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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-08
CELEBRATE THE FOURTH.
Action Taken by the Association this
Week to make it big one.

The stockholders of the Langdon
Driving d. Agricultural Association met
at the City Hall on Tuesday forenoon
of this week for the purpose of eleoting
officers for the ensuing year and naming
! the new board of directors of the associa-
ton. The occasion was also one on
which much talk and planning was
INDUCED in by those present regarding
this years celebration of the Fourth of
July. An early start will be made in
putting the track in shape for theseason,
besides extensive improvements made in
the grand stand accomn odation for the
general public. Aside from the racing
features of the sports on the Fourth of
July the days program will receive
more attention than in the past in the
line of parades, athletic sports and busi-
ness displays. The association has
made an early start and will easily get
things i'll shape for one of the biggest
things in the way of Fourth of July
celebration ever heard of by the time
the day gets around. AS during the
past year the association will be officered
by the following gentlemen, all of whom
were elected for another term:
President-P. McHugh.
Vice President-C. Chisholm.
Secretary-H. D. ALERT.
| Treasurer-C. Hunter,
Board of Directors-P. McHugh, D.
H. Mcmillan, G. Hunter, j. B. Boyd and
/ M. Kelly.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-08

have particular reasons for feeling
proud of their sons and daughters. N
G Mcdonald, young man raised just
west of Hannah, has succeeded in get
ting a place in the oratorical contest
held at the state university, Grand
Forks, thus, he will appear as one Of
four speakers on Commencement Day at
the Grand Forks opear house. This is a
signal honor and ought to be gratifying
to his Hannah friends. The much
coveted speakership is always botly
contested for, and Neil has proved that
he can use his tongue as we'll as pen
His, winning subject was, 1.-THE Common
People. ."-Hannah Moon.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-08
We have money in unlimited
quantities at Nine Per Cent.
No commission. You get all
that your note calls for.
TruaX & Mclean

A. r. De Fluent, editor OF the journal,
Dovlestown, Ohio, suffered for a number
OF years from rheumatism in his right
shoulder and side. He says: My right
arm at times was entirely useless. I
tried ChamberIain's Pain Balm, and
was surprised to receive relief almost
immediately. The Pain Balm has been
constant companion of mine ever since
and it never fails" For sale by N. z.
McGruer
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-08
LANGDON FIREMEN.
Elect New Officers and Vote to Join the
North Dakota Fire Association.

North Dakota Fire Association.
The regular meeting of the Langdon
Fire Department held at the City Hall
on Tuesday evening was one Of the
most interesting that has taken place
during the winter months. Besides the
regular election of officers the meeting
took favof able action on the question of
Joining tho North Dakota Fire Associa-
tion. The annual report of Treasurer
Vierhus showed that the department had
a surplus fund of $5S9.20 cash on hand.
Two applications for membership we're
handed in, but the department having
no vacancies at the present time these
had to be filed away for future reference
Retiring Chief, John O'Connor was given
hearty vote of thanks and will still
continue An active member though no
longer desiring to fill the position he has
so creditably filled the past year. For
the coming year the business of the
department will be handled by the
following efficient roster of officials:
President-Chas. G. Crawford.
Vice -President-Neil McKechnie.
Secretary-Georqe @ Elford.
Treasurer-G George Vierhus.
The organization of the department
will be governed during the ensuing
year by the. following newly elected
officers:
Chief-A. O. Void.
Foreman-Jas. Carson.
Hose Cart No. III. DeBerg, foreman.
Hese Cart No. 81. McDougall, fore
man.
Hose Cart No. Be. W. Gerkie, fore
man.
Engineer-Wm. Plummer.
Asst Engineer-Jas. Walker.
Fireman.. F. Ramage.
Janitor-J. G. Reid.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-08
HIGH SCHOOL EXAM.
A Large Batch of Langdon Pupils Were
Successful this Year.

Large batcn OF Langd0n Pupils Were
Successful this Year.
During the week that has past Primer
pal Sheehan, of the Langdou City Schools
received from the faculty of the state un-
iversity at Grand Forks the results OF
the high school examination held in this
city last December, before the close oi
the winter term. This is the second yeal
that class of LanRdon pupils have
taken the high school examination and
the number of successful one that wrote
is quite large when compared with tha,
Of year ago. AS will be noted below
many of those who wrote took all three
subjects and passed in them all.
ALGEBRA.
Leo ALERT Constance Truax
Lille NJ. Shaw Helen Sullivan
Nellie CLICK Mark O'Brien
| Katie McCay Viola Truax
Annie McCay Allie Stewart
Lavina Porter.
- CIvICs.
Nellie Click Lille Meiklejohn
Constance Truax Angus Mcpherson
Susie McGinnis Viola Truax
Lavina Porter Katie McCay
Leo ALERT Mamie Murchie
| Flora Porter Lille M. Shaw
Maud E. Fultz Mamie Mcleod
| Allie Stewart Mark O'Brien
| Annie McCay Verda Bragg.
| GRAMMAR.
Jennie Currie Frank McGauvran
| Nellie Thorn Mamie Murchie
Mark O'Brien Bella McPhail
| Helen Sullivan Leo ALERT
| Lavina Porter Constance Truax
| Verda Bragg Allie Stewart
| Katie McCay.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-08
They Say Dom Paul Was Here.

The Pythian clock at Langdon received
a winding on Monday evening last that
will keep its wheels a spinning for an
other year, or until Company No. 5. U. Il.
K P. sees tit to give another of their un-
approachable social balls The grand
march, was led by the veteran Col. Han
sen and Mrs. Doherty of Grafton, ably
seconded by Prof. Hall and Mrs H. D
ALERT, and participated in by 26 uniform
ed knights and their ladies, and 60 more
couples in the conventional evening dress.
, And what of the banquet at midnight?
Well, if that is Il sample of Mine Host
Cramond's usual efforts wonder what it
would have been had he exerted himself.
Imagine tables arranged to seat 18O peo-
pie and loaded with all the delicacies to
be thought of. and to cap the climax the
tables fairly blossomlng with cut flowers
and blooming plants. In the words of
Oom Paul-Barcelow-K. P-ism wes ex-
emplified in everything done and said
that night and the excitement ran so high
that Frank Moran, the beautiful singer.
forgot himself in the K, P. quardrille and
sang "God Save the Queen" instead Of
the opening ode .After the eBall.' Capt.
j. B. Boyd, with number OF the brothers
convened in social session in Castle Hall
and the feast that followed was only equ-
allied by the feast that had been. Speech
es we're had from Mr.. Ed. Doherty, Graf
ton; Col. Hansen, Louie Deichert. E. j.
Sullivan OF Minneapolis, aud few song
hits were registered by Capt. Hall OF
Grand Forks. This Account would not
BE- complete until mention be made Of
the master mind that conceived and car.
risd out al the details connected With
this delightful occasion. I ssesr to Lisut.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-08

o. E. Thompson, cashier of the First
National bank. While all manner of
praise is due to the rest of the committee
still the lions share of the work was done
by the lieutenant TO him return the
honor.-Grand Forks Herald.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-08

To secure the original witch hazel
salve, ask for DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve, well known as certain cure for
piles and skin diseases. Beware Of
Gus. N. e. McGruer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-08
Banker Laidlaw in New Role.

1t is automatically reported that the
republicans of Cavalier county will
endeavor to unite on State Senator Laid
law as their candidate for state treasurer
in opposition to State Treasurer Driscon
Laidlaw was Jud LaMoure's favorite in
the elections of two years ago, whe the
former made the race for senator, and he
stayed with LaMoure III the senatorial
contest. Now that LaMoure seeks a
man with whom to ei d Driscoll's official
career, and Cavalier county being situat-
ed right, the Pembina leader selects
Laidlaw. With all due respect to Laid
laws ability, be would not hold the
confidence of the people of the state to
the extent that Driscoll does, nor would
he poll anywhere near the vote.-Grand
Forks Herald
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-08
CARD or THANKS.

We wish to express our most sincere
thanks to the people OF L;angdon and
vicinity for their kind attention and as
sistnnce during the serious illness of our
husband and brother, r. p. Gage, whose
ultimate recovery may be considered to
a great extent due 10 their efforts.
Mrs r r. GAGE.
GEORGE F. GAGE.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-08
FOR SALE.

Choice seed grain Of all kinds, in
any quantity to suit purchaser and at
reasonable pFices II you have to buy
seed this spring 1t will be to your ad.
vantage 70 coll at the Il
W. ]. NooN1x 6TAx1 bank.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-08

NJ. B. Smith, Butternut, Mich, says,
"DeWitt's Little Early Risers are the
very best pills | ever used for costiveness
liver and boweltroubIes N. e. McGruer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-08
p. S. SCHW ART7
Contractor and Builder,

DRESDEN, n. DAKOTA
Takes contracts in all parts OF the
county. Makes plans and specitica-
tions and gives estimates on work
OF all kinds.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-08
Among Our Exchanges
More Feathers in His Cap.

More Feathers in His Cap.
States Attorney Dickson has added
several feathers in his cap during the
recent term of district court-won all of
his cases.-Hannah Moon.
*.#
Col. Jack Bidlake Ill in New York.
John Bidlake is seriously jill IN New
York with bronchitis, and will not be
able to proceed west for some time.
His wife went from Minneapolis the
first of the week to attend him.-Osna-
brock Cycle.
Xxx
Welcomed by His Old Friends.
w. G. Andrews. the veteran paperman,
who received severe injuries at Grand
Forks III November last, made his first
trip to Fargo last Monday. He is fully
recovered from his injuries and was
given hearty welcome by his old friends
along the line. Fargo Argus.
*x*
How Would This Suit t'Walt."
II is understood by the Herald that
Walter A. Laidlaw. of Cavalier county,
may be dark horse when the nomina-
ton is made for governor on the republi.
can ticket Mr.. Laidlaw is ambitious,
worker and an honest man and his
candidacy may meet with the approval
of the party-Nelson Co. Herald.
*]*
Nothing too Good for the Irish.
At this writing Jack Duffy is still hold
ing down the deputy collectors chair in
Uncle SANS office here. Jack says he
thinks President Mckinley, who is an
Irishman too, has reoonsidered the
matter and concluded to let him keep
hold of the job until after st. Patrick's
day.-Walhalla Mountaineer.
***
That's No Josh Either.
A fellow named Coleman was convict
ed at Langdon of perjury and sentenced
TO five years in the penltentiary. On the
witness stand he attempted to assist one
Wegley out of hastardy case by telling
of his relations with the plaintiff. After
the trial it was proven that Coleman had
perjured himself. If every person
who has deliberately lied about relations
with women was to be sentenced to the
''pen' it's population would be largely
Increased. Wahpeton Globe.
*x*
Another Boquet for Dickson.
Again has it been demonstrated that
criminals can and will be punished il
Cavalier county, and that this is ne
longer the "wild and woody west" where
'severything goes and no question,
asked" BY costly experience the people
OF this county have learned thatit doesn'
pay to condone crime and encourag.
criminals, and those who cannot refrain
from transgressinR the penal code woule
do we'll to make their sojourns here o
|infrequert occurrence and short durs
tion. Milton Globe.
*.*
| Cavalier County's;H BOY Orator.
| Hannah, and western Cavalier county
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-08

Teachers Examination.
An examination Of applicants for
teachers certificates will be held in the
school house, at Langdon and in the
school house at Milton on Friday, the
9th day OF March, A. D. 1900, beginning
at 3 O'Clock Q. m.
Datsd this 9th day Of Feb, 1900.
p. J. Fox, 90. Sup't
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-08

More Feathers in His Cap.
States Attorney Dickson has added
several feathers in his cap during the
recent term of district court-won all of
his cases.-Hannah Moon.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-08
Building Time -

This is the time of the year when you
are planning to make some improve
ments in the building line. Whether
it is new house, new barn granary
or but a small addition, remember
that
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1900-03-08
Col. lack Bidlake Ill in New York.

John Bidlake is seriously ill IN New
York with bronchitis, and will not be
able to proceed west for some time.
His wife went from Minneapolis the
first of the week to attend him.-Osna-
brock Cycle.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1900-12-14
A Famous Vine.

Everybody has heard of the famous
grapevine now one hundred and thirty
two years old at Hampton Court Its
roots are popularity supposed to extend
as far as and under the Thames. which
Is nearly four hundred yards away. A
visitor was actually heard the other
day telling his friends quite seriously
thai the roots of the vine reached as
far as Ditton, on the other side of the
river, mile or more away, and the
same person asserted that the annual
crop consisted of three thousand
punches of grapes. AS matter of
TACT, the roots of the vine have been
found at a distance of about twenty.
i've yards from the main stem. and al
though every year the vine "shows''
ABOUT three thousand lunches only
twelve hundred are allowed to remain
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1900-12-14
UPON A cATARAoT's BRINK.
Thrilling Experience of voyager o

Thrilling Experience of Voyager on
the Ottawa River.
The horrible experiences of one who
has been swept away by some merci
less current and finds himself at las
at the brink of cataract may possibly
be imagined, but there are few who
survive to relate to US the particulars OF
such an ordeal. Yet there Is one in
stance where a man was saved at tn
very edge of the falls.
There are few more imposing bits o,
scenery In Canada than where the OF
tawa River pours laundering and foam
Ing over the Chaudiere Falls. WheI
the water In the river Is low, as it Il
In autumn, there Is fall of about forty
feet but when the river Is swollen By
melting SHOWS In the spring the ap
parent depth of the fall is lessened. Al
any time the rush and swirl of the
great river over this ledge of rock is a
sight worth seeing.
In some places the water pours over
In dense and irresistible volume, while
at other points shallow stream will
spray itself over higher table of rock
On the upper Ottawa are foated
booms of logs which feed the large
lumber Industries of that region. Han
ding these wet logs Is treacherous
business, and 1t Is easy to lose ones
fo0thold and fall into the swift stream.
Accidents of this kind occur frequent,
ly. The only case that did not have a
fatal termination is the one referred to
here.
The man was busy forking these logs
with those sharp tongs used to swing
them about and draw them In, when
he missed his footing and fell into the
river. Though strong swimmer, he
could not withstand the current and
was swept out into the stream and on
toward the falls. Nearing the falls, he
found himself still conscious, and II
happened that he was being fioated
over one of those tables Of rock where
thO OAlVi Wdo 81 SudllOW that lit ltlL
himself touch. He struggled to regain
his feet and was successful In so do
Ing. so that he found himself standing
In, perhaps, foot Of rushing water. at
the brink Of the cataract, great eur,
rent surging by him on every hand.
But 1t seemed hopeless. He saw no
way Of getting to shore, and no one
from the shore could get to him. Many
people on the banks of the river were
him and trying to study out
some plan to save him. Finally large
derrick was brought to bear, such as is
used In building operations. A great
arm with ropes was swung out over
the current, and when the man had
fastened himself securely with the
'opes he was raised up high and swung
n, just as large stone would be raised
N constructing building.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1900-12-14

sabers and the rush Of many feet. The
noisy thunder clouds came nearer, and
the voices that made us tremble were
no longer heard. Uncle Eb began to
fasten the oil blanket to the stalks of
corn for shelter. The rain came roar
ing over us. The sound of 1t was like
that Of host Of cavalry coming as a
gallop. We lay braclng the stalks, the
blanket tied above us, and were quite
dry for time. The rain ratified In the
sounding sheaves and then came flood
ing down the steep cutters. Above us
beam and rafter creaked, swaying and
showing glimpses Of the dark sky. The
rain passed-we could hear the last
battalion leaving the feld-and then
the tumult ended as suddenly as it
began. The corn trembled a few mo-
ments and hushed to a faint whisper.
Then we could hear only the drip Of
ralndrops leaking through the green
'oof. 1t was dark under the corn.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1900-12-14
HOW THEY TRADE IN CHINA.
Americans Wou'd Be Exasperated b.
Such Absurd Methods.

Americans Woud Be Exasperated by
Such Absurd Methods.
When a man or a woman goes into a
shop in China a clerk, with much cere-
mony, brings fragrant tea, which is
served In fine style. The compliments
of the season are exchanged, there are
talks about the weather-in fact, every
kind of evasion Is employed to keep
away from the real reason of the visit,
which is to buy something. The pro-
prietor solemnly watches these pro-
ceedings from afar The style of COM
pliment Is of this order: Sin what ce-
lestial country did your exalted excel
lence purchase the superfine garments
upon which feast my eyes? Surely
in no miserable and unworthy land like
our own? When the tea and talk are
exhausted the little pipe bearer, who al
ways attends his master or mistress
out of doors, lights pipe for his en-
ployer There are only few whiffs
in each pipeful, so the process has to be
frequently repeated.
Then business begins. The shopper
asks the price of the required article
and makes an offer that is much lower.
This is promptly refused In language
that is courteous and polite beyond de-
scription. Then the possible purchaser
departs with great dignity and ele-
gance. When bargain is completed
the purchaser never pays it himself.
The chief steward Is called, notified
that the article has been accepted, and
when the bill comes in the "boy" settles
1t, giving an account quarterly to his
master of money disbursed for the
household. Money as we have it is un-
Known in China. There are no silver
dollars, no fractions of dollars, as quar-
ters and 10-cent pieces no paper bank
notes. There is a coin called "cash"
with hole punched in the middle that
is used for small transactions. Cash,
can be strung like beads on a string. II
takes 100 pieces to equal the value Of
one standard cent. Gold is only used
for ornaments in China, never for cur
rent coin.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1900-12-14

him, but he would hold himself engaged
to her, and some day when the senior
partner dropped off, do WISH" petu-
lently, you wouldn't mutter like that"
| groveled
where was III demanded Ishbel.
"Oh, well, then they said good-by, you
know, and she was perfectly miserable
If you look so horribly cross shall
send you home--oh, dreadfully miser-
able. She felt that she didn't care a
straw about other men, and there were
--she said there were some very nice
men In the steamer coming home, too.
Balls and parties had no attraction for
her, and fancy, for ever so long she
hardly took any interest In her frocks.
oh, 1t was horrid. She only lived for
his letters-and somehow they-well,
they were not exactly satisfactory.
She supposed II was because he was so
very honorable, and they were not real
ly engaged, you know. But one day
she thought 1t all over and decided that
sort of thing would have to come to an
end. She knew she would never be
happy for moment till he came out.
as she knew he would some day, to
claim her, but she made up her mind
to stop thinking about him as much as
possible and try TO seem happy, no mat
ter how perfectly miserable she was In
reality. The idea was, you see--I think
she got 1t out of poem-to lock his
Image up In her heart"
II see." said l. "And how did 1t
work?"
1t worked very WELL" said Ishbel,
rehectively. "She knew she was
wreached, but she didn't allow herself
to thing about It."
"And what happened% asked brisk
ly.
"Well, after three years he came"
"Oh, he didY
"Of course" said Ishbel sharply. "Did
you imagine he didn'tp
coughed. "And she unlocked her
hearth
"Yes," said Ishbel.
"And the image
Its very odd thing replied Ishbel,
slowly, "but 1t wasn't there"
caughed again. WAS her heart
did she find the receptacle-er-empty"
asked.
"She didn't tell me that" said Ish-
bel. We walked on. $50 that" re-
marked, presently, twas the reason
why that long-legged English fell
low"
"But you promised cried Ishbel.-
Boston Post.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1900-12-14
Work and Atmosnhere.

During the building of railroad In
Switzerland, at an altitude of ten thou
sand feet, the discovery has been made
that the atmosphere Is so raritied that
men employed upon the work cannot
continue their labors for half so long a
time as Is possible when working hi a
lower atmosphere. The cold also NAV
have something to do with 1t, for, as
every one knows. the atmosphere be
comes colder and colder the greater dis
tance 1t is above the surface of the
earth. Were 1t not for the atmosphere
indeed. the ordinary temperature Of the
world would be below zero to the ex.
tent OF three hundred degrees Fahren.
heit.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1900-12-14
RAFTERs OF LIVING GREEN.

Description In "Eben Holdenn OF q
Day In the Cornfield.
We climbed the wall as he ate, and
buried ourselves In the deep corn. The
fragrant, silky tassels brushed my face
and the corn hlssed at our intrusion,
crossing It's green sabers In our path.
Ear in the field my companion heaped
little Of the soft earth for a pillow.
spread the oilcloth between rows, and
as we lay down drew the big shawl
over us. Uncle Eb was tired after the
toll of that night and went asleep al
most as soon as he was down. Before
| dropped off Fred came and licked my
face and stepped over me, his tall
wagging for leave, and curled upon the
shawl at my feet. could see no sky In
that gloomy green aisle Of corn. This
going to bed In the morning seemed a
foolish business to me that day and l
lay long time looking up at the rus
Ting canopy overhead. remember list
enlng to the waves that came whisper
ing out Of the further field, nearer and
nearer, until they swept over us with
a roaring splash of leaves, like that of
water flooding among rocks, as have
heard 1t often. A twinge of homesick-
ness came to me and the snoring of
Uncle Eb gave me no comfort. re-
member covering my head and crying
softly as thought of those who had
gone away and whom l was to meet
In far country, called heaven, whittier
we were going, | forgot my sorrow
finally in sleep. When awoke 1t had
grown dusk under the corn. felt for
Uncle Eb and he was gone. Then
called to him.
"Hush, boy! lie lowl' he whispered,
bending over me, a sharp look In his
eye. "'Frald they're after u.s."
He sat kneeling beside me. holding
Fred by the collar and listening. could
hear voices, the rustic OF the corn and
the tramp of feet near by. 1t was thun-
dering In the distanee-that heavy,
thunder that seems TO take
hold Of the earth. and there were
sounds In the corn like the drawing Of