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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-12-02
TEXAS SETS THE STYLES.
A Loan Star Newspaper Says so-Msn.
lions Ono Conspicuous Instance.

A Loan Star Newspaper Says so-Msn.
lions Ono Conspicuous Instance.
The denizens OF the older states OF
the east love to rejoice in their own
self-constituted superiority and con-
ceit, says the Port (Tex.) Lavacaen.
These soft-shell creatures lay back in
their satisfaction and it affords them
supreme qualification to hear Texas
pictured as the wild and woolly out
skirt of civilization; land dominated
by the roaming cowboy with the six
shooter and rattlesnake hatband, and
who prowls over the expansive prairies
seeking some helpless human victim
to slaughter. 1t does not occur to
them that the great Lone Star state
is land Of limitless possibilities and
that large percentage Of the brains
and energy Of the nation and Of the
world has camped within her borders
seeking fame and fortune, and that we
have an up-to-date civilization here
that knocks out the Europeanized and
congested article they glorlfy. Such
~ SAAS SsA@SS az "SVSAS "AAO SAS A<es 0Se~SAA
further begs to inform the inhabitants
OF the corrosive east who so love to
fatter their own superiority and snatch
beams out of the eyes Of the west that
Texas leads the fashion in this coun-
try. The Texas dude (and suffice it to
say that we have begun to breed this
variety of human species within our
midst in great numbers) puts on the
latest spring touches long before his
brother in the east has crawled out of
winter quarters and is ready for anoth-
er immutable edict from the decaying
monarchies of the old world. NJ. E.
Fowler, one of the most fashionably
decked out men who ramhles over
these parts, went to New York at the
beginning of summer and nal an ex-
perience which shows how We stand
on the dress question. He went to mix
with friends and relatives and take in
the giddy sights. In addition to the
latest style suit he tapered himself OF
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-12-02
1E per cent off on Dry Goods, on Sat-
" urday, at Schulke & Moure's.
Notice to Taxpayers.

ALI taxes become due the first day of Novem.
Der.
Real property taxes become delinquent on the
first day of January, and if unpaid there shall
attach thereto penalty of 8 per cent as soon as
the same becomes delinquent; also, on the first
day, of March following an additional penalty
Of three per cent, on the first day Of June foi-
lowing an additional penalty of 3 per cent and
on the first day of November following further
penalty of per cent on the original tax.
Al! personal property taxes become DELINQUENT
on the first day of March next after they be-
come due, and thereupon penalty of per
cent shall attach and be changed upon all such
delinquent taxes, and thenceforth there shall
be changed interest at the rate of l per cent per
month on the original amount of the tax until
After the said personal property taxes be.
come delinquent the county treasurer shall
make list Of such taxes in the same order as it
appears in the tax list, and or before the 18th
day OF April in each year, deliver such
taxes to the sheriff Of his county who
shall Immediately proceed to collect ali such
delinquent personal property taxes, and if such
taxes are not paid on demand he shall distrain
sufficient goods and chattels belonging to the
person charged with such taxes, if found within
the county, to pay the same, with the said PEN
atty OF per cent and all ACQUIRING interest and
costs.
IL. ROBERTSON, County Treasurer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-12-02

Mr. McK1NLEY's aid TO Boss
Hanna has made the election of
the latter to the Senate an appar-
ent certainty, but, unless some
very shrewd students Of things
political are wrong, it has also
made McKinley's denomination
for the presidency almost an i'm
possibility. According to current
gossip, Senator Foraker will lead
fight on Mckinley in his own
state, and the antiPlatt republicans
in New York will use the "Citizen's
Union organization, which has
been made permanent, to down
Plat and prevent his carrying out
the deal to give Mckinley the
solid vote Of New York in the Re-
publican National Convention Of
1900. While these movements
pay not be directly in the inter-
ests of Gar Reed, as some say
they are, he is likely to occupy the
best position for being benefited
by them, if they succeed, as his
friends are known to be at work
in New England and elsewhere, to
keep the following he had last
year together, and to add to it.
Plat and Hama, in addition to
the enemies he has made in the
distribution of pie. will be heavy
load for Mckinley to carry, and
the chances will certainly be
against his getting nominated
again.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-12-02

The school census of Cavalier
county will be taken between De-
cember 1st and Goth and a big in
crease in the population of our
schools is looked for over previous
years. The time OF taking the
census in the past has been inJu
All children from six to twenty
years are within the school age
and it is to the interest of school
officers to see that the census is
: carefully taken, the apportionment
of the state school fund being based
on these returns. ..
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-12-02

Representative Gaines, of Tenn,
has a letter written to him by Hon
w. J. Bryan in reply to an inquiry
as to the truthfulness of a news
paper statement that Bryan had
decided to retire from politics.
The letter says: "The newspaper
item is not true. I expect to re-
main in politics all my life.
Whether I shall ever run for Of
fee again depends on circum-
stance Mr.. Gaines hasn't the
slightest doubt that Mr.. Bryan will
head the democratic ticket in 1900
and be elected president.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-12-02

with gray hat with black uanu. ne
found that the Gotham natives had
not yet caught on, but moved around In
old fogy raiment and thought that he
had just suffered from death In his
family. 1t is so always, and. the Texan
lady who goes east arrayed In the lat
est for the season often suffers from
the gaping curiosity and inquisitivenesa
of the local folks who must st'!l wear
out-of-date styles. When it comes to
keeping up with the fashions 1t IL .
settled fact that the east is not in It
with Texas
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-12-02

Mrs. Charley Galloway has lett for
Rosseau, Num-, where she will spend a
month with friends. Charley has TO
"batch" it now.
From the improvements being made by
several bachelors in this neighborhood
several weddings are booked to come of
during the holidays.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-12-02

The Northwest News is expect
ed to show traces of Editor Stevens
facile pen now that he is personal.
ly at the helm.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-12-02

The past year has witnessed the
starting of libraries in many of the
schools of this county. Too much
praise cannot be given the teach
ers that have pushed forward this
excellent move and it is hoped that
the idea may be quite generally
taken up.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-12-02

Prosperity comes quickest to the man
whose liver is in good condition. De-
Wits Little Early Risers are famous
little pills for constipation, biliousness,
indigestion and all stomach and liver
troubles. H. D. ALERT & Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-12-02
COURIER. D EM0CRAT.
4. /. kGHMsTgor, Prop.

Published every Thursday morning at Lang
don. Cavalier county, North Dakota. :,
Entered at the post office at Langdon a. mail
matter of the second class.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-12-02
OFFICIAL COUNTY PAPER.

Subscription So. per annum or $3.50 if paid in
advance. Advertising rates on application.
Communications must be received by Tuesday
noon to receive prompt attention.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-12-02
LIST OF JURyMEN.

The December term of district court
will convens in this city Tuesday, Dec,
18th. The petit jury is composed as
follow.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-12-02
1.-THE Better the Grade
The Bigger the Trade. y

Never was there a truer word spoken. It has
been our watchword from the start, and our
Growth has proven the truth of it. Our Store is
now crammed with the best and most cleverly Sc
lected FURNITURE ever brought to this city.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-12-02

The report of the Secretary OF
the Interior gives North Dakota
twenty-one million acres of vacant
government land.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-15
VIRGINIA POLITICS.
To Elect Delegates to the Lamb Con-
Observation-Disclosures Made
Other Political Notes.

HARRISONBURG, VA, September H.
Especial 1.-The Republicans OF Harri-
sonburg held a rousing meeting tonight
and passed resolutions calling mass
meeting OF the county Republicans FOR
next Monday to send delegates to the
Lynchburg convention. DR.. William j.
Points was chairman. and the principal
speakers were Commonwealth ttor-
ney Harrison. Mayor Roller, and Cap
tain Warren s. Lurty. The speakers ali
criticised the action Of the State Com
mittee in refusing TO call a convention,
and called on the people to assemble
and determine for themselves the expe-
dlency Of naming a State ticket in def
ancc TO a clique of office-holders and
onice-seekers.
Resolutions were adopted calling on
all the Republicans Of the county to as
semble next Monday to select delegates
and alternates 10 the Lynchburg con-
vention.
Another resolution, endorsing Captain
Warren S. Lurty as pre-eminentiy htted
for the gubernatorial chair was with
drawn at Captain Lurtys request, In
order to avoid the suspicion OF any per-
sonal interest behind the call.
The County Executive Committee
which Is in close touch with the State
organization, was roundiy criticised by
several of the speakers.
The rank and file in the county appear
to be in full sympathy with the con-
vention movement, and a large turnout
is probable at Mondays mass-meeting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-15
RIVER AND HARBOR WORK.
Charges of Irreguinrity Against
Captain Carter.

WASHINGTON, September 1.-THE
Secretary OF War has appointed BOARD
Of engineer officers, comprising Colonel
Gillespie and Majors Adams and Kay
mond. to proceed at once to Savannah,
Ca. to investigate certain reports that
have come TO the War Department 10 the
effect that the work upon the river ana
harbor improvements on Savannah river
and in Cumberland sound. under the
charge OF Captain Oberln NJ. Carter Oh
the Engineer Corps, has not been done IN
accordance with the project OF the ue-
partment.
1t is expressly stated at the War De-
partment that there is 10 statement OF
irregularity i'm The accounts OF captain
Carter but merely a charge OF departure
from the authorized plans Of dhe depart
meat.
Captain Carter was in charge of the
river and harbor works In the vicinity OF
Savannah for about ten years, and II was
in 1892 that he assumed charge OF inc
Improvement Of the Savannah river anu
Cumberland sound. which TWO pioJeeeS
Congress had provided for under the con-
tinuous contract plan. II is SAID at me
War Department that he has secured tne
full depth of water at savannah conteH,
plated in the plan, while the Cumberland
sound project is still under way.
Captain Carter was appointed military
attache at London early In the present
administration and subsequently was also
made the engineer member of the Mica
ragua Canal Commission. AZ present he
is i'm New York. in attendance upon the
meeting of that body, which was called
for to-day. The chief Of engineers. Gene
raj Wilson. learned Of the charges OF II
regularity in the prosecution OF the Geor-
gia work wnne CAPTAIN carter was Oh
his way home to the United states from
Stockholm where he attended the inter
national Engineering Congress as the
representative Of the United states. III
was felt TO be proper 10 defer bringing
the matter to the attention of Secretary
Alger until the officer had returned 10
this country and had an opportunity 10
meet the charges; so IL was not until last
Saturday that Secretary Alger was made
acquainted with the facts. Captain Car
ter himself going over the matter.
IT should be stated that the captain
enters a most emphatic denial that ne
has done anything that was not I'm the
interest of the United States Government
The board appointed to inquire into the
matter is composed OF the ablest men in
the Engineer Corps. Colonel Gillespie Is
president OF the Mississippi River COM
mission, stationed at New York. MAJOR
Adams was for years the right-hand man
of the chief Of engineers at Washington,
and Is also now stationed at New York,
while Major Raymond has charge OF I'M
portant works I'm the Pennsylvania ana
Delaware sections.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-15
Ice Has Again Gone Up.

The price Of ice IN Richmond has
greatly advanced in the past Few DAYS.
The companies have quill warning upon
each other. and this very necessary COM
modify, especially in this weather, mas
been restored 10 the old figures OF las'
year OF 40 and 80 cents per 100 POUNDS
according 20 tie quantity purchaser.
The ice war here this sumner waj the
longest fight of the kind ever experienced
i'm Richmond. In certain instances ice
went down as low as 10 and 70 cents
hundred. 1t was a fight between the Nu,
tual Ice Company, comprising nearly an
OF the big concerns In the business, ana
the Consumers Company. an Independent
firm Of dealers, fixing its own prices
without regard for rivals in the business.
Cut after cut was made by the two I'M
portant supplying companies. Consumers.
narticularly1large consumers. profited i'm
mcnsely by it, The small dealers in Ice
have had 10 advance their prices in pro-
portion 10 the advance the ice companies
have made upon them. an some cases
these have been doubled.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-15
GOVERNMENT CROP BULLETIN.
Condition of Corn, Cotton, Wheat,
md Tobacco.

WASHIN iTON, September ii.-rhe
weekly crop bulletin issued by the Agri-
cultural Department to-day for the week
ended at A. NJ. September 18th Gays:
The week has been excessively hot and,
for tho most part, dry I'm nearly all dis
tricts east of the Rocky Mountains. with
sufficient moisture the conditions would
have been most favorable TO corn, Dut
in most OF the important corn states the
crop, more particularly the late planted,
has suffered seriously from drought, ana
Is being prepaturey ripened. Much OF
the crop is now safe from frost ana cut
ting has begun i'm the more nOrtherly
sections. In Nebraska recent rains Will
improve late corn, and with favorable
conditions In Iowa during the next TWO
weeks some of the late corn Will make
fair Yield the early crop having been
rapidly ripened under the excessive heat
of the past two weeks, with some detri-
ment TO quality. In Kansas most OF the
early corn has been cut, and the late
planted Is suffering from drought. sun
sequent weather conditions Will have but
little effect upon the crop in Missouri
where il has been seriously and perma-
nently injured.
Cotton has generally suffered further
injury during the past week, and its
general condition is less favorable than
reported in the preceding bulletin. Mark
ed deterioration is reported from the
Carolinas, Georgia. Tennessee, Arkansas,
and Oklahoma. Heat and drought over
the greater part Of the cotton belt have
stopped growth and caused much prema-
ture opening and shedding. while rains IN
Florida have retarded picking Scattered
heavy rains have also interfered with
picking In portions Of Texas. and caused
Slight damage by washing out open cot
ton i'm places but have improved lLs
crop where. still growing. In portions OF
Southern and Central Texas late cotton
and the top" crop over Northern Texas
will not mature unless frost is unusually
late.
Cotton has opened freely throughout the
cotton belt; picking has made rapid
progress, and will generally be completed
earlier than usual. In Arkansas the crop
will be gathered at one picking.
Showery weather this week has caused
slight injury to harvested grain in oregon
and Washington. Threshing is about I'M
ished in oregon, but has been somewhat
delayed in Washington and portions OF
Minnesota.
No Improvement in the condition of to-
bacco Is reported from Kentucky, where
the outlook is very poor. and its general
condition in Tennessee is also very un-
favorable.
Ploughing and seeding of fall grain have
been much delayed generally, but favor
able progress has been made in New Eng
land and portions of the Middle Atlantic
States. where the soil conditions have
been favorable.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-15
Poyyhutan Democrats.

POWHATAN, VA, September 14.-(Spe-
cial.)-At a meeting of the Democrats OF
Powhatan county, held at Powhatan
Courthouse on September 18TH the fol-
lowing delegates and alternates were
elected to, the convention 10 be held at
Manchester on Wednesday, September
%. 1887, to nominate a candidate for the
House of Delegates: DR.. v. H. Hening,
delegate; j. II. Bradley, alternate; W. 7.
Rudd, delegate; A. A. Rudd, alternate;
w. 5. Goode, delegate; j. S. Jennings,
alternate; w. ID. Seay. delegate; =. Finch,
alternate; ". C. Shredder, delegate; 5.
Lee Dance, alternate.
Mr.. A. NJ. Howard was elected an hon
orary delegate TO the convention.
1t was resolved /, That the delegates
from this convention who may be present
at the Manchester convention shall cast
the full vote of the county in said con-
venton.
2. That this convention instruct its
delegates to vote for James G. Jordan in
the convention.
The meeting also endorsed the Roanoke
platform, and the course of Senator
Daniel
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-15
THE C0CKADE CITY.
A Tobacco sale Agreemenf-fngi-
lives Cnpturcd-PersOnaI

PETERSBURG, VA, September H.
(Special)-It has been agreed in a con-
ference of the buyers and sellers Of to-
bacco in this city that while this market
is open and ready for those who wish 10
sell their tobacco at all times, the open
ing sales for the new crop Will commence
regularly on the 18th of October. Ii Is eX-
pected that on this day OF the formal
opening the farmers viii have fair
exhibition of their crops on the floors OF
the warehouses; and that good prices Will
rule.
FUGITIVES ARRESTED.
Sergeant Crichton and Polce-Officer
Ruffin last night arrested three white
boys, who gave their names as Myian
Williams and Steadman, who recently
escaped from the Maryland House of
Correction at Jessup's, Nd. They have
been placed in Jail TO await the action
of the authorities Of that institution.
RICHMOND CAROLINA RAILROAD
There seems TO be no doubt now that
the Richmond. Petersburg and Carolina
railroad is owned by parties who will
certainly build it. Hon. William Il. Nc
kenney, general counsel for the company,
who knows all the facts. and who is in
a position to speak whereof he knows,
expresses this opinion, and says that
while the contract with the city calls for
the building of only twenty miles of the
when the work is commenced it Will be
pushed to completion as rapidly as posi-
BILE.
PERSONAL AND GENERAL
Mr.. c. Z. Eanes. present Commissioner
of the Revenue. announces his candidacy
for reelection to that office.
1t is understood that Mr.. David A.
Lyon will be q candidate for Common
wealth's Attorney in opposition TO Mr..
Charles Trotter Lassiter. the incumbent.
There are three candidates i'm the field
for Mayor, and. though the municipal
election does not come off until next
May. it is already exciting much interest.
There will be no opposition 10 the re-
election of Senator William Il. Nell
waine from the Petersburg and Dinwid-
die Senatorial District this fall.
A delightful dance was given out at
Archers, i'm Chesterfield county, las
night, in which a number of young lades
and gentlemen from this city partici-
pated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-15
OLD sYoeY sxxE NEW.
A Negro Youth Felis Another WIN
Horses Tail.

The remarkable feat accomplished oy
Samson in olden times has been MODERN
ICED and reproduced In Richmond WIN
slight variations. Yesterday morning
Samuel Askin. a negro youth, seized the
taft OF a dead horse thrown upon the
commons and mauled Henry Burns
companion, with it until he fell uncon-
scious.
The two boys are employed at faf-
tory. and when they went there togetner
yesterday were told that they could not
be given work in their department LOT
several days yet, but that, perhaps one
would be employed in another part oi
the building on the next day.
Both left together. as they had come.
only storm was brewing which grew Out
of the dispute as TO who should go W
work to-day. They strolled on as thiy
quarreIled to the field where the bohcs
OF the horse were bleaching In the sun;
There the war began, with the bowman
of Africa, as has been told. About one
half hour later Askin was found sltlins
near whore he had fallen mutterins
curses ayd vengeance against MS as
saildnt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-15
PerHOnaIs and briefs.

DR.. Phil. Taylor and family have re-
turned TO the city.
Judge Samuel f. Coleman, of Cumber-
land couny, was in tho Nty yesterday.
Mrs J. b. Ley IL visiting Mrs: John
Bell Bigger az her country residence,
near Ashlai.d.
Mr.. William 5. Donnan has left Tor
Massachusetts to visit his family, at
BuZZards Bay.
Major William II. Sands has almost
and was able to y at his office yesterday.
Mr.. 4. Il. Watkins, Commissioner Of
the Revenue of Charlotte cocnty, was a
visitor at the State DEPARTMENT yester-
day.
The Commission on State Care of Epi-
leptics will meet IN Colonel Big>>~'s Of
fee. at the Capitol, this afternoon at 4
o'clock.
Friends OF DR.. Hunter Mcclure are
having a portrait of him painted, which
will hereafter adorn the walls Of the
Virginia Hospital.
Miss Leila Pizzini, formerly of this city,
but who has been living In Washington
for the past year. Is on visit TO rela-
tives and friends here.
Evangelist Jamos f. Schoolheld. of
DanVlllt, is the guest OF rev. j. Il. Mas
tin. and preached last night at the Union
Gospel Mission. Franklin and Twenty
first streets.
Miss ArAe Bottoms. of Fairmount has
returned home. after spending six weeks
pleasantly with friends at Hardlns
Wharf Curtis Neck. Waterloo. and Ber-
muda Hundred.
Mr.. Leonard l.. Lynch. OF 507 north
Eleventh street. left Moncay on the
steamer Virginia for Baltimore and other
northern cities. where he will spend a
few days visiting friends.
Mr.. Edwin NJ. Allen, of Boston. son Of
the late Daniel Allen, who for years was
the popular superintendent of the Ma
tional Cemetery. has been visiting his
friends in Fulton. Mr.. Allen is now repre-
senting a large publishing firm of Boston,
and travels nearly NEer every State in
the Union.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-15
A LOVE STORY
That Ended I'm Fatal stabbing
and a Trial.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, September a.
(Special)-In the County Court this
morning James w. Houchens, better
known as - Bud Houchens. was put
on trial. charged with completely in the
death of Lincoln Graves. The crowd in
court was well sprinkled with ragged
mountain people who, in dress and fea-
lures. are noticeably unlike their lowland
compeers. The tragedy, whose closing
chapters are being compiled in the shape
OF evidence by the Commonwealth and
the prisoner, Is based upon love story
that did not run smoothly, and revenge,
which came suddenly i'm stabs with a
knife, from which death followed in
eight months.
The prisoner is a mere strip ing, and
does not look like a criminal. e seems
To be impressed with the gravity of the
situation. The jury was swcrn in to-day
and the evidence begun.
Misses Mary and Ella Thomas. of Rich
mond, are visiting friends I'm this city.
DR.. Cameron, OF Princeton. and Judge
Toney. OF Louisville, are visiting at the
University of Virginia.
The venerable Professor George Frede-
rick Holiness health is far from robust
Students are arriving, but IL is too soon
10 say whether there is a sound basis for
the expectation OF 200 matriculates this
year.