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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-18

Way CIV. ". L. ~. SOuNeuCloll. tG AAAAloAs
May 26-Teachers Examination.
May 3O-Decoration Day.
Wheat, No. 1 Hard, 60 cents.
Yesterday was the Norwegian Fourth
of July.
The county commissioners meet next
Monday.
Monday of this week saw the last of
the wheat sown in Cavalier county.
Milton has the question of celebrating
the Glorious Fourth under consider
alton, but is undecided yet as to whether
to go ahead.
Cavalier county teachers institute will
begin on the 10Th of June, lasting one
week. The place of holding it is III
Langdon, as announced in an earlier
issue of this paper.
Tree planting has been general all over
the residence part of the city this week
and the opinion is generally expressed
that the governor called Arbor Day at
least two weeks earlier this year than he
should have done.
A total eclipse of the sun will take
place on the 2Sth, at least that's what
the calendars have got for us, but with q
continuation Of the present cloudy
weather it is hardly likely that it would
be visible anyway.
It got so chilly up at Hannah the other
night that /, mans fingers got froze to a
corkscrew and he had to come down to
Langdon to get thawed loose. The Moon
doesn't say what he was doing with the
darned thing, but "beefs' so about its
disappearance as to lead one to think that
twas the only one IN town, and might
possibly be his'n.
The DEMOCRAT learns from we'll in
formed observer that fully 80 per cent of
the wheat which the farmers of Cavalier
county intended sowing this spring has
been put in Much land that is being
plowed this spring will be cropped to
oats and barley, for which there is plenty
of time The acreage of flax, especially
IN districts lately taken up by now set.
tiers, will be unusually large this season,
we are given to understand.
Decoration Day will be here in less
than two weeks and it IS time that the
people of Langdon were making the
proper preparation for the observance Of
the same. The matter naturally falls il
the hands of the militia boys and the
uniformed orders, and it would be vel
to see that a special effort was put forth
this year to secure the attendance here
on that day of every one of the few ole
soldiers that reside in Cavalier county
Let it so be arranged that they are en-
tertained as honored guests of the city
on the occasion when the few that ar
left turn out to show respect to their de
parted comrades. Decoration Day thi
year has greater significance Of mean
ing to the growing generation than i
ever had Ill the past. This year will So
the decoration of the graves of man.
American soldiers on foreign shore
Let every citizen of Langdon feel it is hi
duty to assist as much as possible il
making Decoration DAY, day set asid
for hat purpose only, and not day fo
sport.
Tue presentation of "Gyp' by GU
local dramatic talent will necessarily b
deferred from the Goth inst, as previous
ly announced, but will likely be put o
Decoration Day, or at the latest som'
time during Institute week,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-18
GOSSIP AND NOTES.
COMING EVENTS:

Nay 22-Commissioners Meet
May 23-Spring Term of District Court Opens
May 24-W. c. T. U. Convention, at Milton.
May 26-Teachers Examination.
May 3O-Decoration Day.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-18
additional Local on First Page.)
Common Sense:--

Don't let yourself be carried
away by argument on this Bicycle
question. You need wheel this
wear, one that will last you for
years, and you ought to have one,
and before you bny-if yust use
YOUR CONlON SENSE for a mo-
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-18
More
About
Bicycles.

ment-you will that have no possible obJect III SSH
ing any Bicycle that won't give the greatest possible sas
faction to the buyer Bicycles only side line with us
and it would be fatal mistake for to recommend any
wheel to be stclass that did not know to be rstclas
We know CRESENTS and know them to be hrstclass
under all sorts of usage and when you buy CRESCENT
you simply buy the Best Wheel
LADIES CRESENTS especially pretty, Tweed
with black enameled telined dress guards which adds 70
the appearance wonderfully. See them at
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1899-05-18

On the evening of Decoration Day the
ladies of the Presbyterian church pur-
pose giving a measuring social which
it is understood will be held in the
Donovan Hall.
The age-herald., 1899-05-02
THE NASHVILLE AT MEMPHIS
Thousands Greeted the Little Guhboat
 on Its Arrival

Memphis, Tenn, May 1.-The United States gunboat Nashville entered Memphis harbor at o'clock this afternoon amid tie deafening shouts of more than twenty thousand people, and dropped anchor near the Arkansas shore. The coming of Uncle Sam's warship had been widely heralded and the city Is thronged with visitors. The principal business houses and residences are profusely decorated in honor of the event.
 At o'clock this afternoon the steamer James Lee, with the mayor, members of the city council and the reception commit- tee on board, weighed anchor, and, fol- lowed by innumerable smaller craft, slowly descended the river to meet the visiting gunboat. Promptly on schedule time the flotilla made it's appearance, and amid the booming of cannon and shrill blasts of small crafts the steamer made anchor. To- night Captain Maynard and the officers of the gunboat were entertained by the re- ception committee at the Gayoso hotel To- morrow will be a gala day, and at night a banquet will be rendered the officers of the gunboat.
 On Wednesday the officers will be enter tained at the Tennessee club, and after a nights rest the visitors will proceed north- ward at an early hour Thursday morning.
 All the railroads entering Memphis will run excursion trains to the city tomorrow and thousands of visitors are expected so as to get a glimpse at Uncle Sam's fighting ship
The age-herald., 1899-05-02
COMPARATIVE STATEMENT.
An Increase of $e, 800, 900 Over April of
 Last Year.

Washington. May 1.-The monthly com parative statement of the government le- ceipts and expenditures shows that the total receipts for April, 1S9s were $41 ,611, = 5s7, an increase as compared with April, 1898, of about $S,6OOO0O The expenditures during April, 1899, were $659l9,1O5, an in- crease over April, last year, of $21, zoo, coo Included in the expenditures is the pay ment of $2O, 100000 to Spain.
 The total receipts for the ten months of the present year were s424, ,056,014 as com pared with $S40 $50 for the same period in the last fiscal year. The expenditures for the last three months aggregate $533,- 451, ,4O9 as compared with s347, ,673 195 for .he same period last year. During the last April receipts from the several sources of revenue are given as follows:
 Customs, s17.645,945: increase over April, 1898, about $S450,0co Internal revenue, $22,- POT, ,099; increase, sP.37O)o. Miscellaneous, $1, ,7S7, ,541; decrease, $2,242000.
 The expenditures on account of the war
The age-herald., 1899-05-02
SALE OF LANDS
Certain Property of the Carolina Re al
 Estate Company Auctioned Off

Bessemer, May 1.-The sale by auction Of certain property of the Carolina Real Es- tate company took place this morning at the office of P T. Whilden, agent Captain H. w. Crook was the auetioneer.
 There was an excellent attendance and considerable interest manifested. Four principal business lots were purchased by P. T. Whilden, Oddo Pasqualle and Miss Judson Residence lots were purchased by James Schwab, J. c. Simonds, of Char leston, T. J. Fitzpatrick, Sam Romano A, I. Dexter, Tom T. Huey and Mrs. A. G. Hurd. The sale netted something over S6,- 900.
 Mrs. B. M. Huey, of Marion, Ala, who has been spending several days with her son, D. L. Huey, has returned home.
 Representatives from the various Sun day schools in this beat filled the First Methodist church yesterday afternoon oIi the occasion of the meeting of the Sunday School association. The devotional exer- cises were conducted by the Rev. w. w. Robertson, after which there was a talk by the Rev. MT. Read. The Rev. w. R. Ivey discussed the model Sunday school. The discussions were general and altogeth- CT the session was one of the most inter- esting the association has held. A pleas ant feature was the vocal solo by Miss Allie Perry.
 J. J. Crittendon, aged 70 years, died last night after a brief illness of the grippe and was burieAtoday.
The age-herald., 1899-05-02
FIVE CANDIDATES
 FOR REEDS JOB Two from Illinois Are After the
 SpeakerShip. SHERMAN IS IN THE LEAD He is Backed By the Administration, and the Only Thing Against Him Is That Senator Platt
 Is For Him
SHERMAN IS IN THE LEAD

Washington, May 1.-(SpeciaL)-There are now five candidates in the republican party to succeed Speaker Reed. They are Repre- sentatives Sherman of New York, Hopkins of Illinois, Payne of New York, Cannon Of Illinois and Henderson of Iowa.
 The friends of MT. Hopkins will put him forward as typifying the west, and will make that fact the basis of their claim. The Illinois delegation will be somewhat at sea as to which to choose of the two candidates from that state, but in all likli- hood the delegation will settle upon Hop kins. The latter has for long time been looked upon as being one of the best pre- siding officers in the house, and then, too, he has always fought the battles for the west and refused to yield everything to the east, especially when it came to the ap- pointments of committees.
 Henderson, Payne and Cannon will make nominal fight only, with no serious hope of winning. It will give them each that much notoriety, and be another decoration for the.r congressional record. Those who believe in an economic government and paying some respect to the constitutional provisions in the expenditures of public moneys will make an effort to rally a ma- jority of the republicans to Cannon, but he will be set aside at an early date for po- litical reasons, and the fight will continue until Hopkins or Sherman of New York is elected.
 Back of Sherman stands Senator Platt. which is about the only reason advanced for his defeat.
 If the administration sticks to it's present programme there can be little doubt as to the election of MT. sherman This was un- derstood when Sherman refused the ap- praisership of New York after MT. Reed made his intentions known to his party. With sherman in the chair the admnistra- tion will have free hand with the gov ernment.
 The New Yorker is a great admirer of the president, and the two are in perfect accord, both socially and politically. He will do whatever the administration wishes and balk none of its games. The same could not be said of Cannon nor yet of Hopkins. Payne or Henderson would soon weaken the administration by subserving it in ridiculous detail, and then neither has sufficient weight for this great office. But Sherman is very much of a man, open, fair, and on the whole honest and conscien- tious. He has always treated the demo- crats with great fairness when presiding, and with him speaker the minority will have some respect shown to 1t, thing which has not been done for long time. Sherman is a gentleman, too, both in birth and breeding, and man of natural re- finement
 The only danger to his candidacy lies in the possible consolidation of the west against him. But for Ohio, this might prove effective. Ohio will vote as the pres ident and Senator Hanna dictate. The req son that General Grosvenor has not an- nounced himself is due to the fact that the administration has alrady settled upon Sherman. A. w. B.
The age-herald., 1899-05-02
Mrs. Pearson's Silhouette
 Party Last Evening"

The silhouette party last evening at the residence of MT. and Mrs. Robert H. Pear son was in every way an artistic and charming affair. A hundred silhouettes of prominent men in town looked calmly down for several hours upon the eager crowd who were allowed the privilege of guessing each silhouette. The silhouettes were hung in the drawing rooms, the library and reception hall and created no end of amusement and excitement They were cleverly made and such splendid re- productions in almost every instance that they forced resemblances upon you un- avoidably. Many amusing incidents oc- cured however, when, after recalling all of ones acquaintances in the attempt to guess the correct one, the resemblance would suddenly dawn upon you with that degree-of certainty that would emphasize ones stupidity in the matter. Prizes were given to the persons guessing correctly the greatest number of silhouettes. Cooling beverages were served during the evening, and the event was a delightful one social ly, and great success financially. The
The age-herald., 1899-05-02
NOTICE
To Creditors of Highland Avenue and
 Belt R. R. Company.

Circuit Court of the United States for the Southern Division of the Northern District of Alabama.
 Columbian Equipment Co.,, ct al., vs. Highland Avenue and Belt Railroad Co.,. ct al-In Equity No. S2.
 Whereas, The above entitled court did, on the first day of April. A. D., 1899, by it's decree rendered and filed on said day, de. clare and order among other things, as fol- lows to-wit:
 "Seventh-That under and pursuant to the orders of this court, entered at various times, there has been issued by the re- ceiver certain certificates. The receiver has incurred liabilities in tort and in con- tract in the operation of the property in his custody, and the certificates so issued by the receiver and the liabilities so in- cured by him, are hereby declared to be liens upon the property of the defendant superior to all other liens That prior to the appointment of the said receiver and within six months preceding, certain labor, claims for which have been filed ill this cause, was performed, and materials fur nished to the said defendant, the Highland Avenue and Belt Railroad Company. And it is ordered, adjudged and decreed that the owners or holders of such claims with the special master, hereinafter mentioned, who shall report to this court the amount thereof, and the parties to whom the same may be due, which said amounts shall con- stitute a lien upon the properties of the defendant but subordinate to the lien of the receivers certificate, liabilities and ex- penses incurred as hereinafter stated.
 "Eighth-And 1t further appearing to the court that there are other creditors of the Highland Avenue and Belt Railroad Com pany, who have not intervened in this cause, it is ordered, adjudged and decreed by the court that the owners of all such claims shall, within sixty days from tbe date of this decree file with the special master hereinafter named their said claims. and the special master is hereby directed to give thirty days notice by advertising in some newspaper published in Birmingham. Ala. requiring all such creditors to tile their claims with him on or before the ex- piration of sixty days from the date hereof or be forever barred"
 Now, therefore in pursuance of said or der and decree, each and all of said cred- itors are hereby required to file their claims with the undersigned special master, in tha clerks office of the United States Circutt Court in the government building ih tho city of Birmingham Alabama, within sixty days from the date of said decree (April I. 1sss,) or the same will be forever barred.
 N. w. TRIMBLE,
 Special Master z-1f-o-a-W-5t
The age-herald., 1899-05-02
SEACOAST EXCURSION.
To Pensacola, Fla, and Return, May 2Oth.
 $3 For Round Trip.

To Pensacola, Fla, and Return, May 2Oth
 $3 For Round Trip.
 A special train consisting of nice coaches will leave the Union Passenger Station Sat- urday night, May 20, at 7:S0, for Pensa- cola, Fla, arriving there Sunday morning and remaining there until Monday night, which gives those going down two whole days and one night in the most popular and up-to-date city on the gulf coast. All kinds of arrangements have been made for the pleasure of those going along. Fare for the round trip will be only $3.
 Arrangements have been made by which any one desiring to go to Montgomery can do so for $1.50 for the round trip. This will give you Saturday night and all of Sunday and Monday in the Capital City of the state for a nominal sum.
 For further information regarding this excursion call on or address any agent of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad or the Union Ticket office.
The age-herald., 1899-05-02
PORTO REGAIN AFFAIRS
The Natives Are Now Citizens of Nc
 Country.

Washington, May 1.-Luiz Monoz Rivera, former governor of Porto Rico has arrived here to discuss the affairs in the island particularly the depressed commercial con- ditions. Accompanied by Senor Gonzala de Quesada he today called on General Davis who is about to assume the governor-gen- eralship of Porto Rico and conferred on the remedies to be adopted.
 Senor Rivera belongs to the liberal ele- ment in Porto Rican politics who warmly support the authority of the United States ard are seeking to improve commercial and financial conditions. Senor Rivera pointed out the various forms of distress and de- pression and the anomalous present condi- tion of the Porto Ricans in being without citizenship in any country.
The age-herald., 1899-05-02
CONFERENCE CONCLUDED
Republican Caucus Financial CopToit if
 tee Completes Its. .WeSf

Atlantic cltySsN. J May 1.-The na- tioilal noSSe of representatives republi- can Sedcus committee concluded its con- ference today. To an Associated Press re- porter the chairman of the committee, MT. Henderson of Iowa, said ::
 'The committee appointed by the re- publican caucus of the house to recommend financial legislation met at Maddon hall, Atlantic City, on April r, and have worked steadily and earnestly for two weeks. To- day the committee reached unanimous agreement and is ready to meet the re- publican members of the finance committee of the senate to submit their views to the consideration of the joint conference Un- til such meeting the work of the house committee will not be made public"
The age-herald., 1899-05-02

department since July 1, 1898, aggregate $210, 536; on account of the navy depart ment is $55, ,552, ,S24 The amount of cash payments already made on account of the war is approximated by the treasury off, cials at from $273,0OO GOO to $275,OOO000. Of this amount about $160 100000, 1t Is estiA mated, has been paid through the war de- partment, 100000 through navy depart- ment $20000,0 900 under the treaty with Spain and s4,O00,0O0 on account of increased eXnenses of the civil establishment.
The age-herald., 1899-05-02
Comparative Death Statement

Washington, May IA memorandum has been prepared at the war department com pairing the losses in the Spanish war with the first year of the civil war. The aggre- gate strength of troops employed during the war with Spain was approximately 275,OC0 covering the period from May, 1898, to April, 1899, inclusive
 During this time the deaths from nll causes were 6190 or 2A per cent.
 The same for the first year of the civil war was 276,371, with an aggregate loss by death of 1859, being a percentage of 6.S
The age-herald., 1899-05-02
DON'T MARRY

Until you have obtained our samples and prices of latest style and finest quality En- graved Wedding Invitations, sent free Lar gest plant in the United States for this class of work, therefore we quote lowest prices. 100 Engraved Visiting Cards (name onlv1 latest script, for one dollar. Address. 35 cents per line extra. J. P. Stevens & Bro. Jewellers and Engravers. 47 Whitehall St., Atlanta, Ga.
The age-herald., 1899-05-02
Must Judge OnIy Once

Washington, May 1.-The United States supreme court today decided case which has the effect of barring judges from par ticipating in proceedings in courts of appeal who have dealt with the same cases in the lower courts. The case was that of Moran vs Dillingham;. The supreme court set aside the decree of the court of appeals for the Fifth circuit on the ground that Judge Pardee, of the circuit for the north- ern district of Texas, participated in the proceedings in the higher court
The age-herald., 1899-05-02
Picnic Parties.
4-11-o-a-w-5t

Go out to Gate City on the Traction Com- pany's red cars. It is only half mile walk over beautiful road past the old glass works to the artesian wells we are hear- ing so much about now. One of the most beautiful spots for picnics in the state. Cars every 90 minutes. Beautiful ride through Woodlawn over a track as smooth as foe out along the picturesque maeadam- ized road. Special terms to picnlcs. Go out and spend the day. Most famous place near Birmingham for wild flowers. *ss
The age-herald., 1899-05-02
Mace Announces Appointments

St. Paul, May IA. L. Mace of this city, president of the Century Road Club of America, has announced the following ap- pointments: Howard S. Burd, chief cen turian of Porto Rico address San Juan, Porto Rico, w. l.; Lieutenant Frank R. Lang, chief centurian of Philippine Islands. address, Manila. In addition to these Pres ident Mace will announce within few days the appointment of represent tatives of the national organization In both Havana and Santiago.
The age-herald., 1899-05-02
Supreme Court Adiourns

Washington, May 1.-The United States supreme court adjourned until May 15, when the court will meet to deliver opin- ions and hear motions. The calling of the docket for this term has been sus- pended.
The age-herald., 1899-05-02
Another Increase in Wages

Reading. Pa., May 1.-The second in- crease for the year took place today in the wages of the Reading iron companies, 2,50O hands receiving an advance of 10 per cent.
The age-herald., 1899-05-02
WOMAN AND SOCIETY. BY ANNIE KENoRIcK WALKER.
I2s.s.s,seuY ,s,sssy,S ,SsSsSe0sNSsgsS

proceeds will go to the Church of the Ad-
 vent.
The age-herald., 1899-05-02

Miss Elizabeth Coward, of Memphis. will reach the city on Saturday and will be the guests of Miss Emma Leedy.
The age-herald., 1899-05-02

Miss Annie searcy will arrive in a few days and will be the guest of Mrs. Robert Jemison.
The age-herald., 1899-05-02

Miss Ethel Houston will join the Lyceum Stock company the latter part of May, and will go to Newport later in the season.
The age-herald., 1899-05-02

Mrs. Samuel c. Laird and Miss Laird will give an afternoon reception on Thurs day, May 4, from to o'clock at their res idence, 1231 South Twentieth street.
Mesa free press., 1899-01-27
Sure to Get 1t Mended.

'It Is strange that I can't get my
wife to mend my Clothes" remarked
Mr.. Bride, in tone of disgust. II ask
ed her to sew button on this vest this
morning, and she hasn't touched it."
"You asked her! said Mr.. Norris
with slight shrug Of his shoulders.
"Yes. What else should l dor
"You haven't been married very long.
so perhaps you'll take tip from me- .
answered Mr. Norris, with a fatharly
air. "Never ask woman to mend any
thing. That's FATAL"
"Why, what do you mean?"
"Do as do When l want a shirt
mended, for instance, take it in my
hand and hunt up my wife. Where's
that rag bag, Mrs. NorrisY demand ia
a stern voice. What do you want a
rag-bag for?' she says suspiciously.
"T want to throw this shirt away;
it's all worn OUT reply.
".'Let me see,' she demands.
"But 1 put the garment behind my
back. no. my DEAR answer. There
is no use in your attempting to do any
thing with it.
"'Let me see it, she reiterates.
"'But it's all worn out, T tell you
"'Now, John, you give me that shirt!
she says, in her most peremptory tone.
81 hand over the garment.
"'Why, John Norris she cries, with
womanly triumph, this Is perfectly
good shirt. All it needs is
"And then she mends it."