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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-07-09

The Minneapolis journal is we'll known
in this section as the brightest and most
progressive metropolitan daily in the
Northwest In all departments of news
paper enterprise it contrlves to keep
ahead of all its competitors general
news. northwestern happenings, sport,
markets. politics. both state and national,
the news at Washington sent by its own
veteran observer. the doings and sayings
Of women. etc, etc. Its Journal Junior,
conducted by and for the school children
of the Northwest, is absolutely unique
and has been of untold benefit in spur
ring our bright youngsters on in learn
ing to write good English. Its daily
cartoons by Bart are famous the world
over and are reproduced in the leading
magazines and reviews at home and
abroad You get them fresh and at first
hand in The Journal Its editorial page
is ably fearlessly and honestly conducted
and with the saving touch of humor
furnished by The Nonpareil Man
You cant afford to be without The
journal in your home.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-07-09
Auction! Auction!! Auction!l!

Listen now. I'm talking. Say, have
you got anything laying around your
premises for sale: fso. fetch them to
Olga and will sell them for you at ten
per cent commission. I'm talking to
everybody, and especially to the farmers.
| will sell by auction every Saturday
afternoon on the main street of the
Village of Olga anything that you may
send in. including live stock. horses,
buggies. wagons, etc: Let everyone try
and attend and bid at these sales
There may be something you want.
something that you are looking lfor
and this is where you will get it. Now,
thi, is all have got to say. Remember
these sales take place every Saturday
afternoon. If you have anything for sale
bring it in during the week.
Respectfully Yours.
80 y. RoBILLARD. Auctioneer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-07-09


The STATE Of North Dakota to the above nam
ed Respondents, and all Persons interested
You. and each of you, are hereby notified
that Hans J. hjelmstad, the petitioner herein
has filed in this eourtssa petition praying that
letters Of administration upon the estate Of
Simon Hjslmstad, late Of the Town of Billings
il the County Of Cavalier and state Of North
Of Milton, North Dakota. and that said petition
will be heard and duly considered BY this court
on Thursday, the 23rd day Of July, A. u. 1903. at
one o'clock ia the afternoon q that day. At Tie
house in the City Of Lansdon, 10 the County Il
Cavalier and State Of North Dekota. and yon
aud each of you are hereby cited to be and ap-
I,ear before this court at said time and place
and answer said petition and show cause, IL any
there be, why the prayer Of said petition should
not be granted.
BY the Court:
[sEAL.l h. E. DORVAL,
Judge Of County Court.
Dated the 18th day OF June, A. D., 1903. d.
Lot the service Of the above citation be made
bE publioati00 In the Courier.D Democrat, o
w(ekly AeweIapeg pm blishedat 1an0dpo; Cava.
lid. c0nnty, NOsth Dakota. ~ a
4S Z. 8. D08vAh. 5adss.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-07-09

TIE Walhalla Mountaineer. which in
troduced the innovation Of a semi-weekly
among the papers of this part of the
state celebrated the seventh birthday of
the twins last week. The circulation,
advertising and news features all 60 to
prove that Editor Lee knew whole lot
more than some Of the rest Of Us thought
he did when the venture was launched.
We hope'the Mountaineer man may long
live to realize that it is picnic to get
out two papers week, while the rest Of
US have to hump ourselves to make the
rifle once every seven day.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-07-09
REGARDING EsTRAYs.

In the past there has been consider
able trouble over the matter Of estrays
in this state In some instances cattle
and horses have been taken up and not
properly advertised according to law and
finally disposed Of unlawfully On the
other hand owners of cstray stock in
stead Of looking upon the taking up,
caring for and advertising of their pro-
perty as Il benefit and kindness have in
many instances been insulting and de-
tiant have refused to pay the costs of
advertising and keeping and rather than
have trouble with their ncighbors many
who have taken up stock have given
them up without pay for the printer or
for themselves This is all wrong and
the last legislature has endeavored to
rcctifv this trouble.
No person except householder can
take up an cstray and then only in the
in the county where he resides and be
tween APRIL and October 81 inclusive.
The party taking up an cstray shall adj
vertise according to the following sec
ton Of the new law which became etfec-
tive on the first day of July:
SEC. 1872 Notice of taking up cstrays.
Each person taking up an estray horse
mare, colt, mule, ass, or any neat cattle,
sheep, hog, or goat, shall within ten
days thereafter give notice Of the find
ing and taking up of such animal in a
weekly newspaper, if there is such a
newspaper published in the county, if
not in the nearest newspaper, which ad-
vertisement shall give description Of
such estray and the marks and brands
thereon. Any person taking up such
estray shall also file within ten days with
the county auditor of the county where
in such estray is taken up, description
of such estray and the marks and brands
thereon. Any person taking up such
estrays who fails to advertise as afore-
said and file a description thereof with
the county auditor as herein provided
shall be guilty of misdemeanor and
shall he liable to the owners of such
estray for all damage caused by neglect
ing to advertise as herein provided.
1t il the duty of the party taking up
an estray to pay the publisher for ad.
vertising the same @ being the proper
fee-and take receipt from the pub
lishsr therefor. The owner of the stock
before he can take the same, must
pay for the care of the same and the
fees for advertising.
No stock should be delivered w I'm.
til the actual cost ofskeePing sn@ ldver
tisingis pafa b. the spvasF lana ever
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-07-09

THERE has always been great rush
of citizens from the states on the border
to visit the Winnipeg industrial exhibi-
ton. This year so many have bought
land and otherwise identified themselves
with the interests of the great Canadian
Northwest that the number is expected
to be larger than ever, especially as
many will doubtless take advantage of
the occasion to become practically ac-
quainted with the country about which
so much has been said and written
during the past few years.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-07-09

The Shiels bill went into effect last
week and the local druggists are obey
ing the law both in letter and spirit. 1t
is not possible to purchase liquor for any
purpose at any of the four drug stores
and it is probable that this condition Of
affairs may continue for some time. 1t
is not known that any of them will
make an effort to secure permit. 1t is
understood that the state pharmaceuti-
cal association will take steps to test the
legality of the law in the near future.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-07-09
lCoatinued from First Page,

store had been gotten out, but the big
stock in the warehouse had to be left to
feed the flames. The paints, oils and
powder were removed and aided the
safety Of tho department in its difficult
work at the rear of the building. Mr..
Dedrick had his building and property
insured to the extent Of 1890 and will
be one of the first to start putting up
new store on the ruins of yesterday
mornings conflagration. He is for the
present doing business in the vacant
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-07-09


In case of dispute or disagree
to the amount of charges for
estrays Section 1915 provides a
arbitration.
Before taking up an estray
taking the same should send a
ton, date Of taking up, locati
marks and brands. or any
popularity to newspaper in tn
together with the fee for adv
and the publisher will return ar
voucher therefor.
One year after such advertiser
value of the estray does not exc
and the owner does not claim
all expenses of keeping and ad,
same. title shall vest in the pers
ing up the estray.
Appraisal has to be made by Il
of county commissioners or som
appointed by them. If of the
over S25. after one year. the per
ing up an estray must go to some
of the peace. and proceed to az
vertise and sell the stock under
visions of section 1880 as revised
law Of 1903.
Publishers of newspapers cal
in avoiding confusion if they
every instance give the person
up and advertising an estray a re
voucher for the cost of advertiser
owner cannot then dispute this
the expense as he often does.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-07-09
THE AMENDE H0NoRABL

PARK River, n. Oak, July l.
Editor Courier Democrat:
Dear Sir: My attention hs
directed to the following article
appeared in the last issue Of your
to-wit:
The brand of judicial decisions reno
City Justice Honey OF Park River cont
astonish everybody except the natiy
approaching senile decay ofthe old &c
ing'down tho wool sack will only ma
short time until his admission to the
for the feeble mindad at Grafton viii
absolute necessity
Now. this article is libelous of !
only personally but in my officia
city as city justice here, and in t
to myself, and to the people here
! endeavor to serve, l ask you
lish in your next issue full an,
plete explanation and retraction
article. You have undoubtedl,
mislead as to the facts, and I
that you will as willingly and che
publish a fair correction, as you
original article.
/ do not wish for any trouble,
case Of your failure to publish i
next issue fair correction of the
article, l shall take other suitabl,
in the matter.
Yours.
C.. H. He
The article to which the writer
above takes exception appeared
issue Of this paper on June Is. ]
ed its way into the paper much
way Of joke on judicial matters
municipality as they existed
time and was intended in nowise
fleet in a personal way upon City.
Honey. If any false impresSit
been created We wish to correc
! far as we are concerned. The
and especially those who knowMr
personally. should not have tax
matter seriously. The town Of
River being at distance from hi
paper has no great amount of i
in the matter, but readily and CT
ly stands ready to correct an,
notion or idea the item may ha,
veyed. Mr.. Honey has long Ii
Park River with honor to himse
the family growing up arour
and it would i'll become a disint'
outsider to act as the censor Of oil
appears to he held so highly in
| by his townsmen.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-07-09
OPTICAL COUNTY PAPER.

5.ls:fiption ~ per annum, or $50 il paid in
s1<s,.ce Advertising rates on application
Communications must he eeceived b.. fnesddy
noon 10 receive prompt attention.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-07-09

Dr.Smith of Langdon, formerly
lieutenant of Company E. is expe'
camp this week. The doctor
at camp last year was fun for {,
boys and he will be warmly vel
upon his arrival. The doctor is
in command of the mosquito fleet
will do patrol duty in Creel's Bay
not otherwise occupied with
duty. The other officers are A
Eaton, Rear Admiral Wieland an
sign Bradley. the wit of Compa
Great things are expected of the
all the veterans of the several not
encounters of last year are expec
participate and the officers are all
fettle.
Ensign Bradley Of E company is one
Of the characters of the camp and il
his capacity as quartermaster sergeant
is all that could be desired. Mr.. Bradley
is armed with large piece of red chall
and all the good things at camp ar,
marked with huge capital e for th'
convenience of other members of th,
company. The sergeant spent . yer!
busy afternoon Sunday.
The officers Of Company E bought tn,
company supper Sunday evening and tn,
| Inter Ocean man was one of the severa
guests. The menu was elaborate, ant
did credit to the hospitality of tn,
officers and the company in turn as vel
IS the guests did batlre credit to II.
taood things prqyidsd.tr Devils Lak.
tfntef OAslnf 1~'s ssi ~. AZ
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-07-09

publisher should insist on the publica-
ton fees being paid in advance SO that
the party taking up an sstray may have
a proper voucher to show the expense
thereof, that he may be reimbursed.
Section 1852 of the revised codes pro-
vided that all costs and fees. including
advertising. shall constitute first lien
upon the estray and shall be paid by the
owner before he shall be entitled to take
away such estray.
=. Section 1883 inhicts a penalty on a
person taking up an estray who fails to
take care of and advertise the same &C
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-07-09

Published every Thursday morning at Lang.
1oo, Cavalier county, North Dakotat
Entered AZ the Post Office Of LansdoH as mail
nattee Of tho Second Class.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-07-09

n Regular meetings of LebanonCh
W ter 81, Order of the Eastern s.
E held in the Masonic Hall on|
L. First and Third Tuesdays ofe|
6 month. JAMES S. LoYSEs, vi
- lille McGRuER, W. NJ.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-03
ExrRAsCss1oN OF rHE snNATE.

President Roosevelt has called an ex-
ira session of the senate, to begin March
8. 1t has been apparent for a week or
more past that this would be necessary,
owing chiefly to failure to ratify the
Panama canal and Cuban reciprocity
treaties. In regard to the former action
has been prevented by the persistent op-
position of Senator Morgan of Alabama,
who has rejected all overtures and en-
treaties to allow a vote to be taken. He
is almost alone in his opposition to the
treaty, but the privilege of unrestricted
debate has enabled him to bafie the will
of the majority and how much longer
he will be able to do this probably de-
ponds upon his physical %our
As to the Cuban reciprocity treaty
there has latterly been little interest
taken in 1t by senator's. but President
Roosevelt undoubtedly feels as earnestly
as ever that it should be ratified and
will continue to urge that this be done
1t is the understanding that with one oil
two exceptions the republicans are ia
vorable TO the treaty, but the attitude
of the democrats is not so certain
though Senator Cullom, chairman of the
foreign relations committee, has ex
pressed the opinion that it will be rat
flied whenever a vote is reached. As t.
how long the extra session will last n,
confident prediction a be made. L
only the two treaties are taken up ant
the committees are not re~-organized, tn,
session may not last longer than tire,
weeks, but If the committees are re-or
ganized a session of from tour to 81,
weeks is probable.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-03
DEMOCRATIC Observation-Disclosures.

The course of the democrats in the
notional house of repressntati yes. in OBJ
structing legislation in the closing days
of the session, compelled the majority to
adopt extreme measures. OF course
this will be vigorously denounced by
majority, but it is justified by the cir
cumstances and republicans will have
no difficulty in making Il successful de-
Tense of their course. AS was said by
Representative Grosvenor of Ohio in
support of the new rule, the pretext of
the democrats for their course was a
fimsy excuse They were trying to par
alyze the government by o%bstructing
action on the appropriation bills and
1t was the plain duty of the majority
party not to permit the minority to do
this.
The democrats in the present congress
have done nothing to strengthen the
claim of their party to the confidence of
the country. They have shown through.
out the same old obstruction spirit that
has characterized the party for many
years, the same old disposition to block
whatever the republican party proposed
in the interest of material advancement
and national progress. They have, as.
sailed the foreign policy of the gov.
eminent, denounced the army and done
everything they could by speech to bring
reproach upon the country. n more un
patriotic course than they have gen
orally pursued has rarely b.np seen IL
congress and they have shown in the
closing days of the session a spirit
which cannot be too strongly con
demned. They have given most con
elusive proof of the unfftness of tn,
party for the duties and responsibilities.
Of government.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-03
TRYING TO sUBJUeArE NEBRASKA.

TRYING TO SUBJUGATE
During the year 1902 the producers
and consumers Of Nebraska have paid
about S32,OOO,OO0 in passenger and
freight tolls to the railroads operated in
this state. About S1S,OOO,OO0 of this
vast tribute represents operating ex-
penses, maintenance, betterments and
taxes and between S13,0O0,O00 and S14,-
100000 clean profit distributed in the
shape Of interest on bonds and dividends
to the stockholders.
Capitalized at 4 per cent this surplus
is equal to from 1926. 900 to $780,
100000, and that is the present true
value Of the 5,7O4 miles Of railroad in
the state of Nebraska. But the railroad
manager and attorneys persist that
they will not allow this property to be
assessed for taxation for more than
$780, 500, 900, which multiplied by six
would be less thar 100000 900. To put
it palmer still, the aggregate value of
all taxable property in Nebraska, in
Guiding railroads, is between twelve and
thirteen hundred million dollars, of
which one-fourth represents the true
value of the railroads measured either
by the market value Of the stocks and
bonds or by their net earnings.
But while the railroads own one
fourth Of all the taxable property in
Nebraska they persist in shifting one
half Of the taxes they are by rights
obligated to pay upon the shoulders of
all the other taxpayers. More fragrant
and h~igh-handed ever is their attempt
to avoid practically all their share of
the burdens of municipal taxation, al
though enjoying all the benefits of mu-
nlcipal protection and traffic facilities
at the expense of each of the various
traffic centers.
Against this rank injustice the whole
state is in revolt and will so continue
until it is righted. Will the represents
tives Of the people now convened in
legislative session do their duty? Have
they the courage and integrity to resist
the tremendous pressure being brought
to bear by the corporate lobby to thwart
the popular demand for equitable taxa
ton? Why should not the railroads be
made to pay back to the people a very
small fraction of the arbitrary exactions
in transportation rates? Why should
not the railroads cheerfully contribute
their due proportion of the cost of main
tanning city, county and state govern
ment in Nebraska so long as they are
allowed to maintain freight rates from
80 to so per cent higher than arr
charged by the railroads in Iowa anC
Illinois? And why should the legisla
ture of Nebraska tamely submit to tn,
h~igh-handed attempt of corporations t.
dictate the ven laws and obstruc
and defeat other legislation demande,
by the people for the promotion of tn,
general welfare Of the commonwealth?
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-03
GIVE BACHELORS A REST.
Futile Attempts to Chase Them on
Their reservations.
Washinpton Post

Their reservations.
Washington Post.
In the United States bills have at vari-
Gus intervals been Introduced and discussed
with more or less seriousness in the legis-
latures Of New Jersey, Delaware, Vir-
ginia, Illinois, Missouri and a few other
states providing for the taxation Of bach
elors, and Baltimore cherishes a tradition
that only about $50 years ago a graduated
municipal tax was actually levied there
on the property Of bachelors exceeding GER
tain amounts in value. A few OF these
projects had special features of interest,
like the proviso In Delaware that the fund
collected should be applied to the support
of dependent unmarried women. and In
Illinois the exemption OF bachelors who
could prove hat they had offered them
selves in marriage and been refused; but
in the main the taxing schemes were aimed
broadly at male celibacy and paid no heed
to the consideration Of its voluntary or
involuntary character or the destination
Of the money derived from them.
Now, in spite of the war thus long waged
on non-marriage, what do we find? A
steadily decreasing marriage and birth rate
In the very places where we should have
had most reason to look for an improve
M6uls IL lh ODNlOubs luCItlOItt lnol IN z
form has been wrought by either laws or
threats Of laws. Why not. then, try an
other tack and levy a fine or tax on spin
sters above a given age-a low one on
those who can show that they have never
had a chance to marry, but a high one on
those who might have married and
wouldn't?
Here we get into the realm Of clear logic.
When a tax is demanded Of a bachelor he
says: Take my ten dollars or my fifty OF
my hundred, as the case may be. Now
run away and leave me TO my glorious
freedom, my club companions, my IRE
sponsible habits" But send the tax col
lector after a spinster, and she must be
a very extraordinary member of her ser
II she is willing TO pay the low tax and
make affidavit that she does so because she
has never had an opportunity to marry
II she coyly insists that she could hav'
married, but wouldn't. she must either pa!
a handsome sum into the golfers OF thu
state or go out and find a husband an'
when a woman's mind is set on something
she usually fetches II.
In other words, the average mar does no
bother himself much about his reputation
for ability to marry, whereas the aVerag
woman would rather make several conces
sions than one confession. Doubtless man.
more women than we suspect have ha'
worthy marriage opportunities at one tim
or another. Some have grown up VIII
f~anciful notions OF the kind OF husband
they must have; some have made veal
rather than sturdy manhood the test hs
tablish a good stin tax on voluntary iemai
ceibacy and a generation or so would wee
a lot OF this sort OF nonsense out OF the Sc
at large.
Let us give the bachelors a rest and IT
the effect Of a threat at least on the fai
oneA
Omaha daily bee., 1903-03-03
THE MOTHER.
Mexican Herald.


Great Passions / awake that must
Bow any woman to the dust 80
With fear lest she should fail to rise
AS high as those enamored eyes.
Now for these flying days and sweet
/ sit in beauty's mercy seat. ,
My smiles, my favors, / award,
Since l am beautiful. adored. d
They praise my cheeks, my lips, my eyes,
With loves most exquisite batteries.
CoVet my hands that they may kiss
And to their ardent bosoms press.
Ny foot upon the nursery stair
Makes them a music rich and rare;
My skirt that rustles as / come
For very rapture strikes them dumb.
What jealOusies of word and glancel
The light OF my poor countenance
Lights up their world that else were drear,
"But you are lovely, mother dear!"
! go not to my grave, but / -
Know beauty's full supremacy;
like C~leopatra's self, / prove
The very heights and depths of love.
So TO be loved, so to be wooed,
oh. more than mortal woman should!
What II she fail or fall behind!
Lord. make me worthy. keep them blind!