Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-04-05

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obtainable from close friends of the
Olson family the above statement is
correct in every detail as to what was
brought across the water on the various
trips of G. 81. Olson and family. The
story is given out by those who claim
to know, and who figure that the re-
cent visit of the customs officer and the
reported seizuer Of $4,000 worth Of
goods, was greatly exaggerated.
To give everything that was brought
and to leave no question of doubt it
was found necessary to add a little
color and consequently two of the pres
ents which were brought back might
tend to lessen the seriousness Of the
situation, although those who know
claim that everything is included in
the above List which has not been add
ed to or taken from.
Axel Egeland Talks.
Axel Egeland; The Bisbee banker,
who was in Devils Lake today and
who happened to leave Bisbee at the
same time that Carl Olson left Cando
was at first reported implicated in the
affair. Axel has been reported at New
York and several places, but his ap.
pearance on the streets today put a
new lif> on the affair, which he says is
nothing more than scheme, no such
seizure having been made. Mr.. Eye
land admitted having received the
large spoon which is included in the
above list, which he prizes more highly
than ever now, since the smuggling
story has come to Light.
Lord Interviewed.
In an interview with Mr.. Harry Lord
Of Cando, who has been to Fargo with
Mrs. Olson, helping her to sift this mat
ter to the bottom, the plain facts in
the case speak for themselves. Mr..
Lord has been on "the inside" of the
affair and knows beyond the question
of a doubt that the story has been al
together trumped up out of n attempt
to settle an old grudge. Owing che
fact that none Of Mrs. Olson g family
were at home Mr.. Lord Is services have
been greatly appreciated and have re-
suited in much good to trace the thing
to the bottom.
Mr.. Lord said: ssI have known all
along since this story was started that
there was absolutely no foundation to
the charge but the whole thing was the
outgrowth of pure, unauthorized NAL
ice.D
The affair as it now stands seems to
indicate speedy settlement of the
whole thing and, save from a tremen;
duous amount of advertising Mr.. Olson
will receive as an importer of the best
horses ever brought to the state of
North Dakota and man who is stock
ing the state with more registered
horses than any other man in the state,
little more will be made of the case.
May Be At Fair.
In connection with the reported
smuggling affair Devils Lake may prof.
it in having the best line of horse flesh
ever exhibited in the Lake Region. Mr..
Olson will probably be delayed in com
ing on account of the stories that have
been sent broadcast and will probably
not arrive in Devils Lake with his
fine stock until week from today,
thus being able to display here next
week Saturday at the horse fair.
The following letter was received by
The World just before Carl Olson g
sudden departure:
Cando, N. D., March %, 1912
THE WORLD,
Devils Lake, N. D.
Gentlemen:
AS per request I am sending you the
exact sailing dates. I received a let.
ter last evening and he &C. H. Olson
stated that they would sail March 21st,
which was yesterday, which would
land him in Devils Lake and Cando
about April 3rd. He stated in his let.
ter that he had bought the best Per.
cheron stallion in France, this stallion
had taken first prize over 800 head,
his full brother was sold to a noted