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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-02-15
PETTIGREW ON HAWAII.
South Dakota Senator Argues Against
Annexation.
HIS ARGUMENT AN ABLE AND
THOROUGH ONE.

Part Taken By United States in Setting Up
the Dole Government Urged Against
the Treaty-Tlme of Voting Rather In
definite.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12
THE COST OF VAR.

It seemed that the limit was
reached when civil war expenses
called for the enormous figure of
81, 100000 day.
Our war with Spain has been in
progress less than two weeks. Two
months have elapsed since the
first hostile murmurings were fol-
lowed by a demand for s50,00e,-
600 as an emergency fund. All of
this large sum was spent before q
shot was fired.
Secretary Alger only the other
day called for s36,000,000 to sup
ply deficiency for the malntea-
ance Of the army, a branch of the
service that has hardly begun to
be effective. Secretary Long now
follows with deficiency item of
100000, a great part of which
will be used to send ammunition,
coal and supplies to Dewey's
squadron in the far away Philip
pines.
Here we have more than $780,
100000 accounted for in less than
three months, only two weeks of
which have been consumed by the
conditions of actual warfare.
1t is easy to conclude that wars
Of the future cannot last long.
There will be a few quick and
powerful blows that will send one
side or the other to a speedy plea
for cessation Of operations. Long
wars impoverished nations 100
years ago. To-day it takes a rich
nation to begin war.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12
Notice or Mortgage Sale.

Notice is hereby given, that that certain mort
a widow mortgagor, to The Colonial and United
dated the 18th day of January,A. D. eighteen
hundred and eighty-scven, and fled for record,ia
in tho office of the register of deeds of tho
county of Cavalier and State of North Dakota,
on the 14th day of January, A. D. 1857, and re-
corded in book of Mortgages, at page 50 and
ass gncd by said mortgage by an instrument in
writing to Anne Grierson, dated the 18th day of
March, 1888, and filed for record in said Office
of the register of deeds on tho 5th day of April,
1898, and recorded in book 10 of mortgages, on
page 293 will be forclosed by sale of the pre-
ed, at the front door of the court house in tho
city Of Langdon, in the county of Cavalier and
State of North Dakota, at the hour of 2 o'clock
p. M, the 21st day of May, 1885, to satisfy tho
amount due upon said mortgage on the day of
sale.
q, The premises described in said mortgage and
which will be sold to satisfy the same, arc those
certain premises situated in the county of Cava-
lier and State of North Dakota, and described
as follows, towit:
The southwest quarter (swA) of section
number thirty-fve (35), in township one hum
dred and sixty-two l62) north Of range num-
Meridian, containing one hundred and sixty
16O) acres more orless according to the United
States government survey thereof There will DO
due on such mortgage at the date of sale the
the sum of $685. $500 dollars.
Dated at Langdon, N. Oak, this 5th.day of
April, 1898.
341 ANNE GR1ERsoN,
f. w. MCLEAN, Assignee of Mortgagee.
Attorney for Mortgage, Langdon N. d.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12

Notice is hereby given, that that certain mort
gage, executed and delivered by Samuel Nc.
Adam "a single MANI mortgagor, to Robert Nc
Adam mortgage, dated the 4th day of Septem-
Der A. D. eighteen hundred and eighty-nine
and filed for record in the office of the register
Of deeds of the county of Cavalier and State of
North Dakota, on the 5th day of September A.
D.18S9, and recorded in book 10 of mortgages at
page 3s9, will be foreclose by a sale of the pre-
misses IN such mortgage and hereinafter describ-
ed, at the front door Of the courthouse in tho
State of North Dakota, at the hour OFF, O'Clock
p. M, on the 18th day of May 1885, to satisfy the
amount due upon said mortgage on the day of
sale.
This premises described in said mortgage and
which will be sold to satisfy the same. re those
certain premises situated in the county of Caya-
Ier and State of North Dakota, and described
as follows, to-wit: The north half of the north
west quarter of section eight and the south half
OF the northeast quarter of section seven, in
township one hundred and sixty-three north, of
range slxty-three west, of the 5th D. m, and
containing one hundred and sixty acres Of land
survey thereof MA nwA sec 8, and 81 neA sec 7,
twp 1853 n, range 63 W.
There will be due on such mortgage at the date
of sale the sum of Three hundred and Thirteen
and S1-1OOth dollars for principal, interest and
attorney fees, and also the futber sum of two
hundred and eighteen and 96-1OOth dollars for
taxes, making the total amount due on such
mortgage at the date of sale the sum of $s53277.
Dated at LangdOn, North Dakota this 29tl,
day of March, 1898.
~, 34-l0 ROBERT McADAM,
W. y. DICKSON, Mortgages.
Attorney for Mortgage, Langdon, N. B.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12
Notice to Destroy No1iOus Weeds.

Pursuant to Section 1858, of the Revised Code
of 1895, and amendments thereto, notice is here
by given, to each and every person owni ng or
occupying lands within the County of Cavalier,
to destroy upon all lands owned or occupied by
him within said county, all weeds of the kind
known as Canada Thistle, Wild Oats, French
Weed, Cookie Burr, and Russian Cactus, by
pulling the same, or blowing the land on which
the same are growing, such blowing pulling
to be done at such time as shall effectually pre-
vent the reseeding of the same.A That in any
case the destruction of said noxious weeds must
be made at such time as will absolutely prevent
the reseeding of the same. AL such persons
aforesaid are hereby required to commence the
destruction Of said noxous weeds not later than
the 18th day of June, 1898, and tlenceforth to
continue to destroy from time to time through
out the entire season of 1898, all noxious weeds
of the kinds above named at such time as will
prevent the possibility of resceding. All per-
sons are hereby further notified not to- deposit
cause to DO deposited on the highway or in
or along the banks of any natural watercourse
any of the noxious weed above described under
penalty of the law for the violation of this notice.
By order of the Board of county Commissioners.
Dated at Langdon this 4th day of April 1898.
RoBT. WORK,
$40 Co Auditor.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12
Il .N:aTION-S GLORY.

The country is alive with
qualification over the superiority of
American seamanship and courage
in the Manila fight. Commodore
Dewey, with true Yankee imprud-
ence, forced his way into the enc
my's harbor and under the guns
of forts and warships, fought q
battle that must have been q
triumph of naval courage and
skill.
But while the country admires
the leader whose name is linked
with the fight, it must be remem-
bered that every captain and SUBJ
ordinate officer, every gunner and
engineer who trained the big guns
aud moved the machinery of the
big ships is as much entitled to
credit for bravery and skill, as the
commodore. The guns themselves
and the modern explosives are
types OF the progress Of American
inventors. To them is due, also,
a share in the credit for the sue.
cess of the fight and the small loss
of life by the Americans.
There is a hope that modern
scientific invention will render
weapons and explosives so de-
ST. uctive that no nation will seek
to arbitrate by battle questions
that should be settled in a peace
full and civilized way. Invention
in the time of peace seems, after
all, the best hope of a guarantee
of peace and settlement of ques-
tions by arbitration not red hand
ed war.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12

BELOW is given a well earned
rebuke from the Bismarck Review
relative to an item that lately ap-
peared in the Bismarck Tribune
rejecting upon the position main
tanned by Pope Leo XIII in the
pending trouble between the Unit
ed States and Spain:
'FThe pope is said to be Frustrated by
the news from Manila And yet he lived
through the starvation of half million
Cubans and the blowing up of the battle
ship Maine without any reports of Sc
rious prostration. "-Bismarck Tribune.
"The above is entirely out of
place at this time. Leo XIII. is no
doubt Frustrated now, but it is
over his utter failure to bring
about peaceful settlement of the
troubles pertaining to Cuba, for
which he has SO zealously labored.
he Is ana has Deen decidedly
against the misrule going on there,
and for an insight as to the true
makeup, and expressed views of
the reverend gentleman, we would
refer to the life of the Rev. Pom
tiff as written by Mgr. Bernard
O'Reilly, where the said Leo XIII
sets forth in no mean terms his
high regard for the government of
United States as against any other,
in regard to matters of religion.
Pope Leo XIII does not rule
Spain. If he did, things would be
different. Bismarck Review.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12

The Spanish people are waking
from their self-deception a little
now in the face of the facts con-
cernlng Manila. The people are
slamoring for reasons why it hap
pened. The government retaliates
with martial law edict in re-
straint of speech and the press.
Now the government is trying to
save itself by finding scapegoat.
It is too early yet to determine
what the outcome will be. One
thing stands out in relief. The
integrity of the monarchy is as
sailed. Powerful forces of nation
al disintegration are at work. The
Carlists are rife to overthrow the
present regime. The republicans
are even more active. No one
knows what day may bring forth
this crucial trial of the Spanish
sovereignty.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12
Figure With Us
before you buy-we can save you
money.
Notice of Chattel Mortgage Sale.

Default having been made in the condition of
chattel mortgage bearing date the 5th day of
Oct, 1886 executed and delivered by j. r. Power
Charles Jones, as mortgagors. to j. McPhail as
MORTGAGE, and filed in the Office of the register
ofdeeds of the county of Cavalier and State of
North Dial ota, on the 9th day of October, 1896
at O'Clock y. M, and numbered 1886 wherein
default has been made as follows. to-wit: By
the nonpayment of the debt secured thereby
according TO the terms of two promissory notes.
The debt secured by said mortgage is $500
with interest at II per cent per annum from the
9TH day Of October, 1885, due December 18th
1896, and October 1st, 1851, Of which amount
the sum of $2952 is claimed to be due at the
Notice is hereby given that by virtue of said
default and the power of sale contained in said
mortgage and by order of J. Plail the
present owner of said mortgage, I will sell the
following chattel, described in the above mort
gage, to-wit: One Pirate gang pillow at public
auction for cash, at the front door of First Natl
Bank Of ,Langdon Cavalier county and State
Of n. OAK, between the hours of u m. and 1
o'clock p. M, on Saturday tho 21st day of May,
1893, from the proceeds of which sale shall be
mortgage sale, second, the debt aforesaid with
interest thereon at the date of sale third, the
balance if any there be, to the owner of the
mOrtgaged property.
Dated Langdon N. Oak, May 5, 1898.
j. McPHAIL, Mortgage.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12
SALE OF LAND.
State of North Dakota, County of Cavalier s..
In County Court, before Hon. H. E. Dorval,

State of North Dakota, County of Cavalier s..
In County Court, before Hon. H. E. Doryal.
In the matter of the estate of Agnes p, Amnn.
da, Andrew Sadie and Charles Lanean. Minors
Notice of Sale of Land-Private Sale
Notice is hereby given, That in pursuance of
the County Court in and for the County of Cava-
OF April A. d. 1885, in the matter of the estate of
Agnes p, Amanda, Andrew, Sadie and Charles
Langan, Minors, the undersigned, the Guardian
OF said estate, will sell at private sale to tile
nj bidder for cash, subject to confirmation
by ting Judge Of the said County Court, on or
after Saturday the 14th day of May A. D. 1898, in
the matter of the estate of the said Minors all
the right, title and interest that the said Minors
have in and to all those certain lots, pieces or
parcels OF land situate, lying and being in the
Town OF Osnabrock in the County of Cavalier,
and State OF North Dakota, described as follows
to wit: S. w. Il Sec 10 Twp. 100 N. Rg. 80 W., and
Lot ) IN Bloc k IA and Lots IS & 10 in Block in
the Village of Osnabrock.
The property herein intended to be sold is an
undivided Five ninths 90 interest or share in
the above described promises. : Bids may be
made at any time after the first publication of
this notice and before the making of the sale
All bids or offers must be in writing and filed
with the Judge of the County Court. at his office
in the County Court House. in the City of Lang
don in said County, or delivered to tho under
signed personally.
30 SARAH LANGAN,
Dated May 18th A. D. 1895
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12

MCKINLEY deserves credit for
stan ding out against the enormous
pressure brought to bear upon
him by politicians Of his party in
favor of incompetent applicants
for generals commissions in the
volunteer army. He has sent the
nominations of eleven major gen.
erals and twenty-five brigadier
generals to the senate. Thirty
two Of them are officers in the
regular army, and the other four,
all major generals are ex-oficers,
divided between the blue
and the gray, Fitz Lee and Joe
Wheeler representing the gray,
and Senator Sewell, of N. j., and
General James II. Wilson, of
Delaware, representing the blue.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12
A LAST MOVE
The News of Sampson's Victory at
Porto Rico is Now Expected
Any Moment.
SPAIN AT OUR rlERcY.
The Spanish Government Fully
Realizes the Hopelessness
of Their Con test.

Washington, May lit is re
ported tonight that the flying
squadron has been ordered to pro-
coed to Cuban waters Immediately,
to fill the gap occasioned by Samp-
sons withdrawal. Major General
Merritt will be made military
governor of the PHILIPPINES. He
leaves San Francisco next week in
charge of an expedition. Captain
CLARK of the Oregon has been
notified of the return of the Cape
Verde feet to Cadiz and instructed
to proceed homeward. The journey
will take fifteen days. The City
of Pekin and other ships carrying
supplies to Dewey will follow the
Charleston into Manila harbor.
Two companies of regulars of the
United State army were landed on
Cuban soil this morning. Other
embarkations will be made at once.
1t is expected that 5000 troops
will be landed inside of twenty
four hours. The board of strategy
today considered the new phases
Of the campaign brought forward
by the return of the Spanish fleet
to Cadiz. 1t was decided that the
flying squadron should proceed
south to attack Havana while the
army storms it from the land side.
Orders to this effect are expected
to be issued today. To Admiral
Sampson is left the work mapped
out for him before it was known
the Cape Verde fleet had turned
tail. He is to search out and de-
stroy all gunboats now in the
waters about Porto Rico and to re-
duce the Notifications of San
Juan. San Juan will probably be
bombarded at once. It may, how
ever, be necessary for the feet to
coal first. The st. Paul sails from
Hampton Roads today with coal
for the ships. The capture of Ha-
vana and Porto Rico will terminate
the war, the presidents advisers
believe. Spain, already without
hope, will sue for peace.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12
United States Land Office.

Devils Lake, N. OAK, May 6, 1898.
by Mary A. Henderson against Donald McLarty
for abandoning his Homestead Entry, No. $685..
dated May 81, 1895, upon the ne14 of section 10,
township 1852, range g. in Cavalier county, with
Contestant alleging that the said Donald Nc
Larty has wholly abandoned said tract; that he
has changed his residence therefrom for more
said tract is not settled upon and cultivated by
said party as required by law, and that the said
Donald McLarty has not resided upon or in any
manner cultivated or improved said tract dur
ing the last year.
The said parties are hereby summoned to ap-
pear at this Office on the Both day Of June, 1888,
mony concerning said alleged abandonment.
Testimony will be taken before j. P. DUNCAN,
clerk of the county court, at Langdon, Cavalier
county, North Dakota, on the BIRD day of June,
1898, at II o'clock n. m.
4O-44 R. NOBLE, Register
JOHN f. TRUAx, Attorney.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12

REMEMBER the Maine! On Janu-
airy 8, 1898, Valeriano Weyler
wrote to his friend Francisco Guz-
man in Havana, as follows:
"By the way. I have read these days
that the Americans are bordering about
sending one of their warships 20 that
city. During my command in Cuba they
did not even dare to dream about it.
They knew the terrible punishment that
awaited them. I had Havana harbor
we'll prepared for such an emergency.
rapidly finished the work that Martinez
Campos carelessly abandoned If the
insult is made, I hope that there will be
Spanish hand to punish it as terribly
as it deserves"
This extract is from page SIP of
the official report Of the Maine in
vestigation. What does it mean
It is sworn testimony. It means
that the Spaniards-the Spanish
officers-in short, Spain, destroy
ed the Maine. Let her punish
ment for the dastardly crime be
sudden and severe. It has COM
menced in the Philippines.--Farg
Forum.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12

w. J. BRYAN was accused in
congress by Senator Hale Of using
his influence with the senate to
vote fer Cuban independence
Democrats cheerfully admit that
they were almost unanimous in
their efforts to secure the chas-
tisement of Spain, and since the
war has begun honest republicans
must feel pleased that events have
shaped their course as they have.
The brilliant achievement of Com
modore Dewey at Manila has
shed a halo of glory on the United
States that challenges the admira-
ton of all the civilized world, and
on this the democrats rest their
case.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12
Tenders Wanted.

Sealed tenders will be received by the
undersigned until Saturday, May 21st,
1898, up to the hour of 12 O'Clock noon,
for the erection of school house in
Perry township, situated between sec
tons % and q, township 100, range 60.
Plans and specifications may be seen at
the residence OF Joseph Heapy. Nc
tender will be considered unless accom-
panied by bond in the sum of 800.
The board reserves the right to reject
any or all bids.
By order of the school board.
WILLIAM FLACK, Clerk.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12
Notice 10 Creditors,

In the matter Of the estate of John Wheeler,
borough state of New Hampshire, deceased:
-, All persons having claims against said John
Wheeler, deceased, are required to exhibit the
signed duly appointed and qualified executor
of the Late Will and Testament of the
at the office of his duly appoionted
county of Cavalier, state of North Dakota, and
that four months after the first publication of
this notice has been limited as the time within
present and prove their claims against said
estate.
Dated the 9th day of April, 1898.
1sARAH WHEELER,
Executor. of the last will and testament of
John Wheeler, deceased.
E. I. DONOVAN,
Agent for Executor.
+. w. COMFY, Atty. for Executor.
(First publication on the day of April, 1881
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12

Land Office at
Grand Forks, North Dakota, March 3d. 1898.
NOTICE is hereby given that the follow ng-nam-
make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before H. E. Dor
val Judge and Ex-officio Clerk of County Court
OAK. on May 18th, 1885, viz:
NICHOLAS kARTES H. E. 1926,
for the seA sec9, twp 1863 n,range GOV.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of
said land, viz:
John STANCE, Windel Messner, John F. Mess
Ter Co., North Dakota.
3i39 JAS. v. BROOKE, Register.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12
Land Office at

Land Office at
Grand Forks, North Dakota, March 81, 1898.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make commutation proof in support Of his
the clerk of the District Court of Cavalier
county, N. Oak. sat Langdon, n. OAK, on May
Il, 1898, viz:
CHARLES FR1rs1NGER, H. E. No. 1889,
for the e1s neA el@ sell sec s, twp ISL n, range
81 W.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
said land, viz:
James Ellefson, Allan Wilson, Henry Harder,
John Tempe, all of Langdon Cavalier Co. North
Dakota.
1910 JAS. V. BROOKE, Register
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12

Land Office at
Grand Forks, North Dakota, March Goth, 1898.
Notice is hereby given that the following
to make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before H. E. Dor
val Judge and Ex-officio Clerk of County Court
of Cavalier county, N. OAK, at Langdon, N.
Dak., on May 18th, 1898, viz:
JOHN F. MESSNER H. E. No. 1880,
for the neA sec. 9, twp 1851 range GOV.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of
said land, viz:
Nicholas Kartes, Jacob Schiller. Winde1
O. Cavalier Co. n. Oak.
a39 JAS. v. BROOKE, Register.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12

Land Office at
Grand Forks, North Dakota, April II, 1898.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before II. E.
Dorval Judge and Ex-Ofiicio Clerk of County
Court Of Cavalier county, N. OAK, at Langdon,
N. OAK, on May 20, 1898, viz:
WILLIAM DERKSON, H. E. No. 1885,
for the neA sec "a, twp l6l n, range 81 ".
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of, said, land, viz:
Cornelius kron, Charles Heimbecker, Jakob
Peters, Jakob Pennar, all of Langdon D. o.
Osnabrock, Cavalier county, N. Oak.
36-H E. H. KENT, Register.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12

Andrew Zettel announces the arrival
of twelve pound son at his home east
of town yesterday morning.
The Langdon -four mill starts up on
Saturday and expects to be running each
day for the next six weeks, after which it
will shut down to be fitted up with new
machinery Tor the fall trade.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12

In the Red River Valley Hail
Insurance Co., the farmers have a
state organization that is both
sound financially and is endorsed
by the leading citizens and capital
lists Of North Dakota. The COM
pany's headquarters are at Wahpe-
ton and It's years business is such
as have justified the State Com'r
of Insurance in issuing a highly
commendatory statement of it's
conditions and affairs. Every
premium is secured by note and
mortgage, being as good as cash.
In face it's business WAS found to
be in such shape that he without
moments hesitation gave them
the required certificate of authori-
ty to do business in the state dur
ing the present year. Its officers
are among the most substantial
men in North Dakota, whose
standing and integrity are beyond
question. Already they have
written upwards S5O0,O00 on this
seasons crop and before fall expect
to increase the amount to $780,
600 which will be an unusually
large business for this branch of
insurance in one state.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12

Two sisters of Irish birth but
recently residents of South Dako-
ia, arrived at Rolla last week and
filed on land in Rolilte county.
One of the ladies WAS 81 years of
age and the other l02.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12
Teachers Examination.

An examination of applicants for
teachers certificates will be held in the
school house atLangdon aud in the school
house at Milton on Friday, the 9th day
OF May, 1898, beginning at O'Clock a. IN.
Dated this 10th day of May 1895.
E. j. Fox, Co Sup't
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-05-12
Taken Up.

A two year old bull, color black, with
long horns, has been taken up at my
place. Owner is requested to pay DANA
aes and cost of this notice or it will be
disposed of according to law.
TIE. WALKER.
Walhalla p. O. N. OAK.