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Devils Lake world., 1914-09-17
FOUND SKELETONS
OF INDIANS IN CAVE

Alexander, N. D., Sept. 17.-E. F.
Etherton, who was here on visit,
strolled out on the butte north of
town and while there investigated the
cave where the Indian skeletons were
found over year ago. While doing
so his eye fell on a piece of brown
cloth which upon examination prov
ed to have been a pocket of a gar
ment worn by one of the dead Indians.
In the pocket he found shell of prob
ably 45-70 Springfield rifle, with
center cap, bundle of matches rolled
in cloth and several caps for shells
similar to the one found. The caps
were wrapped in portion Of the
front page of volume 1 of publlca-
tion entitled Our Songster, published
at 13 North Clark street, Chicago, by
Frank Williams. This song book pur-
ported to publish the latest popular
songs. Among the songs on the part
of the page found We're: No One Like
Mother Me, Gathering the Myrtle
With Mary, Only a Baby's Tiny Shoe,
and the Maple on the Hill. There
was no date on the page, but the date
could no doubt be found by writing
to the publishers of The Songster, and
this might be some clue as to when
the Indians were buried.
Devils Lake world., 1914-09-17
HERE FROM ROUNDUP

Augist Schrump, who formerly con-
Quoted a mercantile business at Law
ton and also postmaster there was a
visitor in the city a short time Tues
day. Mr.. Scllrump is now engaged
in business at Roundup, Mont, and
for the past four years was postmas-
ter there, but stepped down and out
last spring to make room for a demo
crat. He has recently been nominated
for the legislature from his district
and in all probability will be a mem
Der of the next legislature. He has
many warm friends in Ramsey county
who will be pleased to know that he
is prospering.
Devils Lake world., 1914-09-17
CIVIL SERVICE
EXAMINATION

The following list shows the spec
tally announced examinations which
will be held by the United States Civ
il Service Commission i nthe near fu-
ture, and persons desiring to take any
of these examinations may obtain the
necessary application blanks and in
formation concerning them by apply
ing to Ere. A. Scott at the Devils Lake
N. D. postoffice.
Translator, $4,000; Sept. 1929.
Automatic Scale Expert, $1,5OO;
Oct. Z.
Statistical Clerk, $1,000; Oct. z.
Clerk Craftsman, 81, 200; Oct. 7-8.
Torpedo Engineer, $3.50 per dunn
Oct. rs.
Sawyer and Carpenter, 5000; Oct
12.
Dairy Husbandman, $2,50O; Oct. r.
chronological Ranger, $1,000; Oct
I21.
Devils Lake world., 1914-09-17
MUST HOLD POSITIONS.
AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT.


Leeds, N. D.-Last Saturday night
as Sam Evander,S gsss ssss ggist at Mad
dock, and w. R. Rowland, salesman,
were making the trip from Maddox
to this city in Mr.. Evander's Ford
car, the car left the grade just south
of the Hagen farm and was upset
throwing the occupants out and do
ing considerable damage to the car
Mr.. Evander escaped with a few cuts
from the broken glass but Mr.. Row.
land had his ankle broken and his
arm badly bruised and wrenched. DR.
A. B. Lund was notified over the
phone and was ready to attend to the
injured ones on their arrival in the
city. Mr.. Rowland was taken to his
home in Chicago onTuesday.
Devils Lake world., 1914-09-17
500 EXTENSION
IS PROGRESSING

Ryder, N. D., Sept.17.-The 500
extension is being pushed with vigor.
Every train for the past week has
brought string. Of cars loaded with
material, and an extra train and the
local doing duty as another extra
brought much material. The track
laying machine arrived and commence
ed laying steel at once. At the juno
tion where the extension begins there
are two sidetracks laid and what ap-
pears to be quarter mile of main
line track all occupied by cars of ma
terial, a locomotive and a dozen or
more portable houses for the use of
the steel gang.
On the "Y" curve cutoff to be used
into Plaza the ties have been laid in
readiness for steel. On the first sew
en- miles out grade and bridges are
ready for track, a gap in the grade
near the junction being filled.
For the next seven miles, when the
second reservation town is reached,
that of Parshall, piling for bridges is
all driven, leaving but the Gaping to
do, which it is planned can be done
to give track laying unimpeded prog
ress. Two miles a day can be laid,
so that rails may be looked for at
Parshall by September rs, if rainy
weather does not hinder. It is under
stood the whole work will be complet-
ed at once by having gravel train
follow the steel laying that means
the ties are imbedded and tamped in
to the gravel, finishing the roadbed
Depots will be erected Immediately
at both Parshall and Van Hook. The
latter town is as far as service is con-
templated for the coming winter
Grading between Van Hook and the
river is progressing steadily, however
Devils Lake world., 1914-09-17
BLOOM HUNGRY
FOR ?. 0. JOB

Washington, D. c., Sept. 15.-Be-
hind the refusal Of the Senate to con-
firm John H. Blooms appointment as
postmaster of Devils Lake is some in
teresting history.
It has leaked out that Bloom sent
an emissary down to Washington and
promised that he would be neutral in
Gronna's fight for the United States
senate if Gronna would withdraw his
opposition to Blooms appointment as
postmaster of Devils Lake.
Gronna refused to do so and at the
same time served notice that he would
fight Bloom to the last ditch. So far
as the Bloom appointment was con-
cerned Senator McCumber took the
same attitude as Gronna, refusing to
give Bloom the slightest hope of any
support.
About the time that the Bloom en-
issary arrived in Washington to inter-
cede in the interests Of the Devils
Lake editor, Senator McCumber re-
,ceived letter from Bloom asking for
his support too.
Senator McCumber replied that
Bloom had maliciously lied about him
in his paper and that he was not in
clined to assist him in this affair.
Bloom, penitetnt, came back offer
ing to retract what he had said and
virtually admitted that he had been
unfair to the, senior senator. Senate,
McCumber never replied to this letter
Senator Gronna suggested to United
States Treasurer Burke that Blooms
name be withdrawn but he replied
that Blooms name would never be
withdrawn.
The rejection of the Bloom nomina.
ton was unanimous, even the Demo.
Gratis admitting that the appointment
was ill advised owing to Blooms re-
cord which was freely aired in an ex
ecutive session of that body.
Devils Lake world., 1914-09-17
FOURTH DISTRICT
SONS Of NORWAY

Tuesday there was a large delegat-
ed meeting of Sons of Norway in this
city and at that time the Fourth Dis
trict, consisting of North Dakota, AL
berta and Saskatchewan was organ
lied. The meeting was quite an i'm
portant one, as over forty lodges were
represented. During the afternoon
officers were elected and other busi-
ness transacted, including the appoint
ment of a committee to draft bylaws
and in the evening there was a social
session.
Devils Lake world., 1914-09-17
HIGH SCHOOL I !.
ELECT OFFICERS

The first meeting of the high school
athletic association was held Monday
evening in the high school assembly
room, and among other business
transacted was the election of officers.
The following officers were duly elect
ed for the year: Everett Duell, pres
ident; Fannie Elmslie, vice president;
Rose Daeley, secretary; Gerald Bren-
nan, treasurer. Prof. P. H. Teal was
chosen as general manager of ath-
letics in the high school and Harry
Copeland the student manager of the
foot ball team.
Devils Lake world., 1914-09-17
LOCAL P. D. FIGHT
IN A MIDDLE

The fight among the Democrats as
to who shall be appointed postmaster
to succeed Richard Daeley, the present
incumbent has reached point where
there seems to be bigger than ever
on, and new candidates seem to be
be springing up every week. Mr..
Daeley's term expired last March and
President Wilson named John Bloom
for the position, but objections were
raised to his appointment, and it was
several months before John Burke
and other Democrats succeeded in
getting his name before the senate
for confirmation and when it was
brought up in the senate the appoint
snent was unanimously rejected. This
has evidently eliminated Mr.. Bloom
from the race, and many others now
have their lightning rods up. 1t is
said that about seven candidates are
now in the field for the position but
who will land the plum is a question.
Most Of the candidates are well known
Democrats Of recognized standing in
their party, while it is said that one
or two who have in the past been Re-
publicans, are seeking the place, and
one of them has the backing of some
of the members of the Democratic
central committee, including secretary
Bloom. 1t is merry fight, and the
fellows on the outside can look with
interest watching the Democrats scrap
over the affair.
Devils Lake world., 1914-09-17
Germans We'll Located In Hill C0untry---
French Report Says Advance Has Begun
ROCK WRECKS CAR.

Carrington' N. D., Sept. Ill. M.
Anderson, the druggist, inflicted about
$500 damage on his fine new Buick
touring car while out hunting. Going
through a field near the Hawks Nest,
hidden rock struck the bottom of
the car, bending and twisting the
axels, springs and frame and causing
other injuries to the machine. Mr..
Anderson was thrown forward by the
impact and three front teeth were
loosened and had to be pulled. The
car was moving at seven or eight
miles an hour on intermediate speed
at the time of the accident.
Devils Lake world., 1914-09-17
FIND ROBINSON
GUILTY OF CHARGE

Minot, N. D., Sept. 17.-Ed. Robin
son, former chief of police of Minot,
and who has been a police patrolman
since his resignation, was ordered re-
moved from the department, the
charges made by President Rudd be-
ing declared well founded in the
opinion of the city commission.
In declaring Robinson guilty, the
commission also ordered his complete
removal from any connection with
the department.
Devils Lake world., 1914-09-17
PIONEER RESIDENT
CALLED Be EY0ND

Mrs. Martha Skratass, mother of
Casper Skratass of this city and Ole
Skratass of Minot, passed away at the
Casper Skratass home Tuesday even
ing. She was pioneer resident of
this city, and was honored and loved
by all who knew her. She was de-
vout member of the Lutheran church.
The funeral services will be held this
afternoon. The bereaved ones have
the sympathy of the entire communi-
ty in their hour of grief.
Devils Lake world., 1914-09-17
FRYBURG MAN SHOT WILD CAT.

Fryburg, N. D., Sept. III. A.
Frank had the exhilarating sport of
shooting huge wildcat with a shot
gun near his farm two miles south
west of town. It was some distance
away at the first shot and becoming
enraged, made for him. When closer
he shot again, but did not feaze it.
When the cat was about fifteen feet
from him he fired a third shot, this
time blowing his brains out. John
says it is the largest cat he has ever
seen. A short time later it's mate was
seen sneaking away across country.
Devils Lake world., 1914-09-17

MI. and Mrs. Henry White of Green
Mountain, Iowa, are visiting relati-
yes and friends at Webster and in
Cleveland Township. Mr. and Mrs.
White formerly lived in Cleveland
Township, but sold out and moved to
Iowa. They have many Ramsey coun-
ty friends who will be pleased to
know that they are prospering.
Devils Lake world., 1914-09-17

Thos. W. Chambers and bride ar
rived here Monday and will begin
housekeeping at once. Mr.. Chambers
was married last week to Miss Maud
Gibbons Of Heron Lake, MINI. The
happy young couple have been re-
ceiving the congratulations of their
many friends.
Devils Lake world., 1914-09-17

Gustave Olson, the Is year old son
of Peter Elverum of North Minnewau-
kan township died Wednesday. The
funeral will be held tomorrow after.
noon from the family residence, Rev
A. c. Barron officiating.
Devils Lake world., 1914-09-17

Reuben Marshall and Miss Clara
Smith were recently married in Min
neapolis. The groom is the son Of
John Marshall of this city and has
many friends here who will be sur
prised to learn of his marriage.
Devils Lake world., 1914-09-17

Specials for Saturday only. Onyx
Silk Hose, 5 oair for $1.O0, regular SOC
each. Silk osey Petticoats $3.25, re-
gular $4.o9 nd $500 values. Rowan
Strip BeltS $.25, regular $1.50 and
$500 valued Neckwear, Gladstone and
Marie ANTI ,ette Collar, special 39c.
The Fashion shop, in G. N. bldg. 38-tf
Devils Lake world., 1914-09-17

Elmer Erickson returned the latter
part of the week from Barnsville,
Mimi, where he visited for few days
and has resumed his position in the
Great Northern freight depot.
Devils Lake world., 1914-09-17

Among the attorneys of this city
to attend the meeting of the bar as
sociation at Grand Forks are F T.
Cuthbert, A. R. Smythe, VIM. Ander-
son, E. H. Griffin and F. J. Trainor.
Devils Lake world., 1914-09-17

Frank Dora the young man who
stole check belonging to an en-
ployee of St. Mary's academy, and
committed forgery by signing it and
getting it cashed by local merchant,
was sent to the reform school by
Judge Buttz.
Devils Lake world., 1914-09-17

Ole Skratass came down from his
Minot home to attend the funeral Of
his mother who is to be buried this
afternoon. i
Devils Lake world., 1914-09-17

Edward Nelson of Hofflund, MIMI,
was business visitor in the city to-
day. Mr.. Nelson owns farm in Cato
township, and for several years oper-
ated it himself, but for the past three
years he has rented and lives in Min
nesota, where he also owns and oper-
ates farm.
Devils Lake world., 1914-09-17

got across the Aisre. Then they
turned and delivered s..veral counter
attacks in which, according to the
British official rypost, they were lie
pulsed, the Germans leaving two hun
dred prisoners in the hands of the
British. The Germans are in the
hilly country, where they are digging
strong entrenchnients and receiving
reinforcements. sBrt even here, the
right wing, which has borne the brunt
of the fighting in the advance and re-
treat, is not altogether safe, for the
French, operating from Amiens, cling
to it's flank, while the British and
French forces continue to press in
front.
MUST HOLD POSITIONS.
1t is essential, however, that they
should hold these positions, for they
cover the lines of retreat to the north
which will be the only way out if de-
feat should be Their lot That they
realize this is sHown by the fact that
the Germans have been contesting ev-
cry foot Of ground with the allied ar.
mics for the last two days and botl
sides suffered heavily.
Devils Lake world., 1914-09-17
WALTER HILL
AND PARTY HERE

After spending a few days shoot
ing ducks on the Gordon pass on
Freshwater lake, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Hill and Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Upton
left Sunday for their St. Paul homes.
They secured nice bags Of game and
were well pleased with their trip.
Mr.. Hill expects to return later on
when the Northern duck begin their
flight south.
Devils Lake world., 1914-09-17
POINT Of VANTAGE SECURED IN RETREAT NORTH.
WARD CONFLICT RESULTING IN ENORMOUS LOSSES

London, Sept. 16.-The German
army, which less than fortnight ago
was at "the gates of Paris" the right
wing which then extended to south
east of the French capital, tonight is
drawn up on almost a straight line,
extending from the neighborhood of
Noyon, in the west, to Bois-Forges
on the Meuse, north of Verdun, with
its left resting on the German fort
ress Metz. Thus the right wing has
gone back at least over seventy miles
in two weeks, while the rest of the
army. had to retire before the whole
could find ground on which to make
another stand against the allies ad-
vance.
TO OFFER FIGHT.
That the Germans intend to give
battle on this line, with the river
Aisne in front of their right, and the
hills of Rheims facing their center
and the mountains and forest Argon-
ne on the left, seems certain. They
went back steadily. before the French
and English armies, fighting only the
rear guard actions until their right
in command Of General Won Kluck
Devils Lake world., 1914-09-17

"NO HUNTING" SIGNS MAY BE
HAD AT THE WORLD OFFICE.
Evening journal., 1914-02-11

Mr.. Scott declared, when there Is
nothing else to censure the Levy
Court comes in tor their share NC
intend to do what the citizens want
US to do. Wien any person Or BODY
OF people ask us for a hearing we
always grant the bearing as gentle
men should do
Mr. Groves asked Mr.. Moore if the
Chamber Of Commerce favored an
overhead bridge and he wanted TO
know II it would not be advisable to
wait and sec what public sentiment
is on this question.
Mr.. Moore said that he had not
Leard this, but that all the sentir,ens
he heard favored the undcrgrade
crossing. lie said the overhead propo-
sition was 'up in the air" whereas
the undergrsde crossing is a concrete
proposition and should be acted upon
az once
Mr.. smith declared that he do lot
think any Of the members objected
TO eliminating the crossing.
Tho delegations, before leaving. ex-
pressed their thanks to the court for
its courtesy.
Evening journal., 1914-02-11
TRAIN HURLS AUTOISTs.
Husband and Wife Miss DEATH b,
NarrOMeSL Of MARGINS.

POTISTOWN, Pa, Feb ll.-Their
automobile knocked to smithereens,
and themselves seriously injured. S.
Edwin Trout, a Pottstown merchant.
and his wife escaped death By the
narrowest margin when their machine
was run into by a freight train on
the Wilmington branch OF the Read
ing railway, near Birdsboro, this ar
ternoon.
Mr.. Trout was runing uD grade and
his view Of the tracks was cut off
by a nearby building Glancing 20
one side Mr.. Trout saw the ponder
Gus locomotive coming down upon
them when it was to late to stop.
The automobile was caught square
ly in the middle, hurllng both occu-
pants out through the top.
Mr.. Trout landed foot away from
the tracks, and, looking up, saw the
wheels grinding past. His wife land
cd 10 feet away. After being given
treatment at the station they were
brought to town by Dr.. Newcomer. No
bones are broken, but it is feared both
are internally injured.
Their escape, according to eyc-wit-
nesses, seemed miraculous.
Evening journal., 1914-02-11
OF
REAL ESTATE

The following real estate transfers
were recorded at the city Registry
Bureau since last Friday:
Maria Bradley TO Michael sklut.
west side OF Walnut street, IS fee.
north Of Eighth street, consideration
s1l25.
The Riyeryiew Cemetery Company
Of Wilmington, Del, to tho Mayor and
Council Of Wilmington, Intersection
OF teh southeast side Of Wsshingto
street With ths southwest side Of
Thirty-frst street, consideration ST.
4Of.7S.
John j. Hanley to Edward Brown
and wife. north side OF Elm street IS
feet west of Adams street, considera-
tion s1525.
Charles W. Gooding to Walter Tai
ley and wife, southeast corner OF
Iwenty-third and Jessup street, con-
sideration $3.50.
Mary B. Cloud TO Lewis W. Miller,
property 1119 East Thirteenth street.
consideration $3.50
NNNi g - rye e. al, 10 -Aftnur X
Baxter, south side Of Sixth street, 142
feet east Of Harrison street, consid-
GRAFTON $1,000.
Jesse B. Talley to Charles J. shinn,
southeast side OF Madison street. so
feet northeast of Twcnty-fourth
street. consideration s2S0O.
Catherine A. Schenck to Patrick
Gardner, north side Of Second street,
i45 feet west OF Monroe street, con-
sideration S5.
Richard c. Heeney TO Catherine A.
Scheneck, north side OF Second street
1873 feet west Of Monroe street, con-
sideration $500.
Henry c. Conrad ct al. to Cathe-
rine A. Schenck, north side Of Sec
ond street, consideration s5.
Evening journal., 1914-02-11
MANY TO DINE WITH
AUTO ASSOCIATION

The committee in charge of the ban
quet Of the Delaware Automobile Asso-
citation is busy completing arrangements
for the cvonl on next Monday night az
the Hotel DUPONT Some novelties are
promised by the committee. and IL is
hoped 10 make the dinner one OF the
most enjoyable OF amy vet given. The
committee wishes it understood that
attendance is not TO be limited TO meme
bers Of tho Delaware Automobile As.
sociation. but that all motorists with
any friends whom they may wish TO
bring will be welcome.
The guests viii include: Governor
Oh rles Il. Miller Mayor Harrison w.
Howell, Hon. /. Irving Handy. Secretary
Of state Thomas ". Miller. Dr. II. NJ
Rowe, first vicc-prcsident of the Ameri.
can Automobile Association and presi.
dent Of the Maryland Automobile Assn
citation; J. H. Weeks. president OF the
Delaware County Automobile Associa
tion; Thomas Cahall. secretary of the
Delaware County Automobile Associa.
tion and others.
Tho committee ia anxious that all
those who intend 10 be present shall no.
THY the treasurer. Mr.. Staniar. prompt.
ly by Thursday Of this week Of their
intention. This is essential in order that
arrangements cnn be made In take care
OF an those vho intend 10 come. 4
number who have had tickets sent 10
them have not replied and the commit
tee urges that their replies be sent in
at oucc.
Evening journal., 1914-02-11
TO LECTURE ON STRIP
TICKET SITUATION

Arrangements have been completed
for the lecture and mass meeting dn-
nei the auspices OF the Central Labr.
Union, TO be held at odd Fellow
auditorium, Tenth and King streets.
tomorrow evening. On December 30
and 81. Charles Edward Russell came
here and investigated the local stu
alton. Central Labor Union announ-
ces. Al the lecture tomorrow even
ing. Mr.. Russell win explain why the
citizens Of Wilmington and vicinity
are compelled TO pay a straight i've
cent fare while some other cities have
six seven eight tickets for a quar-
ter and some a thrce-cent fare. Mr..
Russell IS a noted exponent OF munic
ipal or public ownership. He Is a
regular contributor 10 magazines.
J. Winfield Scott, president OF the
Central Labor Union will act as
chairman Of the meeting. The dele
The Central Labor unionshrdluaoidlu
gates to the c. l.. L. from the afiliat-
ed locals will be seated on the stage
II Is probable that some action will be
iaken at the meeting TO try 10 bring
the strip ticket situation to a head
The Central Labor Union. represent
ing the working men and women OF
Wilmington and vicinity. has fell
ever since the strip tickets were
abolished that what was needed was
action" not postponements.
Several public officials have sisni.
bed their intention TO attend the Rus.
sell meeting. Labor will be strongl,
represented, and the outlook is great.
y pleasing to the Central Labor
Union.
Evening journal., 1914-02-11
INTERNATIONAL POWDER
INCREASES ITS SURPLUS

Vice-Prcsidcnt r. G. Buckner q; tho
tuFont International Powder Conn
pany says IN thc last annual report
"The statement OF the condition OF
your company. hereto attached
needs little comment TIE earnings
frs fpe year wsce sLficient 70 permit
O. TIE payment u tho regular per
cent tividcnd "a ire preferred stock
agG 3. crease the undivided rrCGts by
approximately twepiv-seven thousand
dollars Owing TO change IN the
method Of accounting the diidend re-
ccised January @ 1914 FROM Iateraa-
iiun1l sirokeless Powder aud Chemi-
cal Company was included n to pro-
ATS Of the .oar 1888; likewise tie dis
burEemeut 81 "a per cent on the
preferred s.res Of your company
rade JaBuafy 1918, was charged
afeinst TIE earnings for the same
period. luis e.; the reason that both
of these tems ielong IN siis apera.
tons G the year 1ei3.r
Tho duT'oni international Powder
Company reports for the year ended
December 81. 1919, included the fol-
lowing items.
Evening journal., 1914-02-11
RELIEF pIRErTNRs NAMrn.

Tho tollers appointed by the En-
ployes Relief Association Of the VIII
mingtOn and Philadelphia Traction
Company some time ago 70 count the
ballots cast for the twenty one di-
rcctors TO serve the ensuing year,
have made their report This shows
the following TO have been selected.
Messrs. Geiger. Anderson Frazier,
Gerke. Demoes. Dorman, Hill, Cain.
Wilkins. Roth. Idlley. .Mcnn. Pyle.
Berndt and Dannonhauer, OF this
city Mcsars. Jack, Hartmann and
Oliver, OF Chester. and Messrs Nc
Fadden. Long and Cavanaugh, OF
Clifton Heights.