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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CONVENTION
the Democratic Electors of Cavalier County,

To the Democratic Electors of Cavalier County,
North Dakota:-
In accordance with the instructions of the
Democratic County Committee, notice is here
by given that Democratic County Convention,
of delegated representatives of the Democratic
party, of Cavalier County, North Dakota, will
be held in the Court House in the City of
Langdon, on
THURSDAY, MAY 9TH, 1900,
at two o'clock in the afternoon for the purpose
of electing twenty-five delegates to attend the
Democratic State Convention, to be held in tho
City of Fargo, N. d. on June 9th 1900 for the
purpose of clecting six delegates to represent
this state at the National Democratic Conven-
ton, held at Kansas City, Mo-. on July 9Th,
delegates to attend the Democratic State Con-
yention, to be held in the City of Grand Forks,
N D.. on July 18th, 1900 to nominate candidates
for the respective offices to be voted for in this
state at the next general election.
The basis of representation from the various
precincts will be one delegate at large and one
delegate for every twenty-five votes, or fraction
thereof cast for Hon. D. NJ. Holmes for governor
in 1898. Precincts established since the last
general election have been allowed two dele
gates each by the committee. Under such
apportonment the representation will be as
follows.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17
The Great Northern rail

THE Great Northern railroad
company announces to it's employees
who desire to invest their savings
that the Great Northern Invest
ment company, the officers Of which
areJ j. Hill and his son. will
subscribe for at par and hold for
any employe shares of Great Nor
thern stock not to exceed $4,000 in
any one case. The total amount
OF stock set apart for this purpose
is 100000. in 10000 shares of
800 each, The opportunity to
subscribe is limited to employees
who have been in the service of
the road for the past three years
and are now in good standing and
whose salary does not exceed 49,
900. The stock carries with it
about a seven per cent annual
dividend, 30 that the opportunity
for the men to invest their savings
10 good one.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17

Land Office at
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of her intention
to make Communication proof in support of her
Fred W. Mclean, U. S. Commissioner for
District of North Dakota, at Langdon, North
Dakota, on June 10, 1900, viz:
GRACE MORGAN, H. Z. 9579,
for the So ncA and lots and 2, Sec 4, twp 161
n. rg. Ga W.
She names the following witnesses to prove
her continuous residence upon and cultivation
of, said land, viz:
Charles Culligan, James Beaton, Robert
Mountain and Charles Crawford, all of Mack
Cavalier Co., N. Oak.
4O-45 OLE SERUMGAARD Repister
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17

WHEN a great emergency exists
and great leader appears and
receives general recognition by the
people it becomas as impossible to
prevent the triumph ofthe peoples
cause as it would be to sweep back
the waters Of the ocean with a
broom. The Hannaites have not
money enough to prevent the
triumphant election of Bryan.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17

The supreme court of this state
has rendered a decision on the
noxious weed law that limits it's
usefulness. While the question
was one of assessment of damage
and not of constitutionality of the
law it so affects the liability of the
land owner as to make the enforce
ment of the law doubtful matter.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17

The Dominion government Of
fers MANILA binding Irvine in car
lots to Canadian farmers at Ia cents
a pound; the North Dakota peni,-
Tertiary offers pure Sisal binding
Irvine in car lots to Dakota farmers
at 103 cents a pound. The peni-
Tertiary is place for robbers, etc.,
but there is a hotter number-the
Dominion government.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17

Land Office at
Grand Forks. North Dakota, Apr. IL, 1900.
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make Communication proof in support of his
claim, and that said proof will be made before
trict Of North Dakota, at Langdon, N. Oak
on June Is, 1900 viz:
for the neA, sec. a. twp. 1853 n. rg. 81 W.
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land. viz:
Martin Doyle, John Kurtes, Andrew Kartes,
William Illerbrun, all of Ambro, Cavalier Co.,
North Dakota.
36-41 E. H. KENT, Register.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the matter of the estate of James Hooey
deceased
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned
of James Hooey, late of the County of Cavalier
and State of North Dakota, Deceased, to the
creditors of and all persons having claims
the necessary vouchers within four months
after the first publication of this notice to said
administrator at Langdon, i'll the State of
North Dakota, in said Cavalier County.
Dated April 3, A. D., 1900.
j. L. ROBERTSON, Administrator.
First Publication on the 5th day of April, 1900.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17
LOST.

Since April 81 from my place SIX miles
south OF Langdon, one year old mare
colt, color dark gray; one sorrel mare
colt two years old with white face,
Party taking same up please notify
39.4l JOHN HAITI,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17

The largest number Of home
stead entries ever made in one
month in the Devils Lake land
Office were made during April, the
total being 1,l02, This is more
than have teen made in any other
lard office III the United States in
the same period.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17
AN AGGRESSIVE CAMPAIGN.

AN AGGRESSIVE CAMPAIGN.
The indications are growing
stronger that the coming cam
paign will be one of aggression on
the part of the democratic party.
Taking the cue from the repub-
lican state conventions recently
held in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wis
consin and Indiana, the issues de-
lineated in the respective plat
forms are without exception a mere
endorsement of Mckinley and the
ratification of his policy of i'm
perialism. With the exception of
Wisconsin, however, which, while
declining to endorse his policy,
demanded his denomination. The
fact is, that so far a. the republican
party is concerned, it has no is
sues to present to the people. 1t
merely presents itself to the public
as party of trusts and a party
which has foisted upon the nation
the most Infamous currency bill
ever accepted by any nation in the
world. Under such circumstances
what can the democratic party do
but be aggressive? Bryan, the
great leader of the democracy, in
sists that the issues are money,
trusts and Imperialism. In spite
of the fact that Bryan is misquot-
ed and mislnterpreted on all oc-
casions, his last utterances to the
public are to the effect that money,
trusts and Imperialism will form
the issues to be fought in the
national campaign. The repub-
licans make no issue upon the
trusts, it having been determined
all along by Mckinley and Mark
Hanna that nothing whatever
would be done to injure them
So far as imperialism is concerned
and the utter and absolute viola.
ton of the organic law expressed
it the constitution, they are proud
of it. Even Senator Hoar, with
all his learning and fear that such
policy will destroy the republic
will stand by his party in continu-
ing the destructive policy Of i'm.
perialism, should Mckinley be
reelected.
The money question is all the
more absorbing the essential be.
cause it is, SO to speak. the base
of the issues of Imperialism and
trusts. Take from the bankers oil
the country, who represent the
money power, the absolute contro,
of the money of the people, and
the problem of the trusts and thai
of imperialism would soon be
solved. The people are beginning
to understand that by giving up t.
the money power the one grea
essential in their personal anc
social affairs, to-wit, the creation
and control Of their money, they
have saddled themselves with the
other two branches of the question
Hence tits that the money question
is all important. and this is the
reason why Mr.. Bryan has otter
Indicated that he could not aban.
don it even If he would. 1t is
immaterial whether the money
question be called "the silver is.
sue' or not, it is still the same
question, control of the circulating
medium by the government ano
the creation of money for the
benefit Of the people and not fo7
the enrichment of a special class
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17

BRYAN and Towne we're nomin-
ated at the Sioux Falls Popnlist
national convention, and by ac-
clamation.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17

of the country are being maintain
ed and that strikes and lock-outs
are noted in many cities to increase
the scale of skilled labors show
that the remedy Of organization
and united effort is being more
widely understood each year.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17

A vote for the republican party
means an endorsement of Great
Britaln's destruction of the two
little South African republicans;
the single gold standard; trusts
and imperialism. Do you want
them?
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17

WANrED:-I want breaking done on
my place, Ave miles south OF Langdon,
during the month Of June Applicants
will write undersigned stating the low.
est cash price per acre. G. W. Young,
Park River, N. d.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17

The Fourth Of July will be a
mighty good day for the American
people to declare their continued
allegiance to the truths of that
Declaration of Independence,
denied and repudiated by the re-
publican party.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17
Petitioner.

Petitioner,
John Irelan, Mrs Kate
Bell, Bella 1rclan, Mag NOTICE AND CITA-
gle, Aggie, john Annie, TON, HEARING OF
Jane, James, Janet and FINAL ACCOUNT AND
Robert Boyd, and Mrs DISTR1 b U TION OF
Kate Mclaughlin, and ESTATE.
John Boyd, as guardians |.
of Janet and Robert
Boyd, minors,
Respondents.
The State of North Dakota to the above
named respondents, and all persons interested
in the estate of Alexander G. Irelan, deceased ::
You, and each of You are hereby notified that
estate of Alexander c. [relan, late of the Town
ship of Fremont, in the County of Cavalier and
State of North Dakota, deceased, has been
rendered to this court, therein showing that
the estate of said deceased is ready for final
settlement and distribution, and petitionng
estate be distributed to the persons thereunto
entitled his administration closed and he be
discharged that Friday, the 18th day of June,
A. d. 1900, at 10 o'clock in the afternoon of that
day. at the court rooms of this court in the
court house, in the City of Langdon, County
been duly appointed by this court for the settle
ment thereof, at which time and place any
person interested in said estate. may appear
and file his exceptions, in writing, to said
account and petition and contest the same.
And you, the above named respondents, and
each of you, are hereby cited and required then
and there to be and appear before this court
and show cause, if any YOU have, why said ac-
count shall not be allowed, the residue of said
estate distributed, the administration of said
Dated the 9th day of May A. d. 1900.
[sEAL] H. E. DoRvAL,
4O-43 Judge of the County Court.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17

REPUBLICANS propose to make
the same kind Of fight they did
in 1885, only several million dol
lars more SO. ..
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17
NOTICE OF PROBATE.

STATE OF Ne 70 TIL DAKOTA ;as 1ncounty Court
Before Hon. II. Z. Dorval, judge
In the matter of the estate of Alexander c.
Irelan, deceased.
David Irelan.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17


And for. the purpose of selecting dele
gates to said democratic county convention,
notice is hereby given that caucuses, will
be held at the polling, places in all the
various voting precincts throughout the county
each of which is hereby designated a caucus
precinct, including Arneson and Township 161,
north of Range "a west, designated unorganized,
and the residence of William Fahey, in Arne
son, is hereby designated the caucus, polling
place: and the residence of William Schroeder,
in Unorganized, is hereby designated as
the caucus. polling place for said township
on Friday, May 18th, 1900 between the hours
led to the new primary ELECTION law, which
open at least one hour, the chairman and clerk
shall canvass the ballots cast for delegate or
delegates and issue certificates of election to
each delegate receiving majority Of the votes
cast, signed by chairman and clerk, and the
clerk shall carefully keep a copy of the record
of caucus, which shall include list of names
of all persons voting at said caucus, for six
months, and at any, time within six months
upon request furnish a certified copy of the
record of such caucus to the chairman of the
county or state committee of the political
party which said party represents.
BY order of the committee:
H. d. ALERT, Chairman.
F. w. MCLEAN, Secretary.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17

NOTICE AND CITA-
TON, HEARING OF
FINAL ACCOUNT AND
DISTR l b U ITO Y OF
ESTATE.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17
U. S. Land Office,

U. S. Land Office
vo.;o Grand Forks, N OAK, April, 10, 1900.
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
r. u. Dorval, Judge and Ex-officio Clerk of the
"a ta,,o at Lansdon North Dakota on May 26,
HENRY KREIN,
One of the heirs of John RAIDER, deceased,
II p No. Il ,2333, for the swl4 section II, town
ship l61 north range G3 west.
he names the following witnesses to prove de-
ton of said land, viZ
Martin Dahlvang, William Dreier, Daniel
LLlvenngood, Albert Ritter all of Osnabrock DO.
Cavalier county, North Dakots7
3'-42 i. II. KENT, Register.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17
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 promptattention.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17

Published every Thursday morning at Lang
don, Cavalier county, North Dakota.
Entered at the post office at Langdon rs mail
matter of the second class.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-05-17

39.4l
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-15
IRISH SOLDIERS IN AFRICA.

II is said that 'one-eighth of the Brit
ish army are of Irish birth, and that
seven regiments row in service are
composed of Irishmen." There is moth
ing strange in that. They enlisted be-
fore England undertook the subjuga-
ton Of a white republic. They did not
enlist to fight a people who were strug-
Cling to retain that which Ireland has
prayed and fought to regain. They
were in the service last year. as Irish
men have served Britain for genera
tons, without fear Of punishment or
hope of national reward. They are gal
liant soldiers and loyal men.
But we may rest assured that these
Irishmen enlisted when Joseph Cham
berlain, who is held responsible in
England for the present war, made
made the following declaration, two
wears ago:
A war in South Africa would be one of
the most serious wars that could possibly
be waged. 1t would be a long war a Bit
ter war and a costly war. and, as ] have
pointed out already. I believe generations
would hardly be able to blot out the men,
Kruger TO enforce upon MIN reforms IN
the internal affairs of his state. in which
secretaries of state. standing in their
place. have repudiated all right Of inter-
ference-that would be course of action
which would be immoral.
No matter where their sympathiee
are, these Irish soldiers are true to the
colors under which they have enlisted,
and we're they free, who doubts that
they would join in the protests made to
the queen or in the petitions asking
President Mckinley to show his SYM
patty for the Transvaal republic. even
as France showed her sympathy for
the American colonies a century and a
quarter ago?
It is not to men like these that craven
appeals may be successfully made TO
abandon their principles ana forsake
their ideals because England is power
full and able to punish them if they do
not, or to reward them if they do.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-15
Of whc


observation even better, perhaps. than
ne could have guessed. In approaching
any one of Shakespcare's plays today,
enc is beset by the array of C0mmenta-
tors representing many methods aid
purposes Of study. In the midst Of au-
thorities the student finds relief in turn
ing to the play itself and in reading 1t
as a piece Of literature, the subject
matter of which is his chief concern.
When a new novel comes out it is more
likely to hold our atttention by the
action CT the story, by the play Of
manners, Of human nature, or perhaps
by the underlying idea Of the book Vir-
tue rewarded. injustice overcome. truth
triumphant or Jealousy Sed-condemned.
To the reader Of literature as dhstin-
guished from the student OF literature
the simpler interest OF the matter or
underlying idea of q play Wir appeal
more strongly than a historical or ana
lytical or critical study of the book
picked up for recreation or amusement.
It might of course, be urged mat the
great writer's have composed their
works primarily for readers of this
type. As readers. then, with some lei
sure willing to be interested or anus
ed, or diverted from the ordinary af-
fairs Of life-as readers we should be-
sin our acquaintance with such a play
2s -COTiOlanus.
Fortunately for US. the difficulties in
the way Of reading = play of Shake
speare's 100 years ago have been prac-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-15
THINGS TO BE ACCOMPLISHED.

The extravaganza Of the Mckinley
administration prevented number of
internal improvements and government
projects from being begun a year ago.
The report Of Chairman Cannon Of the
house committee on ways and means
fled last year and made a part Of the
congressional record explained that the
isthmian canal, the river and harbor
improvements. the irrigation OF arid
sections, and many other valuable anG
necessary projects had to be postponed
on account Of the deficit in the treas
ury, which was being supplied with
war money, but with an inadequate
sum for the purposes Of peace.
If some attention could be given to
this work which had to be abandoned
last year, If the country could set re-
lief from the taxes and expenses Of
war. and the millions we are spending
for the gloTi1cation Of Hanna and Nc
Kinley in Asia could be expended in
America and for tie benefit of the Am
erican people. it would be better for all
concerned.
4 DNDAG " III AAhE III LlAC Tie AANCt
bottoms Of the Mississippi valley de-
mand and deserve some protection from
the floods which annually sw5ap away
millions and millions Of propert-- and
destroy scores of human lives.
a sum equal to what is spent in a
single year in the Philippines. if ex-
pended on the arid wastes Of the west,
would open up an area sufficient for
our surplus population for many years
t0 come.
The Strengthening and deepening Of
the harbors of southern California
would hasten the construction of rail-
ways from Utah to the coast, provide
a better outlet for the produce Of inter
mountain states and open up new min
eraI regions of illimitable wealth.
When We are able to construct an
isthmian canal we will do more for the
commerce Of the Pacific coast than by
establishing garrisOns in the China
sea
The money that is being gathered for
war should be turned, not into private
industrial concerns or pet banks. but
into public utilities, and the whole
country. instead Of syndicates and poll
ticians, would reap the benefit.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-15
Readyman to the Rescue.
CL0ndon Tit-Bits.


Readyman was staying at home for a
days rest. and Mrs Readyman thought
she might as well make him useful
I wish you would go to the back door. "
she said "and. if that's the grocer knock
ing, wish you'd tell him that I've sent
down Tor that soap three times already,
and II Il doesn't come today | SHAH go
to the shop myself and complain"
Ihere no use in wasting words.
Mary, said Readyman. bTiskly. Il know
how TO bring such people to time. I'll
attend 10 the man SO that you'll have no
more trouble"
He went to the back door and con-
ffonted the man with a pleasant but firm
expression of countenance.
NOW. look herei" he said with de-
cision. This thing has been going on long
enough. Mrs. Readyman can't afford 20
await your pleasure In the matter OF
soap, or anything else. and il is entirely
iuexcusable on your part. II isn't posi-
bie that an establishment like the one
for which you work shouldn't be provided
with soap enough for all its customers. !
sec plainly that the fault lies with you;
ycu We neglected TO give the order. Now.
I've only one thing to say-if our trade
isn't worth your employers while, We Il
so someW here else. / m a man OF Few
words, Unless the soap comes this morn
ing. Mrs Readyman viii order from
Smith & Brown IN future
The man looked confused, but said
nothing. while Readyman paused for
breath
come. come" said Readyman. have
YOU any excuse to offer-auy reason 70
give for your failure TO bring the soap2
J don't know as l have. sir, said the
man, slowly. except that I'm the milk
msn. ana I've come 10 collect this little
bill for the month Of October"
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doctrine Is Of a necessity abandoned in
our attempt to hold and subjugate the
Fnipinos. He IS glad. He looks upon
the Declaration Of Independents as an
obsolete instrument and his respect for
the federal constitution never was rat
ed up to par. His joy at the casting
aside of the Monroe doctrine is genu-
inc. He has made no effort TO conceal
it. It is. doubtful If he could hide it
were he 50 disposed.
We have Travelled over 100 years in
the last year." exclaimed Senator Elk
ms in a signed interview published in
New York papers some time ago. Our
whole colonial policy is about to under
go a radical change. The Monroe doc
trine. which was all right when it was
written, but no longer, is about to be
smashed to smithereens, and the gov
eminent of the United States is slowly
but surely breaking away from its old
moorings. This war with Spain viii
.necessitate change in our colonial pol
icy. If there IS anything I am certain
of il is this. The fortunes of war have
given US territory in the seas which
we would never have thought of acquir-
ing, but since we have acquired it the
stars and stripes must feat there for
ever"
Along with Washington and his fare
well address. Hamilton and his contri-
buttons 10 the Federalist, Jefferson and
his Declaration, Madison and the Con
stitution, Lincoln and his ideas of a
government of, by and for the people.
Monroe and his doctrine must seek OBJ
livion in the graveyard dedicated by
Imperialism to Republican institutions.
If it is absolutely necessary to our
national welfare to keep Germany from
getting those Danish islands, let US buy
them at any Price, rather than under
take to assert the Monroe doctrine I'M
der the circumstances. It is bad enough
to carry on conquest begun by Spain.
Let Us not make ourselves ridiculous
in the eyes CT the world by trying to
play the role of the American liberty
lover and the Spanish conquistador IN
the same act of the same play.