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Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-03-08
MUCH WANTED MAN CAPTURED

Bottincau, N. d., Feb. 2S.-Thc man
who was known here under ono Of his
many aliases as George +. Mctford and
who WAS almost successful in obtaining
tho property in the John Hamilton cs.
tate by fraud and who was later sen.
fenced to n torn ia the county Jail
for attempting to rape Mrs. Hamilton
hut escaped from Jail, has been located
in Dawson county, Montana. He is
known there as Frank II. murphy but
there is no doubt as to his identity. He
not only answers perfectly to the de-
scription OF Mefror.l but a photograph
received by Sheriff Sandstrom a few
days ago leaves no doubt that he is the
man.
Mcfford has had n varied and inter.
csting career in Montana. Not long af-
ter his escape from Jail here he was
arrested for obtaining the property CT
Il Montana woman under false pre-.
lenses and was sentenced to term in
| l'''' 1't lV'Suth lhStult y. WdS rN;ttllN
I'd by physicians and sent to the asy-
l,tn. About ton days later the experts
at the asylum discovered that Mefford
was taking and he was taken back to
| Jail. Shortly afterwards he attempted
to escape and III SO doing assaulted and
! seriously injured deputy sheriff.
again he became apparently violently
insane and was returned to the asylum.
Another examination was made and the
authorities satisfied themselves that he
was shammiug mental detection.
Sheriff Sandstrom expects to secure
Meticra rs soon as his term in the Mon.
'ana Jail is finished. After serving
his time here he will probably he tax.
en- to Minnesota where he is wanted
for forgery.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-03-08
so DECLARES ROBERT SWANSON,
NEWSBoY FOR THE WORLD
CUSTOMERS EAT 1T UP.

Robert Swanson, the little lad who
sells The World, is evidently awake to
the times, Judging from remark
which he made when he called for his
papers last night. Bob said, els there
anything about Roosevelt in the papc,
touights' When told that there was
Bob insisted that it was the propa:
carcr AS he had number of inquiries
among his regular customers who want
ed to learn more about Roosevelt.
When the Colonel's name is so thor
oughly instilled into the minds of the
newsics'' it is good sign tina;
Roosevelt is popular in North Dakota
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-03-08
REPRESENTATIVE OF GREAT
NORTHERN AND RECORD HER
AID ARE IN THE CITY.

Two prominent men have been visit
ing in the city today in the interests
Of the publicity work for North Dako-
tn. Jlokc Smith, western development
agent for tho Great Northern railway,
and q. J.. Speed, city editor on the Chi.
cngo Record, Herald
Tho two gentlemen are working in
tho interests Of the special edition Of
tho Record Herald which is to be pub.
lshrd tho coming summer tor the bon.
oft OF North Dakota. In regards to
the publication. Mr.. Smith said: "Thc
edition will not be one of these over.
night affairs hut great care and pains
will hc given it. The paper will con.
tan data gathered from over tho entire
Lake Region and will BIZ carefully
complied and accompanied by II mum
bcr of illustrations. Special pains will
be taken to give the Lake Region y
great deal Of publicity in this parc,
aud 1t will reach million readers OF
the best daily published in the
world.'
Both Mr.. Smith aud Mr. Speed ar,
enthusiasts over tho future develop
mcnt Of North Dakota and their effort
will have a large amount Of inilucnc,
iii this line.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-03-08
BROTHER OF GRAND FORKS MAN
AND COMPANION HAVE EX-
CITING TINE IN MEICo,

Grand Forks, N. D., March 2.-R. c..
Ruetell Of Crookston, brother Of j.
II. Ruetell Of this city, and Will Stone
of Crookston, are fully persuaded that
revolt is in progress in Mexico, for
they were given ten-mile lockstep
hike last week into Tampico, ahead Of
detachment of Mexicans who took
them for spies, and are thanking their
lucky stars that they managed to per-
suade their captors to take them back
to Tampicc, where they had friends,
rather than heading them towards the
interior for camp, where they might
have been detained for months.
They were members of a party of
Crookston, Grand Forks, and Mime
apolis men who went south to inspect
some land near Tampico. Despite the
advice of their friends, they insisted
upon wild turkey and partridge hunt.
Mexicans leaped from ambush and COW
cred them with their rifles and took
the guns from the captives. Reuttell
and Stone tried to argue, and then
begged, and finally succeeded in enlist
ing the sympathy of one of the Mcxi-
cans who could understand some Eng.
lish and persuaded the detachment to
allow them to go back to their rig.
However, they were not allowed to
ride but were mrached ahead of the
team while five of the Mexicans rode
into Tampico, where they arrived just
after dark, completely tagged out.
They were then detained for several
hours before they could communicate
with their friends, who scurried around
and got some influential officials to Sc
cure their release. In letter received
today they are quoted as vowing ven
geance on someone.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-03-08
TRANSIENT YOUTH STARTS THE
IIOLDUP BUSINESS AND LANDS
WITH THE POLICE.

Fargo, N. d., Marcn 5.--'Dcspcratc
from cold and hunger, Joe Poyman, 81
transient youth started in the holdup
business Saturday night but lack Of
nerve and Il kind heart landed him in
the local police station. Ills first ut
tempt was at the Moorchcnd lodging
house and his second in q Fargo lodg
ing house but courage failed in both
il stances
With ~ white handkerchief tied
around his mouth mud u pistol in
which there wcrn no cartridges hc
started his ghmc Of blur on the east
side Entering tho Pnppns lodging
house. he demanded money from Mrs.
Pnppus. She offered him SO, saying
it was ~ she had. IIc pattcd her on
tho buck and told her to keep il, that
he did not wnnt to take her last ccnt
Captured by Lodgcrs.
Leaving tho Pnpas house hn made n
bold dash for Fargo aud within fifteen
minutes entered tho lodging house of
Finl,cl hskcuaso on lower Front street
Pointing tho pistol ut Askcnasc he do
mandcd money. Tho landlord omitted
"a yell aud Tho frightened bandit made
for tho rect with tho inmates of the
house after him. Ito was cnught and
hold until Officer. OVERLY arrived on
tho sccnc.
Hungry, Decided to Try Holdup.
Polymmn is 10 years Old. lilo has an
opcn, smiling c0unicnnncc and does not
look tho bandit IS pnrt. Ito said he
hud not slept for several nights and
WIS hungry; that he became desperate
and "sonkcd'' II 40 sweater for tho re-
vovcr last night with tho intention of
getting money by tho holdup route.
When asked why he did not lond
tho gun, hc said:
"Surposin' they Il started M nrgu
mrnt and ! might have shot somebody.
Then | would have been in n FIX
llr says he was employed several
weeks ago ut II local bakery and that
he Ind to quit. Ito hns an aun, in
Minneapolis but will not appeal to h"r
FOR aid.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-03-08
TO HAVE LIGHT.
Hebron Grants Charter to Electric
Light Company.

Hebron, N. D., March GA company
has been organized, nll mcmbcrs being
Hebron citizons, for tho purpose Of
building and maintaining an electric
system to furnish light heat and pow
or to tho village Of Hebron and It's in.
hahiiants. Tho village board has
granted franchise for II period Of
twenty-five years to tho now company,
which will DO known under tho Nnamo
Of Thco. Bolltc & Co., Mr. Bolko being
tho loading spirit He has bccu in tho
cast TO purchase machinery and build
ing operations will DO commenced MS
soon ~ tho company can got sufficient
business assured to pay the expenses.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-03-08

an ordinance fixing the rates for the
charge of lights, which proved to be
one of the most illiterate ordinances
ever produced in tho council chambers.
The ordinance from beginning to end
was illegal and would not have stood
the test Of the courts for a minute, as
was explained by tho city attorney.
Tho ordinance called for q charge Of
8 cents for 200 killowats; cents to
$50 kilowatts; 6 cents to 300 kilowatts
and cents in excess of this amount.
This schedule applying to light and a
cheaper rate for power.
The real heart of this ordinance was
gotten at in a minute by Alderman
Wincman, who showed on the face Of
it that such an ordinance would please
Kcrlin, for the majority of light users
could not possibly consume 200 kilo-
watts in their home and if such an
ordinance was passed, the light plant
would still be able to charge 16 cents
for the bulk Of their business and
give reductions to those who in all
probability were receiving rate. The
ordinance introduced by MI. Miller
not only provided for maximum but
also minimum, which is decidedly
contrary to law. Tho whole ordinance
was rather a mixed up affair and upon
motion it was decided to lay it on tho
table. johnson, Harris and Miller
voted No.
In discussing the Miller ordinance
Alderman johnson made the statement
that about 140 per cent Of the light
users coming under the wires, and was
corrected by the city attorney who in
could not be moro than 100 per cent
johnson g enthusiasm was questioned
and one of the other members of the
council asked him when he had chang
ed over. "Why, just recently" said
Alderman johnson.
Ordinance No. 1856 was introduced
by Alderman Ohnstad which provided
the following rate and fixed the pen.
atty for its noncompliance:
1000 candle power street arcs $500
per year.
1900 candle power street arcs, $4,000
per year.
80 candle power incandescent street
lights, $500 per year.
What is commonly known as "White
Way" lights, S cents per kilowatt.
This schedule applies to city street
lights.
For use of other lights, first 30
kilowatts 10 cents; lot to 200 kilo-
watts Sc; pol to 500 kilowatts 7c and
over 500 kilowatts &c
For power the ordinance fixed rate
of first 100 kilowatts &c; 101 to 200
kilowatts &c and over that amout, &C.
Electric street signs were to be charg-
cd for at the rate of &c. The ordi-
nance laso stipulated that all main
tenance must be done by the company
and fine of not less than $4,000 nor
more than $500 be paid for the non
fulfillment of the ordinance.
Alderman Miller next introduced an
ordinance asking that the plant Of the
light company be moved from its pres
cnt location. Mr.. Miller found that he
had again dumped over the fence'
Of the law, as Mr.. Kerlin has a fran
chise which allows him the use Of this
site and this could not be done. This
ordinance Of the, alderman was also
laid on the table.
There being no further business com.
ing before the council motion to ad.
journ was carried.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-03-08
OLD LANDMARK BURNED.

Cnrrngton, N. D., March 5.--Thc
old building, known as tho White Elc.
plant and used as n restaurant until
thrcc days previous to tho fire, was nj.
most destroyed by fire. This building
ia QUO Of Tho Oldest in tho city, having
boon built in tho early ninctics by
Jim Avery and used as II blind pig in
tho free and easy frontier days. Small
boys playing with matches are bclev-
ed to have been responsible.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-03-08
SLEPT IN THE ALLEY
WITH A 5000 WAD

Fargo, N. d., Fob. SO. NJ. Lang
seth, u transient, selected m alley for
his lodging place with lump of
"goldy dust" wrapped up in n tobac-
60 sack, amounting all told to $2l3.3S.
llo says he visited Moorehcad carly in
tho afternoon and was strong for the
"bubblr routc' and became slightly
intoxicated.
How he came to Fargo he docsn t RI.
member Ono thing he is suro Of is
that he is Il sick man this morning.
When arraigncd before Judge Miller
he entered plea of guilty to the
charge Of hcng drunk and was assess
cd II fine Of SIS, which he gladly paid.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-03-08

A'S
anco.' Ho told the council in detail
how he had suffered from the noise and
disturbance made at the light plant,
how the smoke had ruined his home
which he had erected ut an expense Of
$4,000, and asked that he be relieved
from this difficulty in some manner by
the city fathers. He referred to his
newspaper article, told how no had
washed his house and how it blackcncd
up right away and said now that Mr..
johnson, the alderman, had eliminated
his smoke nuisance, it was time for
tho council to act. He also said that
tho public was entitled to considera-
ton in this matter told how his lawn
and trees were BENG killed with the
dirty smoke that continually poured
from the plant and gave several OK
amplcs Of how they were eliminating
the trouble in other cities. AS an OK.
ample he said that Devils Lake did
not necessarily need to be second
London.
In regard to the gas engine he said:
81 have stood tho grievance caused
by the continual pounding of that in
fcrnal gas engine. I have laid awake
many nights from tho nuisance of the
terrible noise caused from tho vibra.
ton Of that gas engine that should
never have been allowed to have been
placed in tho city, for it is voritablc
junk pile. My house has nearly been
shaken to pieces; tho windows contin-
ually rattle and 1 would like to invite
this council to my house and have
them SEQ for themselves tho way the
plastcring has been knocked from the
walls and ceilings. 1t has cost me over
$1,000 to repair my house already from
tho damages done by that engine and
! am not tho only ono who has been
out money from tho results of the ruin
alton being done by tho light plant. i
am not here to talk rates, you gentle
mon arc capable o. handling that, but
I am here asking that you assist me
and to make a protest against his con-
fiscating my property
"Why," said Mr.. Scrumgard, GA.
g. Stadc went to Mr.. Kerlin few
days ago, and it is only recently that
he moved to tho ncighborhood. He had
noticed the trouble already. He told
me himself that the gas engine made
his house rock like turbine steamer
and the family fairly got seasick from
the effects of the nuisance He also
mentioned the steam and dirt that
rains from the plant all the time the
engines are running and asked that
some remedy be given for that.
Upon tho suggestion Of Alderman
Ohnstad it was decided to make some
improvements in the condition there
if Kerlin was not willing, and Mayor
McClory gave explicit instructions to
the chief of police to notify not only
the light plant but every other offend.
or that the smoke ordinance had to be
complied with and if not after one
notice, the guilty parties were to be
arrested at once and dealt with as
provided by law.
Alderman Harris introduced a reso
luton declaring the gas engine at the
light plant common nuisance and
also introduced an order notifying Mr.
Kcrlin that if the use of the engine
was not discontinued the matter would
be taken up in the courts by the city
under due process.
Alderman Miller, one of the Socialist
members of the council, offered
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-03-08
BROKE INTO BRANCH OF THE
ROYAL BANK-FELLOWS WERE
CHASED BY FARMERS AND ONE
OF PARTY WAS KILLED IN RUN
MING FIGHT.

Montreal, March o.-One of five rob
bers who broke into branch of the
Royal bank early today at Montreal
West, a junction Of the Canadian Pa
cific railroad. FIVE miles west of the
city, was killed in running fight with
citizens.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-03-08
ACTION IS BACK.
Suit for Damages Reversed BY Court
of Appeals to Bo Tried Again.

Bismarck, N. d., March 5.---An nc.
ton for damages which has once bceu
to the federal circuit court Of appeals,
will DO retired ut tho term Of the fed.
crnl court opening here this week. 1t
is that of j. Il. Heaton, guardian of
J. i. Hcnton, Jr., against tho North
crn Pacific railroad and in which the
plaintiff was originally successful in
securing n verdict for $S,747, which
was reversed by the circuit court Of
appeals on tcchnicality. Judge Page
Morris presided for Judge Amidon in
the first trial Of tho case.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-03-08
HAS BEEN EMPLOYED AS SECR,E.
TARY OF AGRICULTURE UNI
DER THREE PRESIDENTS.

Washington, D. G., March 5.--Jamcs
Wilson, Secretary of Agriculture, has
broken all records for continuous ser
vice in Presidential cabinets. He has
now served fifteen years, having scrv-
cd under Presidents Mckinley, Roosc-
welt and Taft.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-03-08
NEW RATE |SF|XEDF0R LIGHTS NDEV|[S
LAKE BY ORDINANCE WHICH PASSED|TS
FIRST READING At LAST NIGHTS MEET

The regular March meeting OF thu
city council was held Monday in tn,
eo""c'i chambers and the lobby wa.
Packcd with spectators who were mix
'ons TO hear the outcome Of the state
mcnt given out that the council woul,
lake some definite action to rrduce
tho cxhorbitnnt light aud power rate.
which have been in force in this citv
Iho meeting was an nmicnblc ono and
everything went Off in unaniomr.
manner, it seeming to be the wish OF
the councilmcn to vic with each othc,
rs to who introduced the most prone,
methods Of nbnting the evil rs it In.
been up to date.
Tho minutes Of the last meeting
were road and approved aud after tn,
auditing Of the bills by the financial
committee, they were passed on by the
council and ordered paid by tho city
auditor and mayor
J. Halliday, secretary of the West
minister Presbyterian church made the
claim that tho church property had
been ovcr-taxcd with sewer assess
mcnts and after due consideration Il
rcfunding order was given the church
for 1851, the amount ovcrpaid.
A letter was read from tho Scandal
Manufacturing company calling the
attention OF tho council to the lcttc,
which was read at previous meeting
and stated that they had received thci,
money from the Gram Construction
company and there was no reason tc
fear their filing a lion on the now Gr>
hall for tho material rs the bill had
been satisfactorily handled and the
lotter spoke words Of praise for the
local construction company.
Tho annual financial report was Civ
Gu, which is hero published in full
showing tho condition of the city fin
nnces to datc.
A letter was read by the Auditor
from MIR. A. b. Kerlin in answer to the
notice scrcvd on him some timc age
asking him to state if he had any OBJ
,jcctions to the new rate. Tho letter
merely asked that the matter be car
ricd over for another month and if il
could not be taken care of then, Mr.
Kcrlin stated he could wait longer. On
motion duly made and seconded the
letter was laid on the table by unan
imous vote of tho council. The idea
of Mr.. Krrliu's of merely putting the
issue off rs long as possible not gain
ing favor with tho council.
Ordinance No. 1873 was next intro
,luccd by Alderman Halgren asking
in substance that tho salary Of the
city treasurer DO raised from $3.50
the present stipulation, to 5000. Tho
ordinance also called for the term OF
office being two years. In the usua
manner Of procedure tho ordinance
was passed to its second reading.
Alderman Wincman next introduced
ordinance No. 134, which arranged foI
the appointment by tho Mayor of ,
meter inspector for the term of two
years, and requiring bond of $500
for the Office holder. The duties Of
such officer would be to read the me
tcrs for defective orders and repor
thc same to both the light company
and tho city council and have the mat
tor rcmcdicd Tho ordinance passed
to it's second reading.
Attorney Silver Scrumgard was pres
cnt at the council meeting last nigh
and at this iuncturo Of the mcetin.
gave a talk to tho council OF
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-03-08
SECOND BOUT HAS BEEN AR.
RANGED BETWEEN TWO PU-
GILISTS IN NEW YORK.

st. Paul, MIMI, March 5.-Mike
Gibbons will meet Jack Denning of
New York in ten round bout on
March 9th in New York City. This
will be the second meeting between
these two men.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-03-08
COAL MATTER SAME.

London. Feb. s.-No settlement of
the coal situation was reached up TIL
yesterday. Premier As,u;.h and me,a-
/, rs If his cabinet an,! representatives
hold conference ,cday
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-03-08
BILL INTRODUCED IN HOUSE TO
DAY WOULD REDUCE PRICE
NEARLY TWO CENTS.

Washington, D. G., Mar. "A bill
was introduced in the house today put
ting sugar on the free list, thereby
making the price of sugar to the con-
sumner nearly two cents less per pound
than at present.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-03-08
AGENT ARRESTED.
Charge Of Embezzlement Has Been
Preferred Against Him.

Fessenden, N. D., March 5.-James
O'Bricn, former agent for the Phoenix
Lumber company at Harvey, is under
arrest upon a charge of embezzlement
The complaint was made by G. L. In.
gram auditor of the company. The
preliminary hearing was set before
.udge Jansonius as committing mag
istrate, the defendant being repre-
scented by Attorney J. o. Hanchett Of
Harvey.
The defendant is under an $500
bond at present.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-03-08
BOWLING TOURNAMENT.

Chicago, ILL.,. March 2.-The final
plans We're completed yesterday for
the beginning of the Twelfth tourna
ment of the American Bowling con
gress, which will open here tonight
Eighteen clubs will take part in the
first event.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-03-08
THE PENNSYLVANIA EIGHTEEN
HOUR TRAIN GOES IN DITCH
NO FATALITIES.

Bucyrus, Ohio, March 4.-Thc Penn
sylvania hour train from New Yor'
to Chicago was ditched here this morn
ing. No fatalities are reported. This
it the third wreck of this train this
month.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-03-08
ENGAGE IN WINDOW BREAKING
CAMPAIGN AND WE'RE SEN
FENCED TO TWO MONTHS I'M
PRISONMENT - SUFFRAGISTS
TERRORIZED TRADESMEN.

London, March Mrs. Emeline
Brankhurs, Mrs. Tukes and Mrs. Mar
shall, the three leaders Of last even
ing's window smashing campaign, by
which the suffragists. terrorized the
London tradesmen, today were sentenc-
ed to two months Imprisonment each.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-03-08
OFFERED FIVE.

Lawrence, Mass, March 2.-The
strikers ct the textile mills here refuse
20 accept the advance in pay offered
them by the mill owners The owners
offer five Fer cent Increase while the
strikers demand fifteen per cent.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-03-08
NEW MEN ARE COMING INTO
PROMINENCE IN TOURNA-
MENT AT CHICAGO.

Chicago, ILL.,, March 5.-New leaders
cropped out in the individual event of
the American Bowling congress yester-
day when Fred Hengst of Chicago
scored 619
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-03-08
TRADE HAS BEEN GOOD.

New York, N. Y, Mar. Brad
streets today says: Cuisines reviews
show that trade has been good al
though there has not been marked .ac-
tivity. The wheat market shows good
gains"
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-03-08
DENIS TO MEET.
Sargent County Session Has Been Call
ed for Thursday.

ed for Thursday.
Forman, N. D., Feb. 2S.-Democrats
of Sargent county will hold big meet
ing in this city Thursday afternoon at
l O'Clock for the purpose of making
plans for the coming campaign. The
Democrats of this county are evincing
more interest at the present time than
they have shown for several years past.
and there are many of the members of
the party who are confident of winning
in the coming contest.
The call for Thursdays meeting was
made by Chairman Harry Fleming Of
the county committee.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-03-08

tered the race for president, stating
that he did not want to enter the
race but the progressive republicans
convinced him that they need an eft.
fcctive leader.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-03-08

B. O. BAKER. Music Studio
ONCE Hours: to II a. M; to 9 D. n,
PIANO and ORGAN MAKER.
All work guaranteed as AL. Action
work speciality. Pianos sold sh
Now York prices for cash OF on ttnA,
Old instruments taken in trade.
Music furnished on all occasions
4O8 Fifth st. Devils Lake, n. q.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1912-03-08
SUCH Is THE EXPLANATION OF
THEODORE ROOSEVELT IN EN-.
TERING THE RACE.

Oyster Bay, March 4.-Colonel Roos.
evelt yesterday explained why he en-.