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The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-05-04

against said estate to present them
to him at his residence. Camp Springs
scurry County; Texas; where he re-
ceiyos his mail, this 18th day Of
April A. d. 1917.
W C. Davidson,
Administrator Of the Estate of W
VI Davidson and Mary r David
son
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-05-04
April A. D. 1917.
N. ". BAYAuSETT.

Administrator Of the estate Of
Nancy Ann Harris and J. c, Harris,
deceased
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-05-04
GAIL NOTES

Borden Citizen
Mr. John A Stavely Of Fluyanna
was In Gail on business Monday.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-12-13
CANlABlaNS WILL
ENLIST EXEMPTED

Chicago, Dec. l0.-British recruiting
officers today began a drive to enlist
the 175,000 subjects fo Great Britain
between the ages of 81 and 81 who
claimed exemption under the United
States registration law. Colonel J,hn
H. Dennis, in command of the western
division of the British Canadian re-
cruiting mission, instructed depots in
all large cities to present to employers
information which, it is said, indicates
that aliens in this class are stepping
into jobs made vacant by the selection
of citizens under the draft, and to ask
the cooperation Of employers in reach
ing these men.
Treaties are now being formed
Colonel Dennis Sid by which Canada
and the United :.tates will be enabled
to reach across the border to compel
the return Of such men as fail to re-
port WIN chosen. "We have sent
more than 1000 men already from the
western divisio l." said Colonel Dennis
"but with the facts now in hand, and
the aid of employers voluntary en-.
lishment by British citizens should be
made so attractive that great in.
crease will soon be shown"
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-12-13
LIVELY RACE FOR RED
CROSS SEAL PENNANTS
CITIES AND STATES COMPETING
IN BIG WAR FUND CONTEST.

New York, Dec. 10.-Contests Tor
Red Cross Seal Pennants to be award
ed to the cities and states selling the
largest number per capita Of these hol-
iday stickers is unusually keen this
year,according to the National Asso~
citation for the study and Prevention
Of tuberculosis. The effort this year
to raise $3,OO0,OOO war fund to fight
the increase in tuberculosis due to
military conditions has caused every
community in the country to do it's ut
most to break all previous records.
Nearly 440,0O0,0O0 seals have already
been distributed for the sale.
The cities, towns and villages have
been divided into ten classes according
to the population ranging from 600 to
100000 and over. Penants will be
awarded by the American Red Cross
and the National Association for the
Study and Prevention of tuberculosis
in each of the classes. Similar pen
nants will be awarded to states SELL
ing the most seals per inhabitant, the
states being divided into three classes
according to population.
Last year Hershey, Pa, sold more
seals per capita than any other town
or city in the United States, reaching
a total of 1855. In Wyoming 2,6S1
seals per capita were purchased by the
people of the state, a record among
the states.
In addition to the pennants, spec
ial honor certificate will be awarded to
any city or town that sells six or more
seals per inhabitant.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-12-13
TAX SALE WAS
EXCEEDINGLY SMALL

The Ramsey county tax sale took
place at the court house Tuesday, be-
ginning at 10 o'clock and lasted only
an hour and thirty minutes. It was
the smallest tax sale ever held in Ram
sey county, several townships not hav-
ing piece of property sold for taxes.
One reason for this is that fa
seem to be in good shape, and paid
their taxes promptly, before they were
advertised for sale, and another req,
son is that county treasurer Powell
and ihs faithful deputy, ]. M. Morgan,
have made a strenuous effort to see
all taxes were collected. They have
made it a point to learn of those who
had personal and real estate taxes past
due, and has sent out several notices,
which had their effect. In the matter
Of collecting 1916 personal prope..
taxes, he has been very successful, as
out of less than $4,000 1916 personal
property taxes past due he has sue
ceeded in collecting over $1,000 Of the
before the time came to turn them ov-
er to the sheriff.
We doubt if there is county in the
state that can boast Of having their
taxes paid up closer than right here in
Ramsey county.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-12-13
BONDING TRIANGLE
MAY DEvELOPE
IN THE. STATE
MUST PAY PREMIUM.
OFFICERS WHO RETAIN THE OLD
BONDS MUST PAY PREMIUM yO
DIVISION SERVED.

Some confusion has been created
among public officials because of the
decision of the United States supreme
court holding the state bonding Law of
North Dakota valid and constitutional.
This law was suspended in it's opera.
tions during the pendencs Of the case
in the courts when it was attacked by
the bonding companies. All county,
school district, township and munich
pal including city oficia' S, were bund-
ed for two year terms when they en-.
tered upon the duties of their offices.
in the majority of instances, these
bonds are paid for with Bonding colli-
panies until January !, 1919. Under
this condition al, such bond; have an
other year in which the, are in force
and during which time t,.e nren.ium
has been paid.
The attorney general holds that the
decision of the United States supreme
court makes it Imperative upon the
state officials charged with the en-
forcement of the law to put the same
into operation at once. Accordingly
he has notified c-unty auditors that all
officers in the classes enumerated
above must take out bonds under the
state bonding division of the insurance
commissioners office on January 1,
1918, or failing to do so, must pay to
the county, school district, township
or municipality in which the bonded
officer is serving, the amount of the
premium on such bond during the re-
mainder Of it's life.
The interesting, thing is whether or
not the bonding companies VIII TT ..,te
the amount of the unexpired premium
to the bonded officer, if he s forced
to take out new bond under the state
bonding law. It it not Tx .!,,' they
will. A test case of the right of tie
state to abrogate contract will 10 all
probability be made to determine
whether the courts will allow the
bonds made for the two year term; TO
be cancelled by the holders.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-12-13
CAN THAT STUFF.

Willis Thompson, who serves as
press agent for the Democratic state
central committee, is out with an ar
ticle in which he declares that in the
elections next year the Democratic
party will proceed to make loyalty the
iissue-proscribing all those who op-
pose that party as disloyal-It might
be we'll for the state machine to take
cognizance of what happened to the
machine in Fort Wayne that tried to
play that game in the recent election.
1t deliberately set to work to make
bad cause good by investing it with
! the halo Of patriotism, and boldly chal-
longing the loyalty of those who dared
oppose it. We all remember very dis
tinctly how the voters answered this
impudent assumption, and it is not to-
be doubted that the state will reply
in kind if this demogogic ruse is again
attempted. The people are not alto
gether stupid and they have not for
gotten that in Congress at the last
session the Republican members stood
between President Wilson and an aw-
full humiliation at the hands of his own
party. They did this not because they
loved the President, for they most GER
tainly did not, but simply because it
was the patriotic thing to do. 1t was
the only thing loyal men could do un-
der the circumstances. The President
escaped tragic reputation solely by
the grace and magnaninity of the op-
position he has always despitefully
used. The country knows this, and
accordingly, when it is called upon to
support the Democratic candidates
next fall on the plea that they rep
resent loyalty, 1t will simply sit back
and laugh. And then it will proceed
to elect a new Congress that has more
business ability and less tendency to
waste than that which the country is
now cursed.-Fort Wayne News.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-12-13
RECENT. JURyMEN
PASS RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTIONS OF CONDOLENLE
RENDERED COWAN FAMILY
OVER RECENT DEATH OF
JUDGE COWAN. ..

Just before rh2 recent term of dis
trict court was adjourned, the follow
ing resolutions We're passed, after be-
ing signed by every ;uryman who
served at this term of court: -
Mrs. John A. Cowan and family,
Devils Lake, North Dakota:
We, the undersigned, acting jurors
at the present term of district court,
being held in the City of Devils Lake,
Ramsey county, North Dakota, do for
ourselves, and desire on behalf of the
many citizens of this judicial district,
who have acted as jurors during the
many years that Judge Cowan pre-
sided at the bar of this district, to
extend to you our most sincere and
heartfelt sympathy and coincidence in
this hour of your great bereavement.
We realize that not only have you lost
a kind and loving husband and father,
but also that the State of North Da-
kota has lost one of her most promin-
entand useful citizens, the legal pro-
fession one of it's most able and in
dustrious members and this communi-
ty one who by reason Of his congenial
and cheerful disposition was honored
and respected by all. We also desire
to assure you in this manner that we
personally feel very deeply the loss Of
our friend and counsellor Judge Cowan
and that we share with you in as deep
a measure as it is possible for us to do
in the grief and sorrow you are now
called upon to hear, and we feel that
the Great Judge who rules over the
destinies of all II ankind, will look with
joy and gratitude up on the many acts
of charity and mercy so characteristic
of Judge Cowan, during the many
years that we enjoyed his acquain-
ta2ce and friendship.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-12-13

A great surprise took place at St.
Joseph's Catholic church last Thurs
day morning when Miss Josephine
Schnetter, Of Penn, was united in mar
riage to Mr.. Fred Chase of this city,
a popular young man. The bride is
a charming young lady of that vicin-
ity and was gowned in chiffon taffeta
silk with gold color trimmings to
match. Miss Freddie Smith who at
tended the bride wore blue satin with
beaded trimmings. Mr.. VIM. Schnet-
ter, brother of the bride, attended the
groom. After an extended visit Mr..
and Mrs. Chase will make Devils Lake
their future home where a host Of
friends will join in wishing them many
years of long and happy welded life.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-12-13

proceedings in respect to themselves
and failure to do so may result in their
losing their right to obtain exemption
or discharge. The registrants are all
SO required to notify their local Boards
Of any change in abode or post Office
address SO. that Questionries may be
sent to them without delay.
Local Boards will begin to send out
Questionaries at noon on December Is.
Five per cent will be sent out on
December 18th, and five per cent,
every succeeding day until all regis
.trants have been supplied with copies.
These Questionaries, the Adjutant
General points out, must be returned
to the local Board within seven days
from the time they leave the office or
the registrant will lose all claims to
deferred classification.
"The new selective service regula-
tions," says Adjutant General Fraser,
"affords the registrant every fair
means of obtaining deferred classifica-
tion, providing the registrant avails
himself of all opportunities laid down
in the rules. The exercise of these
rights depends entirely upon the reg
istrant himself. If he fails to act
promptly or comply with the rules, it
may result in his losing all rights to
deferred classification.
I would take this opportunity of
calling the attention of the registrants
to the three rules listed above, and en-.
courage them to adhere strictly to
these rules. In case of any doubt as
to the Interpretation Of any question
on the QUESTIONABLE, seek the advise
of an attorney who will give free coun-
sci on matters pertaining to the
draft"
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-12-13
REGARDING THE
new CLASSIFICATION

Bismarck, N. D., Dec. 12.-By or
der that registrants might exercise
their full rights in presenting claims
for deferred classification under the
new selective service rules, Adjutant
General G. A. Fraser emphasizes three
salieynt features of the new regula-
tions which vitality effect the standing
of registrants in the draft. Failure to
comply with certain rules, the Adju-
tant General for North Dakota points
out, constitutes a waiver Of all claims
for deferred classification, and for this
reason he is extremely anxious that
all drafted men be familiar with these
rules. The three rules which the Ad-
jutant General calls particular atten-
tion are:
First: Failure to return Question
aries within seven days after they
have been mailed out by the local
Board will constitute a waiver of all
claims for deferred classification and
the registrant will automatically be
put in the first class.
Second: All exemptions and dis
charges made prior to noon on Dec
ember Is, 1917, and all certificates in
evidence thereof are revoked from and
after noon on December Is, 1917, and
all registrants not already in the mil
itary service will be required to fill
out and return to the local Board the
Questionaries and comply with other
rules of the new draft.
Third: Registrants are bound by
law to keep themselves advised of all
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-12-13

GERMAN SUCCESS MEANS AM
ERICA MUST SPEED UP, WARNS
SECRETARY; NEW PLANS OF
"SUPER" WAR COUNCIL NOT
DISCLOSED.

Washington, Dec. 12.-Germany's
successful counter-blov,s against the
British lines before Cambria, was at
tributed by Secretary Haker in today's
weekly review of mill larry operations
to the massing of thI greatest Teu-
tonic force of the war bn the western
front.
1T would not do for1us to minimize
it's Importance" the Secretary warn
ed. ut means that we must speed up
our military efforts."
This was the situation that confront
ed the new "Super" war council when
it met in Mr.. Bakers office late today
for its first extended business session.
The council which included the five
cabinet officers composing the Council
of National Defense and the heads of
the war boards and administrations,
was greeted personally by President
Wilson. The preside1 remained only
a few minutes, leavin the council to
problems. NJ
What new plans 4 speeding up
were laid, was not disclosed. The only
suggestion was that there would be in
creased cooperation between the var.
ious government departments and be-
tween these in turn and the war boards
that deal directly with the industries
Of the country.
It is certain That no publicity will
be given to the moves of the council
except in isloated cases and where
some immediate result is to be gained
in that way. IS
! Army officers generally appear t.
agree with Secretary Bakerss interpre
tation of the military situation. There
is no inclination to dodge the fact thai
German military power has beer
strengthened. I'm the other hand
there is no sign ct encouragement, nj
faltering in the confidence of ultimate
victory that has characterized opin'
ions throughout the United States
from the day war was declared.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-12-13
MRS. ENGELHORN, AGED r LADY
OF CHURCHS FERRY
PASSES AWAY

Friday last Mrs. Engelhorn, mother
fthe Engelhorn brothers, passed
away at the family residence and the
funeral was held at Churchs Ferry
Monday afternoon, and was largely at
tended by the people of that commun-
ity. She was highly respected old
lady, and had lived in this county
since the eighties. She leaves several
sons and daughters, besides host Of
near and dear friends to mourn hel
demise.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-12-13

bers since, were organized today under
one heM, with.A. Handfield Whitman,
q prominent business man, as chair
man. All the work, both on the
ground here and in securing supplies
from the outsids, will henceforth be
systematized, with Halifax people
themselves in control Of the situation.
It was announced that 10 motor. cars
manned by experienced drivers would
leave Boston tomorrow on a relief
steamer. This unit will be of great
value in view of the demoralized
transportation problems here. It was
also announced tnat the steamer would
bring 10000 pairs of shoes, 10000
more cases of glass and three cars of
roofing paper.
Condition Not Hopeless
Taking stock tonight, the general
committee in charge of relief found
that while the storm had upset plans
and greatly delayed reconstruction,
conditions were by no means hopeless,
provided relief continued to come for
ward in subs :;,ntial way.
A great nervous strain was lifted
from the city today when the amuni-
tion steamer Picton was towed to sea
and sunk. Almost hourly rumors have
been flying about the city that muni-
tion ships were afire in the harbor and
since the Mont Blanc blew up Thurs
day the steamer Picton has been re-
garded with much apprehension. It
was known tina. she still held in her
holds enough explosives to cause
much damage.
Twice yesterday fire started on her
decks. Last night when the flames
were discovered for second time,
Halifax rifleme1 boarded her regard
less Of personal danger and tossed the
burning deck crago overheard.
It was announced tonight that the
admiralty court hearing as to the
cause Of the collision between the
Mont Blanc and the Imo which was to
have begun tomorrow, had been put
over until Wednesday,. Failure to OBJ
tain the services Of a competent in
terpreter made the postponement nec-
essary. z4.s,- 49,. =
Nothing has been more cheering to
the city. than the assurances Of sub
tantial aid from the United States
There was applause with each an
nouncement at headquarters that mon
ley, food and supplies were on the way
from various American cities.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-12-13
RECORD Time FOR
BUILDING Of SH|PYARD
ONE OF GOVERNMENTS THREE
VIRTUALLY COMPLETED IN 76
DAYS.

Washington, Dec. 10.-Virtual com.
pletion of one of the governments
three great fascinating steel merchant
ships plants within 76, days. time was
reported today to the shipping board
The yard, erected at Newark Bay BY
the Submarine foat Corporation, will
lay the keels of three ships before the
first Of the year.
Chairman Hurley of the board, &C.
cepted an invitation today to drive
the first rivet December II in the shi,
laid down. The rapidity of construc-
tion has astonished shipping board of.
ficials. The yard is 80 per cent com.
pleted, put down fives ways and Is
ready to lay five more. Ships are e>-
pected to comes from the yard in June
and it is planned to complete more
than fifty before the end of 1913. The
concern has contracts for $50 of to
tai tonnag of 100000.
The plant has 5000 men at work
and expects to have five times tina,
number on construction shortly atre.
the first of the year. Housing faciii
ties already have been provided The
plant will draw steel from 49 fabri
eating concerns and looks for deliver.
les as fast as material car be used.
The shipping board was notified TO-
day that keels had been laid at Seattle
for two ships fo: which contracts were
let twelve days ago.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-12-13

Last evening there was happy
surprise party ,iven to Master Harold
Kelly, son of Mr.. and Mrs. C. J. Kelly.
The occasion was his birthday, and a
number Of little boy and girl friends
congregated at tie Kelly homo and a
most enjoyable time was had. The
evening was spent in games and other
amusements, and a lunch was served.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-12-13

DR.. Quigley, district Supt. of the M.
E. church, was in the city Tuesday
night, and was the guest of Rev. Half
yard. He came here to attend the
'egular quarterly conference of the To-
cal church.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-12-13
MCCORMICK TO SING
FOR RED CROSS BENEFIT

Washington, lee. 11.-John McCor-
mick announced today that he will
make a patriotic concert tour from the
Atlantic to the Pacific coast, opening
in Washington Dec. 18. II will keep
on singing until have made 100000
with which the American Red Cross
can use as they see fit" said the tenor.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-22
THERE'S No Fun IN
STAGING FILM BOUTS

Otis Turner has found one class of
professionals with whom the word Of
a movie director passes for naught.
He can ask as demurley as he likes.
he can command as emDhatically as
possible. he can shout as vocfferously
as stentor-he Is disregarded when
the person whom he is addressing is
a p~rizehghter.
In directing the ring scene for
Melting Millions" Mr.. Turner i'm
ported a group of the best known
fighters on the Pacific coast. Dick
Donald had charge of gathering the
bunch and be produced Danny o.
Rrien. Louie Rees. Joe Connolly and
Heinie Booze to do the scrapping.
Abe Lincoln vas called to be referee.
and the noted Megaphone Cook was
official announcer.
Director Turner learned his lesson
az the first rehearsal. He had the
crowd gathered about the ringside
well trained. They ready 10
shout when he lifted his hand. and
become silent when he dropped his
megaphone. The fighters said they
would listen for his commands even
while they we're mixing.
But thev didn't. When the director
thought they had rehearsed enough
he shouted for them 10 stop. But
Danny O'Brien and Louie Rees had
had their fighting blood reused. The
simple cry OF a motion picture mar
could not stop them. They were go
ing at II properly and they didn't
intend 70 cease their fun merely II
crafty the whim OF one man.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-22

Referee Lincoln finally got them
apart though he had q hard time do
ing it. They nearly battered him 70
bits in the attempt
OF course, the crowd had enjoyed
the bout immensely. But It necessi-
tated Director Stanton's losing half
an hour while he had bis fighters
cooled and rubbed 50 they would look
fresh when they entered the ring for
the bout before the camera
Il always thought an actor was the
toughest proposition that a director
could ind" says Mr.. Turner now.
But I've discovered that / was
wrong"
At the Ely theater tomorrow night.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-22
.,DAU Rocket
Aren't you strong enough to carry

Aren't you strong enough to carry
mef"
This leading question pretty Flea
NOR asks Dayy in the charming love
story. "Davy Crockett" produced by
Pallas Pictures and released on the
Paramount program.
AS the story goes, Davy Crockett,
when a young man. loved the daugh-
ter OF his wealthy and h~igh-born
neighbor and like a bashful back
woodsman allowed his polished rival
to do all the counting.
Davy was losing ground when a
suspicion confirmed by small happen
ings brought the realization 10
Eleanor that Neil, DAVIS rival. was
marrying her for her money. Then
in her woman's way Eleanor began
10 ecourage bashful Davy.
An interest in his traps led to a
stroll through the sunny forest aud
when the ford of the creek was reach
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-22

Some tine during this week a
large new flag viii be placed on top
of Lakenan's peak. which is directly
back OF the concentration. Ire nag
viii he 2Sx42 feet and the pole -
feet high. THIS flag IS 10 BE paid for
nv a nefitian which vas passed
throughout McGill. On the DAY Of
the raising q this tag The MeGill
school vii salute il and the national
song eiIl b sung All the stores are
having iarge rags placed On their
buildings.