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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-10
Not In to bCNr:cctaiiOn

Pierre. S. D.-Whcn the liquor IL
censc law. NOW in effect in this state.
was passed last winter. it was est-
mated that under the provision reQuir-
lug payment of $50 out of each re-
tail license and 5000 from each whole
sale. to the state Il revenue OF at least
100000 would be brought in the first
year. This was based on estimates
ii !, large revenue from wholesalers.
who started 10 establish warehouses
at all principal points in the state.
They were allowed. under the statute.
tt first take out licenses from the time
they began business to The first Of
July, after which they could only
take out licenses for the full year.
Ii.c first few months was an expert
mcnt, and was not continued for the
fu!l year terms, wholesalers establish
ing stations Oh the state line, and
ship in from other states, and the only
revenue left was that from the re-
tailerS, of $50 on each license. The
result is that. instead of the expected
revenue. the total amount SO far So
cured by the state is about $65, 600,
which is on the license for the full
year. and for the portion Of the year
up to July l. Unless there is an in
crease in the number OF retail saloons
in the state the amount for next Year
will 30, be so great.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-10
ONE OF LlNcoLN's STORIES.
The Fate of the Man Who Tried to Adj
vertise Gunpowder at Prayer NJ Getting.

The Fate of the Man Who Tried to Adj
vertise Gunpowder at Prayer Meeting.
The following anecdote by Lincoln
is recounted by General Horace Por-
ter. 1t was told during Lincoln's visit
to the front at City Point: In the
course of the conversation that even
ing he spoke of the improvement in
arms and ammunition, and of the new
powder prepared for the fifteen-inch
guns. He said he had never seen the
latter article, but he understood it dif-
fered very much from any other pow
der that had ever been used. told
him that happened to have in my
tent a specimen which had been sent
to headquarters as curiosity, and
that l would bring it to him. When
l returned with grain of the powder
about the size Of walnut, he took it,
turned it over in his hand, and after
examining it carefully, said: well,
it's rather larger than the powder we
used to buy in my shooting days. 1t
reminds me of what occurred once in
a country Westinghouse in Sangamon
county. You see, there were very few
newspapers then, and the country
storekeepers had to resort to some 9TH
er means of advertising their wares.
If, for instance, the preacher happened
to be late in coming to prayer-meet-
ing of an evening, the shoplleepers
would often put in the time while the
people were waiting by notifying them
of any new arrival of an attractive line
of goods.
lone evening man rose up and
said: Brethren, let me take occasion
to say, while we're a-waitin', that
have jest received new invice OF
sportin' powder. The grains are Sc
small you kim sea 'cely see 'em with the
naked eye. and polished up so fine you
kin stand up and comb yer ha'r in
front of one o. them grains jest like
it was a lookin'-glass. Hope you'll
come down to my store at the cross
roads and examine that powder fol-
yourselves
when we had got about this far a
rival powder-merchant in the meeting
who had been boiling over with indig-
nation at the amount of advertising
the opposition powder was getting
jumped up and cried out: Brethren
I hope you'll not believe single WORD
Brother Jones has been sayin' about
| that powder. I've been down thar and
! seen it for myself, and pledge you my
word that the grains is bigger than
the Jumps in coal-pile; and any one
of you, brethren, eff you was in your
future state, could put bar'l O. that
powder on your shoulder and march
squar' through the sulphurious flames
surroundin' you without the least dan
ger of an explosion
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-10
Insurance Legislation.

Grand Forks, n. D.-Tle matter Of
the valued policy clause in the fire i'll
surance laws of this state is again at
tracing some attention, and an effort
will be made at the next session of the
legislature to have law enacted SIM
liar to the one now in force in Mime
sofa. prohibiting the insertion in any
policy issued on building Of a clause
authorizing the company to pay Il less
sum than the total amount of the in
surance in case the loss is total. III
North Dakota there is 10 such law.
and there is nothing to prevent aIi IN
scrupulous agent from taking a1van-
tage OF an ignorant property Owner
and issuing him policy for more:
than the value OF his buildings. ana,
in case Of loss. the payment is based,
not on the amount OF tie insurance.
but Oh the value OF the property. The
insured has, in the meantime. paid
premiums on the larger amount. Vh-
der the Minnesota law the company
pays the face ef the policy or replaces
the property. \ bill to amend the
North Dakota law 10 make it conform
to that of Minnesota. was introduced
at the last session Of the legislature.
but was defeated. A similar bill Will
be introduced next winter.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-10
TOO MUCH FOR ONE JUDGE.
North Dakota Le4islature VIII He
Asked to Make u Change.

Asked to Make u Change.
Fargo, N. D.-The next legislature
will be asked to create new judicial
district out Of the present third dis
trict, which now comprises Cass,
Trail and Steele counties. Cass and
Trail are two Of the largest counties
in the valley. They are very populous,
and, being among the oldest settled
communities the legal business is COLI
stantly increasing. When Judge Toll
lock assumed his duties year ago he
found Il heavy calendar in all the
counties and has worked almost night
and day since, besides calling in 9TH
CIR judges to assist him. At the end Of
a years labor he finds himself almost
as far behind as ever. There arc now
over Il hundred cases in this county
alone that are ready for Ii hearing.
Fargo is the largest city in the state,
and in addition to the lead in other d.
rections it probably leads in the legal
business as well. 1t is impossible for
one man to do the work of the entire
district, and do it properly. Cass coun-
ty alone, with the large number OF
small towns outside of Fargo fur
nishes enough business to keep one
judge hard at work. ..ie increasing
legal work requires the continuous
presence of one member of the bench
here, and the division of the district
will be heartily supported here. The
idea is to place Trail and Steele coun-
ties together: leaving Cass alone. Hon.
Il. w. Ames Of Mayvillc would prob
ably be the man selected for the
bench. He was Judge pollock's "p-
ponent for the position and is one VI
the ablest attorneys in Tie state.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-10
An Heroic Character.

Heroic characters are immortal. The
memories of rare deeds and noble vir-
tues never die. The names of Savon-
arola, Luther, Melancthon, Peter the
Hermit, Joan of Arc, Cromwell and
John Brown are carved upon the i'm
mortal tablets of everlasting fame.
John Brown was one of the mys-
teries of the human. No man has ever
explained the philosophy of his life
and character. We simply know him
as rare example of bravery, of NOR
al worth and true manhood. His char
acter was remarkable for moral purity
and invincible tenacity of will. lie
displayed the deepest devotion to an
idea-that of war against human
slavery. He believed that who would
be free, themselves must strike the
blow" He was a stern, uncomprom-
Using hater of human bondage.
Slavery to him was heinous crime.
1t meant the everlasting blighting and
blasting Of manhood. Upon the gal
lows he declared that slavery was the
sum Of all villainies," and must speed
lily perish from the land. He possessed
the will of Hercules, the faith of an
Aaron. He defied formal law and the
sluggish public opinion of his time, in
the interests of the one cause-"justice
to all men," There is nothing grander
in history, more sublime, than the life
of this strange man. Aye, truly
His soul goes marching on"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-10
IMPORTANT 8. ID. DECISIONS.
Court Passes OF the Meaning Of the
Term WGrubAtnke."

Court Passes OF the Meaning of the
Term "Grubstnle."
Deadwood, s. D.-A few weeks be-
fore Judge Plowman retired from the
bench he made an eX parte order re-
quiring that all property be assessed
i'll the county in which the owners re-
side. The order had particular refer
ence in Meade county where a good
many owners of large herds of cattle,
which range Oh the unorgaEiZed coun-
ties on the north, reside. According
to the order, the herds in the unor
ganized counties would have to be
Taxed in Meade county. Proceedings
have been commenced by eleven of
the principal stockmcn before Judge
Moore, of the circuit court, for Il re-
hearing OF the case. Should Judge
Plowman's ruling be sustained il
would put taxation of property in :,
great middle and il manly instances
would be unjust.
An interesting case has been terlni-
i.atcd i'll court in this city in suit
If Anthony Lewis against Fred Pen
ningtOn. The question at issue was
the correct Interpretation of the term
grub stake Lewis WAS supplied by
remington with tools, foods and other
supplies and sent out Oh IL prospecting
tour, the discoveries of Lewis to be
shared by each equally. Lewis after
ward brought in a claim for $3.50 for
every days work in addition to the
supplies. The jury found in the case
that u man is not supposed to be ell
titled to any other compensation than
the grub stake" unless it is specified
in the agreement, and !. verdict was
rendered accordingly
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-10

Aberdeen. s. u. - DR.. Il. Bowman
English. who came here from the East
and cut Il big dash as an oStecpathist
and proprietor Of the Aberdeen SAM
tarium. returned to Illinois between
two days some time ago and has just
been heard from at Peoria. y daily
paper OF that city says he spent money
recklcssly. worked several we'll known
people and bilked hotel out Of sever
al weeks board. He then skipped.
Here in Aberdeen he contracted many
debts and was Il recognized dead beat.
Secretary Bushnell has been in
formed that the Chicago & Northwest
ern has made Il rate Of one fare and a
fifth for round trip at the time OF the
state lairymen'S annual convention at
Brookings. Points within Il radius of
1n0 miles of BrookingS are granted Il
ullc-farc rate for round trip.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-10
Interest in Datryinr

Huron. $. dat no time in the
history OF the state has ST. much inter
"st in dairying been manifested rs at
present. During the winter Il number
Of new cicameries have been arranged
for and others have been enlarged.
The success attending nearly every
creamery III the state has induced To-
calitcS where COWS are plenty, to es-
tabliSll creamerieS. and the coming
spring will see half a dozen gooll-siZeu
establishments added to the already
long list oil these institutions in South
Dakota. Secretary Bushnell, Of the
State Dairymen's association, says
there is no occasion for alarm lest the
business be Ovcrdone; should there be
i creamery in every township in the
state cast of tic Missouri river, the
product would still be in lively de
mand. South Dakota has an estaE-
liShcd reputation for the excellence of
her butter. and the demand will al
ways exceed the supply. The meet
ing Of the state association at Brook
ings on Feb. Is, 1G and II, will be
the most important yet held by this or
gallization, and will be attended by
interested parties from all parts of the
state, and from neigEboring states and
Eastern markets. Reports from
creancrics and cheese factories in
South Dakota will be an important
feature OF the gathering. Import
ance Of Dairying" by President
Worst, Of the agricultural college, and
"Yh" Creamery Industry" by Lieut.
Coy. John l.. Gibbs of Minnesota. are
Textures of the programme that are
attracting 10 little attention.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-10

another consciousness. AS the SER
want of his countrymen he enveloped
himself with their convictions as they
grew.
Consequently he did not rule them.
Clothed with new and almost dictate
rial power, he used it solely at their
own unquestionable pressure upon him.
Never have we had so strong a Presi-
dent; never was one who ruled less.
1t may not be fair, altogether, to
compare present leaders with him and
to condemn them for falling below his
standard. No other statesman in the
world has possessed such fineness of
human instinct coupled with such I'M
surpassed experience of men and such
extraordinary judgment of values as
constituted the outfit of Lincoln.
But on the other hand no such con-
fusion of circumstances surrounds our
modern executives.
What we have right to demand in
this day no less than in 1861 is leaders
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-10
BANK DOORS CLOSED.
Lari:nOre Institution Compelled t
Suspend Payment.


Larimore. n. D.-The First National
bank of this city has failed to open
it's doors for business. From what
can be gathered from the officials it
appears that the bank has not been
in an easy condition for some time,
owing to slow collections. During the
last sixty days there have been with
drawals Of deposits amounting to $780,
coo. Strenuous efforts have been
made by the management to meet
these demands, but. as there was no
prospect OF relief, the board of di-
rectors unanimously agreed that the
interests of all conserved would be
best subserved by closing the doors Of
the bank and notifying the controller
of the currency OF the condition of at
fairs. The assets of the bank are
said to be largely in excess of the liza
bilities, so that the creditors may OK
pect to be paid off as soon as the ;;f-
fairs can be liluidated.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-10
FARGO OPERA HOUSE.

The management of the Fargo Opera
House announces the engagement Of
"THE GEIsHA" Tuesday evening, Feb.
-. "TllE GE1sIIA' is comic opera and
composed of company of sixty people
including Mark Smith, Henry Gunson,
Charles w. Swain, John Park, Linda Da
Costa and Laura Willard with original New
York prodrcti )ns This is undoub:cGly the
largest and best equipped opera company
on the road to-day, travelling in their own
special car and en- route to the coast.
Theatre going people will certainly have
a treat on the evening of their appearance
here.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-10
An Interesting Scene.

The New York daily journals gave
an account of competition which
took place on Lincoln's birthday be-
tween the children of the public
schools. A prize had been offered by
the Patria Club for the best salute to
the flag and original patriotic song.
The most dramatic feature of the exer-
cises was probably the appearance of
six hundred Russian children, who are
being educated by the fund given by
Baron de Hirsch. Most Of these boys
and girls had been less than six
months in this country, but with the
extraordinary facility Of their race in
learning a language, they already
speak and understand English, and
show an enthusiastic admiration for
their adopted country.
They marched into the great audi
forum of the Educational Alliance
building, each child wearing an Amer
lean flag pinned to his or her breast.
Their superintendent said to them,
"You are no longer Russians; you are
Americans. Let us see whether you
can give three good American cheers
The cheers were given with spark
ling eyes. Thirteen boys carrying ma
tional colors marched forward, escort
ing little girl dressed as Columbia,
who carried a large silk flag. AS she
unfurled it the six hundred little Rus
SLAMS repeated in chorus:
Flag of the Republic! Inspirer in
battle, guardian of our homes, whose
stars and stripes stand for bravery
truth, purity and Union:-We salute
thee! We, the children of many lands
who find rest under thy folds, do
pledge our lives, our hearts and our
sacred honor to love and protect thee,
our country and the liberty of the
American people forever"
At the words, 1--WE salute thee" the
arms of all the children were stretch
ed out to the flag, and then folded
upon their breasts. An original pa
triotic song and the "Star-Spangled
Banner were then sung with great
enthusiasm.
The scene was described as a great
object-lesson which touched the heart
of every child and every spectator.
There is much meaning in the old
story Of the woodsman who said, IF
am to raise pines fit for masts, l
must begin with the seed"
If we are to fill this country with
Intelligent, patriotic, honorable citi-
sens we must begin the work with the
children.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-10
ELK. POINT SCOlsCIIED,
worst Fire in the History OF L


City.
Elk Point, S. D.--Thc worst fire that
ever Elk Point experienced broke out
in Guillaume's billiard hall, which was
destroyed. together With The contents,
consisting Of six pool and billiard,
tables and furnishings; the Union
County bank building and all the
lodge furniture of the Modern Wood
men. who had lodge room above the
bank; the law office of \. d. Keller.
The opera house, Il store building
owned by Joseph Steckman and bar
her shop owned by Joseph Steckman.
The furniture OF the Union County
bank and the law books and furniture
OF \. ID. Kellar We're saved. and also
part of the opera house furnishings
and the stock of goods owned by
+. Knapp, who occupied the Steckman
building. The barber shop was pulled
down to arrest the progress Of the
flames.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-10
Lucky Taylor.

Dcodwood. s. D.-About three years
ago Morris Eilenburg came from
Sioux City and established Il merchant
tailoring establishment in this city.
About year ago he traded four suits
OF $50 clothes for :, fractional section
Of mineral land at tagged Top and
set Il force of men at work excavating
fr1 gold. Iii four months he had taken
out $4,000 worth of ore and soon after
sold the claim for $1,000 cash. He has
now started for Sweden. his native
home, ON one OF the easiest acquired
fortunes eve: made--iu the tailoring
business at least.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-10
Susuicioun Death.

Glen Jllcn. y. D.--The coroner and
jury have been investigating the death
of William Marvin, who died in the
blind pig OF Charles Fulhahrr in this
place. No verdict has been arrived 1T
thus far. Suspicious circumstances
surround the sudden death Of this
man, E'aulhabcr is under arrest.
About month ago another party
died suddenly here. and Ill the people
are not satisfied as to the matter to
this day. Another man is reported tt
be missing, and his departure has not
been accounted for.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-10

List of patents issued last week to
Northwestern inventors: Walter j.
Bowles and j. Layton. Custer, S. D.,
fire kindler; Benjamin J. Clinic.
Cooperstown, n. d., attachment for
platform scales; Walter r. Gluyas,
Hottiund, n. D., can opener: Thomas
J. Howe, D. ]. Ames and II. n. La
bare. Owatonna, Mimi, combined
churn and butter worker: John Lam
borg. Castalia. s. D.. safeguard for
express cars; William J. Lanigan, Du-
luth. Mini, bicycle tire, 4
Mcrwin, Lothrop & Johnson, Patent
Attorneys. $40, 81 and 912 Pioneer
Press building, st. Paul, Min.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-10
LEGALITY OF TAXATION.
North Dakota Supreme Court Has
Decided Against the Northern Pa

North Dakota Supreme Court Has
Decided Against the Northern Pa
cific.
Bismarck. n. D.-The supreme court
has handed down q decision in the
suit OF Wells county against the North
ern Pacific Railroad company for de-
linqucnt taxes on lands Of the COM
pany amounting to $SO.Ou!, and at
firms the decision of the lower cou!:
and the legality Of taxes on all lands;
except place lands for the years 1857
and 1858. The matter is Of great i'm
portancc. as other counties will bring
suit under the decision. Attorney j. q.
Robinson of Fargo represented Wells
county, and by agreement with the
commissioners is to get half tile tota.
amount collected, which will make i"s
fee something like $4,000.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-10
Cnsscltou.. Library.

CasSelton. N. -. - At a meeting OF
the library board the following We're
elected directors for the term ending
June 80: w. j.. Hoover. K. u. elias
gov, $. n. Moore. Nj. l.. ShankS and
n. NJ. Young. \ location was chosen
for the public library. The books
nave been ordered and it is expected
to open with Il lecture by some noted
cuHcaIUr.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-10
CANADA.
What 10 Now Going ON In the
Dominion. ~

A Cincinnati Klondike party passed
through Winnipeg, Manitoba. a few
days since, on their way to lthe gold
fields. Two or three ladies accompa-
MED them, and as they passed through
the streets of that Western Canadian.
city, they were the objects of consider
able attention, in their costumes OF
leather leggings and buckskin suits.
the same as were worn by the gentle
men of the party.
A new route to the KlOndike is said
to have been discovered by way OF
Prince Albert, in the western territories
of Canada. 1t will be competitor to
the Edmonton route.
The demand for good train dogs is
keeping up at Battleford, in Western
Canada. Between the police, the
northwest government and Mr.. p. K.
Lindsay Of Victoria, 3. c., every avail
able dog of the requisite quality has
found ready sale, and everywhere you
can see some of the poor brutes get
ting the worst of it in the efforts OF
the owners to train them with the ex-
pectation of sale.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-10

Experience enables ME to depose to
the comfort and blessing that litera-
ture can prove in seasons of sickness
and sorrow; how powerfully intellec-
'ual pursuits can help In keeping the
cad from Grazing. and the heart from
'eaking.-T. Hood.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-10
His Leavings.

Did he leave his wife much when
he died?" well, don't know as 10
that, but he used to leave hci about
every night when he was alive.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-10
EXPLAINED.

InoX-I wonder why it is that we
hear of so many men breaking down
in the prime of life, nowadays?
Fox-It is due. no doubt. to their be-
ing so many more self-made men than
formerly.-Boston Courier.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-10
THIEF SJlUT AND KILLED.
Dad Gang in South Dakota Rounded
lp by officers.

Watcrtown. $. y. - Officer George
Krukman shot and killed an I'LL
known burglar Two unknown
men, with Ira Thompson. Il local
tough. stole some OycrcOatS from
Warren's harness shop and were sub
seQucntly tracked and captured by a
sheriff"S posse. krukman says the
shooting was accidental and his state.
ncnt is substant!a,cd by others ci
TIE party.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-10

The only herd of buffalo in Western
Canada today are those in the neigh
borhood of Winnipeg, the property Of
Lord Strathcona and those in
the neighborhood of Mount Royal.
They are about to be removed to the
National Park at Banff, in the Rocky
Mountains. The removal of these huge
animals distance of over a thousand
miles by rail is an immense undertake
ing, and as these animals are not alto
gether tame, it will be attended with
more or less danger.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-10
Diamonds from Babylon.

Over 400 diamonds are known to haze
been recovered from the ruins of Baby
lon. Many are uncut. but most are
polished on one or two Sides
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-02-10
JOSIRH cRRWFoRDS HOUSE. WHERE
LINCOLN WORKED AS n FIRM HRND.
A MAN OF THE PEOPLE
(By Francis Bellamy.)

l N CO l. N, thou
shouldst be living
at this hour; Am
erica hath need Of
thee!"
Thus to apply the
opening lines of
WordsWorth's fam
GUS Sonnet to
Milton to the great
President whose
birthday falls this