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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-10-26
GRAIN PESTS.

Insects aud weeds from all parts
of the civilized world are being in
tro6ucea into the United States at
rapid rate. The black weevil of
South America has brought in some
grain from Paraguay and is now
scattered all over the country, it is
feared, in samples of grain carried
from the Worlds fair, where it has
been on exhibition all summer II
the report be true, another most
troublesome insect pest is to be
fought By our grain growers.
Among the wheat pests OF late in
productions is the Russian cactus,
now widely scattered over the north
west. This is rank, coarse, strong
weed, even worse than the French,
or "Canadian" thistle or any of our
native thistles. It is so rank in
growth that horses cannot walk
through patches of it without lacerat-
ing their legs. In some parts of
North Dakota, where Russian
farmers sowed wheat brought over
from Russia several years ago, it has
gained so firm foothold that the
grain growers fear that they can not
eradicate it. When blowing the
pest under, they have to put thick
leather leggins on their horses. 1t
is to be feared that mere plowing
under will not kill the cactus, espec-
tally where it has been left to grow
until all its seeds are matured. The
time to plow so prolific a plant as
the thistle under is before it has
ripened seeds. These two pests
black weevil from Paraguay and
thistles from Rnssia, were not neces-
sary, and surely they are not wei
come in this country. Importers of
grain are responsible for the intro
duction of some of the most trouble
some pests, but the country will
probably have to owe the debt of
lngratitude to the Columbian ex-
position for the wholesome black
weeyii of South America
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-10-26

at this time, less of the element of
active and potent opposition than
any which has ever preceded it in
our politics, the country is not de-
ceived. 1t cannot fail to see that
democratic delay in formulating new
politics is due to the imperative
necessity Of getting rid of old ones
which the republicans left as heri-
tage of evil to the business of the
country. The republican party is
without issues, without strong ard
popular leaders, without effective
organization and practically without
hope.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-10-26

The election for county commits
sioner in the Second District is to
be conducted under the Australian
system. Thus far but little at
tention seems to have been paid to
the matter by the residents OF this
district. It is a very important
office and involves, to a certain ex-
tent, the good OF bad management
Of the affairs Of this county. So
far as we can learn no effort has
been made to hold a regular con-
vention for the nomination Of
candidates, partisan or non-parti-
san. The election will, therefore,
be like those in the pasta sort
of free-for-all, This district
contains the city of Langdon
and naturally the citizens ought
to take especial interest in
the Office. They do not seem to
manifest much interest, however.
Neither the republican nor the
democratic committee seem to have
thought the office Of sufficient i'm
portance to call conventisns for
the nomination Of candidates,
Three candidates are in the field,
Mr.. McCay, the present incum-
bent, who is a democrat and has
made a good record during the past
term; Dr.. E. I. Donovan, who is
also a good democrat and popular
with all who know him. The trio
is completed by P. McHugh, the
non-partisan candidate, who steps
into the arena entirely indepen-
dent and non-factional. The
COURIER DEMOCRAT believes in
political conventions, regularly
called and participated in by dele
gates equally apportioned through
the district. But the machine"
do not seem to be built that way,
and in the present instance the
petition is the only manner of
nomination.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-10-26
Communicated.
Editor CouI1En-DRxocRAr:-

Editor COURIER R-DRMocRAr:-
DEAR SIR:-As tax payer of this
comfy wish to reply to communica-
ton of "Citlzen and Tax Payer"
which appeared in your issue of the 18th
inst. At the commissioner meeting
it was found that there were a large
number, about 600, on the delinquent
tax list. The county treasurer offered
to attend to collections of the same,
providing the board allowed him
clerk hire, as the work properly belong
ed to the county auditor The board
allowed $50 per month for two months
or 500 in all, (see commissioners
report) under the law the personal
list was to be returned June lst to the
county auditor, but the special act ex-
tended the personal to Oct. 18th, and
in the revenue law proper it states
that the treasurer shall turn over all
uncollected taxes Oct. 1st." Hence
the treasurer was not responsible for
them after Oct. 1st. If.he sees proper
to employ a deputy and pays him out
of his own salary it is nobody's business
but his own, providing he is a capable
person. But why does ''Citizen' pour
out the Walls of his wrath on the county
treasurer and let others go free? Why
20 on the war path for the scalp of our
county treasurer and not use his toma-
hawk on other officials at the county
seat? Surely he must know that
Laidlaw does not receive more than
others for the same work. Take Ram
sey county, the only one for which l
can at present give exact figures. Her
county treasurer receives 1928 per
month. OF 81 500 per annum. and IS
allowed a deputy at So per month, or
5000 per annum; 50 400 in all. Collec-
tions for Ramsey for the year ending
October 3lst 1892, amounted to S93 ,6l2.
80. Our county treasurer receives
81 200 per annum and the collections
for the same year amounted to $S7 PSI
92. and no deputy. | am aware Of the
fact that it cuts no figure with us what
Ramsey county pays her officials. Let
us take our auditor and register, either
office can easily be run by one person,
and not over work them either, yet
each receives a salary of 81 900, the
auditor deputy at $500 and the
pickings amounting to S2a0 OF $500
more. The register deputy at $500
and the fees Of his Office. Now there.
l do not think the commissioners did
right. They should of let ALERT do his
own work and saved 500 tG the county.
If man engages to do a piece Of work
let him do it. If he wants another to
do it for him let him pay for it and not
the county. If citizen will attend the
next meeting Of the board. and make
it known that he will attend with his
sleeves rolled up and ready for business
I will endeavOr to meet him and assist
him to do up those commissioners in
genuine pug-ugly style, but remember,
it must be a fair square all round deal,
without fear. favor or partiality. No
lug handle business about it, otherwise
it might look as if we had an axe to
grind or personal grudge against the
county treasurer.
IN>1J, pT
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-10-26

The most attractive feature of
the North Dakota exhibit at the
Worlds fair is q beautiful figure
of a woman worked out in grasses
and variously shaped grains.
This is supposed to represent a
grass widow, a product Of one Of
the leading industries of the state
and if the increase of business
in that line since the opening Of
the fair is any criterion, it must be
a most wonderfully successful
advertisements for our divorce
courts.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-10-26
ELECTION OE V4HlS YEAR
1t has become automatic in polit

It has become automatic in politics
that a dominant party is ct dis
advantage in off years. Parties of
administration, however, can only
be beatenlparties of opposition which
are we'll organized and harmonious
in the support Of clearly defined
party principles. The republican
party is not in that condition this
year.
1t is standing in every state as
nothing but a protest against the
action of the country last year. It
is everywhere calling the attention
of the people to the alleged fact that
they have made a grievous mistake.
We are unable to find in any section
or under any condition well-organ-
lied, aggressive and enthusiastic
republican party. This is one of
the strange features of the campaign
1t has been rare in American politics
that party in control Of the Govern
ment has been met on the threshold
of an administration with such a
poorly organized and unconcentrat-
ed opposition as now presents itself.
Nowhere is there sign Of earnest
purpose Or courageous dcterimina-
ton among the republicans. No
where among them is there evidence
of such effective work in the massing
and concentration of voters as once
distinguished them.
In Iowa they are practically with
out organization. Divided origin
ally on the line Of prohibition, they
have become worse and more hope
lessly divided on the personal and
professional record of their candi-
date. In Nebraska and Kansas the
party is melting into Populist ranks.
In Ohio, where they have divided
minority to meet, their prospects
are brighter, but they are not en-
thusiastic or confident even there.
In New York they are without
visible sign of either effort or hope
in front of the unite democracy of
that state.
1t is clear that general demo-
cratic defeat next month, if such a
thing should occur, could not be
credited to republican energy or
enthusiasm. The party presents,
D + :
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-10-26

During the past two years this
state has offered for sale and dis
posed OF $4,000 acres of school
lands, (not counting the 10000
acres to be sold this monthly, at an
average price Of about $40 per
acre. These school lands are a
part Of the magnificent land
endowment granted to the state
for school purposes by the general
government, comprising sections
l6 and 30 in each township, one
eighteenth Of the entire area Of
the state.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-10-26

st. Paul has a most grave prob
lem to solve in caring for the poor
of that city during the coming
winter. The $4,000 raised will not
last long and the chances are there
will have to be an extra session Of
the Legislature convened before the
question is solved.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-10-26
ANNOUNCEMENT. T.

To the voters of the Second Com
missioner District of Cavalier county.
GENTLENIEN:-I hereby announce
my self as non-partisan candidate for
the position of commissioner from
your district at the coming election.
If you see fit to elect me I will do my
best to further the interests Of Cavalier
county. Hoping to merit the election
at your hands on Tuesday Nov. 7th.
Yours, Respectfully,
p. MCHUGH.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-10-26

During my term Of service in the
army contracted chronic diarrhea. :"
says A. E. Bending, of Hasley, Oregon,
"Since then Ihave used great amount
of medicine, but when l found any
that would give me relief they would
injure my stomach, until Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrh9a
Remedy was broughtto my notice. 1
used it and will say it is the only
remedy that gave me permanent relief
and no bad result follows" For sale
by Nick McGruer Langdon, n. Oak.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-10-26
Official Announcement.

The following nomination to office
have been properly certified to and
filed in my office, viz:
For County Commissioner for the
2nd District Of Cavalier county n.
Dakota.
Ell. Donovan, occupation physician,
residence and address, Langdon n
Dakota.
Dated at Langdon \. D., this 25tl
day of October a. D. 1898.
II. D. ALERT,
11-12 County Auditor
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-10-26
LangdOn Oct. 21st, 1898.
ANNOUNCEMENT.

To my friends who vote in Com
missioner District No. 3:
GENTLEMEN: A slanderOus state
ment is being circulated stating that
1 am not in the race for County Com
missioner. Such a statement is false.
I am candidate until the polls are
declared closed on the evening of the
7th day of November, and | hereby
respectfully solicit your votes and in
fiuence, and offer as guarantee of my
future conduct the record of my actions
in the past. Respectfully,
E. A. MCCAY.
Langlon Oct. 23rd 1898.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-10-26

The Prince of Wales is said to
have fallen completely and IL
recoverably under the influence
of ennui. He cannot sleep .
nights. The Prince should come
to Washington and sit in the
Senate galleries.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-10-26

Walter Muir says he has been
offered the editorship of the Ma
tiona! Economist at Washington
but won't accept.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-10-26

Wheat raised q cent and three
eighths Tuesday on the prospect
OF an early vote on the repeal bill,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-10-26
1t hae been raining steadily in
New York for forty-eight hours,

When bishops and priests dis
agree we'll may the pyrishoner ex-
claim, "where are we at
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-11-05
HOY Won Fitting Dresses.


This ia the number Of dresses, up to date.
the we'll known and fashionable modists,
Nrs. ]. NJ. Alexander. has made since jan
nary. 1892. This great number, representing
a valuation of over $35, 900. and making ar
average of over fifty drsssas . month the
year round. This Is a standing proof OF
her establishment being the leader in style
and frst-class workmanship. Mrs. Alex
ander has built up the largest business In
Satisfaction or no pay" n by never dis
appointing a customer. She employs only
6fst-class help. and from six to eighteen
ssamstressss. according TO season. She
was the first and only Modiste that Ruaran-
teei q we'll ftting garment made in twelve
hours fox special occasions. On account OF
having adopted the latest working sys-
tenn used In the leading establish
ments of the east, which she visited
this hummer, and has in working order now
she is able to make drsssss at a prices SO
low that it will be an induosment for every
lady that appreciates a well fitting gar
msnt to call and inspect her work. Prices
TO suit the times. He. large business and
new system allow her TO turn out work at a
price that is asked by sscond-class dress
mnkers. which will prevent ladies having
thsir goods spoiled and wearing i'll fitting
garments or to the expense of being re-
httsd. She will from now guaranty the
ladies the lowest possible prices for
irst-class work. Remember the very
latest styles, perfect fit and f. st-class work
or no Fay is her motto. She cordially in
vites all ladies to convince themselves that
that this offer ia genuine.
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INDUSTRIAL CONFERENCE.
Called to Meet In Bntts-All Labor Orgaai-
nations 1nvitsd.

aH E"sLr 80. -- nacFH-.. .I.
Called to Meet In Bntss-AM Labor OrEaai
nations 1nvitsd.
Pursuant TO q motion passed by District
Assembly No. %. X. of L.. At ito annual
seasion held In Bate on the 17.h. 1sth and
10Th days OF January, 1893 and BY author
ity thereby vested in the district mastes
workman and district ; recording secretary.
We the undersigned, do hereby invite all in
dustrial organizations having branches
within the state to send delegates to q ssate
In Miners Union hall. In the city Of Butte.
Jan. IL, 1894. at 10 O'Clock.
Al no period Of our national history has
the necessity Of q thorough understanding
between the industrial forces Of our land
become so apparent as now. Much OF our
true intcresta go by default from
year to year through lack Of .
better and more widespread under
standing among ourselves. II therefore
becomes a necessity TO meet In conferences
10 discuss and devise means to advance the
common cause. Irrespective of section,
race, creed or Q AFT lines. We have reached
= critical stage. in which the stealthv lar
of the oppressor 10 seen In an endeavor 30
dismsmber organized labor and destroy the
germ of unity.
II is expected that all bona Ade labor
organizations from all over the state will
send a full representation.
Basis of representation. one delegate for
the charter n n delegate for every ffty
members MICHAEL CoRBETT, II. w.
JOHN GAEBEI. REQ. Sec.
District Assembly SO, X. OF l.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-11-05
A Comfortable Route.

Trains leave Helena daily At 1926 .. m.
for Seattle and Puget sound points, Spo-
kane. st. Paul, Minneapolis and St. Louis.
Chicago and the east. also for points in
Minnesota and tho Dakotas.
Buffet cars containing bath room. barber
shop, easy chairs, observation windows,
library. writing and card tables, smoking
rooms. etc. are run in connection with pal
ace dining and sleeping cars. first-class
coaches and tourist sleeping cars. Direct
connections are made at Wenatohes with
steamers for Lake Chelan and the Okano-
gan country; at Newport for points on the
Pend d'OEeille river; at Bonnsr's Ferry
with steamers for Kaslo. Ainsworth. Mel
son and other points in the Kootenai min
ing district; at Jennings with steamer. for
Fort Steele. Crosses the Cascade and
Rocky mountains in daylight. Beautiful
scenery and a road free from dust.
Train for Wiokes. Boulder and Butte
leaves Helena daily except Sunday at $3.50
u. IL. Connection is made at Butte for sll
points on the Union Pncinc system.
Through train from the east leaves Helena
dnily at 500 2. m. for Butte.
For INFO nation or publications apply to
any agent OF this company or
b. H. LANGLEY.
General Ticket Agent.
Helena. Mont.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-11-05
Notice to Ore Shippers.

The U. S. Public Sampling Co.. of Hell
ems, is again prepared to handle oil classes
of smelling ores. and parties having this
class TO sell will find it to their interest to
interview E. B. Braden, manager, before
disposing of their products. We can now
pay the market price for all ores, which Ia
only a slight decrease from the prices pre-
vailing before the recent decline in silver
Silver com at New York spot quota
tions. and not at sixty days delivery. As
saying will receive prompt attention. Cor.
responuenoe solicited.
E. T. BRADEN, Manager.
Corner Grand and jackson streets, Helena,
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-11-05

What Is the Did Reliable?
1t is the oldest and most reliable railway
in operation between the Twin Cities (St.
Paul and Ninueapolis) and Chisako-ths
Chicago, Milwaukee d St. Paul.
It's train service 10 more frequent than
hat Of any other line and u%nequalled in
point of excellence. comfort speed and
safety.
ltruns i've complete and handsomely
equipped passenger trains from the Twin
Cities to Chicago each day. four of which
pass through Winona. La Crosse. Portage.
Watertown and Milwaukee. the other pass
ing through Austin. Dubuque and Savanna.
II is the only road running trains lighted
by electricity n has the exclusive use of
the famous electric reading lamp in zach
berth. All trains thoroughly heated by
steam, doing away With the old time car
stove.
1t runs tho latest buffet smoking cars, the
latest private compartment cars. elegant
drawing room sleeping cars. and free re-
dining chair cars on night trains, and par
lor drawing room chair cars on day trains.
Dining cars ithe finest service in the west),
are attached TO each train, serving first.
class meals at convenient hours.
Everybody has heard of the renowned
vestibuled. electric lighted. steam. heated
limited OF Tho Milwaukee," This is the
most thoroughly and luxurionsly equipped
Tram running between the Twin Cities and
Chicago. No extra charge. Leaves Min
neapolis 1870 and st. Paul $40 every even.
Ing; arrives Chicago $3.50 following morn
ing.
The enormous traffic constantly carried
over this road between Chicago and The
northwest has neoessitated and resulted in
ons OF the most solid and substantial road
beds IN this country. which. together with
Its unrlvallsd passenger train equipment
and service, insures TO its patrons the high
est degree Of safety and ease.
Now 10 the time to visit the Worlds fair
the Rrandess opportunity the American
people over had OF seeing the world in
miniature. See that your tickets read via
The Milwaukee, and thus secure the best
possible ~eerviee. and unsurpassed accom-
modations, the very best to be obtained for
your money. J. T. CoNLEY,
Assistant General Passenger Agent, st.
Panl. MINI.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-11-05
Has EeCaple EamauA.

Meyers Cough Remedy in . sur prisinely
short time has come to the front a. the
best of all cough syrups. so say all who
entire satisfaction or money refunded
For sale at City Drug Store. Triangle DING
store aud East Helena Drug Store. Price
25c, 600 and 81. Il.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-11-05
Arrivals at The Helena,

Arrlv4IS Nt INs Helena.
WIN Mills. Dayton, 0 Jno F Mercer, Living
Ralph berry, " hite Sui ston
phur Springs H w Crooker, Boston
j ri Willman,S San Fran Ed f3adenhamer, New
Disco York
Mrs T Schurmann, Dem Tom Cooney, city
YER Z B Braden. city
+ 9 fyers and wife, Vim J ieaslee. Chicago
Middle Park. Col G II Briggs, Galveston
W Hancock. Albuquer- J h Brady, Albuquer-
Que, Nm que. n ii
w W Booth, Denver w ii Aldredge, city
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-11-05

Only Cash Clothing House, 35 South Main
street.
Winter suiss and svercoats In profusIon
and excellence of quality never before
shown in Helena. at greatly rsducsd prices,
that We may nos carry any stock over.
LOEB u Bro,
IS South Main street.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-11-05

thiaGs. yet NO greater service can be rem
dsrsd TO this city aud state than The open
Ing OF the doors OF the Montana National
and the First National banks, and this can
be speedily brought about by all interests
uniting for the accomplishment OF this
AnA ~ N.E.=H#
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-11-05
Millsr's ~Greenhouses,

Clean. healthy plants. out flowers, de-
signs. etc.. at reasonable prices at Killers
greenhouses, near tho Brosdwatsr hotel.
Both electric lines pass the premises.
Orders left at o.. w. Carpenters. 1lS Broad
way will receive prompt attention.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-11-05
Teaoiiers' Institute.

The Lewis and Clarke county institute
will be held in the high school building.
Helena, Nov. 8. 8 and 10. ALL teachers "a
quired to attend.
MINNIE A. R~EIFENRATH,
County SUP of Schools.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-11-05

Still In effect via the Union Pacific.
Chicago. hrss GLASS. $32; St. Louis, first
class. $50; Missouri river, frat class. &25.
IL. O.. WILSON, +. L. p. A.
No. % Moth haiu strsst.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-11-05

o ChioAgO.
Via Salt Lake. Garfield Beach and Dsn-
yer, Sioux City. Omaha or Kansas Civ
The Worlds pictorial line. Elegant Pull.
man equipment, diners. chair oar. and
tourist slsepers. Reduced rates and fasl
time.
Call On or address 20 North Main strsst
hsiena. Mont Il. o. WILSON,
Freight and Passenger Agent, Helena.
Mont.
=. L. LoMA1. G.. p. and T. A., Omaha
Neh.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-11-05

stop at the new Butte hotel. Only first
class house in the city.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-11-05
hi FIRST

The Agrosment Locking to ResumnAlo,
10 Now Ready for Creditors.
NoTIcE TO CREDIroRs.- All persons havins
elaine against the First National bank, vho
have not received . copy Of our circular let
tor and agreement In reference, 10 rssump-
zion of business, are requested TO sall or send
their address. FIRST NATIONAL BANK.
Helena, Montana.
Mems fancy striped cashmere underwear
. u 800 ~.
Calico sale ct The Bee Hive Monday afternoon
from one to four O'Clock.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-11-05
What Is the Old Reliahle9

Fleeced lined underwear for ladies only 500
this week at The Bee Hive.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-11-05
hon in BUTTE

adles, underwear a. greatly reduced prices
his week at he go tive.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-11-05

Heavy ribbed fast black hose for children,
splendid goods, this week 25c ut The Bee Hive.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-11-05
Arrivals mt the Grand Central.

Go to The Zee Hive for underwear and hosiery
Of all kinds.