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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-05-07

MlSNEsorAs grand old man. Hon.
Alex. Ramsey. last week closed an honor
able career of fifty years craftsmanship
which rounded out in his eighty eighth
year. 1t was Alex. Ramsey who organic
the Territory of Minnesota fifty years
ago: was Minnesotas governor during
the civil war period: later member of
the presidential cabinet and several
times United States senator. 1t isques-
tionable whether any man in the North
west has risen to greater prominence, or
whose memory will be kept green in the
hearts of so many people as Hon. Alex.
Ramsey, who for half a century has been
figure head in the history of Minnesota.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-05-07

Gov. WHITE. who achieved fame as
North Dakota : anti-merger executive is
likely to yet secure the honor of having
a five cent cigar named after him. that
is if his congressional bee survives the
political clements of the coming two
years. The political ball already started
rolling for 1904. also makes a carom shot
at Judge Cowan as Gov. Whites running
mate. Politically the Judge has some
what fallen from grace of late. but as
the old saying goes. that while the
lamp holds out to burn the vilest sin
ner may return. and perhaps. John
Cowan may like some other has -beens'
secure the distinction of being cured of
his political ailments by some nerve
tonic and get hi, picture in the adver-
tising columns of our patent insides-
such is fame.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-05-07
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Transfers OF farm and town property
in this county have been placed on
record during the past week as given
below and furnished to the DEMOCRAT
by the Cavalier County Abstract e.
Title Guaranty CO., of this city.
Sarah Gillespie. to VIM. S. Storrie, SIC
sci. d lots Il 25164 81. $2GC0 co
Henry Mueller to Gordon Brotherston,
sa mel. 4 lots d . 1-16l -G3. ......... $500 90
VIM Poer & G. F. Leining to Frank L.
Wohler, Lot 49, block IL, Osnabrock.. 1900 90
Nv Beardcn to G. H. Orpc, lots II & II.
block s. Milten ..... ........::....... $50 90
nwls 2sl62. 81. - 1900 90
Herman Wendt to II. j. Mathieson, eli
nwl4 & lots & 3l-163-60. .............. 24OO 90
1880 ................. 1900 90
Herman Wcndt to j. II. By6cid, NJ. A.
1890. ............ ................ $500 90
Frank Clark to Anna L. Fcehan ne14 81
l626O... ............... ................ 240O 90
Goertz & Ja1zen to 4. H. Anderson part
of wiz swl4 32- lG)1I .................... $50 90
johnson & NanSant to Fred E. Smith,
mel. 12-l626l .... Observation-Disclosures. 2S0O 90
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-05-07

LOTS of money could be kept at home
in the state. which at the present time
Is sent east to support the large in
dustries if our people would stop for a
moment and then act Our farmers are
raising cattle. This is granted. but
where is the local benefit when these
same cattle are killed in the cities and
shipped back to us again as dressed
beef? We pay the freight both ways, also
the profit required by the packers, their
salesman and the local dealer. This is
one way in which the people of North
Dakota, the farmers included, are plac-
ing themselves within the grasp of the
meat trust. Then there's the local but
termaker. VINO could as easily as not
supply the home consumption of that
article. People of North Dakota are
paying out more than 100000 to east
ern butter packers and creameries that
by right ought to stay in the state. Last
years statistics showed that the amount
of butter made in the state was but
100000 against home consumption of
Figures like these show how
much Weather state North Dakota
might be if it would only properly utilize
vi of its money producing resources.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-05-07

The libel suits that have in the past
few weeks given daily papers at Grand
Forks and Fargo an elevated prominence
over their contemporaries brings the
responsibility upon the publishers al
though the source from which the cause
for damage arises can be traced to an
out of town correspondent of the papers,
who no doubt in an effort to vent a per-
sonal spite uses his privilege as the
papers correspondent to assail the
character of neighbor. The paper is
merely the victim of the circumstance,
but has to stand the brunt of the libel
suit, which in the instance we cite above
reaches the ornamental figure of $4,000.
Further than the above being an event
for the adjudication of the courts there
is lesson worthy of note that should
be needed by the country correspondents
of the weekly paper as we'll as their more
widely circulated contemporaries, the
big dailies. Let our correspondents
confine what they write to what are
known to be items of fact as we'll as
news. Don't let the idea possess the
writer that the paper is an avenue
through which they can malign a neigh
Dor, settle an old score with some person
whom they have grown to dislike and
are awaiting chance to get even with
| Even the effort of the local correspondent
at times to be witty savors of the insult
though perhaps worded IN way that
leaves no inkling with the editor that
the item has another meaning than the
one implied. The $4,000 libel suits now
awaiting trial in which the Grand Forks
| Herald and Fargo Forum figure as de
PENDANTS illustrate what might as easily
happen to the country weekly through
an inadvertent slipof its correspondents
in an unguarded moment
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-05-07

ONE of the uppermost questions be-
fore the farmer now that the crop is in
will be to insure his growing crop against
loss by hail. To convince the farmer
that it is necessary is not hard matter,
but the agent canvassing this section Of
country will find that complete in
vestigation of the merits of the company
he represents will be made before any
papers are signed. The farmer before
investing will investigate. They don't
usually get caught more than once.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-05-07

JULY promises to be the dryest month
IN the history of North Dakota. There
will be no occasion to cuss the weather
prophet for this prediction of drouth, for
it will be entirely blameable to theSheils
law regulating the issuance to druggists
of permits for the sale of liquor. All old
permits expire July first and thirty days
will have to expire before the granting of
new ones. There will be nothing doing
in the wet goods line at the North Da-
kota drug stores during the hot and dry
dog days of July.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-05-07
ORDER HEARING PETITION FOR SALE
OF LAND.

State of North Dakota, County of Cavalier.
In County Court before Hon. H. +, Doryal.
Judge
In the matter of the estate of Joseph Nc
Dermott, deceased.-David Siguaw, Petitioner.
Order hearing petition for sale of land.
On reading and filing the petition of David
Siguaw setting forth the amount of personal
estate that has come to his hands, and the dis.
position thereof, the amount Of debts outstand-
ing against said deceased, and the expenses of
administration, a. description of all the real
estate OF which said deceased died seized. and
the condition and value of the respective
portion thereof; and praying that license be to
him granted to sell the following described
land belonging to the estate of said Joseph
McDcrmott deceased, to-wit: southwest /.
Section 24 Township 159, north of Range 81
west.
And it appearing, by said petition, that there
is not sufficient money personal estate in
the hands of said David Siguaw to pay said
debts and that it is necessary in order to nav
the same, to sell said real estates
1t is therefore ordered. that the said petition
be heard and considered by the Judge of the
County Court of the said County Of Cavalier
at the court rooms of said Court, in the County
Court House, in the City of Langeon in SAID
County, on the 2oth day of June, 4: D., 1903 at
1T is further ordered, that all persons in
terested in said estate, appear before the Judge
of this Court at said time and place, and then
and there show cause if any there be-, why
said petition should not be granted.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-05-07

THESE days the Minneapolis dailies APP
pear to be taking especial delight in To-
eating all the queer acting rubes and
hay seed, who strike the Twin Cities as
being from North Dakota. May be this
act of ornery meanness helps to alleviate
the feelings of humiliation that the
average Minneapolitan bears during the
developments of the trial of Ex-Mayor
Ames. who as CRATER is able to give
the average North Dakota newspaper
man cards and spades.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-05-07
Big Sale of Horses.

Between 1000 and 1900 head of horses
will be offered for sale on and after May
10th, by Chas. y. Smith of Osnabrock.
at his Red Rock. Mont. horse ranch.
This sale includes fine heavy work horses,
good drivers and fine young colts.
| am satisfied and will satisfy you that
] can sell cheaper than any horseman in
the west and as an inducement to pros
pective buyers offer to refund railroad
fare to all who purchase. When you get
your ticket from the railroad agent get
a receipt and l will refund the amount.
The biggest opportunity to buy horses
cheap will be at my ranch, commencing
May 10th. There are 1900 in the bunch
to pick from
CHAs. A. SMITH
The Horseman.
Red Rock, Mont 40
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-05-07

The seventh biennial report of the
commissioners of agriculture and labor,
recently issued. is public document of
great interest which ought to be in the
hands of every farmer resident of North
Dakota. Although anything like full
review is not practical. yet among the
statistical tables of special interest we
refer the following: North Dakota corn
acreage in 1901, 1928. against 1880 in
1900.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-05-07

ALL plans that were laid for those new
towns to be built on the extension of
the farmers railroad, which the 500 line
was supposed to have bought, have been
declared off. The chump who piped off
that bunch of hot air is likely to find out
there's something doing should his iden-
tity be discovered by some of the home
of the southwestern part of
Cavalier county.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-05-07

WHEN considering the versatility of
the press of North Dakota take note that
the guiding hand of the Edmore Herald
will size up with any of the gang of state
grafters when it comes down to hustling.
At the present time he is getting out
live paper each week at both Edmore
and Mortified. has a state estray bureau,
runs law. loan and land Office and the
other day added to his list of financial
ventures by starting up bowling alley.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-05-07
In district court of the United States for I'll

district of North Dakota.
In the matter of Edward H. Howes, bank.
rupt. In bankruptcy.
To the creditors of Edward H. Howes of
Storlie Township (postotIice address, North
field, N. DID, in the county of Cavalier, and
district aforesaid, bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given, that on the LIST day of
May, 1903, the said Edward H. Howes was duly
adjudicated bankrupt, and that the first meet
ing Of his creditors will be held in Grand Forks,
day of May, 1903. at 10 O'Clock a. M, it being
msnifestly inconvenient for the parties in in
terest to hold the meeting at Lanedon. the
rupt:resides, at which time the said creditors
may attend, prove their claims. appoint trus-
tee, examine the bankrupt, and transact such
other business as may properly como before
such meeting.
H. l.. WHITFIELD,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Grand Forks N. D., May 4, 1903.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-05-07

WHEN futile goes to Europe its no
morethan natural that he's got to cross
the pond in the biggest boat afoat. We
note in last weeks Mandan Pioneer that
its senior editor sails on the White
Star liner, the Cedric, on May %.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-05-07

The attempt to knock out the new
law requiring peddlers to pay license got
black eye in district court last week,
Judge Fisk of Grand Forks holding that
the law was constitutional. An appeal
has been taken to the state supreme
court by the peddlers.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-05-07

DESPITE the combined influences of
the trusts and monopolies and the re-
publican party of the city, state and
nation brought to bear on the result by
Mark Hanna, Tom L. johnson was re-
elected mayor of Cleveland by nearly
ten thousand majority. Good for John
son! How would Governor johnson
sound? Or President johnson?
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-05-07

SOCIETY among New Works four
hundred is able to breathe easily again.
The Duke of Manchester has touched
his American mothcr-in-law and paid
that little bill to release his baggage
from attachment and the Earl of Var
mouth has been enabled to quieten his
creditors for d while out of his recently
acquired marriage portion of American
dollars.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-05-07

SOME of our exchanges who contract
with foreign advertisers for position on
the editorial page, next to pure" read
ing matter are likely to find their patrons
jumping their contracts If the quality
and tone of the editorial matter isn't
elevated somewhat. There are papers
at Bismarck and Glendale to which this
more particularly applies.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-05-07

SPEAKING of the weather it may be
mentioned that the sample enjoyed this
week is more apt to call to mind that
popular song of the day SIN the Good Old
Summer Time," that the bunch that was
side tracked here three whole days last
week.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-05-07

S. E. HA1GHr still occasionally airs his
socialistic grievances through the col
umns of the state press. What spice
of editorial warfare there would be if
Silas should take the notion to start a
paper in order to keep up with the pro-
ccssion of trust-controlled industries and
gold -dollar-acy.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-05-07

SOMEBODY wants to know if President
Roosevelt will insist upon putting large
family plank in the next republican plat
form. OF course. 1t might catch few
votes like the statehood plank in the last
republican platform.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-05-07

NORTH DAKOTA war heroes hold their
state encampment at Lisbon next month,
but locally proper observance of
Memorial Day requires first place in the
attention of Langdon citizens. Let's
give the day appropriate observance this
year.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-05-07

If the republicans are so anxious to
have Grover Cleveland run for president
again, they ought to nominate him them
selves.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-05-07

SINCE hearing that old timers state
that the cold spell of last week helps to
insure good crop we can come near
forgiving Old Boreas for that mid-winter
high ball in April.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-05-07
OFFICIAL COUNTY PAPER.

Subscription 81 per annum, or $3.50 if paid in
advance. Advertising rates on application.
Communications must be received by. Tuesday
noon to receive prompt attention.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-05-07
SUMMONS.

SUMMONS.
State of North Dakota, County of Cavalier
IS: In District Court. Seventh Judicial Dis
trict.
Eleanor stinson, plaintiff, VS.. Edward Stin-
son, defendant.
The State of North Dakota to the above ma
med Defendant.
You are hereby summoned to answer the
complaint in this action, filed with the Clerk
of the District Court of Cavalier
county North Dakota and to serve q copy of
your answer upon the subscriber within thirty
you, exclusive of the day of service and in case
of your failure to appear or answer Judgment
will be taken against you by default for the re-
lief demanded in the complaint.
Dated Langdon, North Dakota, April 9th.
i. D., 1903.
CLEARY g. MCLEAN,
36-41 Plaintiffs Attorneys
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-05-07
Red Rock, Mont.
Advertised Letter List.

The following list of uncalled for let
ters have been received at the Langdon
post Office, during the week ending
Thursday, May 18th, 1903.
GENTS LIST,
Bilodean, Theodore Quessy, Sam
Villeisse, j Runemann, Frank
Anderson, Ole
LADIES LISI>
Mclean, Mrs. George Vent. Mrs. Bertha
Ulch Mrs Annie Cohoes, Mrs. John,
Parties calling for any of the above
letters will state that they have been
advertised and be required to pay
charge of one cent for advertising.
JOHN MoGAUvRAN, Postmaster.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-05-07
Tnnrier &e'Hntrat.
A. !. KRHMSTEDT, Prop.

Published every Thursday morning ut Lang
don, Cavalier county, North Dakota.
Entered at the Post OfRce OF Lanedon rs mail
matter of the Second Class.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
MODERN WOODMEN.

At the last meeting of Goodfellowship
Camp of the Modern WoOdmen of
America several candidates were adopt
ed and several applications were pre-
sented. Arrangements were made for
the celebration of the anniversary of
the order on the evening Of January
in the camp in B. B. building. A pro-
gramme appropriate to the occasion will
be presented.
On January 1S there will be a school
of instruction for the officers and depu-
ties of the several camps of the juris-
diction. 1t is expected that there will
be present representatives from fifty
camps. ]. o. Davis, state deputy head
consul, will preside. The session will
last from January 13 to January 15 in
elusive, and on the trst night there will
be a celebration in honor of the twenty
first anniversary Of the order.
Oakland Camp is arranging for a
grand entertainment on January Z to
follow the installation of the officers Of
the camp.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
NATIONAL UNION.

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the National
Union, Of which Mrs. d. Oliver is the
president, at it's last held meeting
adopted the name Columbia Assembly
No. to designate the first body of
that organization and also adopted
set of bylaws. The assembly has a
goodly number of members and as soon
as arrangements are completed the
members of the assembly will assist
the local councils of the parent order
in their social functions.
The ball given by Pacific Council in
Native Sons Hall on the second Thurs
day in December was a delightful sue
cess that was attended by nearly all
the members and their lady relatives
and a large number of their friends,
who all enjoyed a fine programme of
dances to excellent music. Arthur S.
Nelson was the floor manager, with
Robert ]. Walsh as assistant. others
who were instrumental in making the
function a pleasant one were w. A.
Calvin, II. Scheper, H. w. Mas, w. F.
Yates, w. Davis, c. e. Torres. Ed Dill
lon Jr., A. Ferguson, F. Cook and A.
Joost.
Yosemite Council No. 80 has lost a
valuable member in the death of H.
F. Wynne, who was a prominent busi-
ness man Of the Mission district.
Mission Council was visited officially
by the San Francisco Cabinet Decem-
ber 10. The principal speaker on behalf
of the cabinet was President ]. A. Ross
of San Francisco Council. There were
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
THE BROTHERHOOD.

San Francisco Lodge of the Fraternal
Brotherhood reports accessions to its
membership at every meeting. A SINH
lar report comes from Mission Lodge.
Columbia Lodge had very pleasant
Christmas tree party last week, with
presents for many, an entertaining
programme of varied numbers and
dancing until midnight.
On the evening of December IA East
Oakland Lodge had an enjoyable en-
tertainment for its members and their
friends.
Oakland Lodge gave a grand ball in
Maple Hall last week. which was one
of the SWEETEST social functions ever
given by a subordinate of this order.
Western Addition Lodge received
five applications and Aurora four at
the last meeting.
General Organizer Harry c. Lewis
is preparing to induct into Office the
officials recently elected by the lodges.
In almost every instance there will be
a public installation.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
ORDER OF PENDO.

Supreme Councillor Tugwell of the
Order of Pendo has returned from a
three weeks trip through Idaho, Wash
ington and Oregon. During that visit
he witnessed the institution of a new
council at Wallis and one in Little
Rock, Wash. He reports the coun-
ellis in the three States named do
ing well. Deputies Parker, Woolfalk
and Wolf have six councils under way
in the territory named and these will
be instituted during January.
Reports from the councils in Oakland
and Berkeley are very encouraging to
the supreme officers.
An effort will be made to institute a
new council in this city during the
early part of the new year with the as
sistance of the recently appointed
State deputy, NJ. White.
The local council of the order is ar
ranging for the installation of officers
who are to serve for the next term.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
TOLD IN AV7E-ROOMS

The following named have been elect
ed as officers of Argonaut Council of
the Royal Arcanum for the ensuing
term: Regent, G. B. Tuley; vice re-
gent, George w. Schindele; orator, j..
/ AIacks; sitting past regent, Thomas
Longworth: secretary, George w. Dix
on; collector, Fred L. Head; treasurer,
z. ]. Ensign; chaplain, Joseph U. de
Roco; guide, Thomas c. Hinsch; war
den, Isaac Levy; sentry, ]. ]. Silvey;
trustees-H. c. Boyd, G. Y. Durney, j.
l. Macks; representative to Grand
Council, Thomas Longworth; alternate,
]. P. Whitney.
This council at its last held meeting
initiated one stranger and received one
by card. After the regular business
there was a pleasing programme under
the direction of Orator Schindele.
Grand Regent Gunzendorfer and
number of the grand officers will be
present at the membership league BAN
quet of the order on December 29
Golden Vests degree team, which for
some time past has been coached by
Thomas G. Hodgkins, its efficient secre-
tary, is almost ready to give an exhibl-
ton of its letter-perfect manner OF
doing the work.
Buena Vista Council at its meeting
on the third Thursday in December re-
ceived ten applications for membership
and conferred the degree on several
candidates previously elected. The
meeting was addressed by Messrs. n.
E. Robbins, for twenty-five years
member of Baltimore Council; also by
c. c. McDougall. who predicted that
Buena Vista, with its activity, Will win
the Grand Council banner.
Several candidates were initiated IN
San Francisco Council on December "a.
This council expects to make a gain
of so per cent before the session OF the
next Grand Council.
Sequoia, the baby council of the Ju-
risdiction, had ten applications at. its
last meeting. DR.. +. T. Duncan, regent
of the council, has been appointed med
ical examiner for San Francisco.
The councils of Los Angeles are re-
ported as very active initiating candi-
dates at every meeting.
The grand regent will visit the coun-
ellis of Southern California in January
and will be absent about three weeks.
Grand Vice Regent Jones will visit the
councils of the north.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-27
The Pope,s Sleeping Car.

Although the Pope never travels he
owns a sleeping car, which was con-
structed in 1868, when the line from
Rome to Naples was opened. 1t will
be exhibited at the Milan exhibition
in 1905 to inaugurate the Simpson
tunnel. There are three compart-
ments-a throneroom, a car for the
guard of honor and a bedroom. The
throneroom is richly furnished and
has a cupola engraved with the papal
arms and the twelve apostles. The
carriage is so arranged that the Pope
when seated on his throne is plainly
visible and can give his benediction
to the crowds at the stations. The
sleeping car is divided into three parts
bed, bath and dressing rooms
which are hung with yellow and
white, papal colors. The bed is of
ebony and ivory.-Washingto Star.