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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-10-18
REMINDER OF WAR.
Story of scythe That Hangs on a

Tree.
On a tree in Blissfield, suburb Of
Springfield, Mass, a scythe has hung
for more than generation, untouched,
until now it is embedded in the living
bark. 1t was thirty-eight years ago
that boy hung it there, after having
cut briers with it. The next day he
Joined the army of the Union. He
never came back, and all these years
his old father has kept the scythe
there, mute reminder Of terrible
war. Augustus Bliss was eighteen
years old the summer that Lee was
making his first attempt to invade tho
north His father, Milton Bliss, was
building dam and sent Gus to cut
down some briers that we're in the way
of stone that was needed. The work
done, the scythe was hung on smaH
tree near by. He had enlisted in the
Thirty-sixth Massachusetts,. three
year regiment. little while before,
and was awaiting the organization OF
the regiment. The next day he put of
the farmers clothes and put on tho
blue The regiment marched away,
but before it had taken part In any
battle young Bliss was seized with
camp fever and died in an army hos
pital, his body never was brought
home, but his name is on the VILLAGE
soldiers monument, and the scythe
and tree remain still more impress
siye monument to the young life given
up to his country.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-10-18
CITIZENS PAPERS.
The Requirements Of Applicants and Man
ner of Obtai ming Citizen Papers.

Intention or first papers may be OBJ
tanned in the Office OF any clerk of court
without witnesses or other identification
and may be taken out Immediately upon
a persons arrival in the United States,
provided the applicant is of age, that is
over 81 years old.
The full citizens or second papers can
only be taken out in open court during
the regular session Of tho district court
or when special sessions are held by the
district judge for the purpose of issuing
citizen papers. The applicant after hav-
ing been examined by the district Judge
as to his qualifications takes an oath be-
fore the clerk of court, that be renounoes
all allegiance and fidelity to the reigning
prince or king of the country, whereof
he was formerly citizen, that he is not q
member of the nobility Of such country.
and that he will support the constitu-
ton of the United States; that he his
lived continuously in the United States
for five years last past and in the state
where the paper is applied for the last
one year. Unlike the first paper which
may be taken out anywhere the second
paper can only be had in the state, OF
which the applicant is bonafde resident
for ct least one year. The facts rs to the
applicants residence in the United States
five years and in The state one year must
also be sworn to by two witnesses, who
in addition must swear that the applicant
is of good moral character and in their
opinion will become good citizen. A
copy of applicants first paper must be
shown to the court unless the same was
taken out in the county where the second
paper is applied for, when this is I'M
necessary as the original may be easily
referred to. At least two years must
elapse between the date of the first paper
and the application for the second, no
matter how long the applicant has lived
in this country. There is one exception
from this rule, however, in the case Of
persons who come to the United States
under IL years of age. Such persons
may, after having resided here at least
five years and on becoming of age, take
out both papers at the same time on
proving such fact by two witnesses In
addition to the requirements mentioned
above.
In the State of North Dakota the
second paper may be taken at any time
before election aud even on election day
and the applicant can 20 direct to the
polls and vote, but in Minnesota and
perhaps other states the voter must be a
full citizen at least 80 days proceeding
the election.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-10-18

During tine winter OF 1897 Mr.. James
Reed, one Of the leading citizens and
merchants Of Clay, Clay Co., w, Va,
struck his leg against cake Of lee in
such manner as to bruise it severely,
It became very much swolled and panied
him so badly that he conld not walk
without the aid of crutches. He was
treated by physicians, also used several
kinds Of liniment and two and hale
gallons Of whisky in bathing it, but
nothing gave any relief until he began
using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. This
brought almost complete cure in q
weeks time and be believes that had he
not used this remedy his leg would have
had to be amputated. Pain Balm is
unequaled for spraiI,s, bruises and
rheumatism. For sale by n. E. Nc
Gruer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-10-18
A STORY FROM LIFE.
"Scotch Nell" Invests In $500 Jag at
Crookston-Hits the High Spots.

Crookston-Hits the High Spots.
The Crookston Times has this to say
of the doings of a woman whose appear
ance Ill the East Grand Forks police
court on this charge of drunkenness was
noted in this paper some time ago:
Mrs. Nellie Padden, at least that's who
she claims to be, has spent the greater
portion of the day in the city IN the cool
or where she was placed last night after
kicking up rumpus about town that be-
came so vivlent as to attract the attention
of the police, and she will likely spend
several weeks in the county Jail until the
terms Of the Schafer law for habitual
drunkards have worked out their benef-
cent effect upon here. !,
Nellie drlfted in here from East Grand
Forks, where she has held carnival. more
or less high, for some weeks. She &C.
quired beautiful jag, of heavy bodied
goods, the nap running the wrong way,
trimmed with chiffon, cut bias, and gored
to fit closely. and she was glad of it.
She sobered up enough today to tell
how her husband, who she said lives at
Langdon, had sent her to Grand Forks
to hire threshing crew, something over
month ago. She brought along $500
with which to purchase stereopticon
outfit, with which she proposed to enter
tain the Langdon people and keep the
babies amused. She gave the men she
hired $3.50 each to pay their way to the
farm, but not man of them went.
The man who sold stereopticons was
just out, but would have carload in in
a few days, and she waited. In an I'M
guarded moment she came over to East
Grand Forks and that settled it. She
became separated from her money and
hasn't seen cent of it since.
AS before stared, as soon rs she is in
condition to appear in court circles she
will be arranged under the Schafer law.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-10-18
PORTO Rlco's POPULATIONS.

Island Has 3eA Persons 10 tho Square
Mile.
The results Of the Porto Rican cen-s
aus, taken in October last. show that
the island has 953. 243 inhabitants.
With q population OF 264 to the square
mile, Porto Rico Is the only densely
peopled part Of our new possessions.
There are good reasons why Porto,
Rico should have far larger popula-i
ton, in proportion to area, than Cuba.
The island was always the favored
colony Of the Spanish. For over two
centuries Spain invited colonization.
Lands were allotted gratis, while they
lasted, and settlers were exempt from
direct taxation. The interior. though
very billy. is we'll adapted for small
farming. Most of the land is owned
by the peasantry in small holdings,
fruit farms predominating. though
there are many small coffee estates as
we'll as large and small farms raising
sugar, tobacco and cattle. This is
the reason why four-fifths Of the popu.
lation is scattered, through the rural
districts, and only one-ffth live in
the towns. Porto Rico is notably a
country Of small farmers. The island
is still growing in population. Since
1887, the density has increased from
220 to 264 to the square mile With
good government, more schools. and
larger commercial opportunities, there
need be no pause in the development
of Porto Rico. But not few observ-
ers believe the island has population
enough. There is little prospect that
an increase in density would be advan
tageous. II
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-10-18
/ Cronie,s Ru1s,, { -. !.

Gen. cronje, in his prison at st. Hell
sena, where he is the nrst successor Of
Napoleon Bonaparte. receives the CON
ISOLATION Of q piece Of silver plate from
%, 600 Russians. II is q trophy for the
defeated. On steep crag wrought Of
porphyry stands = mounted Boer rife
on thigh, on the lookout AT the base
OF the block woman kneels behind
and dres q rifle. "a boy hides behind
the woman: It; Is q splendid work Of
the silversmith. 81
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-10-18
! ESTRA I NOTICE.

strayed from ny placs nssr Olga ono
dark bay mare, three yesrs old, has
white stocking o high % the knees on
ON both hind Leg, also white on right
front leg and white spot il forehead; has
halter on. Suitable reward will be paid
for information leading to its return by
the undersigned owner.
ssssi ANTOINE DmlzR,
POST Office address, Olga, N. D.
i Farmers aud stockmen remember 81.
w. Barksr's nerve and bone liniment is
the very best for barb wire cuts, gals
and lameness. It is sold by D.. q. Nc
Donald, dealer in harness.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-10-18
Notice of Election.

In compliance with Section SIP of Article s, Of
Chapter8 of the Revised Code of 1899, Notice is
hereby given, That on Tuesday the 9Th day of
eincts IN the County Of cavaer e' State pt Of
North Dakota, an election will be held for
State, District and County Offices, which cleo
ton will be opened ct eight o'clock in the
o'clock in the afternoon Of that day. :.
The State Officers are =
Tire Presidential Electors.
One Congressman.
One Governor.
One Lieutenant Governor.
One Secretary of State.
One State Auditor.
q One State Treasurer,
One Attorney General.
Ono Commissioner of Insurance.
One Commissioner of Agriculture and Labor
One Superintendent of Public Instruction.
3 Three Commissioners of OF Railroads and
One Justice of the Supreme Court.
The District Officers are -
One Judge of the District Court and
Two Members Of the House Of Representatives
to represent the Eighteenth District. -
The County Officers are.
One Sheriff.
One Auditor.
One Treasurer. ~
One Clerk Of the District Court. 81
One Register of Deeds
One States Attorney.
" One County Judge.
ny One Surveyor.
One Superintendent of Schools
& Four Justices Of the Peace.
s Four Constables.
One County Commissio for the Third Com
One County Commissioner for the Fourth
Commissioner District.
One County Commissio for the Fifth Com
Dated At Langdon N. Oak, this 9th day Of
oss0's' 4: Ii Ro ,1ssP WORK. Comfy Auditor. q
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-10-18
fAUYRAN.
ANNOUNCEMENT

Having received the unanimous nomination
of the Independent and Democrat county con-
vention for county treasurer ask the vote and
support of my friends and neighbors at the
polls on Nov. 9th. have never asked for or
held Office and if elected promise to faithfully
discharge the duties involved therein impair
TALLY to all.
-, Respectfully Yours
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-10-18

Having been nominated for reelection to the
Office of county treasurer respectfully ask
your support for the. same, .pledging myself
that if reelected will in the future, as in the
past, continue to administer the duties of the
office to the best of my ability.
JOHN MCGAUyRAN.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-10-18
Nine Per Cent Money. NJ
Commission charged
TruaX & Mclean.

The best method of cleansing the liver
is the use of the famous little pills known
as DeWitt's Little EARLY RiseYs. Easy to
take and never grippe. N. E. McGruer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-10-18
ANNOUNCEMENT.

To the Voters of Cavalier County, &c
and for reeiection to the eoce q
County Judge. In the past have endeavored
TO perform every duty faithfully and impair
tally and if reelected will give the people q
appreciate the vote and support of all my
friends on election day.
Respectfully Yours
III. 4. DORyAI.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-10-18

Torturing skin eruptions. bnrns and
sores are soothed at once and promptly
healed by applications Of De Wits Witch
Hazel Salve, the best known cure for
piles. Beware of all cheap and worth
less counterfeits. N. e. McGruer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-10-18
Truax d Mclean make real
estate loans cheaper than any
body No commission

No other pills can equal the DeWitt's
Little Early Riser fer promptness GER
tainty and efficiency. N. e. McGruer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-10-18

We have money in unlimited
quantities at nine per cent. No
Commission. You get all that
your note calls for.
Truax & Mclean.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-10-18
ANNOUNCEMENT.

To the Voters of Cavalier County B.
It is possible that in my candidacy for Sheriff
of Cavalier County I may not be able to make
personal call on all those that l would wish
to see, SO take this method Of soliciting your
vote and influence on my behalf. Again asking
your influence and vote at the polls on Tuesday,
Nov. 9th 1900 vs.
Yours Sincerely
ARCHIE 6ILLERs, JR. Z
Candidate for Sheriff Of Cavalier county.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-10-18
Another cross-Eyed Moonbeam.

<A41VSASA V1VSS-3SySV zaAVVAkOSsk1kk' n 80
There was time when democratic
candidate for the Legislature could not
buy the columns Of the Langdon Re-
publican for campaign purposes. But
from the looks of Brecke's announcement
this week it would appear that the Re-
publican's political style changes with
the weather now Think it over Indy;
and go home and sleep over it-and then
see il you don't hate yourselt.-Hannah
Moon.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-10-18
The Globe Had Better Guess Again.

The Globe Had Better Guess Again. !
Strange as it may seem, the Courier
Democrats not pleased with the methods
pursued by the republicans in conduct
ing their convention or campaign.
Before the convention the CD. devoted
considerable space to prophesying all
kinds of discord and dissension in the
republican ranks in Cavalier county,
and now appears to be quite angry
besause it's prognostications have proven
to be false.-Milton Globe.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-10-18
Among Our Exchanges.

That's no Josh Either.
Ole Axvlg is again candidate for the
legislature from Cavalier county. "Aye
am haer" will be the watch word OF the
campaign Grafton Record. &
~ s
Save the Pieces.
The Sheldon Progress has heard go
much OF Ole Axug that it wants some
Cavalier county paper to bust q roller on
his press trying to publish Ole's coun-
tenance.-Fargo Forum.
*.*
ooh, Ye Of Little Faith"
Here's food fog reflection: A New
York mother lost her little son by drown
ing and offered up prayer that another
might be sent. Recently the good
mother gave birth to triplets- all boys.
"Oh, We Of little faith. Fargo Call.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-10-18
!I I
8. &. GIBSON

7lR.s. q. GIBSON
PHYSICIAN & SURGEON.
d 0EAdnAke Of Western University. London, Ont.
IN OFE1CE-Corner Of Third and Spruce st.
n LANGDON. NORTH DAKOTA.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-11-15

than their simple personal ambition
or the interests OF some combine for
individual advantage. Why should
not the representatives OF the party
as a legislative body, duly elected by
the people, constitutionally assem-.
bled, choose between Baker and Bur-
ton, in accordance with the will Of
their respective constituencies, as ex-
pressed at the ballot box, in their
own electionsP
Kansas having been politically re-
deemed, and the legislature being Re-
publican In both branches, the party
cannot afford any more monkey work;
it can afford only straightforward,
honorable action such as will COM
mend itself to the people Of the state
without regard to party. By adher'
ing to such a course the Republican
party will not only elect Republican
senator this winter and Republican
senator two years hence, but remain
permanently in power to bless the
state and to conserve the best inter-
ests Of the people. Il Wichita Eagle.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-11-15

Rev. DR.. Blayney preaching special
missionary sermon. Misses Kump
and Stuart sang solos and large
Offering for missions was given.
Simon Stein writes from Kansas
City; ~ have again come here to
spend the winter and Of course cannot
do without the REFLECTOR. stayed
In Kansas long enough to get my vote
in and help swell the majority for our
president; then | came back to Dem.
ocratc Missouri but I'll be back with
you IN the spring II all is we'll"
The ball park fence and grand.
stand has been sold by the Athletic
ASSOCIATION to j. l.. Kruger and MIR.
Kruger is having it taken down to
use the lumber in other buildings.
Those who made money by bet
ting were mighty slow compared
with ID. T. Keller. Last week be sold
bis bakery to $. P. Forney and in
three days bought it back for $500
less than he received for it.
Cards are out for the wedding Of
| William G. Anderson and Miss
Catherine Underwood at Barnes, Kas.,
Nov. 2l. They will make their home
in Las Vegas, N. M, where Mr.. An
derson Is in the newspaper business.
The county papers that are re-
ferring to 0. G. Troxel as student
at the ~. s. naval academy at West
Point" ought to read the REFLECTOR.
1t don't take very thorough schol-
arship to know that 1t is the military
academy at West Point, fitting stu
dents for the army; the naval acad-
emy is at Annapolis.
Manchester News: Monday fore
noon Fred Eisenhauer was indulging
in little rifle practice and shot sta
sparrow in small tree alongside Of
Waters tinshop. The bullet went
through the side Of the building and
struck Alb Beach who was at work In
the shop, on the right shoulder, in.
ficting a painful wound. The rifle
was Of small calibre and the bullet
only penetrated the skin. 1t was a
close call for Abner.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-11-15
FOR FREE DELIVERY.
Examination for Civil Service to Be
Held Nov. 10.

The United States civil service
com mission announces that the post
Office department having advised it
that free delivery will be reestablish-
ed at Abilene on Dec. and requested
that proper steps be taken to secure
an eligible register in order that the
postmaster general may select car
riers and substitute carriers from it
in due time for them to select their
uniforms and become familiar with
their duties before the establishment
Of free delivery, special examine
ton will be held in the city on Nov.
10, commencing at9a. m, for the
positions Of clerk and carrier. Ap.
plications should be made to G. A.
Snider, secretary. at once.
It is probable that the regular car
riers will be C. A. Snider, G. T. Hoff.
man and Stanley Waring, all Of whom
have taken the civil service exsmina'
tion several months ago but further
list Of names is necessary to fill va
cancies and furnish substitutes.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-11-15

and the glory Of the young state OF
Iowa. The state has beaped many
honors upon him, hut he, in turn,
has honored the state quite as signally'
He belongs to that strong race Of men
who confer distinctions upon cities
and honors upon states. But even
dearer than his public achievements
is the high ideal of home life and a
fine family feeling which have been
the aim and daily realization of the
home OF which Jonathan Prentis Dol.
liver is the most conspicuous mem.
ber. He has shown enough devotion
to his father and his fathers home to
confer distinction on a man among
those who know him best"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-11-15

R H Marrs to Hannah Gatchell 1t IL
bk 2F add, $50
l. Stagg to c Meuli net Of nwt 24.l5'
2, $3.50.
G F Masch Ito Margaret Cogan 1t
bk IS Sd add Chapman, s465.
Margaret Cogan to Michael Mahoney
NJ nwf Sa.l2-S, $1,000.
W 5 Decker to Mary M Dunlap nw|
net S6.l2.l, $1,000.
Mary + Howeiton to Edith Wimsat1
e4 1t 6 Its 5 10 4th st Solomon, $25
Edith Wimsatt to A B Carr same, $35
F R Wilson to same Its on 9th st Sol
onion, 5000.
Cecilia e Anderson to R L Kirkpat'
rick WI e4 nw4 95.l4.S, 1925.
S Zook to Martha f Lyman nwi 7.12
8, $500.
B + Barnes to Adeline Dunks land ir
W! nwi 6-l6-3, $l65.
4 Twichell to G M Hull S! nwl anc
WI swl 2S.16-1, $500.
M Nicolay to- Laura Wayts It's 7 5 s
A add, $50.
G A Litchfeld John S Bosch set 5 II.
3ex2 &C, $1400.
j W Baker to G N Burr 81 mel 24-13.
S,.$lS40.
M G King to j F Broughton WI sci ol
ne3 "a 1872, 5000.
j H McQuary to W H Anderson ltc
and 5 bk 2 X e. H add, $500.
P j Tischhauser to Elise Tischhausel
pit ne Of sw 26:l4-2, SIS.
C Fisher to j G Fisher swl l-l63,
$2500.
Bertha NJ Rowland and Marianne
Bartholomew to W L Knox s! sci
80 Ill, 800.
j S Dean to M E Boyd 81 Its in Ban
ner City, $24l.
A 4 Smvser TO same 4 Its in Banner
City, $40.
Smyser & Mccormick to same Its 21
28 bk l6 same, $40.
A 4 Smyser to same Its l2 l3 IA bl
q same, $40.
X P Munsell to j W VanDeventer
It's bk A Detroit, $l25.
P IIass to P Fem ming Its 5 and bl
81 H T Co add Herington, $500.
j Spaulding to W W Spaulding und
It's At 49 81 So 4th st Solomon
5000.
W W Spaulding to j Spaulding lane
in 10 1871, 5000.
Drake Land Co to E DE Conklin 4 lti
Highland add, $40.
American & l. Co to Sarah 5 Merril
s26 " 1t 40 Sd st T & NJ add, $50
Richards 4 Corwin Hdw Co to Johr
Baier ne 2l-l5 2, $4,000.
& W Kelley to D H Brechbill net IA
1928, $500.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-11-15
TOTALS OF VOTES.
Dickin,on's Figures Is Given to State
Officials.

County Clerk Jacobs certified
to the secretary Of state the following
vote for Dickinson county;
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-11-15
No Scrub Dark Horse for Kansas.

For one we do not believe that the
Republican party Of Kansas is howl
ing for any ozark horse" to make the
United States senatorial race. 1t Is
certain that the party wants no scrub
entries. 1t is possible for scrub to
win when once thoroughbreds have
been crowded of. OF course there
are thoroughbreds and thoroughbreds,
but there are also scrubs and scrubs.
The Topeka and Kansas City papers
Of yesterday contain intimations and
con lectures Of the chances and proba
BILE results Of the senatorial fight in
Kansas, in all of which papers the
prediction is made that there will be
other candidates than those who have
stood before the people as such, and
which are to be jumped into the race.
One or two more OF the number named
as possible candidates to succeed SEN
ator Baker are men who have no
claims upon the Republican party of
Kansas, and there are others who
have not been thought Of or estimated
in such connection. The choice ought
naturally to be made between the two
candidates who have been avowedly
candidates before the people, unless
it should happen that neither was ac-
ceptable to majority of the Repub-
lican members Of the legislature
which, in the absence Of manipula-
tion, is not at all likely. This "dark
horse" business, wherever resorted to,
whether on the race course or in pol
itics, has the flavor of jockey crooked
ness aud the jobs Of tricksters. The
OZARK horse" scheme, nine times out
OF ten, is resorted to In the interest
Of some personal clique, or Of some
political ring, and to evade and defeat
the already expressed will Of the
people.
Some Of the men mentioned in con-
nection with the senatorial race are
good enough, probably, capable and
all that. But II they have had such
an ambition it was due the party and
the people that they so announced
the fact in time to be passed upon at
tho polls. Admitting that they are
not scrubs, but thoroughbreds, hav-
ing failed to enter, they have no ex'
cuse for appearing upon the track
unless the regular entries are later
found to be crippled or incapacitated.
Mr.. Baker having proved an honest,
faithful and capable United States
senator, properly asked the Republi-
can party for an endorsement. Mr..
Burton having been previously can.
didate, properly announced himself
again and took his part as such candi-
date in the campaign. Now we have
the names Of "dsrk horses" given out,
and Of such as have no other claim