young man in In
dianapolis did Those who try to sup
port automobile appetites on clerk s
salaries are exposing themselves to
pcrils of the worst kind; and it can be
laid to the door of the automobile that
it has set an example of high living
which many who have no business to
do so are trying to follow.
Admittedly either the cost of living
is too high or wages are too low. That
fact presents real problem, proving
the existence of unjust conditions, and
demanding solution. Many people
are unquestionably finding it hard to
make both ends meet on the salaries
which they are receiving; and this
probably applies with good deal
more force to what is generally describ-
ed as the salaried class as against the
wage earning class. The unions of the
latter have been able to force up wages
in manner which has been impossible
to the former. But, on the other hand,
the salaried class have been a good deal
more inclined to ape the income class,
and consequently have suffered harder
from the cost of living increase than
has the wage Garner: or rather from
the increased cost of living. The young
man in Indianapolis was one of this
class. Admittedly the cost of living is
high. but those people who can cut out
the frills and luxuries from their living
don't find it nearly so hard as the vol
ume of complaint would make it ap
pear.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-29
LICKING THE EDITOR.

The old game of Clicking the edit.
or" does not seem to have died out af-
ter all. In Crookston last week Editor
Davies Of the Times was assaulted by
man who had been adversely mention
ed by the newspaper editor. Mr.. Dav-
les attempted to reason but was made
the victim Of a cowardly assault.
In the olden days this was a popular
game. The editors used to so armed
and while writing in red ink would
have a couple of formidable gatling
guns placed at his side. This spirit
has died out to a great extent, how
ever, as any aggrievcd person can al
have been libeled or slandered in any
way.
Thin skinned people who cannot
stand the publicity that is sometimes
given to them should be put under
bonds to keep the peace.
Did you ever go hunting and be hoo
doocd all day long? If so then you
can sympathize with the writer. Dur
ing the early part Of the week 1--WE
might just as we'll admit that it was
Sunday, we attempted to hunt the
festive prairie chickens and grouse in
their haunts north of Granville. Ev-
erything seemed to go wrong. Guess
we picked out the wrong day. The
birds were wild, we couldn't shoot
straight, it rained, our better half lost
her hand bag and valuahles, and not
withstanding we followed the back
track till we were black in the face,
the fateful and troublesome household
necessity, filed with hairpins, hand
kerchiefs, cold cream, channels skin,
prepared chalk, alcohol (for external
use only, gold necklace and brooch,
together with some money, gently re-
poses out on some sand dune, with lit
tie prospects of its recovery. We lost
an umbrella, our suit ease became mix
cd at the depot, we nearly missed the
train and, to add to our own discom
fort, met some friends on the train
loaded down with thirty-three of the
finest birds that dog ever scented.
Couldn t help it, though. When you re
hoodooed, you re hoodooed. There IS no
use in wondering why.-Minot Indepen-
dent
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-29

and try local option, high license, or
some other statutory remedy. After ell
these also are of comparatively little
use as reform measures. Tho reform
that goes to the root of the evil IS
wrought on the individual. When he
passes a prohibition law upon himself
it works all right. When men quit
wanting to drink the evils of tho blind
pig and licensed saloon will both dis
appear. There will be neither manu-
fatture or sale when people cease to
want booze MS drink. With the All
of the schools AMI the modern ,ndast.
rial machine we may hope to make pro
gress in that direction.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-29

The World might add that it also
has the name of the man who wrote
the letter which Mr.. Kerlin read to
the city council and that we have writ.
ten to the Twin Cities to ascertain
their standing and whether it is not
probable that they We're turned down
on some city contracts while Mr.. Sykes
was in the employ of the municipality
We have also written to the company
asking whether the man who used a
rubber stamp to sign his name as man.
ager had the authority to do So There
will probably be some interesting de-
velopments over this "purely confden
tial letter. that is being shown tc
anybody interested.n
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-29

Carl Nelson, an appointee of Cover
nor Burke himself, evidently doesn It
have the required amount of faith in
all Of his fellow workmen if the fol-
lowing from his weekly letter to the
Cando Democrat can be taken as an in
dication of his attitude:
Game Warden Stenvick says the
story about his fishing exploits up at
Gravel Lake are false in every parr.
ular. He is quoted as saying that he
did not do any fishing at all, and that
none Of the members Of the board used
a seine. But then, that Stenvick fell
low at Minot was always a notorious
liar, and 1 am rather inclined to be.
leve the responsible citizens of Can,lo,
who have summer homes at Fish Lake,
and related the story to me on my re-.
cent visit there, than to believe wat
Mister Stenvick might have to say
about it. Besides, there was little
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-29

The Hampden Guardian with the cur
rent issue enters, upon its fourth year
in Ramsey County newspaperdom. Ed
ditor Curtis is giving his readers a
good, live weekly, full of advertising,
attractively displayed, and newsy To-
calls and special articles. In his birth
day editorial Brother Curtis discourses
on the value of news and solicits the
cooperation Of his readers along that
line. Here's success to the Guardian
and long life.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-29

Editor Hynds of tie Calvin Times
demonstrates with us in a friendly wav
at our suggestion that he is spending
too much of his valuable time in sug-
costing candidates for the Republican
party yet in the same issue publishes
the following:
"Busy time down at the Forum sane
tum these days naming the Democrats
who should run for governor, the latest
being Sen. Wesley c. Mcdowell of Mar
ion.
cts strange how everything the
Republicans are to name the Democrats
who should run for Office. It's a won
der some people wouldn't mind their
own business.''
1t makes a difference evidently who
does the suggesting and to what party
they offer them.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-29
PROHIBITION IN MAINE.

Unless there is a change recorded
through the contests that will in all
probabilities be instituted in connec-
tion with the recent election the prohi-
bition law has been voted out of the
constitution in Maine by small ma
jority of 26.
More than half century ago the
majority Of the Maine voters believed
that prohibition laws would be bene.
TT to the state. They continued in in.
creasing numbers to believe that this
was fact, and they put the idea of
the statutory prohibition of liquor sell.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-29

The editors of the state have been
profuse in their expressions of sympa.
thy for Editor Frank Wilson Of the
Bathgate Pink Paper upon the occasion
of the accidental death of his son. Mr..
Wilson is one Of the pioneers of North
Dakota newspaperdom. and is highly
respected by all of the fraternity.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-29

piece Of graft at Minot involving the
sum Of $500, which does not show
stenvick up in very enviable light.
Perhaps if Stenvick should take a no
ton to include the Democrat with the
Devils Lake World and Bisbee Gazette
in his threatened suit for libel, the mat.
ter might be looked into more fully.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-29

A movement has .een started to
boom President Worst of the North Da-
kota Agricultural school for place in
the cabinet as Secretary of the Depart
ment of agriculture, in case Secretary
Wilson decides to retire. The President
could 60 long way and fare worse
st. Paul Dispatch.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-29
THE BOY SCOUTS.

Whatever views may be held on the
abstract question of war or universal
peace-there are few who will question
the physical and moral advantages Of
a course of military training and mill
tary discipline to the young. it "sets
them up" physically. 1t fortifes them
against degeneration into the loose,
dawdling, slouchy habit which, if not
acquired in youth, will probably never
he acquired 1t teaches them habits
of discipline, order, obedience to Lawful!
authority and self respect ans inspires
them with his: deals. From every
point of view it is good and whole.
some thing for the young. Those who
have devoted themselves to the organic
alton and instruction of the Boy Scouts
are engaged in praiseworthy and mer-
itorious work.-Fargo Forum
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-29

The announcement of H. H. Aaker of
Fargo that he was to be candidate
for governor was not generally used
throughout the state as an item OF
news. All newspaper men are trained
to realize that news is that which is
unusual,
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-29

Aaker will be a candidate for gov.
ernor. He was candidate two years
ago, that is he was a candidate until
defeated at the primaries. He endors-
ed the nominee and then for some rea-
son repudiated him few days before
election. As consistent candidate he s
a jewel. He has his nerve to ask the
voters for any consideration after play
ing the game as he did.-Minot indie
nanHanf
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-29

We wonder if Twin City man wrote
to the Devils Lake Improvement COM
pany asking about Alderman Ohnstad,
whether they would not be informed
that he too was "hot air merchant. -
Yet Alderman Ohnstad has started
something that will be seen through by
the people Of Devils Lake.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-29

Fearful of the results of the Munich
pal Ownership fights that have been
started in Devils Lake and Fargo, the
managers of the various private plants
in the state have organized under the
name of the North Dakota Public Utili.
ties Association. Residents of the state
can now expect q concerted fight
aaginst the propositions for municipal
ownership wherever started.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-29

A comparison Of the reports of the
Canadian election in the two dailies
last night shows who gets the most
complete report at the earliest date. It
might be added also that The World g
first bulletin was posted at half past
nine on Thursday night giving the first
returns
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-29

Minot held one Of its frequent cleo
tions this week and named a man to
succeed L. D. McGahan as Commission.
er as well as selected Park Board to
take care of the new drinking foun-
tain that was recently installed.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-29

We notice by yesterdays Journal
that D. V. Brennan has sprung his an
nual sensation. It has evidently run
little overtime as it occurred Sept.
goth last year, while yesterday was the
21st. 1t was so mild, however, that it
did no particular harm-to Brennan.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-29

Disruption seems to be imminent in
the Democratic ranks Carl Nelson and
7. H. .stenvick both appointees Of the
Governor are waging war that will call
out the entire forces of the organiza-
ton to quell. Go it Carl, go it STEM.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-29

The World has received copy Of the
Sisseton Standard, edited by II. P.
Knappen, formerly of the Bismarck
Palladium. The Standard contains,
twelve pages plentifully filled with ad-
yertiSinr
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-29

We understand that Judge Sever
son lost his watch one day last
week but the CASE being placed
in the hands of the sheriff, the
same was quickly recovered
Stanley Sun.
What became of the works.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-29

Though we have lost ONE subscrib
er by our fight for Municipal Owner
ship The World is proud to say that it
has added over fifty new city readers
during the past forty-eight hours on &C.
count of its stand for the people.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-29

Editor Case in commenting on the re.
cent destruction Of the bedding of To-
cal rooming house states cit is estimat.
ed that thousands of lives were lost in
the flames" Perhaps Harry has room.
ed there and knows whereof he speaks.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-29

The McHenry Tribune is celebrating
its thirteenth birthday. Under the
capable editorship of Brother Howard
the paper is conner and McHenry is
to be congratulated on having such a
good opinion moulder.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-29

Instead of putting on contest the
Wolford Mirror has adopted premium
that should prove popular. Editor
Breen in his last issue makes the fol-
lowing announcements: "The Mirror
offers for adoption four of the cutest
little kittens that ever wore fur. They
are the offspring of our cat, "Nlooch-
err" on their mothers side, but the
masculine end of the parentage is un-
known. They will be four weeks old
next Sunday and come in assorted col
ors: one is yellow. one hrindle and the
other two are white with different
markings in yellow. They are affec-
tionate, playful, and being born in a
print shop, are sure to be endowed
with more than average intelligence.
Persons wishing to adopt any of these
diminutive specimens Of catology will
have to furnish references as to charac-
ter and financial standing. the test be.
ing that their subscription to the Mir
ror is paid in advance
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-29

We may expect an announcement
most any day to the effect that the
electric light plant in this city will be
turned into a wholesale warehouse, un-
less allowed to retain it's monopoly.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-29

The Sarles Advocate is now issuing
an eight page paper of increased size.
Brother George is getting out newsy
sheet that is always welcome OH our
exchange table.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-29

The Lakota Rip Van Wrinkle who
went after pail Of water twenty years
ago and returned last week without the
water has been receiving honorable
notice all over the Northwest, while
the poor cuss that stays at home and
supports his family, carrying water
three times day, never gets his name
in print until he dies.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-09-29

Editor Bloom mas been appointed q
delegate to the International Dry Farm
ing Congress at Colorado Springs. The
question is not "can John come back -
it is can he ego back. -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-09
AER0PLANE TREATY DRAFT
Proposed to Regulate Flights
Between u. s. and Mexico

Washington, Feb. s.-Possibly Il was wt,,
an apprehension OF what Is Just coming "A
pass on the Texas border tina. Sehor A. I,
Barra, the Mexican Ambassador, som.
time ago proposed 10 Secretary Knox m.
flight Of aeroplanes between the Un,,st
States and Mexico. Secretary Knox was
willing to entertain the proposition ana
as a result, a treaty has been drafted
which has received the approval Of the
Mexican government and Is now before the
State Department for Its action.
The ostensible purpose Of the Mexican
government was TO prevent smuggling
which could be carried on in the case n
small and exceedingly valuable commodi.
ties. such rs jewels, iaces, opium and the
like. almost with impunity and with great
profit, by aeroplanes In the absence Of
regulations. But another very important
use Of the aeroplane was evidently In mind
and that was its possible employment By
revoI,Itionists In conveying information nt
the movements OF government troops IN.
d.avoring 10 capture rebel forces.
Nexioo would not object to the errplsy.
rnent of aeropianes by the United Siata
army as proposed. but would probably not
like the appearance on the border Of 4
number of aeroplanes such as would Be-
drawn to the proposed exhibition at q
paso. II these machines are to operss
over Mexican territory without respona.
bi,j,y TO the military authorities. There
fore. (, is probable that protest will b
made by the Mexican government against
any such unregulated flights.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-02-09
MAY THROW LIGHT ON CANCER
Research Shows Parallel Between
Growth in Animals and in Plants.
IFrom Tie Tribune Bureau.


Washington. Feb. 3. go Striking parallels
between cancerous growth in plants and
the same growth In animals and the human
organism are pointed out in bulletin just
issued by the Department of Agriculture.
The bulletin. which Is the result OF extern
sive research by the departmental experts
regarding "crown gall shows that the
organism has a wide range, OF host plants
and that the overgrowths produced are in
strikingly like those found in certain ma.
lignant animal tumOrs.
The cause Of cancer Is unknown. and a
mstority OF animal pathologirts al the pres
cnt time are inclined 10 regard il as non
parasitic. chiefly. however. because no para
site has been found The bulletin shows
that similar argument might have been
advanced with equal force some years ago
against the parasitic nature Of crown gall.
No good reason can be adduced why can
GERS should not occur in plants az well az
In animals, and IL these plant growths are
truly cancers. then II is extremely prob
able that micro-organisms Of some sort are
also the melting cause IN sarcoma and car
cir ma.
II is not claimed that the organism il
itself the cause of malignant animal tum.
ofs, but only TINT in many respects the
erowths produced by it are suggestive Of
malignant animal tumors. and that prob
ably some similar parasite lies M the bot
tom Of the malignant phenomena Of such
grow Tia