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The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1911, 1911-02-10
He CLAIMS A MISTAKE
HAMPDEN MAN CANNOT BE TAX.
EN- IN BY SPANISH RELATIVE
SWINDLE.

About the most surprised man in the
country is Jas. Dolan. He is surprised
for several reasons and from all re-
ports he has cause to be. He received
one of the Spanish swindle letters the
other day advising him that Il distant
lelative of his, one Edward Blanco Do
Ian, had died in Spanish prison, leav-
ing his fortune, amounting to over $780,
900, to his neice, age IA, and naming
him, Jas. Dolan, as guardian Of the
child, empowered to use the money nu-
til she becomes of age. Mr.. Dolan is
waiting patiently for the next letter
which will no doubt be from the same
law firm and contain their bill or some
thing of like nature. Where the sur
prise comes in is that they would try
to make Spaniard out of him, to think
that he was so far in the country and
sogreen as not to be onto that game.
It has been generally understood that
the government had got hold of these
swindlers and stopped their work but
they evidently have not One thing is
certain. the game wont work here fol-
Mr.. Dolan swears his ancestors were all
Irish and they have got the wrong
man this time.-Hampden Guardian.
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1911, 1911-02-10
is GIVEN An OFFICE.
FRED MANN OF THIS CITY MADE
VICE PRESIDENT OF NORTH DA-
KoTA MUTUAL COMPANY.

Devils Lake people will be interested
in the following account Of the meet
mig of the North Dakota Mutual In
surance Company, Of which F. P. Mann
of this city was elected vice president
and member of the auditing commit.
tee:
The eighth annual meeting Of the
North Dakota Mutual Fire Insurance
Company was held in the company 8
office in the Gray block, this city, yes
terday afternoon. A goodly number
were present and most interesting
session held.
The auditing committee, consisted of
Messrs. Mann, Kraabel and Reyleck,
after two days among the records and
accounts, reported most healthy con-
dition and complimented the secretary
upon the splendid success achieved
and for his able and painstaking man.
agement.
A gain of over $sOo,ooo.oo in amount
in force was made during the past year
which would indicate phenomenal
gain in year when conditions would
not seem to warrant an expansion OF
Trade along any line.
Losses have been much heavier dur
ing 1910 than during any previous year
since the company was organized. Over
70 losses reported, which means an av-
erare of six for each and every month
in the year. The amount paid in losses
was $a7,627.72. All fairly adjusted and
promptly paid.
And yet in the face of heavy losses
they have been able to save the policy
holders % percent by way OF divl-
dends, and still maintain healthy re-
serve.
This speaks volumes for Mr.. Clark,
it's secretary and manager, and the
company has reason to feel proud OF
its present standing among the big in
stitutions Of our state. 1t is local
company and the city of Valley City
extends to Mr.. Clark its congratula
tions.
The following board of director:
were elected for the ensuing gear: F
w. Heidel, Valley City; F. P. Mann
Devils Lake: a. T. Kraabel. Clifford
]. J. Farley, Valley City; X. S. Ram
sett, Fingal; T. L. Quarve, Fessenden
H. N. Horner, Finley; w. w. ieyleck
Grafton; D. w. Clark, Valley City.
At the directors meeting fo'!owin!
T. w. Heidel was elected prcsidcn
and took his seat after some appro
pirate and we'll chosen remarks, F.. F
Mann was elected vice presidnet, j. J
Early, treasurer and D. W. Clark sec
rotary and manager.
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1911, 1911-02-10

As you will probably notice before
completing your perusal of this issue,
The Mirror this week is not up to it's
usual high standard of excellence. (Do
you get that.l
There's reason.
For four out Of the seven days
which composed the last week we, the
whole works Of this rag Of freedom,
were at Grand Forks, hobnobbing with
the high-browed thought-moulders of
this fair state, or in other words we
were in attendance at the mid-winter
meeting of the N. D. Press Association,
and, take it from us, it was some
meeting-so you can readily under.
stand that it was decided shock to
our sensitive nature, after four days of
such elevating, not to say hilarious, in
fluences to drop back into the sordid
rut of building fires and setting type
with such a headache!
The association holds two meetings a
year, and on the way down it occurred
to us that it would be good idea to
put Wolford permanently on the map
by securing for it the midsummer meet
ing Of the association To this end we
enlisted the assistance of David Carl
son, the gentlemanly and courteous ed
itor Of the Bottineau Courant, and how
near we came to making good is evil
denced by the following paragraph TAX
en- from the Grand Forsk Times.
eff it had not been for the courtesy
of Mike Breen and Dave Carlson, who
graciously resigned in favor of Devils
Lake the thriving town of Wolford
stood an excellent chance to land the
midsummer meeting. Headquarters
were established on Thursday and a
strong combination was affected by Mr.
Breen.'
We were first on the ground, and
things were coming our way beautiful
ly. "Heine'' Mitchell of the Devils
Lake World, tried to butt in for Devils
Lake, but was quoted with promise
that if Wolford couldn't win we'd
throw our strength to Devils Lake.
Friday evening, while entertaining 8
large. delegation, who Tapped up ou1
eloquence and other dope with the av
idity of our cat Moocher going to &
saucer of warm milk, we got the jolt
that let Devils Lake have the meeting
We were painting in our most pic
turesque English the beauties Of Vol
ford, and Mr.. Carlson was attending t,
the rest of the program, when an ignor
ant pencil pusher Of an inquisitive tur,
Of mind broke in with: essay, where i,
Hades is this Wolford, anyway7' Tha
was the liniment.
We Immediately sent word to MI
Mitchell that the jig was up and Dew
lis Lake could have the meeting. Then
as our dog Bruno would say,
We fell off the water cart,
We put the cocktail market on tn
punk,
And when they put us in our littl
bunk,
They could not tell us and our ia
apart,
or words to that effect
Grand Forks is a live, progressiv
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1911, 1911-02-10
How It Happened.

As you will probably notice before
completing your perusal of this issue,
The Mirror this week is not up to its
usual high standard of excellence. (Do
you get that.l
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1911, 1911-02-10

POLITICALLY, too) town, and its citizens
are as hospitable as they make 'em.
They did everything in their power to
make it pleasant for the visiting edi-
tors, and succeeded-at least so far as
we were concerned.
Maybe it's just as well that we did
Mt land that midsummer meeting-it
might make Hong and Nansen jealous.
-Wolford, Mirror.
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1911, 1911-02-10

The World has new thoroughly
equipped job plant capable Of turning
cut up to date work in the shortest pos.
Git;a time.
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1911, 1911-02-10
FOR RENT.

G. H. Locke has a four rom fiat for
rent, strictly modern, hot and cold
water in kitchen sink, steam heat,
bath, toilet and closet in connection.
Laundry and drying room.
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1911, 1911-02-10

w., invite inspection of 3nr cl;:avrd
cards and invitations. Also our conf
plete line Of program covers.
The Devils Lake world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1911, 1911-02-10

Read The World for the news.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-23
ERECT MEMORIAL
 TO WASHINGTON

New York, January 22.-The ultimate purpose of the George Washington Me morial association was advanced mate rially today when the sum of S100,00O was donated by a New York financier.
 This gift practically makes sure the col- lection of a total of $50O00O, which the
 association has set itself to get before a site is decided upon. The donor of this $100OOO prefers for the present not to disclose his name.
 The plan of the association is to erect building to be known as the George Washington Memorial building" in com memoration of our first President and his interest in higher education in America. This building is to be practical in con- struction and of the most durable char acter It is to furnish a home and gath ering place for a national, patriotic. sci entific, educational, literary, art, medi- cal and similar organizations which may need such accommodations. It will con | tain a great auditorium and rooms Tor large congresses and small meetings, o1- | fees and research rooms.
 It is intended to raise $2,O00,OO0 Tor the | building and an additional $5000o0 as an endowment for maintenance so that con yentions and societies can use the build- | ing without charge.
 l Two million dollars of this total Wlll | be raised by popular subscription, so | that the memorial may he really a gilt l of the people, and the association IS nor encoura ging further individual donations
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-23
YOUNG TOMBSTONE
 SHOWS ANCESTRY

New York, January 22.-(Special)-fhe 9-year-old son and namesake of Ralph Johnstone, the aviator, who was killed in Denver November F, proved his heritage of courage in time of trouble today.
 The little fellow became separated from his mother in a crowd at Broadway and Thirty fourth street during the evening home rush of the shoppers. In their en- deavors to find each other they only went farther apart. Women shoppers were attracted by the sight of the boy walking along and calling "Mother, mother!' They stopped him. Are you lost, dear?'
 NO man. my mother is lost, and I've got to find her"
 "Where do you live?'
 'In Sixty-fourth street, No. S1 West Sixty-fourth street"
 well, I'll take you home,' said a kindly woman
 '.No mann. I've got to find mother"
 "An automobile stopped at the curb. The owner said: Jump in and I'll take you home"
 NO, thank you sir," said Ralph. "I can go home, but I'm looking for mother.'
 'I can't find my mother want po- iceman." And he ran across the street to where Policeman Merritt was guiding the traffic.
 My mothers lost" he said. Well,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-23
COLONEL TRAPP DIES
Was Former President of the AInbnmn
 State Convict Board

Col. Sydenham B. Trapp, Confederate veteran. and former president of the state convict boardi died yesterday at 1:25 a. m. at his late residence, 1910 Tenth avenue, south, death being brought on by stroke of paralysis with which he was attacked last Friday.
 Colonel Trapp was 70 years of age, hay Ing been born in Macon, Ga, in 1S41 He served through the entire Civil war as a member of the Fifth Georgia regiment. After the year 1883 he removed to Ala bama and formed partnership with ex- Governor Conner at Anniston. He served several years on the state convict board, having been appointed to the place by Governor Johnston, and he was noted for his mildness and clemency and his efforts in behalf of the states convicts. He was a Mason and a member of Camp Hardee, United Confederate Veterans
 The remains of Colonel Trapp will be sent for burial to Cuthbert, Ga, probably, tomorrow, though funeral arrangements are suspended until the arrival of rela- tves The deceased is survived in ad- dition to his widow, by two sons. $. B. Trapp of Forest City, Ark, and w. B. Trapp of Birmingham. and three daugh- ters, Mrs. Noble Wiley and Mrs. c. H. White cf Plattsburg, N. Y., and Mrs. s. w, Deih of Chicago, Ill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-23
AIRED DE ORO

Further details of the great battle which the Birmingham High school won over the Columbus, Ga, high school Satur- of 56 to 24 drifted in yesterday when the local boys returned. The game was with out doubt one of the prettiest and best played of the season and while the Bir- mingham boys maintained a safe lead throughout the interest and enthusiasm side lines never Jagged for one minute.
 The defeat of the Columbus team at the hands of the Birmingham boys was the first one ever credited to the former on it's home floor, and as has already been stated in Sundays Age-Herald those in position to judge at Columbus were more than enthusiastic over the great work of the boys from the Alabama city Follow ing the game the boys and girls of Columbus proved that they could lose as well as win with the right spirit by giving the entire Birmingham team a magnificent reception in the parlors of the Young Mems Christian association. The support and spirit which team like Columbus receives at it's games puts to shame those who should back up and en- resents the Birmingham school this year.
 Immediately following the start of hos tilities the Birmingham team took the lead Columbus played a desperate de- fensive game throughout the entire first half trying to break up the team work of it's opponents, but all to no avail. When the curtain was rung down on this period of play the score stood S3 to g in favor of the crimson and white tean, from Birmingham.
 Following a short period of rest the whistle blew for the teams to continue the struggle. Columbus started in with a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-23
BIRMINGHAM VICTORS
 RETURN FROM BATTLE

rush and ran up total of points be- fore the Birmingham boys seemed to find their bearings, However, once they did regain their stride the home team was helpless before them. Several times dur ing this half the game had to be stopped in order to allow the deafenng cheers to die down so that the players could hear the referees whistle.
 After each of these intermissions the Columbus team seemed inspired and would come back with almost superhuman speed and strength, but the Birmingham boys were always able to go them one better. The whistle for the close of the game sounded with the play at it's height. The score for the last half was 23 to 15 in Birminghams favor, making the total 56 to 24.
 The work of the entire Birmingham team was all that could be expected Searight and Strange both shot well. Pea cock was the shining star for Columbus, who scored 16 out of the teams 24 points.
 Following is the official score
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-23
WEEKLY REVIEW OF
 DRY GOODS MARKET

New York, January 22.-A larger volume of business has been placed in cotton goods of various sorts during the week but prices are so unremunerative that mills are furthering plans for a general curtailment to continue during the life or the current crop. The business that is now being booked is principally on mapped cottons, printed goods, wash fabrics and merchandise that will have to be ordered by merchants if it is to be had in the quantities required.
 Prices named on cotton blankets show increases of from 212c to DC per pair in ad- vance of last year, while cotton is higher than the average cost of cotton was to the mills a year ago. Flanneletes have been priced for the new fall season on a basis of only a quarter cent yard ad- vance on one fancy line and on the same price level as last year on the plain and staple colored lines.
 Canton fiannes show advances of Ac a yard on a few of the choicest makes, but no advance over last year on many oth- CTS. Business in staple prints, percales and sub-count prints continues to accum- ulate steadily. Fall River sold 16O,c0o pieces of print cloth last week, of Which 1000 were spots, the balance futures.
 Jobbers are doing a better business in wash fabrics of all kinds. The de- mand for drills, sheetings and other heavy cottons has not broadened much. From day to day trading in some special count is reported, but the call for the general lines does not materialize. The difficulty lies in inability of mills to meet in a profitable way the prices suggested f,v buyers. Cotton yarns are in fair re- quest, but prices are very unsatisfactory to spinners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-23
FURTHER AND FURTHER APART
 BECOME AUBURN AND ALABAMA

Since the conference in Birmingham some days ago between representatives of Auburn and the University of Ala bama, at which in an athletic sense the two institutions agreed to agree, serious difficulties have arisen, and now, instead of paving the way for a resumption of athletic relations, the result of the con ference has been to widen the gulf be- tween the two.
 As The Age-Herald has stated. at that conference it was agreed that hereafter Auburn and Alabama were to be as Au- burn and Georgia, or Alabama and Mis- sissippi.
 After the reaching of the agreement plans were put into operation for the ar rangement of schedule for, the current season. Manager Bragg of Auburn of- fered two football dates to Manager Stickney of Alabama, and Manager Stick ney declined both on the ground that he had already signed agreements to play other colleges on the dates in question. Manager Stickney then offered to meet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-23
CONVERT CHURCH INTO
 PRIZE FIGHTING RING

New York, January 22.-(Special)-A prize fight ring in the rear of the Old Union Avenue Baptist church in Green point, Brooklyn, of which the father of United States Supreme Court Justice Charles E.. Hughes was for many years pastor. has stirred the people of the neighborhood. Leonard street, in the rear of the church, has church. going popu- lation. They complained to the police of frequent bouts in the historic old church and how the disturbance kept the popu- lation awake.
 Of course, Investigation was made and on evidence secured arrested the presi dent of Standard Athletic club and some others who were held in bail pending trial MT. Hughes was for many years a distinguished pastor in this city and the fact that the church he was pastor of should become a prize fight ring has greatly stirred former parishoners of the venerable minister. The police twill be asked to take steps to prevent repetition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-23
FOOD FOR THE HUNGRY

on that day. But the Tigers will be here on Saturday, March 25, and unless the University of Alabama accepts the offer of March 24 they will play here on that date also
 While in the east recently Rick Wood ward and Manager Moesworth went over the situation, and agreed that the out look for the ensuing season is good. Both are confident of finishing in the first di< vision. To the players already enrolled it will probably be necessary to add sev- eral, but those needed. the management opines can be obtained in the spring.
 Manager Molesworth writes that he has had a recent conversation with President Fogel of the Philadelphia Nationals, and that that official has promised to turn over several valuable players to the Bar ons. Molesworth states that in his opin- ion Philadelphia has a better stock of young recruits of promise than any other big league club
 But four members of Atlanta's team of last season will be retained for the en- suing year. These are Jordan, Walker, Johns and Fisher It is understood that a trade in which Moran will figure Is un- der way at the present time.
 The great confidence waxes in Chat tanooga. The fans of that city are bet ting ? to 1 that Billy Smith and Coval- eski will win the pennant next season. If is the overconfidence of yollth which often results in disaster It is decidedly easier to win pennant on a typewriter than on the field of battle.
 The schadule meeting of the league will occur next month during Mardi Gras in New Orleans. At that meeting many mo- guls hope to get better salary limit ar ranged The plan now is to include in the salary limit but $225 of the manager s salary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-23
UNITED STATES
 NEEDS MORE JEWS

New York, January 22.-The United States needs more Jews. says Jacob Fl. Schiff, the banker and philanthropy ist.
 Addressing a gathering in the Edu- cational Alliance building today at the annual meeting of the Hebrew Shelter ing and Immigration Aid society, he said:
 There are not enough Jews in this country. Statistics show that the He- brew population is but ? per cent of the total, and per cent would not be too much. We could have 3,000,000 more Hebrews. but it should be ar ranged that they go west and help build up the county"
 "The money test" that is a require ment of funds when an immigrant lands, MT. Schiff thinks should be abol- ished, as a bar 10 many honest and desirable immigrants
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-23
ANNUAL MEETING OF
 PROTECTIVE LIFE

The annual meeting of the Protective Life Insurance company will be held in the offices of the company on the sec ond floor of the Empire building today at noon. This is one of the best es- tablished and most prosperous of Ala bama's insurance companies, and one in which there $ unusual interest, due to the prominence of the men connected with it.
 The stockholders will meet and elect di- rectors. and immediately following the directors will elect officers for the year. it is understood that no changes Will be made, w. D. Jelks remaining at the head as president, Richard w. Massey, vice president: C. J. Palmer. secretary; w. w. Crawford, treasurer; pr. G. w. Harrison, medical director; Cabaniss & Bowie, at torneys, and w. H. Gould, actuary.
 The meeting will be attended by such stockholders as Judge w. T. Coleman or Eutaw, William A. Davis of Anniston ana John B. Knox of Anniston. The annual reports of the officers will be submitted and are expected to show some wonder full advances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-23
BUSINESS MEMS
 LEAGUE MEETING

The annual meeting of the Business Mems league will be held tonight in the auditorium of the Chamber of Commerce Ii is hoped that not only full attendance of the members will be on hand, but that all the business men of the city, the real estate men. and those actually interested in building up the trade of Birmingham, will take part in the meeting.
 The league has held true to it's one object since it's inception--the increase of Rirmingham's trade--and the committees which have been out will have some great plans to propose for this years work. There will be no subscriptions taken.
 Beside the election of officers and the submission of annual reports the meet ing will hear a number of short speeches by the prime movers of the league. Chairman John L. Parker announces that the meeting will be in the nature of a smoker with refreshments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-23
CLARK'S BOOM IS
 SERIOUS MATTER

Washington, January 22.-(special)- Champ Clarks presidential boom is a serious affair. Politicians here are just waking up to the fact that while incl dentally the prospective speaker of the next House may not be pushing his own campaign carefully, he Is avoiding any move that may hinder 1t.
 Credit for much shrewd political gen eralship is now generally bestowed on Mir Clark for the manner in which he lodged responsibility for the appointment of committees in the new House It was a concession to public opinion, to begin with, but in addition and of equal i'm portance, it removed Clark from the dan ger zone of sectional prejudice, injured pride and defeated ambition.
 The democracy has long been out of power. The boys are eager for the plums. There are GA committee chair manships in the House, but of these not more than a score at the outside are of importance. Many democratic represen- tatives, therefore who want to select presidential delegates in their own states, are bound to be disappointed.
 Uncle Joe Cannon's fall dates back to the day when he preferred certain re- publicans for some others in important committee assignments. Champ Clark has neatly side-stepped this pitfalI by declining the responsibility of naming the committees. His voice was powerful in swinging Thursday nights caucus in fla vor of the cofnmttee on committees plan.
 Really. the struggle has begun. The rules committee will be the first to be provided and then the ways and means committee. The problem will be attacked at the meeting called for Monday.