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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-12-17

The United States government is indefatigable in
pursuing those who transgress its laws and Kansas
offers case in point. Some months ago a farmer
IN Smith county answered an advertisement In a
matrimonial paper which described a beautiful and
accomplished maiden who was sighing for a hus-
band. The home OF this damsel was in Washing
ton state at little town called Krupp not far from
Seattle, and when the cOurtship had progressed up
to the point OF an engagement the Kansas man was
induced to send her money with which to pay rail-
road fare iIOm Seattle to Smith Center. But after
sending the money he was unable to get even a
line from his lady love and at last be turned the
matter over to pOstOfice authorities who quickly
discovered that the alleged damsel Was q young
man with whiskers on his face-One r. P. Haskin,
Who was taken into custody on the charge Of using
the mails with intent to defraud. At his preliml-
nary examination in Seattle the young man was
bound over to appear in the United States court at
Topeka and he will be brought to Kansas by g
United States officer When arrested, young Has
kin declared that be had been carrying on the cor
respOndence with the Kansas man as joke and had
no intention OF rObbing him of his money. But the
fact remains that be did rob his victim and for this
he must answer.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-12-17

Mr.. Grover Cleveland has again annAara5 a. a
public meeting, this time as its presiding officer
The frequency with which the president is showing
himself lately, when eOntrasted with his previous
habits OF secusiOn, can lead to but one conclusion
ana that is that he has an object in view. man
q nls ISemPsrment who has been twice president,
would hardly aspire to anything below that position
L can scarcely be doubted therefore that Mr. CIove
land IS party to plan the part Of The trusts o
elect MIN to the presidency, in the event tbat II Is
found impossible to prevent the nomination Of Pres
ident Roosevelt. y ''S
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-12-17

Young men dream They dream and they fancy
themselves immortal. They dream and thew fancy
themselves infallible. They dream and the heaven
OF love opens its pearly gates to them, they dream
and the dizzy heights of eminence and fame rise be-
fore their eyes, they dream and dream and dream,
and how often their dreams come true only to con-
fuse ana TO Oafie the aWkening! And yet, except
that the dreams Of yesterday become sometimes the
realities OF tomorrow, where would the world bel
It is the ideal that, though it never be reached,
still lifts out Of the guttsrs and mounts us to the
skies. he that is ne longer young may count him
self happy II the vanished ideals of his youth are
not succeeded by the cynicisms OF safety worse
by the rank infdelity Of broken VOWS and desecrat
cd shrines. In public affairs, in private life the
lode star should be this latter because, though the
ideal be never quite attained he that most nearly
approaches it viii have least to regret Let US bear
t IN mind that Moses was permitted to see, but not
to enter the promised land.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-12-17

Oore than likely that England and Germany
will inmate the coal barOns and decIars t6o-a y
nothing to arbitrate in the Venezuelan affair. If
castro could only secure the services of George
Dewey instead Of Minister Bowen the resnlt mioSt
be different - Ao0''' ~ guy
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-12-17

II ell the little helpless states that England Jump
ed onto in the past could combine against her. they
could put her out of business in hurry.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-12-17

Frenchman has invented nOiseless gun. Now il
It is also buetless it is to be hoped that it will be
introduced In America this Xmas to take the place
Of the old.time fussy and dangerous wepOns-the
cir gun and toy pistol, for instance.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-12-17

IL Is Just as well that Castro's navy is a the bot
tom Of the sea. It would have proven u-sless ex-
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-12-17

William J. Bryan has moved into new 500. 600
brick farm house which be has christened sTrair-
view. He is reputed to have an income Of ESQ., 600
year in sound money.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-12-17

John Bull is bully. BE never picks fuss with
anybody OF his size. He subsidies in the presence
Of the ''bear that walks like man."
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-12-17
POOR TASTE, IF NOT BAD JUDGMENT.

Ny man who is entrusted with a
station of honor and responsibility
should carefully consider all the
bearings OF a decision before he
makes it, and il it is probable that
to do the very thing which be
would wish is likely to cause more
disturbance than it is to effect
good, the smOOthest way out Of his
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-12-17

exchanges refers to a murder as q grave crime.
Ihe adjective appears to be unnecessary.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-12-17
MEN WHO PREY ON WOMEN.

LTHOUGH not essentially OF
American origin, the CRATER has
obtained in this hemispher a pO-
sitiOn Of such Importance that he
completely Overshadows his Euro
pean prototype. AS an essential
part Of the social cOsmOgOny Of the
United States he demands recOgni-
kinr In q nnninlnn.innl nnnnn -hoAh
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-12-17

England denies having any part in SINKING tbs
venezuelan navy It is another case Of Door Trav
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-10-23
The republican leaders from II

The republican leaders from the presi-
dent down to Ole Ayvig are all breaking
their hearts over the settlement of the
coal strike. and try to create the impress
sion that it is all for love Of the dear
people. The people. however. are not
beguiled by their pretensions, for down
deep in their hearts they feel that the
real cause of anxiety was the fear that the
power of trusts and combines. created.
fed and fattened by the Dingley prohibi-
tory tariff, would open the eyes of the
American people and inspire them to
relegate the whole caboodle of so-called
republican congressman. but in reality
agents of the trusts. into innocuous de-
suetude. and elect body of honest tariff
reformers, thus opening the door for the
election of democratic president in
1901. Grand Forks Plaindealer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-10-23

10 FILL the Office Of county judge the
people want man they can bank on.
one whom they know by experience
can be implicitly trusted. Judge H. E.
Dorval is an old and trusted servant of
the people in this capacity. He posses
ses the strength Of character. integrity.
tirmness OF purpose to execute without
fear or favor the duties with which this
office entrusts him. When the affairs of
the widows and orphans are entrusted
IN the keeping Of Judge H. E. Dorval
naught need be feared. In the matter
OF county judge the voters of Cavalier
county should run no chances. Keep on
the safe side and see that H. f. Dorval
is retained in this Office.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-10-23

JOSEPH HEAPY. named by the demo
cratic convention for reelection as coun-
ty commissioner from the Second Dis
trict, which extends from Langdon, the
county seat, to the extreme southwestern
border of the county. is now rounding
out his third term on the board and is
generally conceded to have little if any
opposition at the approaching election
Mr.. Heapy is an old settler, thoroughly
acquainted with the conditions existing
throughout the district. relative to town
ship, road and bridge matters and in
every way splendidly eqnipped for the
office. He is popular and has the con
tidence Of his constituents. irrespective
OF party. vote for the straight demo
cratic ticket will include Mr.. Heapv.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-10-23

AS states attorney of Cavalier county
W. B. Dickson has proven himself to be
both popular and faithful official.
During his term of Office number of
cases have come up for trial in which
the county's good name has depended on
the issue. The records of the district
court show where wheat stealing cases
and other violations of the law on the
criminal calander have been vigorously
and successfully fought and conviction
of the offenders secured. The record of
Attorney Dickson's term of Office has
been highly excellent one. Aside from
court matters his work as legal adviser of
the county is one that is deserving of
praise and it is impossible to say other
wise of single official act 1t would be
unwise to make any change in the in
cumbency Of the states attorneyship at
| this time. Mr.. Dickson is satisfactory to
the people in the Office and will prove to
be so at the polls. 1t would. indeed, be
a serious mistake to interrupt his course
of good service to the county.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-10-23

The wide acquaintance of the demo-
cratic partys nominee for state senator
of the Fortieth legislative district ex
tends over the length and breadth of the
entire county and is by no means re-
stricted to the confines of his district.
Hon. c. W. Plain is today one of Millions
leading business men and has the pleas
ing personality that makes the progress
of his candidacy most tlattering, with
success as the only possible outcome.
Twenty years ago Chas. W. Plain started
in the farm machinery business with one
of the early established firms in the
Valley. Today. as the result of his own
! efforts, he is the leading business man
and land owner in the south-end of the
county. He has always been one of the
party's active workers and is in every
sense the peoples choice, having done
valuable service in securing needed legis-
lation for the people of Cavalier county
during term of four years in the state
senate as well as a term in the lower
house. In public issues representing
the interests of the people Mr.. Plain
vote has always been right. The posi-
| ton of state senator is one of response
bility and the democratic nominee
CharlesW. Plain, is a strong man, one OF
independence of thought without fear OF
favor. and who doesn't know how to flip
flop.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-10-23
OUR LEGISLATIVE OUTLOOK.

Most encouraging reports of the demo-
cratic outlook in Cavalier county's two
legislative districts are being received as
the hustle for votes warns up. Now
that less than two weeks remain the can
didates are beginning to wake up and go
some. Down in the Fortieth the fight
between Chas. W. Plain and Ole ANvlg
is occupying we'll nigh the whole centre
of the stage. Here in the Eighteenth
there has been great slump IN
Henry McLean's holdings of senatorial
stock since Attorney Joseph Cleary
started in on an active and strenuous
campaign of the district. Cleary has
been we'll received and his candidacy is
beginning to interest republicans in his
success as we'll as the straight party
vote. Many intelligent republicans re-
alize the superiority of Judge Cleary as
candidate and his greater probability
of being a useful member from this
county when a crucial time may present
itelf. The candidacy of both Hon. c. w
Plain and Judge Cleary progresses most
encouraginglv and there is the same
amount of activity in the campaign put
up by nominees of the other half of the
legislative ticket. The Fortieth district
is showing anything but apathy in the
matter Axvig is sore over the naming
| bv the democrats of such strong man
as Svver Berger as colleague to his OPP
ponent. Hon. ChaS W. Plain. Begel
along with Plain is a combination that
will bring democratic victory in the
| Fortieth with Alex. Cameron an equally
strong man to balance the ticket onithis
side of the district Here. at home in
the Eighteenth. the democrats have de-
cidedly the best of the argument. 1t is
as good as settled that Matt Mcknight
wins, and with his opponent busy run
ming post Office and drug store over in
Ramsey county nothing less than a
| walk over is left for Chas. a. Morton Jr
who is making wide awake canvass
over his district.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-10-23

In the nomination Of K. y. Syvcrud by
the democrats for county treasurer the
party places on its ticket the name of a
man who has been resident Of Cavalier
county upwards Of eighteen years. He
ma, been resident continuously of the
southeastern part of the county. and the
last ten years successfully engaged in
business at Osnabrock. Mr. Svverud has
held various positions of trust and hon
or IN his township from its organization
right down to the present time. Every
thing goes to show that he will make a
Woodworking and most conscientious
county treasurer. in fact one of the best
the county has ever had Mr.. Syverud
Is one of the nominees to whom the hon
or comes unsought. He is one of the
strong men on the county ticket and his
election is conceded as being one of the
sure things on the ticket. Thoroughly
honorable and efficient he will make an
accommodating and careful watch dog
OF the county treasury-and the people
Will demonstrate that they know this is
so by their vote at the polls
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-10-23

JcHS RYLAScE is destined to have the
largest majority of any candidate in the
field and when the votes are counted or
the night of election the truth of thi.
assertion will be proven. He has become
well known all over the county during
his lncumbency of the Office of registe,
OF deeds and the people respect him as a
county official whose ability is second tc
none. 1t was the farmers vote that gave
MIR. Rylancc the office and the general
sentiment shows they desire his retention
in Office for another term.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-10-23

The democrats of Cavalier county
ought to, and probably do. appreciate
the excellent political service the
Courier-Democrat is giving them. 1t is
a pleasure to pick up that paper and
note the many straight from the
shoulder blows it is landing on the
weak points in the armor of the opposi-
ton. In doing this it neglects none OF
the points of its excellent local news
service.-Bathgate Pink Paper.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-10-23

The office of states attorney is in many
ways the most important in the county
In addition to ability it requires a man
who will enforce the law fearlessly and
yet avoid unnecessary litigation. In
rendering the nomination to the present
incumbent. States Attorney Dickson. for
for reelection. the democrats have on
their ticket candidate possessing all
these qualifications: one who if elected
Will be credit to the county as well as
the voters who support him. Remember
that vote for States Attorney W. B.
Dickson means a vote for a man whose
ability is second to none.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-10-23
WHEN the democrats Of the First Con

WHEN the democrats Of the First Com.
missioner district nominated Robert
Fleming for that Office they made no mis-.
take. The Office is in many ways an i'm.
portant one and as previously remarked
requires man of considerable business
ability. Robert Fleming is the peoples
choice, possesses the necessary qualifca-
tons and will fill the office with honor
to himself and the party. We look for
his election by very large majority.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-10-23

The Office of county judge brings its
incumbent into direct contact with the
private affairs of the people of the county.
He has jurisdiction over the estates of
those who die and should be man OF
most unquestionable integrity. Such a
man is the present incumbent. Judge H.
E. Dorval. No man can say a word
against him. He should be-and beyond
a doubt will be-re- elected by a hand
some majority.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-10-23
tESiStST,JE
OUR PEDAGoG1c CITIZEN. ,,

Last week issue Of the Cavalier Co
Republican contained contributed ar
tlcle over the anonymous signature. of
''Citizen. entitled IAN Important Sub
]ect. In Its length. covering nearly a
column, it gives the pedigree of the pre-
sent county superintendent. n. c.. Nc
Donald. and also undertakes to assert
that the democratic candidate for that
Office, MIR. Crawford, is not legally quail
lied to hold the Office if elected, The
true lnwardness of the motive of the
writer Is apparent, also the fact that
"Cltlzen and other supporters of Mr..
Macdonalds campaign consider that the
chances of the later's reelection suffi-
Gently desperate to render necessary very
doubtful political tactics to bring about
the defeat Of Mr.. Crawford.
The only point in "Citizens letter
upon which the DEMOCRAT finds any
necessity in taking up is that in which
ne says Mr.. Crawford is not legally quail
fed to fill the Office. We will take Cit
zens'' statement assto the educational
standing Of the democratic candidate
which in brief admits the granting to
Mr.. Crawford Of a first grade certificate
and of its having later being renewed.
Now to prove the legality of Mr.. Craw-
fords qualifications to fill the Office here's
the law as found in the REVERSED Codes
of 1899.
SEC. Qualifications of-No person
shall be deemed qualified for the office
of County Superintendent unless he
holds certificate of the highest county
grade or its equivalent.
A few sections further along. in Sec
TAI. provides for three grades of teachers
certificates. First grade. good for three
years: second grade. good for two wears
and third grade good for one wear.
Further along the line on which "Ci-
tlzen argues IN his vain effort to turn
Crawford votes over to Macdonald it
maybe as well to give
Sec. 742 Providing that a first grade
certificate may be renewed once without
examination, at the discretion of the
county uperlntendent
The article in the Cavalier Co. Re
publican takes the antenable position
that the renewal of a certificate must
be granted on or before its expira-
ton, but like the balance of "Citizens''
article, there is only the say SO of an
anonymous writer to give it any founda
ton. Aside from the extracts of the law
as given above the validity of Mr.. Craw
fords legal right to qualify for office was
gone into thoroughly before his name
came before the convention as candi
date. In a nutshell the article of "Ci-
tizen" is as we have stated elsewhere in
this issue simply nothing more or less
than a campaign lie.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-10-23

To LITTLE attention is generally paid
to the office OF coroner in the making up
of county ticket though the position is
one OF considerable importance. The
democratic nominee. Dr. t. I. Donovan.
is most capable physician and will fill
the office with considerable executive
ability. The coroner i, the ranking Off
Ger Of the sheriff
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-10-23

CLERK OF COURT TRUAX is one of Cava-
lier countv'S old line democrats his
name adds strength to the ticket as an
official he performs his duties. to the
satisfaction OF ALL
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-10-23
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

STATE.
V. Il. LOWELL.
L. a. UELAND.
JOSEPH Z. CRONAN.
Lieutenant Governor
S. X. McGINNIs.
Secretary of State
GUSTAV BREckR.
State Auditor
JOHN F. MORRISON.
State Treasurer
JAS. F. MCDONALD.
Attorney General
NJ. }. BARRETT.
Superintendent of Public Instruction
V. STEVENSON.
Commissioner OF Agriculture
OSCAR H. WILL
Commissioner. of Insurance
FRANK A. WILSON.
Commissioners of RAILROADS
P. L. PRITCHARD.
CHARLES PETERSON,
o. kNUDSON.
COUNTY,:
County Auditor
ROBERT WORK.
Co. Treasurer
KIN. SYVERUD.
Register of Deeds
JOHN RYLAHCE.
County Judge
HE. DoRvAL
Clerk of Court
JOHN E TRUAX.
Supt of Schools
CHAS. c. CRAWFORD.
Co. Surveyor
A. B. DARLING.
States Attorney
W. B. DICKSON
Co. Coroner
DIR. E. l. DONOVAN
Justices of the Peace
E. y. FARRELL.
l. DAWSON.
JAMES WATERFORD.
OCTAVE TETRAULT.
County Con<table<-
ANTON CLODT.
RICHARD WAND.
WN. UL-YOT
NELS PEARSON.
Co, Commits toner's
ROBERT FLEMING. 1st Dist.
JOSEPH HEAIoN md Dist.
LEGISLATIVE.
State Senate, 18th Dist
JOSEPH CLEARY
Representatives. ISL! Dist
CaAS. y. MORTON. il.
u. MCKNIGHT
State Senatt., :0rh Dist
c. ". PLAIN.
Representatives 4Gth Dist
SyNER BERGER.
.lLEN. CAMERON.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-10-23

EVERYTHING points to the reelection
of John Rylance for register of deeds
the only question being the size of his
majority
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-10-23
OFFICIAL COUNTY PAPER.

Substitution s. ,,er a1lnum or 81 20 if paid ID
af1.mna. tsIurtisi,a, ra1.ss on uIrIicat3o.
Comununnasn,ns must be received by 1Nea1ay
nom no zccrivc promptatteution.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-11-06
WORD FOR WORD.
rae reporters Complied {. II. Le.t.,
With the Wishes of the
4-sfS SDeakeR

L . not new plant among legislative
and other loQuacious bodies that the short
hand report is not all that it1should be,
but if the reporters side is less frequently
presented it is not because there is moth.
ing to be said. A member of committee
found fault, 90 the Christian Endeavor
World says, with the way their speeches
were reported; his own, in particular, were
scarcely recognizable when seen in print.
He did not want his speeches stcut, -
neither did he want them embroidered.
He wanted them to come out in the paper
exactly - he made them. So did the mem
Der who spoke next, whereupon the short
hand writers retaliated, with this telling
result
"The reporters-ought not to-the re.
porters ought not to be the ones to judge
Of what is Impeachment to say what
should be left out-but-the member can
only Judge Of what is important. As L
as my speech-as-as the reports-as what
say is reported sometimes, no one-no-
body can understand from the reports
what it is-what I mean. So-it strikes
met has struck me certain matters-
things that appear of importance-are
sometimes left out-omitted. The report
er-the papers-points are reported-I
mean-to make brief statement-what
the paper thinks Of interests reported =
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1902-11-06
SURE OF APPLAUSE.
sarah Had Nasal TwanE, But She
Was Going to Receive One
Good Hand.

That the theatrical claque is not confined
to playhouses was demonstrated beyond all
shadow of doubt to the teacher who was
drilling the pupils for the exercises in one
of the public schools, relates the New York
Times.
The unresponsive bit of femininity over
whom the amateur coach" worked re-
joiced in the name of Sarah. a,
When Sarah began to talk all her vocal
organs took joyful holiday and retired in
favor of her nose. In vain the teacher
begged and imploed. Sarah still chung to
her monotone. 11en the teacher threat
Sarah" she said, eff you don't try to
do better you viii fail utterly and then how
will you feel?"s
"oh, they'll applaud me, Miss Brown .
returned Sarah, easily. my mother is
goin' to give my little brother Andy ten
cents, and if he don't begin clappin' the
minute I sit down he's goiu' to be tsrapped
within an inch of his life"