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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-14

Christmas comes only late In De
cember, but ones friends insist upon
getting married every little while.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-14

Bathing ear is the latest summer
resort disease. Physicians say 1t can
be avoided by giving the water wide
berth
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-14

Our IDEA of nothing to look at is
an aviator two and a quarter miles
up in the air. He closely resembles
an attenuated bacillus as 1t appears
when one hunts for it without a micro
scope
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-14

Boston has discovered a variety of
mosquito that sings and does not bite.
but we still insist that the best mos
quito is a dead mosquito.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-14

When permanent world wide peace
comes we recommend that the armor
plate be beaten into plowshares, the
swords being kept for cheese knives.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-14

An Omaha society woman was blown
over by an ocean breeze and lost her
false teeth. Now we know what is
meant by the teeth of a gale
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-14

Hiram Greene-What did your sis
ter say when you told her was going
to make speech In the town hall
tonight?
Willie-She didn't say nothin'; she
Just laughed until she had Mysteries.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-14

AS long as there are people in the
world who try to get something for
nothing, a lot of other people will be
able to live without work.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-14

1t is only once in a while that
actors can secure as much advertising
out of getting married as they can out
of being divorced.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-14

The California wild man is not half
SO wild as some other Californ1ans be-
come when their climate is criticised.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-14

The season approached wherein
the nimrods go forth into the forest
glades to puncture the anatomy of the
elusive guide.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-14

Georgia clergymen want the width
of women's hats limited to two feet.
but most husbands are more inter
-ested in the price than in the size
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-14

A Danish novelist says that the
American husband is not appreciated.
AT last we've found somebody who
feels sorry for us.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-14

When the summer has waned people
will stop rocking the boat
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-14

Wyoming reports four feet of hail,
which is apparently nothing to boast
Of
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-14

The French detectives are unlike
Mona Lisa Their smile has come on
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-14

Il is said that the people of Chi
scago consume 100000 pigs feet
every year. Perhaps that accounts for
a whole lot of Chicago's peculiarities.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-14

OF course a woman is young al
thirty-five. but not disgustingly young
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-14

Flying could almost be classed as
a hazardous occupation
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-14

Baseball still stands out as the clean
sport
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1911-10-14
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The Devils Lake world., 1911-03-24

i'll the tWomen team race. On the sec
ond day the Individual championship.
of the state of North Dakota will take
place at the conclusion of the regular
events. This will prove a highly inter.
csting race and the contest will be keen;
from start to finish. A handsome badge
will lie prcsntcd to the winner, until the
next annual meet
From all alvices received by the
management of the state association
there will be a bumper crowd
from different parts Of the state and
the interest manifested from points
outside the STATE: is a lively one and
Il is will serve to increase the atten-
grounds are the best appointed and
equipped in the state and there is no
>1uestion but what the members of til,
gun club will make good and insure
the visiting shooters the time of thcil
lives.
Interest will be heightened by new
program arranged OH new and aprrov
ed lines: over $3.50 in added money ans
trophies in the several state champion
ship events to the winners, thus com
pletng program that is of interest tt
every trap shooter i'll the state Of
North Dakota.
The Devils Lake world., 1911-03-24
FARGO MAY MISS TOURNAMENT
OF FEDERAL TROOPS

Washington, March 16.-If the Mexi-
can war scare and the mobilization of
American troops on the Rio Grsndc
does not accomplish the desired results
it will nevertheless make impossible
Representative Hanna S pet scheme to
induce the war department. to hoii a
big military tournament at Fargo this
year; first, because no troops will be
available for such an exhibition at the
metropolis, and secondly, because the
mobilization will prove such drain on
var department finances as to make the
tournament an impossibility.
Indeed, Robert Shaw Oliver, acting
secretary Of war, already has informed
the Fargo congressman that under
"present conditions all decisions with
reference to military tournaments must
be held in allegiance. He says further
that cit is impossible to say whether
any troops or funds will be available
ffor such purposes. This letter, taken
i'll conjunction with subsequent move
ments Of the army, it is thought, al
most precludes any military tourna-
ments in oNrth Dakota. IF there be
any at all they will take place in Texas
and possibly Mexico, although Mexi
cans would hardly prove very enthusi.
astic over such a programme, to say
/ the least.
Under a recent departmental order
military tournaments are authorized
4 every third year in the different terri
torial departments Of the army. The
4 department Of the north held its last
military tournament at st. Paul three
years ago. Another was about to bt
,ncld, and as Fargo is located in this
conceived the idea that the metropolis
IS the logical point por the next tour
nament, especially in view of the wei
/ lnown hospitality of the people ant
the fact that Uncle Sam S military has
been conspicuously absent from north
eastern North Dakota of late.
The Devils Lake world., 1911-03-24
INDIANS SECURE DELAY IN CASE
Are Opposed to Plan of Creating New
County of Sioux by Burke.

Mandan, n. d., March 22.--Indians
III the district that is proposed shall
be set aside as Sioux county are
opposed to the plan of creating such
county and delegates waiting on Gov
ernor Burke have been successful in
securing form him a promise to delay
further action until such a time as
the bureau Of Indian affairs may be
consulted. The Indians raise the OBJ
lection to the creation Of the county
on the ground that the members OF
their tribe number nearly 1000 in the
territory, while there are only between
200 and 800 white people in the entire
district. The Indians also claim that
the principal object i'll creating a coun-
tv at this time is to secure the loca-
zion of the county seat at such a point
which may, in the future, be far from
desirable.
At any event there will be no fur
ther steps in the organization move
ment for a short time at least.
The Devils Lake world., 1911-03-24
IT, ,:.!1.,.I!,a9nMFY 9!!.!!! GENERAL DELIVERS.
talk ON COMMISSION FORM
ADDRESS WAS DISAPPOINTMENT TO THOSE WHO
HAD HOPED TO HEAR DISPUTED +
POINTS DISCUSSED

Taking for granted that It. was IN
possible to find {; council composed of
men who were willing md who would
do their worl: as laid down by the law,
yet attempting to convince tie people
that under the commission form of gov.
crnm"nt good men cvul'l lie secured to
40 twice the work for III, same salary,
Attorney Genera! Miller delivered a
carefully prepared speech at the opera
house last Sunday afternoon on the
Commission Form of Govcrnlnenr.
Oratorica]v the address was perfection
hut from the STANDPOINT of the student
OF economies it was lacking il, many
an essential detail, dealing as it lid
only with Il mere comparison CT the
two systems without attempting 10 cx-
plain the difficulties that have icon en-
pericnccd in this state under the new
form.
/ s-dermen OF the state as ward heeers,
men who were put into Office solely as
a reward for the political work they
had done in their districts and who
once in nower catered to the people in
order to retain their favor without re-
gard to the general welfare Of the city.
Endcr the commission form, Mr.. Miller
was certain that well qualified bust
ness men upon whom responsibility
would be placed, in whose charge
would be entrusted the entire working
of Il department and who would. be
called to account in case anything went
wrong could be secured, yet he failed
to explain how these men could be Sc
cured for the munifcent sum of 81 per
week, all that is allowed by the law of
which Mr.. Miller was the author.
His comparison with conditions in
other states was misleading ana in
some cases untrue. ,He showed the
origin Of the plan in Galveston, Texas,
and proudly patted himself on the back
in asserting that North Dakota was
the second state in the Union to adopt
the law. He neglected to state that
/ cAdS hilu illeHucu ncr law seven
times while North Dakota has made
but two changes since its adoption.
Pointing with pride to the la cities
that have adopted the plan Attorney
General Miller dramatically plcried
why il these cities We're not satisfied
they had not returned to the old form
knowing that in his own law there was
a provision requiring a four year S
trial while in other states it was i'm
possible to ever return.
Little of interest was gained by any
Of the citizens in attendance and the
movement lost many friends who had
expected to hear the new form thor
!; oushly explained by a state official.
Following Mr.. Miller Mr.. Godward,
the retiring school superintendent, who
has recently aligned himself with the
Socialists delivered y lengthy talk and
+, Il collection was taken up.
The Devils Lake world., 1911-03-24
ANOTHER FALL
Little Devils Lake Soy Hurt at Fergus
Falls.

Vern Knapp, little son of Mr.. and
Mrs. 2. G. Knapp, of Devils Lake, fell
down the stairway into the basement
Of the Great Northern station in Fer
gus Falls Monday afternoon. The fam
lily was coming from Battle Lake and
We're waiting the arrival OF the coast
train here to continue their Journey
The boy, who is six years of age. was
playing around the waiting room of the,
station, and accidentally opened the
door leading TO the stairway and plung-
cd headlong down it. His back and
thigh were somewhat bruised. but the
that his injuries are at all serious. The
stairway is the one down which Mrs.
Matthews fell when she came here to
attend the funeral OF her sister-i in-law
Mrs. Wemple. and suit for 81 900
damages is now pending against the
company for the injuries which she sus-
tanned. Mr.. Knapp is evidently fgur-
ing on commencing :: similar suit. as
he took the names of all those who Wit
messed the accident. The door has been
kept locked, but the key was either
broken or lost day or two ago.
The Devils Lake world., 1911-03-24
FEW ACCIDENTS ON RAILROADS
Report of Interstate Commerce CON-
mission Shows Injuries During the
Year Just Passed.

The interstate commerce commission,
through its official publication, The In
-erstatc Commerce Commission Acct
dent bulletin, covering the three
months ending Sept. 80, 1910, gives the
aumber of persons killed in train ac-
cidents during that period at 321, aud
the number injured as 1891.
Other accidents, such as those to
employees, to passengers getting on OF
off cars accidents at grade crossings
to trespassers on the track, etc, bring
the total up to 2,94s killed and 1880
injured. This is at the rate of nearly
10000 casualties a year.
On the other hand, Hartman sys
tom of railways has recently announc
dthat it carride 50,000,o00 passengers
in 1910 without fatality. This relates
to train accidents alone.
The Devils Lake world., 1911-03-24
NORTH DAKOTA FARM
WAGES $40 PER MONTH
Pays Highest Wages in North Central
Group West of the Mississippi.

Washington, March Is. Higher
wages were paid to American farm
laborcrs during 1910 than at any time
III the last fortyfve years, according
to the statistics just issued by the, de-
l.artment Of agriculture. The average
wage of the country was $27.50 per
month during 1910, while twenty years
ago it was only 1883. With board the
average was 1927. In one part of the
country the rate of wages was higher
lhan in others. The highest Wa in
Nevada, where the rate was $54, while
II Montana and Washington it waY $50.
South Carolina paid the lowest 4ate,
&l6.50 cpr month.
In New England and the North At
lantic states the average was $33.19,
with Massachusetts paying the highest,
1920. With board the average was
$21.65. In the South Atlantic states
the average was $l9.75, whit West
Virginia paying the highest, 500. with
board the average was $l3.77.
In the North Central states west of
the Mississippi the average was $55.45,
with North Dakota paying the highest,
$42. With board the average was
$3.50.
In the South Central states the aver
age was $21.90, with Oklahoma paying
the highest, $2s.1O. With board the
average was $152s. In the far west
ern states the average was $46.4s, with
Nevada paying the highest, $5E With
board the average was $32.69.
The Devils Lake world., 1911-03-24
UP TO MIR. M'HARG.
North Dakotan, Attorney fo: Choc-
taws, Must Show Cause Why lie
Should Not Be "Fired -

Washington, March 1'.---Ormsby Mr.
Harg, the $4,000 a year special altar
ney Of the Choctaw nation, has oeen
teen asked by President Taft TO shcw
cause why he SHOULD not give up his
lucrative position. IF Mr.. Nc ilarg can
convince the president that he is doing
$4,000 worth of work for the yhnc-
taws, he may be allowed to stay on the
Job. Otherwise he must stci, out.
This is an echo of the Gorn in, csti-
cation. Mr.. McITarg is . member OF !,
well known New York law firm Prior
to his employment as special counsel
for the Choctaws, he had been assistant
Secretary Of Commerce and Labor. The
committee, which conducted the invest.
igatipn Of Senator Cores charges
charges in connection with Indian con
tracts, in referring to Mr.. MrMary s
contract, said:
"In the opinion Of this commits
this contract is not justified on 5usi
ness principles, and the fact that tbs
compensation is raid from funds of 8
trust nature under control Of tho
United States as trustee, makes it ia,
portant that the contract should hl
Just and equitable than it would be
4 If the government We're employing al
attorney on it's own behalf to be pai'
{,o,, IA, ~, bl;o funds
'sWhen it is considered that McHar:
receives salary equal to that af th'
Attorney General Of the United State
/ and almost equal to t.lat of the chic
/ justice of the United States, the cS
cessivc compensation paid for his eco
operation and advice in the Choctav
tffairs is manifest. One firm of attor
neys is sufficient to look after the liti
cation and other matters of interest t.
the nation, and it is the opinion Of th
committee that the McHarg contrac
can be terminated without prejudic
to the interests of the Choctaw ma
tion.'
The Devils Lake world., 1911-03-24
HOUSES DESTROYED
BY A NIGHT FIRE
THREE CRAWFORD HOUSES ON
9TH STREET DAMAGED BY
FLAMEs--A SECOND FIRE.

Two serious fires occurred Wednes-
day evening i'll which four houses were
destroyed or gutted with an attendant
loss OF personal property.
The first alarm called the department
to the Crawford houses on 9th street
where the blaze had started in the
center residence. The probable cause
was the explosion of a lamp. The
residence of w. r. Crawford, the owner
of the three buildings, was partially
destroyed, as was that occupied by
John Bowman on the other side. A
heavy, wind famed the flames anu
hindered the department. in their work
Shortly after the flames were gotten
under control the boys were called to
the residence of Mr.. Whorley, rail
road man living on 14th street where
a fire had evidently started from al
overheated incubator. The damage
there amounted to 5000 or $500, the
walls alone remaining standing.
The Devils Lake world., 1911-03-24
ARE MEMBERS or BAND
RAMSEY COUNTY MEN MEMBERS:
OF sARINER BAND THAT VIII
TAKE TIE BIG TRIP.

y. J.. johnson of this city who will
play an alto and Hans Moe OF
Churchs Ferry, who will handle the
B fat clarinet are scheduled as lnenp-
bers of the famous Shriners band thai
will take the trip to Rochester, n. y.
to help i'll the parade and drill. The
band will play for the annual ball next
month and will be expected to hola
several practices before their eastern
trip New instruments have heen re-
ceived. The personal of the band is all
excellent one and there will be some
North Dakota noise at Rochester.
The Devils Lake world., 1911-03-24
he TAKES EXCEPTIONS
JOE DEWAN OBJECTS TO HAVING
TITLE OF .tJAcK THE PEEP
Err CONFERRED ON HIM.


Objecting to the title of "Jack the
PEPPER which was conferred on him
by The World last week in connection
with his arrest and fine, Joe Dewan
paid the office a pleasant call on Tues.
day and discussed his troubles with the
editor.
''T an not dangerous man," Mr.
Dewan asserted T. have always act
ed well in the county and have neve,
scared anyone. I admit I was arrested
but it was not for interfering with
anybody's business. Some of these
women who claim that they are being
scared should be at home tending tt
their cooking and housework rather
than running around the streets mind
ing other peoples business.
The Devils Lake world., 1911-03-24
LOCAL SPORTSMEN
TO ENTER SHOOT
BIG TOURNAMENT WILL BE HELD
AT KENMARE DURING MONTH
OF JUNE.

Local trap shooters are making plans
to attend the annual tournament Of the
North Dakota State Sportsmen IS asso-
citation under the auspices of the Ken
marc Gun club which vii lbe held at
kenmare. N. d., June 26 and 81. The
shoot will be conducted on the Squiers
money-backo system, which is in
such universal favor among the high
class amateurs.
The regular sweepstakes for each
] day will include 10 regular l5-target
events. Money in these events will be
divided according to the Rose system,
i 5, 3, 2, l. There will be an additional
| optional sweepstake with a 81 entrance
in connection with the regular events
Of each day. The purses on these OPP
/ tional sweeps will be divided on the
4 percentage system-class shooting, if
/ over 10 entries, 40, 30, 20 and 10 per
cent; otherwise so, 80 and 90 per cent.
from the regular program, and it is
4 optional with the contestant whether
4 or not he makes entry for them. The
4 Squier money-back system does not ap
ply to the optional sweepstakes.
The Interstate association will add
500 and the Kenmare Gun club $3.50
to be divided pro rata among the anne
teurs who shoot i'll all regular events
scheduled for the two days tourna
mcnt and fail to win the amount OF
their entrance money in these events
In no case, however, vii more than the
total amount of this entrance money
. Qess price of targets) be paid con
testant.
An entrance fee of 81 per day vii
be charged each amateur. This 81 PEI
day plus the "added money! will bt
pro rata among the amateurs. In east
there is surplus after the combined
losses have been paid, the surplus vii
be divided among the high gun ANA
teurs who have shot in all regula
scheduled events. After the regula
events have been disposed of on tn
first day the team match, composed o
five men each from any regulaIi
: ganized gun club and recognized by tn
association will he in orler and priz
!, emblematic of the state championshi
will be presented to the winning team
At the close Of this match another vii
follow consisting Of two men each, III
der the same conditions governing tn
t fve-men team match. Any club can er
, ter as many teams as they have mem
e bcrs present and the contest will be a
25 targets for each contestant in bot
of the team races. A suitable prize pre-
t sented by the association will be give
to the team making the highest scor
The Devils Lake world., 1911-03-24
new ELK OFFICERS
TO Be INSTALLED
HECTOR BARNES OF FARGO AP.
POINTED AS SPECIAL DEPUTY !.
GRAND EXALTED RULER.

The newly elected officers of the
local iilks lodge will be installed on
April 1st at one of the biggest meet
ings that the Antlered tribe has yet
held. Hector Barnes Of Fargo has been
appointed as Deputy Grand Exalted
Ruler for the occasion and will have
charge Of the, ceremonies. Two candi
dates will be initiated and there vii
be a big social session,
At the meeting last Saturday even
ing several matters of Importance
were transacted and the plans Of the
proposed rooms over LaRue s new gaS
age were carefully inspected.
The Devils Lake world., 1911-03-24
|. .WEHE SUES CLIENT
MONEY FOUND ON LUDWIG AND
&. .M1cHAELs eARN1sHEED BY
THEIR APPOINTED ATTY.

Claiming that there was due him
.$105 and some cents for his work at
the preliminary hearing, after he had
accepted the appointment as their at
torney before the district court for
which he will be paid by the county,
Attorney L. J. Wehe has garnisheed
the money held by the sheriff belonging
to Ludwig and Michaels, the two men
recently acquitted Of the charge OF
robbing Cotton. The men claim that
they will fight the case and that So;
was all that Wehe asked for when he
took the case.
The Devils Lake world., 1911-03-24
new STORE IS OPENED
1dAxsoN & COMPANY OPEN THEIR
NEW GROCERY STORE IN THE
OPERA HOUSE BLOCK.

The new grocery store recently
opend by. Maxson & Company in the
opera house block will be a delight to
every housewife s eye, so cleanly is the
interior and SO complete is it's stock.
A careful selection has been made in
equipping the new store and the shelves
are filed with nabsolutely new and
up-to-date line of canned goods while
in the staple articles everything is
fresh The store is we'll lighted and in
a position to give its customers the
hest of service.
The Devils Lake world., 1911-03-24
SUBSCRIPTIONS TO BUILD
CHURCH MUST BE PAL

Bismarck, n. d., March 22.-The su-
prem court handed down decision
this morning in which it is held the
signcr of a subscription to aid in the
erection of church must pay the
amount in spite Of the promise of the
pastor that payment need not be made
unless the pastor remained in charge.
The pastor did not remain in charge
and the appellant endeavored to can
eel the subscription when $4,000 was
raised, the subscription ebcoming due
when $4,000 was raised. The case is
entitled Thompkins ct al, VS.. D. A.
Dinnie and came frmo Ward county.
The Devils Lake world., 1911-03-24
DAKOTA INDIAN FIGHTER DEAD
Killed Lame Deer After Indian Tried
to Assassinate General Miles.

Seattle, March IS. - Charles r..
Davis, who served as private in the
Indian wars in Montana, Wyoming
and the Dakotas, and who in 1877 kill
ed the Sioux chief, Lame Deer, after
'.he latter had attempted to assassinate
Gen. Nelson A. Miles, died here early
today,