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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-04-28
Three Million Voters.

This is the greatest voting nation of
the earth. There are more Americans
who vote than the voters of any coun-
try; they vote more frequently, and
elect by popular suffrage larger pro-
portion of their public officers.
In 1888 nearly eleven million four
hundred thousand citizens voted for
president. This year the total will not
be less than than thirteen millions.
Whence comes this increase of more
than a million and half votes? From
the people of six new states; from the
newly naturalized immigrants, from a
million young men who will for the
first time record their preference in a
national election.
How are you going to vote, young
manP You hardly know how much
depends upon your answer to that
question. Yet it is in general true that
q man remains attached through life to
the party that receives his first vote.
Those who study the political history
'ofthe country viii discoyoE that parties
have changed but Attls from the hegis-
ning. Thsrs have heesA Ainaa q asgsA-
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-04-28

Competition will break the back
of the most powerful monopoly.
An instance of this was afforded a
short time ago when the directors
Of the Columbian Exposition asked
for bids for the lighting Of the ex-
tensive grounds and buildings.
Nearly 100000 incandescent electric
lights besides numerous arc lights.
are required for that purpose.
The electric companies saw their
chance, combined, and made their
lowest price $3.50 per incandescent
light. The directors were prepar-
ing to invite Germany and other
foreign countries to compete when,
rather than lose so profitable q job,
the Edison company bid itself down
to $5.95 per lamp; or less than one
third OF their first "lowest' price,
which would have yielded them an
extra profit of over 8 million dollars
had there been no competition.
Competition will break monopoly
if the latter is not upheld by the
laws.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-04-28

form Of worship through years Of
Russian oppressiol,-conscquent'y
when an election takes place they
are driven to the polls like i!ochs Of
sheep to vote the republican ticket.
If half of what tn" Piouicr says be
true it is mos, .lpspicsbie methoa
Of maintaining party advantage and
should meet with the condemnation
of all falr-mindcd people. Steps
will be taken to lay this matter be-
fore the proper authorities for in
vestigation.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-04-28

Montana is pre-eminently the
greatest wool producing state of any
Of the Northwestern states and here
is what John a. Woodson, of White
Sulphur Springs, one of the largest
sheep owners in Montana, has to
say in al able letter, written to the
Helena Independent, in favor of
free wool:
"We do not produce as much wool
us we did six or eight years ago. Our
population has greatly increased and
naturally the demand for our wools
should increase also; but by reason OF
too high tariff our manufacturers have
been compelled to reduce their output
Of wOolens. Our Importation Of woolen
goods in 1890 represented li0 900, 900
pounds of secured wool.
With free raw wool we could our
selves manufacture these goods, which
would require almost 1000, ,0D0 pounds
Of domestic wool in addition to what is
now used. True, we might import
raw wool, but for every additional
pound Of foreign wool our manufacture
ers would need a pound Of domestic
wool to mix with it. Free wool would
enable our manufacturers to make
cloth cheaper, people would buy more
freely. shoddy be driven from the mar
kets, competition in the manufacture
of good honest woolen goods be stimu
lated and we would not only have an
improved home market, but we would
be enabled to sell some of our surplus
goods in foreign markets also"
The democratic house has passed
a bill placing wool on the free list
by a vote of l64 to 60, but Of course
it will be killed in the republican
senate.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-04-28

eracy and times Of revival, periods OF
timidity and periods of moral courage.
years of victory and years of defeat.
Through it all the division has been
on nearly the same lines, and the aims
and methods Of the parties have not
changed.
1t IS, therefore, Il mistake to think
that in the coming election that man
casts sensible vote who looks merely
at the personal character or the perso-
nal popularity Of candidates. If YOU
vote, you must vote for one set of prin-
ciples Or another, whatever may be your
intention in the matter.
You have more than six months in
which to make up your mind. Delib-
crate and decide wisely, remembering
that you are probably making choice
for lifetime.-Yout''s Companion.
Sugar is reasonably cheap now, as it
seems to consumers, in view Of the re-
duction from former iigures;but that is
no reason why it should not be still
cheaper, except for the tariff on refined
sugar for the benefit of the sugar trust.
Some indication Of the value of this pro-
lection is had in the recentpurchase by
the trust OF Claus Spreckle's Philadel-
phia refinery for 81 ,00O, 900 representing
All investment of S3,GOO,OOO That is,a
bonus of 81 100000 was given to silence
an annoying opposition. Spreckle's still
retains control of the sugar interest on
the Pacific coast. A resolution in the
house the other day calling for free
sugar bill termed the duty on refined
sugars a requirement for the people'to
pay tribute to one OF the most prodig-
lous mohopolies Of modern times.'' If
this is but tive-eights of Il cent a pound
it enables the trust to control the mar
ket and realize enormous profits. The
dividends paid read 70 per cent on the
real Investment and "a per cent on the
diluted stock. The pretense that the
reiineries cannot compete with the
foreign manufacturer on account of the
cheaper labor abroad is exposed by the
fact that they employ the poorest-paid
labor of almost any industry The work.
men are mostly Poles and Hungarians.
The line should be drawn in congress
Oh absolutely free sugar.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-04-28
n TUN MHMG,
NATlSFACT'RY
~ pEClAk.
W E=:AEG 5AOMSs

The sluggish stream is always
muddy, and the same principles
can be applied to business. The
continuous receipt Of new goods
by our firm and the constant, rapid
flow Of heavy sales keeps our stock
in lively motion, and consequently
it is always
Fresh, Bright, Sparkling
and Inviting.
This, with ample room for display,
Unlimited Purchasing Capacity,
and our everlasting and determin-
ed zeal in marking goods
Way down to Popular Prices,
is the reason we can give for the
growing and rapidly increasing
We call your attention to our
specials fcr this summer. A per-
sonal inspection will convince you
that
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-04-28
NO PROVISION MADE.
For the Hlection of Presidens::.. Elect ors
IN North Dak0ta

For the Hlection of Presidens::.! Elect ors
In North Daknta
In view of the michigan plan of
electing presidential electors and the
threatened reimbursement Of voters
in New York, the discovery made to-
day that no provision is made by the
laws of North Dakota for the electi on
of electors in the state, is most signif-
can't and startling. The constitution
of the United States provides that the
legislatures of the various states shall
designate the manner of electing presi-
dental electors. A search of the stat
utes Of the state reveals the fact, how
ever, that no such provision has been
made, although the legislation passed
law provided that the electors should
meet at the state capitol on the second
Monday in January, fill any vacancies
which may occur and perform their du-
ties as provided by the constitution Of
the United States. The defect in the
law is fatal one, and the present out
look is that North Dakota may not
elect presidential electors at all this
year, unless u special session of the
legislature is held to remedy the diff
Guilty. The regular session Of the leg
islature meets OH Tuesday, January 8,
six days prior to the date assigned for
the presidential electors TO meet. The
legislature will have the power under
| the constitution to elect the electors;
but if democratic legislature might
not see fit to elect republican electors
and vice versa. BY general consent and
agreement between the respective party
organization, the form of electing pre-
sidential electors may be gone through
at the polls, the votes counted in the
regular manner-and the result could
be endorsed by the legislature legally
electing the electors chosen by the peo-
pie, but the question of whether it will
do so is another thing. The matter is
one that calls for the immediate atten-
tion and prompt action, if North Da-
kota is to be represented in the coming
presidential -Plaindealer.
Country editors always remain poor,
but that is because they are not mean
enough to get rich. In order to get
rich it is only necessary to trust no
body, to befriend none, to get every
thing and save all you get; to stint
ourselves and everybody belonging to
us; to be friend to no man and have
no man for our friend; to heap interest
upon interest, cent upon cent; to be
mean, miserly and despised for some
I! thirty years and riches will come as
sure as disease and disappointment.
And when pretty near enough wealth
is collected by q disregard Of the human
heart, ut the expense Of every enjoy
aent save that of wallowing in filthy
meanness, death comes to finish tho
work, Country editors prefer to ne,
main poor, live happy and die happy.
Ex.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-04-28

The National Bulletin is an un-
failing source of copy to the repub-
lican brethren, to Judge from the
similarity Of "original editorials" "
that appear each week in the lead
ing republican journals Of this state.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-04-28


The North Dakota Pionier, a
paper printed IN the German Ian
guage at jamestown makes some
startling accusations, which, if true,
merit an official investigation. The
counties Of Emmons, Logan and
Mcintosh are settled chiefly by Rus
sian-Germans who are described as
possessing but little knowledge Of
the English language and American
customs. The Pionier charges the
postmasters of these counties with
suppressing all democratic literature
sent them for distributien-such as
newspapers sent free and other mat
ter sent out by the various campaign
committees. It is said that the
postmasters are threatened with the
loss of their official positions should
any of this matter reach the hands
of these farmers. The Pionier also
charges the republican county Off
cials with praying upon the credul-
ity of these illiterate people by
telling them that it is the aim of
the democrats to take away their
form Of religious worship. This
ipalpabl0 falsshood acts like . charm
at eleotisa tianes and isa source Of
constant fear TO these poor people
,vAor hare sstaiasa theix Isouliar
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-04-28

Vice-President Morton will contrib
ute Sl00, ,0GO to the national campaign
fund if renOminateu. This is published
for the exclusive use Of the Republican
delegates to be elected in Grand Forks
next Wednesday.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-04-28

Governor Burke has named Fri
day, May 9th, as Arbor day.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-04-28

The "Bidlake papers continue to
haunt Bro. Winship of the Grand
Forks Herald-and Hans is senator
for six years.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-04-28

Indiana instructs its delegates for
Cleveland and Gray.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-04-28

When You See IN Our
A0. It is 50.
Our new line Of Ladies
Dress goods, in all
shades and colors,
ranges from 10 c. up
to ST. a yard.
Table linens and towels
way down.
Prints Of all kinds sell
ected for the season,
selling for 5, 6 and z
Cts. a yard.
Ginghams selling for
z, 6, 10 and lss Cts. a
yard.
Broom factory cotton
selling for 4, 5, 6. z
and s c. a yard.
A fine corset for SO Cts
IS c., 81 and $l.25.
Flannels in all shades
and colors, selling at
T., l2s and l5c. a yd.
Bleached. sheeting sell
| ing for 6, 2, 8, 10 and
Ia Cts. a yard.
Best shirting. 5, Z, 10
and l2s Cts. q yard.
| ILg',sg'sJ'O,s
| JI,stj
J
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-04
MOVING THE POST OFFICE.

Postmaster Sherwood Says He Will Begin
on the Night OF the goth.
Postmaster Sherwood stated to a STAR re-
porter today that he intended beginning the
task of moving into the new city post Office
building ON G between 9Th and It'll streets
Saturday night, the Goth instant He would
begin moving about II o'clock that night, and
as Decoration day would be observed on
the 3lst he would thereby gain the advantage
Of really two holidays, Sunday and Monday
Although it would take at least two days to
complete the work of moving the entire office,
still he thought that by working throughout
the night of the 29th he would have SO much
of the Office moved by the next morning that
all Of the Sunday business could be transacted
at the new Office. The mails on that day
would be dispatched from the new Office and
the usual Sunday delivery would be made at
that Office.
Unfortunately. the new furniture ordered by
the postmaster could not be delivered before
the 18th of June, il at that time, and the old
furniture would therefore have to be taken to
the new Office. This was matter of no little
new furniture was not obtained until the
month OF March last, it was simply impossi-
BILE to have the furniture completed in time.
Postmaster Sherwood stated that the new
building would be fully adequate for all the
purposes of the Office, and he would be only
too glad to avail himself Of its great advan-
tages He stated, however, that had tho de-
partment been able to enlarge its present quar-
ters the Office would have retained them until
the new city post Office, opposite The STAR
Office, had been completed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-04
A Scientific Congress In Brussels.

from the Belgian minister at this capital ttat-
Ing that the Belgian Society Of Gynecology and
Obstetrics has undertaken to call an interna-
tional congress at Brussels from tie l4th to
the 18th OF September, 1892, inclusive. % which
is annexed an international exposition o; in
truments and apparatus relating 70 these two
branches of medicine. As tins scientific con-
gress, the first Of this kind calls forth the ae-
tive attention OF the learned world aud seems
destined to render genuine service to science
and public health the government OF Belgium
has granted to it its patronage.
The Belgian minister in consequence has
notified tho Department of State OF the meet
ing of the first session of the Periodical inter-
national congress of gynecoogy and obste-
tries" and has invited the government of the
United States to send to At, If it shall deem
proper, official delegates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-04
THE ROCK CREEK PARK.

The Resolution OF Inquiry and How Mr..
HOlman's Committee Stands on 1t.
| No one on the House committee on appropri-
ations except Mr.. Holman, the chairman. APP
peared today to take any interest in or, in fact
! to know anything in particular about the res
| olution to investigate the Rock Creek Park
! purchase. When the matter first came ND in
the subcommittee some time ago it was found
| that no allegations were made which appeared
| to furnish any ground upon which to base an
! investigation. The principal mover of
/ the opposition who had had the resolution
; introduced made his chief complaint appar-
emily upon the ground that the law was not a
| good one and should not have been passed,
and that the commission would call upon
Congress for more money for the purchase of
the ground than was provided for in the
! original bill. At the same time he challenged
the impartialty of the subcommittee and the
question was referred to the whole
| committee. The question to whether or
not the Fiftyfi first Congress should have passed
the bill involved merely the ACCESSIBILITY
within the jurisdiction OF this Congress. The
| suggestion that more money would be aske
| for for the purchase was discredited by a state
ment made to the committee by the commits
sion that they did not intend to make any such
! request, and by the final proceedings in the
| condemnation of the property it was disproyen
! Mr.. Dockery, who introduced the investigation
resolution by request, abandoned the matter
for the reason that there appeared
| no warrant for the investigation in the
allegations made. The whole matter practi-
! cally dropped out of sight until Mr. Holman
| took it up and assumed the responsibility for
the movement to defeat the object OF the law
There was no objection on the part OF any one
| interested in the park to an investigation, but
there appeared to be nothing to base it on, as
no substantial accusation had been made.
| When Mr.. Holman brought the matter before
\ the committee and asked for the
| adoption OF the resolution the committee
practically left the whole matter to him.
There was no opposition and the resolution
| was adopted without a vote. The letter which
Mr. Holman wrote TO the Secretary of the
Treasury asking him not to issue any money
for payments for the property was not author
lied by the committee. but was merely per-
sonal request. The adoption of the reso-
| luton by the committee appears to have
come through indifference on the part
| Of every one but Mr.. Holman whether
! an investigation was had or not. Mr.
Holman's subsequent action however in get
| ting the Secretary to suspend payments is a
more serious matter not because of any danger
to the park, but for the reason, it is held that
| the government is liable for the payment I'M
der the condemnation proceedings and will
| have to pay $4,000 a month interest on the
| money SO long as the payment of the purchase
money Is withheld from the property owners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-04
Stole Money From Their Room Mate.

Yesterday morning when James Boyle. an
inmate Of Soldiers Home got out Of bed and
put on his clothes he discovered that sI50 had
been taken from his trousers during the night
and that his two room mates. Thomas Crooks
and George Fogerty, were missing BOYLE re-
ported his loss TO the police and last evening
Detective Gallaher and Policeman Helan ar
rested the two roomers. whom they found in a
house IN the division" fogerty had $40 in
his pockets-seven $40 bills. the denomination
OF the bills taken from Boyle's pocket Crooks
had less than "a in his possession. The men
were locked mp on a charge OF grand larceny
and were given a hearing in the Police Court
this morning. Judge Miller held them in $500
bail each TO await the action OF the grand jury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-04
Jurors Excused and Accepted.

In the Circuit Court yesterday Justice Mont
gomery excused the following summoned %
jurors: Joseph Brazerol, Thomas Bovine,
James Fitzpatrick, Jansen Trumbul, Charles
EVILS, Russell Thomas and Robert +. Wright
This morning the following were accepted: n
T. Flynn, T. W. Fowler, q. +. kozel. James E
Bondren, Joseph Harris, Obadiah krippins, T..
J. Miller and i. McDermoit
In the Criminal Court, Justice Bradley. the
following were accepted in place of those ex-
cused yesterday; Philip Hazel. TIE TrazzAre,
F. B. Conger. John NJ. Krons, W. L. Hipkins,
Gustav Hartig. Thomas D. Jones. b. ID. Earn
shaw, James Butler, +. L. Altemas, L. W.
Tucker, f. i. Smith, {. II. Hill and Charles j.
Hood The following were excused: w. =.
Stuart, Henry Weaver and s. J. Block
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-04
MIR. sHILIINGroN's VOTE.
He Claims That n Was Lawfully Ca.t-rh.
Trouble I'm the CommItt.e

Tronbie In the Committee.
Speaking OF the meeting OF the central
democratic committee held last evening Mr..
Joseph shiliington, who presided at the OPEN
ing by virtue of his being chairman Of the
late democratic convention. said: EVERY
thing went smooth until the Weller
delegates saw that their candidate could not
be elected, when they grouped their forces
about a table IN the rear portion Of the room
and went through the form of declaring their
candidate elected anyhow. They we're quite
orderly, however. about Il and did not
disturb the regular meeting, which
was proceeding regularly. What caused
tie trouble apparently Was my exercising my
vote when there WAS n tie upon motion 10 lay
on the table. There can be no doubt accord
ing TO universal customand parliamentary usage
about my right ;oyote IN case OF a tie upon such
amotion. The duty devolved upon me 90 call the
meeting TO order and preside until n chair
man vas elected aud l was therefore ex-
oiiteIo member of the committee, entitled 10
vote IN case OF a tie until the permanent chair
man was chosen. IL u TO be deplored that the
Weller people saw iit 90 take the action they
did. as it was hardly fair TO their candidate,
who by reason OF his long conncc-
ton with the central committee aud
his parliamentary knowledge would have
made an excellent chairman Bat the nov
chairman. Vim. ii. Managuc. will undoubtedly
make good presiding officer, as he is popular,
hrm and experienced. 1 10 not think Mr..
Weller will brood over his defeat but join
ma, hanas Mi.n the winners and pull together fos
the best interests Of the party"
MI. Manogue claims that rs Mr.. Shillingtoa
was chairman az the late convention he WAS .
member eN-oihcio OF the central committee
ana as such had perfect rlght to vote m case
OF a tao and had "a pcrfocg right 20 preside over
tue meeting until the new committee was
permanently organized. The tie vote
arose on the question o! the motion to Law Mr..
Malogue mou0n. tor appointment Of n COM
mittee on Credentials. on the table. aud rs this
/ vote was tie az VAS consequently lost Mr.
ManoSue says that this is good parliamentary
law ana At Is supported by all the parliamentary
authorities.
Mr.. James T. Brown denies the statement
that the eoainitieo is divided INTO a Cleveland
| and a German faction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-04
NEWS FROM ROCKVILLE.
Elections for Municipal oracerS-A Store
Burgiarized FOR the Third Time.


corresI ondenoe Of The Evening star.
ROCKVILLE, May 5, 1874
The election held hero yesterday for corpo-
ration officers passed OF quietly and resulted
in the choice Of Mr.. Hattersley ". Talbot for
mayor and Messrs. Albert = Daily. Albert
King. Jacob Poss and Edwin NJ. West for menu
bors of the town council. The only
other candidate for the council was a col
ored man named Adam Powell. who re-
eeived iify-sevon votes. This is the first
time in the history Of the town when colored
man has aspired to an elective position. and
has ca@sed considerable comment IN the COM
munity. At the election TOR corporation OH.
ciais heldat Gaithersburg on the same day the
following five town commissioner we're
chosen: ). S.Gloyd. John A. Bcls. T. {. Etchison,
.. e. Meem and J. W. Walker.
similar election az Damascus same day re-
suited IN the choice of Messrs Thomas NJ.
Young. John i. Baker aud b. 4. Lansdale e.
town officers
Joha hughes. a colored man. charged with
committing an assault on Mile TAYLOR in
Washington some weeks ago. aud who has
since been at large. was today arrested at GAR
rett Park and brought here aud lodged in iail 90
await the action of the Washington authorized
few aishts ago the store of Isaiah Coar at
Ednor, this county, was entered by burglars
and a considerable amount o. goods taken
The thieves made an attempt TO open the iron
SAFE, but in this were unsuccessful. This is the
third time the store has been burglarizcd dur
ing the past four months
The hot weather of the past few davs has
Caused spirited inquiry from strangers in re-
gard TO summer boarding houses
Postmaster Dawson makes the following re-
port OF the operations OF the free delivery sys-
TEN at tins place for the month OF April: De-
Erered-registered letters, l6; ordinary let
tiers, 3.1S6; postal cards, l.ls9: second, third
and iourth-class matter, $50 pieces. Col
Iected-local letters. ~; mail letters, 2.l47;
local postal cards. 10: mail postal cards 5Si ;
second. third and fourth-class matter la3; total
number Of pieces handled ll.6sI. SAN.