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The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1920-03-10
Fargo Is Selected
BY State Plumbers

Grand Forks, N. D., March 6.-Af-
ter election Of officers and selecting
Fargo as the next meeting place the
North Dakota Master Plumbers as
ISOLATION adjourned late yesterday.
Left Henning of Fargo was reel
ected president Of the association; R.
c. Spriggs, Grand Forks, was elected
vice president, and-J. L. Hulteng, al
so of this city, secretary and treasur-
er. Mr. Hulteng also was elected dele
gate to the National Plumbers asso-
citation meeting at Pittsburg, June IL
to 20.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1920-03-10
Elevator Al Douglas
Destroyed By Fire

Douglas, N. D.. March 5.-The At
lantic elevator was burned to the
ground Tuesday afternoon by a blaze
originating from the explosion of a
lantern in the pit Of the plant. The
flames were communicated to the 500
depot and the M%innekota elevator, but
both of these structures were saved.
There was little grain in the Atlantic
elevator, but the loss on the building
will be $4,000 or more.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1920-03-10
Nineteen Companies
: Wis, National Guard
Drive For Recruits
{By The Associated Press,

Madison, Wis, March 6.--Nireteen
companies of Wisconsin National ..;u-
ard troops have gone over the top in
the state drive for recruits. Five
troops Of cavalry, a supply company
Of artillery, and a train company
have been recruited to maximum siren
9Th. Federal inspection will take
place in various ~arnnories this month.
1t has been announced that federal
pay will be allowed motor mechanics
in the motorized units Of the National
Guard. Most of the jobs pay about
$50 a month";
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1920-03-10
Mortality Record For
1919, Wis. Below Az.
(By The Associated Press,>

Madison, Wis, March 6.-Wiscon-
sins mortality record for the last
quarter of 1919 was 90 per thousand
and was based upon a total of 6,353
d aths. This total is below the aver
age for the same months, for IL years
it was stated by l.. w. Hutchcroft of
the bureau of vital statistics. Dur
ing the last quarter Of 1918, influen-
"a and pneumonia were responsible
for 1900 deaths.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1920-03-10
Beach Boy Scouts
Get Splendid Support

Beach, N. D., March Ga COM
mittee of business men canvassed
Beach yesterday and raised over $4O0
camp equipment for the local Boy
Scouts. The city council also appro-
priated $500 for the same purpose. A
big summer encampment of the boys
will be held and a lot of earnest work
and good times are in sight for the
boys.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1920-03-10
MRS. CLARK DIES AT
CHURCHS FERRY

Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Toomey were
called to Churchs Ferry yesterday to
prepare the body of Mrs. Norman
Clark, age % years, who died yester-
day morning of pneumonia following
a short illness of influenza. Mrs.
Clark was a sister of Mrs George Bal
lor, of Churchs Ferry. Up until a
week ago, Mr.. and Mrs. Clark were
residing in Rugby. They expected
to make their home on the Bailor
farm in Churchs Ferry. Mrs. Clark
is a daughter Of Henry NolSimier. of
Churchs Ferry. Besides a father and
husband, she leaves two children to
mourn her death. The remains will
be shipped to this city for burial
Monday or Tuesday.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1920-03-10
Death of Mrs. Bacon
Occurred This Morning

1bAo 1ktl1tE
The death of Mrs. I. M. Bacon, of
Flint avenue occurred this morning at
an early hour of %peritonitis following
an illness Of the influenza. She lea
YES a mother and a husband to mourn
her death.
Mrs. Bacon has lived in this city
since last November, altho Mr.. Ba-
con was employed for some time on
the Makers nursery farm east of the
city. He is at present employed in
the Adams hardware store. Mrs. Ba-
cons parents live in Moorehead, but
she was employed in Fargo prior to
her marriage last November.
The remains will be shipped to Far
go for burial.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1920-03-10
AS Told to III. C.. BATE
'"1xr~ -t~H1g<f44SaBRMs~ -


n RE you getting fat? Do you
~ want to reduce? If so, don't
make yourself miserable by trying
to starve off surplus fat. By going
on a canary bird diet the only thing
you will lose. will be your temper
and your joy of living. You may
even grow fatter.
There is much to be said for diet
ing. Women with a tendency to
's%toutncss always should avoid
fatty, starchy foods. Yet this isn't
half as important as judicious ex-
%crcisc, says James J. Corbett,
former Worlds Heavyweight Box
in: Champion. Not only will a few
minutes Of lively ca1i,.hcaics daily
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1920-03-10

i'll a gymnasium or in your home
rid you of embonpoint, but, in case
you are small and have no fat to
lose, will greatly improve your
figure.
Although Gentleman Jim's" ring
career is many years behind him,
he still continues rigorous training.
He finds it necessary to keep him
fit for the strenuous action he puts
into the Universal photop1ays in
which he is starred.
"Miss Kathleen O'connor, my
leading woman in The Midnigh!
Man, the serial in which I am
featured, tcld nj tcariul'y one da-
hat 81. va ts!dnl "a weight
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1920-03-10

M. F. Harris of Cando, was in the
city today enroute home from points
on the Farmers line, where he has
been looking after income taxes for
Uncle Sam. Mr.. Harris is one of the
deputy Revenue collectors for North
Dakota.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1920-03-10

sNatu.1iizes" Bird In Cuckoo Clock.
Cuct 7" clocks, oncess popular, were
for the most part "made In Germany"
so a jeweler In an Indiana town de
cided that it was time that the bird in
his clock should be "naturalized." says
Popular Mechanics Magazine. When,
he had finished alterations the bird
came fo-th and whistled Bob White,~
s native American.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1920-03-10
Subscriptions

l am taking subscriptions and re-
newals for all of the mag
azines and newspapers, including the
Devils Lake World, and l would ap-
preciate it if you would see me for
any subscriptions you may desire, Ell
Their new or renewals.-Mrs. Thos.
Page, City. 3-5-6t
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1920-03-10
Donald Enters The
Morton Sheriff Race

Mandan, N. D., March 5.-The hat
Of Charles Mcdonald, pioneer Slope
politician, is officially in the ring in
the contest for the sheri6's job il
Morton county. His candidacy was
announced first at q meeting Of q bro
therhood Of which he is q member
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1920-03-10
CIGARETTE MEASURE' WILL
BE DISCUSSED BY HALFYARD

Tomorrow evening at the Method
list Episcopal church DR.. Halfyard
will speak On "The Cigarette Meas
ure." This is an important issue in
the coming election, being a legsla-
tive measure which is now up for re-
peal. The public are cordially inv;t-
Ell to hear what Rev. Halfyard has to
say on this question.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1920-03-10
TWO DEATHS IN AMI

Crosby, N. D., March 6.-Two
deaths have occurred within a brief
period in the Frank Simonet home,
Marjory, % months old, and Mrs. ST.
monet, being the victims. Four chill
dren survive,
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1920-03-10
DAIRY EXPERT SPEAKS

jamestown, N. D., March CIV. F.:
Shilling of Northfield, owner and op-
orator of n of the largest dairy
farms in Minnesota, was the guest Of
jamestown and spoke at a luncheon
given at noon by the Commercial
club his subject being Community
Building"
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1920-03-10
ELKS TONIGHT

ELkS TONIGHT
There will be a regular meeting of
Devils Lake lodge No. 1916, B. P. O.
Elks this evening at 8 o'clock. Elec-
ton OF officers. All members request
ed to be present.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-24
SAYS US. SUGAR PROBE
is AIMED At HIS SEAT
Senator Smoot Declares Utah
Idaho Inquiry is Directed
Against His Reelection.
BY Associated Press TO Every Evening

Hy Associated frfss TO fhefy htehiha
Washington, May 24.-Charges that a
Federal Trade Commission investigation
of the Utah-Idaho sugar company was
being used in an effort tn defeat him for
reelection were made IN the Senate today
by Senator smoot, Republi an, Utah
Although Senator Smoot said he had only
a nominal amount of stock IN the com
pany, he declared the commissions nctivi-
ties were being directed against his politi-
cal interests.
mo one can object 10 any action that
can be taken to control or regulate the
lawful distribution Of sugar said Senator
Smoot, ''but when any department of the
government undertakes to secure the de
feat or election of United States Senator
through the investigation Of affairs of n
sugar company IL is time that such a con-
tenptible practice be called To the at
tention of the country.
Senator Smoot read copies OF kilograms
alleged TO have passed between w. ii.
Beer, attorney for the Commission IN the
Ttah-Idaho company investigation and
George +. Sanders, of Salt Lake City, in
which Mr.. Beer asked Sanders for advice
regarding his movements and departure
from Utah. The alleged reply of MIR
Sanders advised MIR Beer not 10 be I'm
too big a hurry to finish your case, as
public sentiment is fast changing and
almost entirely for government prosecu-
tion.
Sugar magnates anxious for YOU to get
through" the reply continued; Palmer
should keep you ON job. II you keep going
for two months il will cost Smoot his
Senate seat. Better kill time with Wash
ington author ty. -,
Months ago, Senator Smoot said, he was
advised that the trade commission planned
TO investigate the utah-ldaho concern just
before the election. and that among Other
causes assigned was that IT would hell
defeat him for election. MIR. Smoot salo
he owned only 20 shares Of stock IN tht
company, paying him SD monthly, IN
cluding some from his fathers estate.
The Senator also read kilograms ex
changed between himself and the sugar
company relative TO fixing sugar prices
and said all had been inspected by DE
partment Of Justice agent and his entir'
course in that respect approved. DESPITE
this. Senator Smoot said, 1t appears th'
commission Investigating has aimed blow
at his political career.
Il am positive the honest people Of TIN
country" said Senator Srnoot. will no
| approve of any such rotten politics.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-24
LITTLE CHANGE IN
SUFFRAGE LINEUP
AT DOVER TO-DAY
No Noticeable Result of Repub-
lican Leaders Campaign
in Sussex.
ASSEMBLY RESUMES WORK
Special Dispatch From staff Correspondent


Special Dispn tch From staff Correspondent
STATE HOUSE, Dover, May "a.
Little change, if any. appears to have
been made in the suffrage lineup IN the
House of Representatives over the week
end. Ii the tour of Republican leaders,
through Sussex, the last few days Of last
week, in behalf of the Suffrage cause, had
any effect, IL was not apparent when the
Legislature resumed business today
Indications this morning pointed to
the suffrage resolution being transmitted
from the Senate to the House and We'd
nesday and there was expectation that
the House would not concur in II. Sussex
county Republican opponents had not
changed their attitude, as far as was APP
parent. Coleman du Pont, Republican
National Committeeman from Delaware,
Simeon :. Pennewill former governor;
Isaac ID. Short, president protempore OF
the Senate, and Daniel J. Layton, Jr,,
former Republican State chairman, fin
ished last night their tour Of Sussex
county for the purpose Of confcrring with
district leaders and ascertaining the true
reason for SusseS's opposition 70 lndorsc-
ment of equal suffrage. They pleaded
earnestly for ratification. but It IS reported
their pleading was ineffective. Sussex
legislators who oppose the resolution say
they are doing so in Difference to the wishes
of their constituents. Should thc resolu-
tion bc put 70 vote in the House. which
is likely. Sussex Republican opponents
would be publicly placed on record twice.
1t was aufhoritively stated at noon that
the Sussex tour was failure and that the
suffrage situation was unchanged There
was intimation then that the ratifying
resolution might be messaged TO the
House this afternoon.
No SESSION LIKELY TOMORROW
When the Assembly met today there
was pending a proposition 10 recess from
this afternoon TO Wednesday morning,
because the Democratic State convention
assemblies at Dover tomorrow. Senti-
ment on the proposal was divided. Demo-
craft, members of the Legislature held
that as an act of courtesy to them recess
should be taken, and despite some
Continued on page 13
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-24
WOMEN IN POLITICS.
Suffragists to Attend Democratic State
Convention in Dover Tomorrow.

A number Of Wilmington members OF
the Womans Party will 60 20 Dover to-
morrow to attend the Democratic state
convention. I'VE want to be on the ground
10 see what action the Democrats will take
on the suffrage question, said Mrs.
Victor du Pont today. who acting as
chairman of the Woman's Party, while
Mrs. Florence Hilles is In Oklahoma on a
speaking trip for devastated France.
THE responsibility for ratification IN the
Delaware Legislature undoubtedly rests
upon the Republicans with their large
majority. Mrs du Pont stated, but
Republican delay has given the oppor-
tunity to the Democrats to seize the
credit for favorable action on the national
suffrage amendment by coming 70 the
rescue OF ratification while the Bepubli-
cans are dallying about passing II
Miss Mabel Vernon and several other
Nomens Party leaders went to Dover
this morning TO look over the situation
They said they felt quite confident that
the work being done among the Republ-
cans in Sussex county IS bearing fruit and
would insure early favorable action IN
the House
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-24
NEW KING Of GREECE
HAS "PLEB|AN WIFE
Venirelos Would Separate Alex
ander From Daughter of His
Fathers Former Aid.
py Associated Press to Every Evening

Py Associated Press TO Every Evening
Paris, May "a. King Alexander Of
Greece Is reported here to have been marie
morgauitacally 70 Mademoiselle Manonos.
daughter Of a former aide de camp to his
father, King Constantine. The Greek
legation in Paris has refused TO confirm
or deny this report.
King Alexanders marriage IS said TO
have been the elimination of boyhood
friendship and occurred before he was IN
q direct line to the throne and while ms
chances for succeeding ms father appeared
most remote.
The King and his wife are living al the
same hotel here, and yesterday went 70
Versailles where they lunchcd together
and visited the gardens
Reports here unpute the hmg visit
To Paris To a desire on the part OF the
Premier Nenizelos of Greece for a separa-
tica Of the hing from his reputed morgan
itlc wife, so that he may marry a Princess
of royal blood.
The marriage ceremony, It Is asserted,
was performed by Priest OF the Greek
church, but was not recorded with the
metropolitan Of Athens, the supreme
ecclesiastc authority in Greece This is
the explanation for the fact that no rec
ord of the ceremony IS available.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-24
u. $. OWNERSHIPS OF ROADS
MAY RETURN. STRAUSS WAR
: Associated Press 70 Every Evening

By Associated Press 70 livery f-ETulnS
Washington, May 24-Events of the
next few months or weeks Will determine
whether government ownership 0f rail-
roads will come agaIn-desplte popular
pposition-Frederick Strauss, of New
York today warned the Interstate Com
merce Commission, cOntendlng that the
main thing at present IS 70 establish
feeling Of security IN the minds of IN
vestors. Mr.. Strauss appeared before the
commission in support Of the railroad :
quest for increased freight rates.
Government guaranty would neces-
sarily be followed by government owner
ship. Mr. Strauss declared. But the
peoples aversion To government owner
ship Is of no avail unless such policies are
adopted as viii preclude It.
Whether government ownership shall
come again IN spite of the people or
whether system of private ownership
shall once again obtain here aS It did IN he
davS when the American telephone svs-
TEN vas regarded Is second to none in the
world. Will be determined by the events
of the next few months or weeks.
Low nominal rates merely are OF uo use
TO he shipper Mr. Strauss said, If the
traffic IS not moved IN sufficient qusnti-
ties What the shipper needs, he argued.
IS the speedy movement og his goods, and
there are only two Ways IN which Il can
be accomplished
One Is bv an increase: charge for the
Shipment Of goods. he said. and the other
is BY an appropriation ont Of the national
treasury by levy on taxpayers 10 cover
the deficit
Railroads at present can offer no IN
ducement 10 the investor combining safe
bonds with speculative value, Mr.. Strauss
said Calling attention % the meagTe
number Of railroad stocks that sell above
par MIR. Strauss pointed out that in order
to have railroad stocks sell at o substantial
premium the earnings Of the reads must
be large enough 10 permit the payment
of dividends which will compare favor
ably with the dividend rates ON stocks Of
industrial and other concerns.
The recent remedial legislation Is
good 50 far as it goes, he concluded
''The return Of six per cent per annum
will. | believe, turn out 70 be wholly IN
adequate, as time may demonstrate but
a beginning has been made on sound lines,
and Is time goes OH congress will realize
that the rate OF return on railroad property
will have tc compare iavorably with the
returns to be had ~ other industries or
else government ownership will inevitably
result
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-24
VENGEANCE MOTIVE
OF Gen. HERRERA FOR
KILLING CARRANzA
Father of Assassin Had Been Ex-
ecuted on Mexican Presidents
Order Few Days Ago.
BODY OF EXECUTIVE ON
WAY TO MEXICO CITY
nv Associated Press TO Every Evening

nv Associated Press 20 Every Evening
Mexico City, May 24.-Advices reach
ing here today from Mocaxa say that the
body of former President Carranza lay
in state Saturday night in Villa Juarez,
the nearest place To the scene Of his death.
It arrived in Necaxa Sunday morning
in charge Of General Mariel, and from
there IL will be brought in charge Of
General Jesus Novoa to Mexico City.
The transportation Of the body ovar
the narrow gauge railway is being render
ed difficult on account of the terrific storms
which arc raging IN the mountainous
region. The remains of the former Presi-
dent are inclosed in a plain wooden box
covered with n raincoat When the coffin
reached Necaxa IL was accompanied by
group OF generals and number Of mem
bers of Carranra's cabinet. A little band
Of mountain Indians, carrying flowers,
followed the rude casket
Among the escort were manuel Aguirre
Berlanga Minister Of the Interior, Ygna-
clio Bonillas. former Ambassador 10 the
United States; Gen. Murguia and Juan
Barragan, chief Of staff Of Carranza.
Luis Cabrera, secretary Of the Treasury,
was not among the party II was reported
that he had stopped at Villa Juarez
Preparations are being made TO pay mill
tary honors to tho body of President
Carranza when IL arrives ut the railway
station and during tho procession from
the station to his late residence.
Juan Sanchez Azcona, who is in charge
Of the foreign office today sent tho follow
ing communication 10 all the foreign diplo-
mats in Mexico City.
with sorrow | inform YOU that at 4
o'clock on the morning Of May %. Presi-
dent Carranza was assassInated IN the
village Of Tlaxcalantongo, State Of Pucbla,
where he had passed the night in his
flight through the Necaxa mountain
range, accompanied by forty persons,
mostly high army officials.
| "The assassin. Rodolfo Herrero, be
| longed to n small force of General Iariel
| q follower Of Carranza, who protected
/ him in flight Herrero cmmanded an escbri
/ charged with guarding Carranza the nmt
/ night. After consummatlng his CRIME
| Herrero fled into the mountains with
| his followers.
Revolutionary headquarters immediate
/ " ordered q strong column 10 pursui
| Herrero and TO capture him. summary
court martial him and apply the deati
penalty.
Generals Gonzales and 0bregon hav
named an investigating committee q
proceed To the scene Of the crime, and Sc
cure the facts and establish the happen
ings with all eSactitude.
AT the present time everything IN
dicates personal vengeance by Herrero
who prcmeditated the attack, offering 4
protect Carranza during his stay in Tlax
calantongo, since it appears that Herrero'
father had been executived few day
previously by orders Of Carranza ant
Cabrera"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-24
DEMOCRATIC FIGHT
To Be SETTLED ON
CONVENTION FLOOR
Both Wolcott and Salisbury
Claim to Have Won at Sat
urday's Primaries.
PEACE ovERTUREs FAII

Not until the Democrats of Delaware
meet in State convention at Dover to-
morrow. and the 1856 delegates cast Their
vote for national committeeman, 10 II
likely that the winner Of that honor ne
known. The convention is called TO eject
delegates To the national Democratic
convention and also name the representa-
tive for Delaware on the national com
mittee. and consider such issues as have
national bearing.
United States Senator Josiah O. Vol
colt and former United States senator
Willard Salisbury arc being supported
hy their friends Tor the post of natlonai
committeeman Friends of both claim
to have enough votes from delegates to
win the honor. Neither has TO date with
drawn from the contest, although MIR;
Wolcott IL is understood would do so II
Mr.. Salisbury would do likewise; Unless
conditions change, the question VIII not be
settled until the delegates either decide
in caucus. or when the vote is taken IN
the convention. ;,
What adds TO the difficulty Of any dis
interested party attempting to cast on on
the troubled waters. is that the SALISBURY
faction will not discuss any other candi-
date than the former Senator, They think
he is the best fitted man for the oiilce ana
have placed all their eggs in one basket
MIR. Wolcotts friends claim l27 votes
as follows: New Castle county uncludIng
Wilmington) 81; Kent, 50; Sussex, a5.
They say this total may switch five votes
in any county either for or against, but
not any more.
Mr.. Saulsbury's friends say he can
count on upwards Of 100 delegates and
claim IA Of the Is delegates from VIII
mington and 35 and 40 from Sussex, the
remaining supporters coming from Kent
and rural New Castle
NAME HARMONY COMMITTEE.
The Democratic State Committee Viii
NEE. tonight and arrange details Tor the
convention, also electlng state chair-
Continued tn page II
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-24
GOVERNMENT LOST
S9OO,47S,OOO BY
RUNNING ROADS
S667 ,513,0 900 More Expenses Than
Revenues on No. | Lines Under
Federal Control, /. G. G.
Told.
LOSSES ON SMALL ROADS
ALSO WAS VERY HEAVY
BY Associated Press % Every Evening

BY Associated Press ~ Every evening
Washington. May a The govern
ment's gross loss in operation Of the rail-
roads during federal control was 5000
Ats. 900 according 70 the final report
of Swager SherleY, railroad admins
tration direction Of finance TO the Inter-
state Commerce Commission hearing
applications of railroads tor an increase
Of rates.
Of this total s677 ,5i3 600 was charge
able directly to she excess Of operating
expenses over revenues and rentals for
the class one" roads, Afr. Sherley said.
Smaller lines, sleeping car companies
and inland waterways added S45, 460, ,00O
To the total
The 81 or. .0O00 900 additional revenue
which the railroads are seeking through
increased freight rates does not take into
account any increase III wages which the
railroad labor board may grant the
1000, 600 railway employees, Howard
Elliott bf the association Of railway eNsctl-
tives stated before the Interstate Com
mercc Commission today.