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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-12-17
WELL THIS is QUEER.
Railroad commissioners Urge Rail
way Companies to Raise Rates.

Railroad Comm ssieners Urge Rail-
way Companies to Raise Rates.
DICKENsoN, Dec. 14.-The people
here are astonished to learn that the
shortage Of coal is due to the railroad
commissioners who urged the railroad
to put rates up. A petition is now in
circulation here addressed to the rail-
road commissioners signed by many re-
sidents of Morton county setting forth
the fact that they desire to see the de-
velopement of the coal industry of the
whole state. They petition the COM
missioners to use their influence with
the Northern Pacific to reduce the de-
ferential which now stands against
Dickenson and in favor Of Sims, to the
figures prevailing prior to May 25. We
are informed the railroad is ready to
make the reduction whenever ysu re-
quest. "A telegram to A. G. McG Gillivray
OF Dickenson, from Traffic Manager
Hannaford states that the raise in the
rate was made at the request Of the
commissioners. Another dispatch from
Mr.. Hannaforn to Mr.. McGilliyray
says: 6 IF the railroad commissioners
want the tariff changed from fifty cent
deferential to twenty-five cents, We
shall be glad to do so.n Realizing the
matter rests entirely in your hands and
failing to see why you should be inter-
ested in keeping up the cost Of coal to
consumers, we petition you as stated
above. The petition is recsiying many
signers.
Five Horses.
For sale cheap on time. Apply to
ST W.. J. N ooNEY
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-12-17

Within few weeks past broom
corn has advanced from SIS to $3.50
a ton. Because of the new tariff? ?
No, because syndicate went quietly
at work and bought all there was
in the country at low prices, is now
master Of the situation, and the
price goes skyward, while the tariff
stands by with club to keep our
housewives from buying cheaper
brooms from over the sea. What
would farmers and housewives do
without our blessed tariff?
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-12-17
TOO VAST A SCHEME.


1t is whispered in the capitals of
Europe that England contemplates
a defensive and offensive alliance
with China.
Both countries would gain by such
a partnership. China would have a
powerful friend, her government
would be made more stable, and her
internal development would be
greatly aided. England would mo-
E.popolize profitable pIsg trade, and
would be prepared to meet Russia's
encroachments in Asia. The alli-
ance would give her more armed
millions than any other nation
could control. A recent writer says:
ssThe next war Of angry cannon on
the continent will in all probability
burst open the sealed gates of the
Bosphorous. England will answer
by placing at the head Of 400, 100000
people the standard of st. George.
It would be the first step in that
great struggle for the great empire
which Napoleon saw in his dreams;
from which he turned with sigh
when his standards dropped on the
Nile; over which his mighty genius
fondly mourned at St. Helena
1t is a dazzling scheme. But that
is all. The civilized world will not
look on quietly while a Christian
nation enters into such a dangerous
compact with hundreds Of millions
of heather. 1t is only dream Of
empire. The plan is too vast to be
successfully carried out. It would
unite too many nations against Eng
land.
Sooner or later England must
fight out her differences. France
and Germany will again appeal tc
the sword to settle boundary lines
Russia and England will wrestle to
gether for supremacy III Asia. And
China That semi barbaric mystery
Of the century battles speculation
It is no easier to make predictions
about China than it was . hundred
/ years ago. She is just as likely te
Igo backward as to 60 forward
When our civilization strikes her il
will be a practical Illustration Of thu
lold problem Of an irresistible force
coming il contact with an immova
bic bod Atlanta Constitution.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-12-17

On another page we give the
Presidents message in full. Some
of Blaine's friends are unkind
enough to say that the entire mes
sage is nothing but petition for
denomination and reelection.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-12-17
LANGDoN NORTH DAKOTA. THURSDAY, DECEMBER u. /

Peak Tin Mining Company The
object Of this company was to ex-
plot the mines of tin which were
said to exist in South Dakota in
such rich deposits as to supply the
world with the metal.
In order to expose the fraud and
protect the innocent Mr.. Thomas IA.
White, mining engineer Of Dead
wood, wrote a series Of letters to
the London Financial News showing
that tin did not exist in paying
quantities in South Dakota. Mr..
Whites exposure of the swindle
was SO complete that aThe Harney
Peak Tin Mining Company" was
suddenly collapsed. In return for
this service he was soundly abused
in the tariff organs in this country,
d f. y d
and was subjected to criminal pros
ecution in Dakota. The London
edition of the New York Herald
made charges seriously rejecting
upon his personal character and as
serting that his letters in regard to
Dakota tin were false and malicious.
Upon this Mr.. White, leaving his
home enemies for while, went to
London and brought an action
against the Herald for damages.
The case was tried before Baron
Pollock on the 18th inst, with the
result says the Engineering and
Mining Journal, "that the plaintiff
was completely vindicated, the de-
fendant apologizing, Withdrawing
the libelous statements, and paying
Mr.. White $4,000 damages and ST.
$50 costs, the case being settled be-
fore going into court. "The Mining
journal observes that "the case of
Mr.. White was not so much of
damages as it was of character, and
his friends in the west will learn of
his vindication with pleasure.
But what of 'sThe Harney Peak
Tin Mining Company" and its rich
deposits of tin ore? IF tin existed
inpaying quantities in Dakota, moth
ing would have been easier than for
the defendant to have produced the
evidence and sent Mr.. White out of
court. John Jarrett, late secretary
of the "American Tin Plate Asso-
ciation," who is now United States
consul at. Birmingham, England,
was within easy reach, and might
have proved useful witness it his
own stories about tin had been true.
Mr.. Jarrett's tin mining, however,
consisted mainly in exploiting the
Washington lobby and in working
up doubtful congress districts for
his employers.
To protect this fairy tin in Da-
kota the duty of $50 ton was i'm
posed by the Mckinley tariff on
foreign tin. owe must also amply
protect the tin miners" said the
tariff statesmen, "while we are more
than doubling the duty on tin plate
to protect the manufacturers" The
manufacturers whom they meant
are the manufacturers Of galvanized
sheet iron, who constituted the
sAmerican Tin Plate Association .
These manufacturers weres. abun-
dainty protected by high duties on
sheet iron; but they insisted that
tin plate should be taxed out OF
competition with their product. II
they make no tin plate themselves
they will compel American consum.
ers to use less Of it for roofing and
TO pay them more for their galvan.
lied sheet iron. In the whole his.
tory Of tariff legislation there is
nothing more iniquitous than this
tin plate schedule in the Mckinley
act, except the frauds and false.
hoods with which it is bolstsred up
THE GREAT WHAT 5Is-IT
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-12-17

Does il pay the MGl |.
chant 4 tOAdVerdse? | 4 /
We believe |',':, 8, it does
provided he ad-
vertises exactly
what he has got
and sells at the
prices he adver-
tises. Otherwise
it is money thrown
away. This has
{ always been our
aim, and never in
the four years we
have been in busi-
ness have we been
in such a position.
to do this as at
present.
Our stocks in
every department
is complete, our
goods are all new
and fresh, and
bought in the best
markets and at
closest prices, and
we propose to sell
them at the lowest
living prices for
Cash.
We invite every
lady to call on us
during; the next 80
days and get our
prices on = Plush li:',E
saques, Plush
Jackets Cloth I:|::
Jackets, Cloth
Mantles, Misses 4 j
and Chill ems
Mantl les. Fur sets
consisting Of Hare, :'|'l'll
French Goney,
Hair Suit and
Astrac cham
Our line Of Dress
g DDS is the largest
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-12-17
Five Horses.

For sale cheap on time. Apply to
ST w. !. MoonEY
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-03
The Governors Recommendations

1. That the fedpportioamsfst of senators
and members OF the House OF Delegates
required by the State Constitution to be
made In 1881 be done forthwith. Also, that
great care and irnpartiality be exercised in
forming the districts.
2. That in redistiotiag ne Sydts for mem
b0s II Congress (Which may be proceeded
with at more leisure) the work should be
% well done "as 10 disarm criticism both
ct home and abroad
4 That inasmuch as the State Is pro-
hibited by the Constitution from being q
party 10 or having sn interest in any work
OF internal improvement, all the work
that can be done Ion county roads, must be
BY the counties under enabling acts Of the
Legislature He sees nothing practica-
bic that the Legislature can do but to
allow the Boards OF Supervisors, IL the
people OF tho counties wish IL. 70
borrow money 10 improve the roads Of
their counties. but the law should be care
fully guarded 30 as to prevent injudicious
borrowing and expenditures Also. that
when tho order TO raise money Is made by
thesupervisos an appeal should be allowed
to the Judge Of the county ION the petition
Of twenty-five frse-holdsrs.n he also
recommends amendments 70 the general
xosd Law.
4 cosasefisg railroad lines should be
required 10 make as close connections %
prscticahls FOR The conyeniencs Of the
Travelling public. and reasonable freight
rates should DO required and 40 sdvan-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-03

end Of the term. We shall ex-
nect Governor Hun to be vigorously do
nounced by tho Times for this action OK
the State COMMITTEES, though y would oe
hard for that journal to convince the pub
Ito that the committee did not speak Tor
the Democrats party of the Empire state.
M however. the state Committee spoke
for Governor Hill rather than the Demo-
cratic PARTY. who can account for his Won
derful influence in New fork wi'nous o'n-
oedinq his remarkable ability
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-03
New York Politics.

The late Rev. HExRY CLAx DEAN. once
Chaplain of the United States Senate.
said Of brother-clergyman that no re-
Rardeda compliment TO any othor preacher
as an insult TO himself II has almost come
TO pass IN New York State that even a
pleasant reference TO Governor HILL is re-
garded by the Mugwump Times as re-
Election upon the little clique represented
by itself. On Wednesday last the New
York Democratic State Committee mani
s1ously approved Goyernor HlLL's
course in deciding 10 bold on TO
the Once Of Governor until the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-03
PeCul

To itsoif in many important particulars, Hcods
sarsapsrilIzfsd different from and superior 20 any
other medicine.
Peculiar IN combination, proportion ana prep
aratlon Of ingredients, Hoods SArsaPaTiila pos
sesses the full curative value Of the beat known
remedies Of the vegetable kingdom.
Peculiar in It's medicinal merit, Hoods sarsapa"
mia sccompllshes cures hitherto unknown
Peculiar in strength and economy Hoods Sar-
ssparilla Is the only medicine Of which can truly
be said, 100 doses one dollar" Medicines In larger
and smaller bottles require larger doses' and do
not produce as good results as Hoods sarsapariia-
Peculiar in its "good name at home there IL
more Of Hoods sarsaparills soldin Lowell where
IL "a made. than Of all other blood purifiers.
Peculiar in its phenomenal record OF sales
abroad, no other preparation has ever attained
such popularity in so short time. DO not be In
ducedto take any osherpreparaiion. Besuretoget
Hoods SarSaparilla
soldby all druggists. 81; six fOrss- Preparedoniy
bye. /. HOOD CO., Apothecaries, Lowell MASS
100 Doses One Dollar
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-03

The Norfolk Feus and Courier yesterday
entered upon the second year OF its exist
ence. Il announces that 1t has paid ez-
penses from the start" and we judge that
Il Is destined to achieve great success
We always find 1t an interesting paper.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-03

In the New York Times OF yesterday
Professor B. PUHrran, of Richmond Col
lege, has a column letter euiogistic o. ar.
CLEVELAND, and declaring that 1.-THE Demo
Gratis nominate him the supposed en-
thusiasm Of the people viii break forth
,,rou;atiblv.D
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-03
D. & {. MII7ELDORFER,
al7 EAST BROAD STREET
WINES. LIQUORS, &c.

We bog 70 announce 70 our friends and Tho
pnpIic In general that Ve have IN stock the
huesf lines Of old WBisKETB, BRANDfKe. OLD
TOM 0fN. Rum. SHERRY, PORT, MADEIRA,
bo1tief We also carry fun line Of the Cading
brand Of Imported and Domestic CIGARS. IL
viii pay you 70 give us q call Tor your holiday
goods Phone Ola. do Limo
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-03
LEV Y &DAVIS
CONTINUANCE OF OUR MARK
" DOWN SALE FOR ONE WEEK LONGER.
STOCK TO BE SOLD AT A SACRIFICE IN OR
DER TO MAKE ROOM FOR OUR HoLI-
DAY GOODS, NOW BEING
DAILY RECEIVED.
CUT PRICES PREVAIL ALL THROUGH OUR
DRFsS-GOODS STOCK.

CAsHsfERES at DC. yard.
DOUBLE-WIDTH GOODS, 40 inches wide,
down 70 loo. q yard.
BLACK HENRIETTA, double width, 171fc. a
yard. These indicate how the prices have been
DoubIe-Faced DRAPERY CANTON PLUSH
Double-Faced FIGURED DRAPEkY PLUSH
21c.-marked down from 25c.
CHENA SILKS In the following colors: Rose,
Blue, Garnet, Heliotrope, Cream, Brown, Tan,
and Gray at enc q yard.
EMBROIDERY Sikh dozen spools for &c.
SILK and SATIN RIBB0NS-No. z, &C.; No.
o, Sc, and No IL, loc. yard. All shades for
BLACK BALMoRALs, lined all through, only
y FfhEEcE-LINED GLOVES only 15c. a pair.
sILK-ENBRoIDERED sUsPENDEhS only
25c. pair.
WHITE TwILLED SHAKER FLANNEL only
121kc. yard.
PkUsH ALBUMS, large size, only 49c piece.
KID GLOVES, ell sizes, new lot Just opened,
piece sRMURE SILK, sold at s1.25--marked
down 70 97c. a yard.
piece BLACK FAILLE FRANCHISE SILK,
sold at 81, marked down 70 0ec.-a big bargain,
and only small piece Of about 40 yards-
SPECIAL PRICES THIS WEEK ON UNDER
WEAR, BLANKETS, AND QUILTS.
PRICES REDUCED TO SELL THEN.
BLACK RUSSIAN HAIR MUFFS soc. piece.
INITIAL HASDkERCHiEfS, all letters, la
dies and gentlemen's, l6e. piece.
20 LADIES' BLACK REEFEhS, IN Cheviot and
Diagonal, with frog-loops, Only 80 piece, worth
$500.
ISAAC I'll ED,
90Q BROAD STREET
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-03
TAXES.
oryrcs coIlEcroR or CRY TaxEs.)
HtTw tErf

oFGrcE CoIIECFoR or cgTy TAxEs.)
CiTF Hall.
RicHnosD, VA, December /, 1891.
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.
me RESIDUE OF CITY TAXES FOR 1891
ARE NOW DUE and payablein this ONCE during
THIS MONTH. A penalty OF PER CENT. win
DO added 70 si bills remslping unpaid DIX
cEMBER 3lsr.
Evsry male twcnty-oae years Of ago and evsry
person keeping house or doing business 10 tho
city 10 assessed for personal taxes. and those
who have not paid any city taxes durins tbs
year win please cali aud ssttls ~ - 70 avoid
being posted a. delinqusns.
rAviN0. PIPE, ana sEwER-coSNEo1Ios
BILLS are also due and wiz have tc b dsciared
desnqnent n not paid On or before DEckxBsR
8fsr.
orlcs open unsu ePx
y. w. CUNNINGHAM.
dc lin collectox q (fsy TaxoH
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-03

VlHE FIRST ANNUAL MEETING
il OF the stockholders OF the NATIONAL IN
VESTMENr BOND COMPANY viii be held at
the once OF the company, In Skaters Building,
No 1902 east Main street, Richmond, Va, on
TUESDAY, December 8, 1891 at II O'Clock ~,
for the election OF officers aud transaction OF
general business. CHARLES +. DAVIS,
de 3-td Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-03
ADJUSTMENTS.

REPoRTOIRE.
MONDAY, DECEMBER Urn = REGoLETTo
Miss Jueh as Gilda).
TUESDAY MATINEE, DECEMBER SRI
CAvALLERIA RUsTICANA Guile as Turiddu).
Preceding the production Of CAvALLERIA
the Balcony Scene from ROMEO AND JULIET
viii be given.
TUESDAY NIGHT, DECEMBER srH-TANN.
HAUsER CAiiss Juch in her famous role Of
ELIZABETH.
To-day tho last day Of the season-ticket sale.
Prices for the season (three performances), "a.
Single night sale opens tomorrow. de SILT
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-03
MEETINGS

X6TIGWAM OF ANNAWON TRIBE,
w No. 80, I. o. X. NJ, RICHMOND, Va,
THIRD sun HUNTING MOON, q. 3. D., 400,
COMMON ERA, December 3, 1S91.-CHIEFs
AND BROTHEKs You are ordered 10 meet at
your wigwam, Laube's Hall, corner OF First and
Broad streets at the first run OF this sun, 70 pay
the last sad tribute Of respect to our deceased
brother, john 4. MANN. Members Of sister
tribes In good standing are requested 10 meet
With Us.
Done by order OF the Sachem.
de 3-1t c. 4. HILL, Chief OF Records.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-03

in
Ours
OF
half
INITIAL brought too
WRAPS
10
fail find
purchase WRAPS
OIICLoTHS
Sand HOSIERY
THAIHIMER BROS
Fifth and Broad Streets
(no 2esu,Tu&n
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-03
! ISAAC HELD,
nuslNEss oppoRTUNrnEs.

L,OR SALE, VERY Low AND ON
IL cay terms, an EIGHT-CcLuNN fOTTKR
CYLlNDER PRESS, and sxl2 BALTIMORE
JOBhER, and FULL OUTFIT for an EIGHT
for particulars ID y. ". ". DURtfAN Il co, eli
east GeEmsn street, Baltimore, I'D. do l-3t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-03

ur.rowN oFFIcE 4ss EAST BROAD
STREET.
MANCHESTER OFFICE 1929 HULL STREET.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-03

Aiiiettsrs and kilograms must Be addressed 10
THE DISPATCH COMPANY.
Rejected communications win not bereturned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-12-03

Bedford Cords, the newest and most stylish
dress goods out, IN all shades. at 20, 30. 40,
Broadcloths in All colors at so. 65. 20, SOC, 81,
sI.25, and 90 for tho best imported;
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-12-24
Rope Climbing Made Easy.

A device recently patented by a French
inventor is designed to facilitate rope
mbing. while at the same time per-
uniting the climber to have free use of
his hands. The apparatus consists Of
two boards joined by strong hinge.
with a hole passing through both the
hinge and the boards. The extremities
of the boards are provided with straps,
which can be fastened to the feet of the
man using the device The method of
climbing by this apparatus is simple
When the feet attached to the boards
are lifted the rope is free, but the mo-
ment the feet are pressed down on the
two boards the rope is firmly gripped.
1t is necessary. therefore, only to lift
the body by both hands as far as is pos
s;ble. and then it can be held by the
hinged clamps until another lift is
made. BY the use of belt to hold the
body close to the rope the hands may
be left free. This device is designed
especially for the use of firemen and
painters; also to serve as fre-escape
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-12-24

any body but you. l have been waiting
all day to speak to you; but you were
SO occupied with that sbominable tur-
key
Somebody had to see to the dinner"
she said, quietly, land mother wasn't
able
81 want to give you something he
| went on, awkwardly; ''a little Christ
| mas gift Win you take it and wear it,
Martha? should like to remind you
that I shall never forget your kind
ness"
He spoke very clumsily, but he drew
from his pocket a beautiful diamond
ring, which he held out to her.
20 Mr.. Travers!' she cried, as she
held the beautiful jewel for moment
in her hand. You are very generous.
It is exquisite. Indeed, / never saw
one so fine; but / cannot take it from
you i cannot, indeed My mother
would not like me to. It is too costly
a gift by far"
But want you to take it, Matha-
Won't you take it to please me?"
| Il cannot she said, handing it back
! to him. But don't misunderstood
me- You must see for yourself why
| 1t Is Improper 1OI TcCclVc SuCn a
| gift
| '.Pernaps so.' he returned. lingering
the ring nervously. But there is a
very easy way out of. that dificultEe
Martha, tiff you will only give me the
right to give it to you"
You are not very explicit, Nh. Trav-
ers,'' she said. looking down.
Martha" he said, selling her hands,
you are hirt, like the rest of your
sex! You know l love you 1 have
loved you from the first, and if you will
marry a man who can neither kill nor
carve turkey l will do my best to
| learn"
She looked up at him, smiling.
Roast turkey is not the only meat in
the world, owen" she said, shyly. Il
can very well do without it,
But she was not obliged to do that,
for Travers has conquered his ineffi-
cheney, and he kills all the poultry
in the most approved manner. And
as for carving. his wife Martha thinks
him-and justly, too-the daintiest car
yer for miles around.-Woman' Maya
| zine.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-12-24
In a Nutshell.

Glow many workingmen are there in
this country?"
about Is, 1000, 000"
How much per day do they add to
the wealth of the country"
"They add to the wealth Of the coun-
try 81 per day."
"On an average how much of this 81
per day does each workingman get?"
LESS than 81 per day!'
"Why this unequal distributions"
Because workingmen, having no
other places to work and thousands of
idle men are ready to take their places,
can not now get raise in wages"
eff an employer does not wish to
raise wages and a workingman can't
support his family on the wages he is
getting-which ought to yield to the
demands of the other?"
Neither ought to yield. The wage
Garner, inasmuch as the places to work
for other men are all filed, should be-
come his own employer and be able to
find plenty of work on unused land
where God first designed all men to
work"
but the land fit for use has all been
taken. How is the idle wage Garner to
get it?'
Easy enough. Take off the taxes
from all kinds of personal property
off from merchants goods houses.
barns, off from food, clothing, stocks
and bonds-and concentrate all taxa
ton on the unimproved value of land.
This will make it Improbable to hold
land vacant for speculation and those
not using it, which will be the case in
land now of the lowest value, will
drop it, and the idle wage earners can
go on this land and employ themselves,
make their own wages and support
their families
Millions of acres, enough on w hich
to put every idle man at work, are now
held out of use by the great railroad
corporations of the west Industrial
Gazette.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-12-24

opportunity. It was not an equality OF
condition that was desired, but an
equality of opportunity. Our civiliza-
ton must cease to evolve extremes
Many sins which the Christian church
tries to cure are the result of human
conditions rs much rs human deprav-
ity. A reform of some sort must come.
What shall it be? Some of us think We
have clew to it, and believe that God
is not guilty of withholding from his
children the necessities of life, but that
these resources of nature are monop-
olized by few who win not allow
their brethren to approach the great
storehouse of nature. IT it was asked
what this clew was, the answer has
been furnished by Henry George. That
the few have made the land of the
earth private property il the crime OF
all the ages A general discussion fol-
lowed Mr.. Shorts address