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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-09-22
:erm Adopted BY Demoor
County Convention.

Platform Adopted BY Democratic
County Convention.
The Democratic party of Cavalier
county in convention assembled, re-af
firms its faith in and allegiance to the
great party of Jefferson and Jackson
and endorses most heartily the Demo.
cratic platform of principles adopted
by the National Democratic party al
Chicago; and pledges it's united ener.
gles to the maintenance and support
Of National Democracy, believing that
the interests Of the masses will be best
subserved by the election of Grover
Cleveland.
We maintain that the Democratic
party, from its inception, has advocated
popular sutfrages and that it has al.
ways made the cause of the common
people its cause; We urge that the peo.
pie never for a moment lose sight of
those vital interests underlying oul
free institutions, and we therefore de-
nounce the policy of the Republican
party which would commit this country
to the federal control of elections, by
means of the infamous Force Bill.
We as a fractional part of National
Democracy insist that Cavalier county
and the State of North Dakota in hel
agricultural interests can never posi-.
bly, hope to be beniftted one cent by
the present system of tariff taxation
and on the contrary maintaining that
we sell our products at the worlds
prices in free trade market, and are
forced to buy our supplies at fictitious
prices in protected market, created
in class interests, denounce the So
called Mckinley bill as derogatory tc
agricultural interests everywhere ir
America, and as not calculated to fur.
ther the interests of the common peo
pie, who create products and buy the
supplies of life.
We denounce the pretensions of Re
publican politicians in their claims
that protection aids labor, and point tt
the deplorable condition of things al
Homestead and throughout Pennsyl.
vania and New York, where 100000
Workingmen are in state of riot, fight
ing against reductions in wages ant
for the preservation of their unions, a:
evidence that labor itself has no faith
in these pretensions.
Resolved: That we denounce thu
Republican party Of this state for the
manner in which they have lent them
selves on all occasions to further thu
interests of Railroad and Elevator cor.
porations;
Resolved: That we pledge our rep
resentatives to the legislature to secure
for farmers suitable and ample ship
ping facilities at all stations, and upo1
all railroads, wherever practicable, ant
aid in releasing US from the ban O.
Republican corporation rule.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-09-22
FREEZE OUT.
supply indicates this. The cholera
does not appear to be a material
factor in the present situation
Northwestern Farmer.

The Chicago Herald's expose of
the methods by which the farmers
of the two Dakotas and Minnesota
have been robbed for years by the
wheat combine, is creating panic
among republican leaders. That
there was ga niger in the fence"
has been apparent to every wheat
raiser of the Northwest for years,
and although the efforts put forth
to capture him were many and va
ried, he always managed to escape.
But at last he has been run to earth,
and the question, of whether he shall
live and flourish as before or meet
a merited death, must be settled by
the farmers. The book just pub
lished by the Herald, exposing the
methods of robbery pursued by the
combine, proves conclusively that
the republican state government of
these three states is responsible for
the existence of this infamous sys-
tenn, and must be ousted before re-
lief can be obtained. The COURIER
DEMOCRAT will make an effort to
have this book placed in the hands
of every farmer in Cavalier county
before election day SO that he can
judge for himself who is RESPONSE
BILE, and whether this robbery is to
continue or not.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-09-22
Extend conxratularion..

Extend COnEratulattOns.
Our congratulations are extended
to Editor Mclean on his nomination
as a candidate for seat in the leg
islature by the democrats of Cavalier
county, and we commend the good
Judgment of the men who nominated
him. Mclean is q thorough-gcing
honest democrat, who has the moral
stamina to stand up and fight for
what he believes to be right. He
is young and active man, Of whom
good things may be expected, and
Cavalier county will honor itself in
.honoring him.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-09-22

Chicago Times: Something's
wrong with the Mckinley incuba-
tor. One of it's most tenderly nu-
tured subjects has succumbed to in
anition. The Chicago Pearl button
company has "busted" higher than
Gilroy's kite. 1t is quite likely
that the 800 per cent protective tar
if didn't sufficiently concentrate the
rays of prosperity's sun. Anyhow,
it "died a-bornin' despite the 800
per cent bounty paid by the kindly
consumer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-09-22
Popular At Home.

A dispatch from Devils Lake to
the Grand Forks Herald, says that
Congressman johnson addressed a
crowded house in that city Septem-
Der l4th, and adds that James F..
O'Brien, the democratic nominee
will poll two-thirds of the votes of
the city and county.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-09-22
Hon. James F. O'Brien, the dem

hon. James +. OBrlen, the dem
ocratic nominee for representative
to congress, was born in the province
of Quebec, on July 9Th, 1853, and
is thus 80 years of age. When
James was only three years old his
parents removed to Iowa, but re.
manned there only a few months.
The family next took up their abode
atSt, Paal, Mimi, where Mr.. O'Brien
remained until April 18th, 1883,
when he located at Devils Lake, N.
D., where he has remained ever
since. He received a good common
school education, and took up the
study of law with the we'll known
st. Paul attorney, l. V. E. Heard.
He was admitted to the bar Dec. 10,
1919, and was elected special muni-
cipal judge of St. Paul IN November
the following year. To this posi-
ton he was reelected in 1879 and
held it until the spring of 1888,
when he resi- gned the same on de-
parting for North Dakota. On ar
irving at Devils Lake he Immediately
took up the practice of his profession,
and in comparatively short time
became recognized as the best attor-
ney in this section. The secret of
his success is his unimpeachable
honesty and reliability and his tire
less energy and methodical punctual-
ity with which he attends to the
minutest detail of his business. His
clients know that when once con-
signed to his care their affairs will
be looked after promptly and eff
GENTLY. At the election in Novem-
Der, 1888, he defeated Judge Morgan
for district attorney, and IN the
spring of 1889 he was elected as a
delegate to the constitutional con-
vention. In this he did very eff
cient work on several important
committees, notably on the judiciary
committee. He was chairman of
the first democratic state convention
and in recognition of his sterling
qualities as a business man, Gov.
Burke appointed him as one of the
trustees of the School for the Deaf.
The trustees of this institution
have elected him treasurer. He
has made himself known through
out the city as one of it's most pub
lie spirited citizens and is fully
alive to all our interests, and as an
appreciation of his many excellent
qualities, the chamber of commerce
of this city elected him its presi-
dent in March, 1891, which position
he still occupies.
Judge O'Brien is a man whose
personal character and career as a
business man and public officer is
unassailable, and he is man who
would do honor to our state as it's
next representative at the national
capital. Devils Lake Free Press.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-09-22
Good men-sut Wrong.

In Cavalier county F. w. Nc
Lean and Charlie Plain are the NOM
inees Of the democrats fer represen.
tatives. Both are excellent young
men, but belong to the wrong party
to be elected. Cavalier Chronicle.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-09-22

Senator Mcpherson, of Canada,
claims that the Mckinley law has
raised the price of barley in Canada
from 40 3-4 cents to 63 ga CENTS
Daily News.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-09-22
For Vice-P resident,
ADLAl e. STEVENSON,
OF ILLINOIS,.
For Electors of President and Vice President,
w. N. ROACH, Grand Forks.
JOHN D. BENTON, of Cuss.
A. P. RONDESVEDT.
For Member of Congress,
JAMES r. O'BRIEN,
OF RAMSEY.
For Judge, list Judicial District,
CIIAS. +. TEMPLETON.

COUNTY TICKET.
For Representatives,
f. w. MCLEAN.
g. w. PLAIN.
For Register of Deeds,
FRED BORUSKY.
For Treasurer,
4. p. MCALLAN.,
For Auditor,
Fl. II. ALERT.
For County Judge,
II. E. DORVAL.
For Clerk of Court,
JOHN E. TRUAX.
For Sheriff,
ALLAN PINKERTON.
For States Attorney,
JOHN C. MARSHALL.
For Surveyor,
JOHN VEER.
For Coroner,
L. I. DONOVAN.
For Commissioner, 2nd District,
JOHN GATSCHENE.
For Justices of the Peace,
J. H WILLIAMSON
JOS. HAMANN.
VIM. HEWITT.
CON. JORDAN.
For Constables,
B. kEATING.
TORGE TORGESON.
WIN. SIMS.
#. B. SENEGAL.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-09-22
August
Clearance
Sale.

For the balance of this
month 1--we announce a
most significant clear
ance sale in Dry goods,
Boots and Shoes, Hats,
Clothing and Furnish
ing goods, Etc. The
vanguard Of our fall
purchases has already
arrived and is clamor-
ing for room. Our only
solution Of the problem
is to fling profits to the
wind and we will do it
now, when the goods
can still be used to ad-
vantage. Havoc will
reign among prices, and
the prices to be distrib-
uted will be legion.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-09-22

Farm for sale or to let. Half mile
from Langdon, 1So acres broken good
terms. s Ed. Fox.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-09-22

A vote for Jas. F. O'Brien is a
vote for loyal North Dakotan,
and man Of the people.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-09-22
Wheat Markets.

CHICAGO, Sept. 20.-Wheat opened
! cent lower at 75c; December advanced
to 73sc.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-09-22

DULUTH, Sept. 2O.-Close: No. 1
hard, cash, 7s9; September 7S4; Decem-
Der 759; May 821; No. northern, cash,
III; September, III; December, 73s;
May 80. No. 2. northern, cash, 66l:
No. 8 northern, SIC; rejected, 499. On
track, No. hard. cash, "a; No. north
lern, re.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-09-22
We have the finest
Assortment Of
Dress
Goods

p.
in the city and will give
a discount of 10 per
cent on every dress
bought of us during
this sale.
These prices will pos
itively last but 80 days
and every one should
take advantage of them.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-09-22
FREE

to every cash purchaser
Of 1926 in goods one of
Rand & McNally's cele-;
brated Aliases of the
world, which is retailed
in every book store for
$3.50. Get a ticket and
secure one of those
works before they are.
all gone.
In addition to the.
;above premiums we.
will make prices for the.
next 30 DAYS that will
tickle the ears of the
closest Cash buyers.
Glance your eye over
this column and see
the amount Of goods a.
CART WHEEL will buy
you at Headquarters.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-09-22

20 lbs Finest Currants for. .....$1 00d
20 lbs C Dried Grapes for. %. l OO|
Is lbs SC Muscatell Raisins. .. l OO]
10 lbs 6 London Layer BE-. 90
10 lbs C California Prunes.. l 90
10 lbs = Evaporated Peaches 00l
10 lbs 6 6 Apricots l 90
13 lbs 6; 6 Apples. 90
10 lbs 6 Tea Dust. 90
lbs 6 Japan Tea. ........ l 90
81 lbs 6 Boiled Oats ....... 90
10 Cans Green Corn. n.............. 90
10 !" Peas. as.... O0l
10 6 Tomatoes. es.............. 90
6 California Fruits. ....... 90
6 Packages Roasted Coffee :. 20
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-09-22
Angus
IRON BOUND
SNAPS

The experts abilities
have been thoroughly
tested in the selection
Of our summer stOc kof
General Merchandise.
and the worlds choice
est productions find
representation within
our doors at incompar-
able prices.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-05-05
The Peanut Plant,
Isl. Louis be-Democrnt.l

The peanut plant has one popularity pos
sessed by no other shrub or plant in the world.
The flower of the plant grows downward,
and after 1t falls the pod which contains the
embryo nut is literally forced down into the
ground by the sudden and rapid growth of the
rigid stalk from which it depends.
The phenomenon may be watched by anyone
who from curiosity plants peanuts in his yard,
and he will also notice that if from any cause
the plant is unable to push the pod into the
earth, the peanut will at once cease to grow,
and remain undeveloped.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-05-05
The Largest Pair OF Shoes.
Isl. Louis ReDuJIic.1

A Georgia shoemaker has finished the largest
pair Of shoes ever made for actual use.
1t took a piece Of leather containing 1910
square inches to make the uppers, aud one Of
1860 square inches to make the soes, or exact
ly 1900 square inches Of leather all together.
II the leather contained in that pair of shoes
were cut into strips an eighth of an inch wide
it would make a string q, 900 inches long.
The soles Of this gigantic pair of shoes are
II inches long and 81 inches wide. The two
combined tipped the scales at exactly 81 pounds
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-05-05
A New Form of Proposal.


He-Do you ever mean to marryP
She-Perhaps l may some time.
He-Have you made up your mind who the
man will be?
She-Mercy, no!
He-still you think you will marry some
body some time?
She-I may.
He (desperately)-Well, what's the matter
with me?
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-05-05

way. Precaution should also be taken against
the risk of abusing the first sign of returning
vigor. A premature resumption of fatiguing
labor may avenge itself by sudden relapse,
and it is safe rule to keep the patient at home
at least week after the crisis of the lung fever
has been safely passed.
ITO be continuedJ
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-05-05

FTER the long indoor
confinement of Winter,
it is pleasant to think
that the season is now
at hand when outdoor
employments and recrea-
tons can be resumed
with new zest and bene-
fit. For women espe-
cially, the months of
April and May bring
opportunity for that ex-
ercise in the open air
which has been go
greatly interfered with
by cold weather, storms,
snow and slush.
Confined to the house
all Winter much more
closely than the male
ar tho fapniiu
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-05-05
The Glorious Aurora Boreaiis.
[Brooklun Lffe.l

staggers Coming in at a. m.)-Look out O.
thish window, m dear, and sec the glorious
aurora borealish.
Mrs. Staggers (waked out Of a sound sleep)-
Window That's q mirror you are looking
into, and the aurora you see is your own high
ly-decorated nose.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-05-05
An Innnil Debt,

As pleasant faced woman passed the corner,
Jones touched his hat to her and remarked
feelingly to his companion:
All, my! owe great deal to that woman
Your mother?" was the query.
ono; my landlady."
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-05-05

n the Winter Of lS47, AS
the 5th Ohio. afterward
known as the I'd, Col.
Morgan's old regiment
re- enlisted for the Mex
lean war, its depleted
ranks having been filled
with recruits. The regi-
ment under its new or
gauization was COM
manded by Col. w. w.
Irwin, from Lancaster,
O., Col. Morgan having
been promoted to Briga-
der. General.
The regiment was en-
ployed in keeping open
Gen. Winfield SCOTS
communication between
the City of Mexico and
the sea at Vera Cruz. /
was in my 14th year,
serving as regimental
battalion marker.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-05-05
Too Liberal.
Reopar-Sir. ] am starving.
1TiG6its.1

Beggar-Sir, I am starving
Richley-Here, take this haf.penny, and tell
me how you became so miserably poor.
Beggar-Ah. sir, was like you. / was too
fond of giving away large sums of money to
the poor.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-05-05
MEDAL OF HONOR.

GORGE D. sIDMAN,
a Special Examiner of
the U. s. Pension Blu
reau, now located at
Philadelphia, Pa, was
the recipient of a medal
of honor last week
which is inscribed as
follows: " Tho Congress
to George d. Sidman,
late of Co. G, 18th Mich,
for distinguished brav-
cry at the battle Of
Gaines's Mills, Va, June
81, 1862"
Mr.. Sidman was born
at Rochester, n. Y,
November %, 1874, and
was therefore but a lit
tie more than 16 years
of age when he enlisted
at Owosso, Mich, April
10, 1861, in a local COM
pouv oroopizad under
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-05-05

Oh, we never can forget II,
In al! the years to come,
How we fingered, starved and waited
In the prison far from home;
How at night we longed for morning
And the morning brought despair,
As we breathed the poisonous vapor
OF the vile and stagnant air.
Chorus-Freezing, starving, living death;
Father, can they know at home?
Oh, we never can forget it
IN all the years TO come.
How we suffered in our weakness,
Freezing, starving, none can tell,
Staggering near the fatal dcad-line,
Where many gladly fell;
Gazing into ghastly faces
When all hope and joy had fed,
Longing, dying for the freight.
Without shelter, clothes or bed.
Oh, we never can forget II,
No, that prison-pen so BARE
When watched in weary silence
For the wretched, scanty fare
For the loathsome, rancid bacon
And the bitter, moldy bread,
That we clutched with bloodless fingers,
Like the fingers OF the dead.
How we wondered In our anguish
If cur kindred were no more
And if that starry banner foated
Now proudly as before;
IF fathcrs. sisters. mothers
Prayed for Us when they did kneel
Thus when thinking Of our home scenes
How the giddy brain would reel.
Oh, we never can forget e.
When Tie gates we're open vide,
And we saw the Union banners
And our friends were at our side;
How we laughed and cried like children
As we tried TO fee, like men,
And we shouted in our gladucss,
Home, yes, home. sweet home, again.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-05-05
PRISONERS OF ANDERsoNvILLE.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: In the year
1867, shortly after my discharge from the 5th
U. S. Cav, at Nashville, Tenn, friend asked
me if would like to go with him to call on
some loyal ladies and spend the evening. l
told him yes and we called. In the course of
the ey," ing the topic of the war was brought
up. ! remarked about being in Andersonville.
One of the ladies remarked: Mr.. Vance, If
you were an Andersonville prisoner, | can sing
you song" She sat down at the piano, played
and sang this song, which l think is the most
sympathetic of any song | ever heard. The
lady at my request, gave me the words. l
always sang the song to suit myself, but my
wife lately set it to music that suits me better.
have never seen the song or heard it; can't
tell where it originated. | left Nashville
shortly afterward, and paid no attention to it
for years afterward.-JAMEs w. VANCE Co. B.
9TH Ohio Cav, and Co. NJ, 9Th U. S. Cav, New
port XIV
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-05-05

The scenery was magnificent in the vicinity
of our camp. A beautiful little stream, the
Rio Frio meaning cold river, burst from the
side of the cliff. until It's crystal waters, spark
ling in the bright sunlight as it formed into
vail-like spray in its descent into the pool at
the base of the rocky precipice, and from there
breaking into cascades and whiripools IN Its
course through the glen. At the head OF the
pretty little valley is the weird. somber, and
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-05-05
WITH GENERAL SCOTT,
A BattaliOn-Marker'S Experience In
the Mexican Var.
ny @. E. RUTHERFORD, GOTH I'LL, PERU, IND.

BY G. E. RUTHERFORD, GOTH ILL, PERU, IND.
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HAIL FELLOW, WELL MEr.'

He seemed to take kindly to the free and
easy ways Of his new made friends, and had
been in captivity some weeks when the priest
from the neighboring village, hearing Of him,
came 10 his rescue and succeeded in getting
him released, after which he took him to his
own house and dressed him in female attire.
Both men then mounted horses which had
been procured for their use and rode off in the
direction Of Pueba, passing several hostile
bands on the way.
Upon nearing the town the kind Father dis
robed John Of his woman's drapery. knowing
that the distance TO the city was so short there
was no further danger. He gave him his bless
ing and bid him kind farewell
When John returned to US he was not the
fierce, warlike raider that he had formerly
been, but seemed TO have kind feeling for all
mankind. Whether it was the benign inhu-
ence OF the woman's dress that he wore that
wrought the change ] know not. This | do
know, that all his future raids were confined
strictly 10 hen-roosts.
The young man who had SO boldly captured
Maj. McCulloch's saber came into Rio Frio
during the armistice that preceded the close
OF the war, and proposed to the Major that
THEY SHOULD DRAW LOTS
TO decide who should have both the sword and
scabbard, as one was worthless without the
other. The Major declined tn do this, stating
that the young man was entitled to both, and
be thereupon presented him with the scabbard
That young man is known to history as Gen.
Miramon, and he became one of Mexico's most
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1892-05-05
FLOWER-GARDENING.
A Profitable and Healthy Pursuit in which
Women May Engage.
BY JAMES BUCKHAM.

FTER the long indoor
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1892-11-02

tlment OF the voters of that assembly
which we believe is generally held by
Peoples party voters Of the district,
we can assure them that there is not
the least danger of the withdrawal
of Mr.. Close. No such action is con-
templated, and any rumors to that
effect may be regarded as entirely
without foundation. Republican man
ayers think they can have better sue
cess possibly by this constant inter-
ference with our candidates and our
side of the campaign, and all the
news of the withdrawal of Mr.. Close
that has thus far come to our atten-
tion has come from republican sources.
Such reports are unworthy of a single
thought. Dismiss them and vote the
Peoples ticket straight from top to
bottom.
The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1892-11-02
NO TRUTH IN TIE STORY

At meeting Of Wamego assembly
No. 123 of the National Citizens In
dustrlal Alliance held at Wamego on
Tuesday evening, October 25, word
having been received that the Hon.
F. J. Close was to be Withdrawn from
the Peoples party ticket as candi-
date for congress in the First district,
it was resolved that the assembly
enters an emphatic protest against
such action.
While this resolution shows a SEN