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Courier Democrat., 1904-12-15

No state which has ever enacted the
primary election law has ever repealed
il. 1t is one of liberty's safeguards
Every public official from United States
senator to coroner should come under
that law. We hope to'.see it'extended in
to this state. 1t needs improving. and
it can be done easily without destroying
any part of it. In the battle of the
people against gigantic trusts it will be
a weapon in the hands of enlightened
and intelligent people. which will eat to
the quick their evils.
Courier Democrat., 1904-12-15
NOTICE OF cHArrEL MORTGAGE SALE

Default having been made In the condltlons
OF chattel mortgage, bearing date the 18th
day Of April 1902 and delTsrsd
mortgagee and filed in the Office of the register
of deeds for Cavalier county,N. D., the 10Th day
of April 1907, at O'Clock, p. M. as follows
to-wi.: by failure to pay III, debt thereby So
cured at its maturity. said debt being the sum
of 5000 with interest at II per cent per an.
nun, from April 18th. 1902, due Noy. 1st, 1902,
If which amount the sum of $3.50 is now due
by reason of said default.
Notice is hereby given, that by virtNe of said
default and the power of sale contained in
laid mortgage, and by order of Rosa S McHugh
will sell the following chattels. described
old. weight ll5o lbs, at public auction,
for cash, at the front door Of the postoiiice,
Langdon, y. D., between the hours OF u III
and p. III. on Saturday. the 24th day of De-.
cember, lao. from the proceeds of which sale
shall be paid: First, the costs and expenses Of
said mortgage sale, and lawful attorney fee:
second, the debt aforesaid, with interest
thereon at date of sale; Third, the balance to
the owner of the mortgaged property;
r. e, McHuGH.
Agent.
Dated Langdon, n D. Dec. 18th. 1904.
Courier Democrat., 1904-12-15

IF Is almost impossible to realize that
Christmas will be with US again in an
other week or ten days at the outside.
No doubt the mild weather that has
generally prevailed since the winter
season set in has had something to do
in fooling us as to the approach OF
Christmas tide. The ground is almost
bare and with the exception of an oc-
casioaal bright frosty day the outdoor
conditions have been as unlike what a
Cavalier county resident would expect
in midwinter as could be.
Courier Democrat., 1904-12-15
The Capture of Mack Mcleod, the Iasaae
half Breed Who Broke Out of Jail.

Mack Mcleod. who was an inmate of
the state asylum at jamestown from
Cavalier county, Fremont township,
and who escaped from that institution
about two weeks ago, was seen in his
old haunts the first of the week. After
leaving jamestown he wandered north
to Bellecourt, where he was recognized
and brought to Langdon. There he
took the stove to pieces and broke jail,
taking off bolts and bars and digging
the brick away-freeing any prisoner
who wanted to go, though none Of them
took advantage of the opportunity.
After escaping he went to Fremont
township where, on Tuesday, he was
met on the road by Jas. Pask and said
he was coming to Walhalla. Mr.. Pask
drove on to Matt Gallowsy's, and to-
gether they went to 'igather in the har-
vest" When coming into town they
saw Mcleod on the Winkler road, he
evidently having changed his mind q
to destination, and they changed their
course, too, upon which the fugitive
broke into run, and 1t vas only altar
a hard race that they came up with
him. He submitted quietly to getting
in the rig ON the promise that thsy
were coming to Walhalla, and on their
arrival here be was taken INTO custody
Courier Democrat., 1904-12-15

TALKING of prospective legislation TO-
ward the enacting of primary election
law for North Dakota it may be worth
while to observe that the primary election
law, which was adopted by the people
of Wisconsin at the late election. con-
tains quitea number of features of inter
est. 1t differs quite materially from the
Minnesota law. It provides for the
nomination of both state and county
officers by direct vote, and candidates
for party nominations must circulate
petitions in order to have their names
placed on the primary ballots: further
more. the voters signing these petitions
must pledge themselves to vote for the
candidate whose petition they sign. At
the primary election the names of the
candidates running for the party nomi.
nations are placed on separate tickets
and the voter instead Of declaring his
party afiliation and calling for his
part. ballot, is given Is many separate
ballots rs there are parties in the field
When he goes INTO the voting booth be
chooses his ballot, marks the names o,
those whom he wishes to nominate, and
returns it to the elechonj Judges, deposit.
ing tho blank ballot or ballots in a boz
provided for this purpose Candidates
for the United States senate are noni.
q .g. n
Courier Democrat., 1904-12-15
Beware of counterfeits.

"DeWitt's is the only genuine Witch
Hazel Salve" writes j. L. Tucker, OF
Centre. Ala. II have used it in m,
family for Piles, Cuts and Burns fol
years and can recommend it to be the
best Salve on the market. Every fam
lily should keep it, as it is an invaluable
household remedy ,and should Away.
be kept on hand for immediate uss.'
Sold by Burke & Co.
Courier Democrat., 1904-12-15
NOTICE or DISSOLUTION

Notice is hereby given that the co.
partnership heretofore existing by and
between Wilson. Jahnke & Larson,
doing business as contractors and build.
ers at Langdon, North Dakota, has been
dissolved by the withdrawal of James
Wilson from said firm. The business Of
the firm will be continued by Messrs,
Jahnke 4 Larson,who will collect all bills
and accounts due said firm.
JAHSKE l. LARSON.
Dated at Langdon. n. D.. Decembe,
I, 1904. 1921
Courier Democrat., 1904-12-15
livinq .,usica, Boxes for Xmas Presents.

On Tuesday, December goth. I will
have fine collection of imported Hartz
Mountain Canaries. which will be sold at
reasonable prices. Every bird is guar
anteed to be a singer. otherwise all
money refunded or the bird exchanged
Orders should be left at the furniture
store of A. F. Gardner or sent.direct
to the underglgned.
j. B. RE1BER, Langdon, n. D.
Courier Democrat., 1904-12-15
Mothers, Be Careful

Of the health of your children. Look
out for Coughs. Colds, Groups and
Whooping Cough. Stop them in time
One Minute Cough Cure is the best
remedy. Harmless and pleasant. Sold
b Burke 4 Co.
Courier Democrat., 1904-12-15

IL view of the approaching sale of
state and school lands. which is to be
held in Langdon on Tuesday of next
week. December Doth. it may be of in
terest to prospective buyers to note the
prices that ruled at similar sales held
within the past week in Barnes. Griggs
and Ransom counties, as they may be
taken as an indication of the condition
of the realty values prevailing over the
state at this time. The aggregate re-
ceipts from the three sales to the per-
manent school funds from the one-tifth
of purchase price paid at sale is So
$4,000. the total purchase price being
1881, 10000. and total acres sold 225.532
~ e<1
Courier Democrat., 1904-12-15

The defeat of 1904 need not prevent
the election of a democratic congress in
1906. The Greeley defeat of 1872 was
followed by democratic congress
sional victory in 1874 and by demo,
cratic presidential victory in 1876.
Courier Democrat., 1904-12-15
NOTICE OF HEARING OF PETITION
State of Notrh Dakota, County of Cayalif

SIS.
Whereas, Vim. j. Davidson having applied
for a Druggists Permit to sell Intoxicating
of the laws of this State governing the sale Of
Intoxicating liquors, at his place of business on
Main street in the Village of Wales, County Of
Cavalier and State of North Dakota there.
fore
Notice is hereby given, that the 2nd day Of
December, A. D. 1904 at the court house, in the
City of Langdon, n. Oak. at 10 O'Clock a. m,
has been set for hearing said petition when
and show cause why said petition should not
be granted.
Dated at Lanedon, North Dakota, Oct. o.
1904. II. E, DoRvAL,
lsEALJ County Judge.
Courier Democrat., 1904-12-15

READERS of the DEMOCRAT Who are
undecided as to their holiday purchases
can find suggestions in the advertising
columns of this issue
Courier Democrat., 1904-12-15
IN BANKRUPTCY

IN BANKRUPTCY.
In the District Court of the United States
for the District OF North Dakota
In the matter of Ferdinand Schrank, bank.
rupt. In Bankruptcy.
Rnpire, County of Cavalier and district afore.
said, bankrupt:
Notice is hereby given that on November
18th, 1901, the said Ferdinand Schrank was
meeting Of his creditors will be- held in the
office of IChristiansou Il Weber. in Towner, u,
D.. on December 18th, 1904. al . o'clock D. M.
at which time the creditors may attend prove
bankrupt and transact such other business as
may properly come before such meeting.
CITY L. WALLACE,
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Courier Democrat., 1904-12-15
NOTICE.

The regular annual meeting of the
stockholders of the First National Bank
of Langdon, n. Oak. will he held at
its Banking Rooms in the ity OF
Langdon. n. OAK. on Tuesday. the
3rd day of January. 1905. for the elec-
ton of directors and to consider such
other business as may properly come
before 1t. o. E. THOMPSON,
Cashier.
Langdon, N. Dak., Dec. lst, 1904. IS
Courier Democrat., 1904-12-15

The congress elected a month ago
will not convene until year from last
Monday, but as the present and future
congresses are alike in political CON-
plexion the present congress can take
up the work of extravaganza without
waiting.
Courier Democrat., 1904-12-15

The st. Louis exposition having re-
paid the s4,5OO.CCO borrowed from
Uncle Sam. Uncle Les Shaw should
now give some more figures explaining
that s27OOO.OOO deficit.
Courier Democrat., 1904-12-15
NOTICE OF FINAL PROOF FOR PUBL.
CATION.


Land Office at Devils Lake, North Dakota,
November Sth, 1904
Notice is hereby given that the following.
named settler has filed notice of his intention
and that said proof will be made before John
Sheehan, United States Commissioner, Court
of Cavalier County, n. D., at Langdon, n. D.,
on December 28th 1904, viz:
JOHN j. DYNES,
of Woodbridge, North Dakota, for the swlY
neA and nwl4 sel., Section II, Township 16S,
north of Range 81 west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
Charles Cogswell, Charles Freeman, Thomas
Jackson, E. L. Day all of Woodbridge. N. OAK.
1871 OLE SEEUMGARD, Register
Courier Democrat., 1904-12-15
NOTICE OF FINAL PROOF FOR PUBL
CATION

LAID Office at Grand Forks. North Dakota.
December 5th, 1904.
Notice is hereby given that the following.
named settler has fled notice of his intention to
make final proof in support of his claim, and
THAI said proof will be made before Fred W.
Mclean. United States Commissioner, District
of North Dakota. at Lanedon, n. Oak, on
January 9th, 1905. viz:
GUSTAV HARMEL,
for the nei. Section 2l, Township l6l, north of
Range 60 west.
He namcs the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land. viz:
Peter Rodenhauser. Henry Bartel, David
Bartel. Adam Hetler, all of Langdon, Cavalier
County, North Dakota.
1924 WILLIAM II. BROWN, Register.
Courier Democrat., 1904-12-15

All grades of hard, soft and Ignite
coal at the Langdon Lumber Co.'s
yard. Orders delivered in any part of
tho city. Phone "a. :
Courier Democrat., 1904-12-15
OFFICIAL COUNTY PAPER.

Subscription s. pr ,.anu.n. or $40 if paid in
advance. Advertising rates on application.
Communications mus, ir received y: Tuesday
noon to receive prompt attention.
Courier Democrat., 1904-12-15
NOTICE..

The regular annual meeting of the
Board of Directors of the First Nationsl
Bauk of Langdon. n. OAK, will be held
at its Banking Rooms in the City of
Langdon. n. Oak. on Tue-day, the 3rd
day of January. 1905. for the transac-
tion of such business as may lawfully
come before it.
Courier Democrat., 1904-12-15

The indications are tha. the Stand
ard Oil company has been forced to sit
up and take notice of public sentiment.
Courier Democrat., 1904-12-15

In most instances the land was pur-
chased by farmers who outbid the specu-
lators and seemed to have their pockets
lined with plenty of cash.
Courier Democrat., 1904-12-15

The crop of good resolutions is be-
ginning to ripen.
Courier Democrat., 1904-12-15

Legal blanks at tho CousrIDuso
GRAF o0eo. .,i- ;
Courier Democrat., 1904-12-15
o. E. THOMPSON.

y. Il. 1d01MFSUN.
Cashier.
Langdon, n. D.. Dec. 1st. 1904. 1s
Courier Democrat., 1904-12-15


Dated Langdon, n. D., Dec. Sth. 1904.
Courier Democrat., 1904-12-15
ESCAPED FROM ASYLUM.

court.
The Weiser semi-weekly signal. (Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho) 1904-1911, 1904-09-03


The names of the teachers OF the
Benson, Hale, Haas and Hemmenway
school houses have not as yet been
learned by the reporter.
Mrs. Halleck has been confined to
her bed during the past week at the
home of her brother, Mr.. ChaWplain.
The threshing machine is now sail
ing along in the valley and making
grain crops look somewhat sick.
Miss Della Shaw is seriously sick
with typhoid fever. Her many
friends wish her speedy recovery.
Mr. Hawkey sold his ranch during
the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Grimmett, Jr.
have moved ON the Smith ranch.
Mr.. Smith expects to remove his. fam
lily to town, either in Weiser OF some
place in Oregon.
A number of tons of hay have been
sold during the past week at S5. SO
per ton. That is not so bad after all.
The ranchers have combined and are
holding their lay at So. so now or
So later.
The Weiser semi-weekly signal. (Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho) 1904-1911, 1904-09-03
East Weiser Valley.

Mrs. Porter, who has been staying
with Mrs Joseph Muir, has gone to
her home in Weiser.
Miss Lulu Jackson is over from
Crystal this week visiting with Mrs.
Ben Ashley.
Sam Ashley and Norval Gorrie
were out of town last week and burn
ed most all the sage brush off their
land.
Mrs. Root was over on Mann creek
Monday visiting with Mrs. Webb.
Miss Hattie Vassar will begin her
school on Monday, September 5th.
Mrs Root has been making cider
vinegar at Mr.. Muir's this week.
The Weiser semi-weekly signal. (Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho) 1904-1911, 1904-09-03
West Welser Valley.

Miss Grace Elmer has been on the
sick list during the past week.
IS. A. Swauger has engaged most OF
his employees and has started to have
his crates made and expects to shin q
number of prunes this fall There
are some fine prunes as we'll as other
fruit and great quantity of it scat
tered throughout the valley.
Mrs. Collision had the misfortune
to have her thumb almost severed
from her hand, also many bruises ON
her body, by being trampled upon bv
, a vicious horse.
Dave Madison and daughter. Grace.
also Mr.. and Mrs. Smith and dauob.
ter have returned after spending a de-
lightful visit with Mr.. Madison g and
Mrs Smiths father and brother. Hans
Madison and Joe Madison of Rutb-
burg,
MISS Nellie Watson has gone To
American Falls to spend the winter
with her sister, Mrs. U. Taylor. and
attend school there.
Miss Dora Tate has gone to We,sar
TO attend school during the coming
season.
Bert Townley has gone east with q
carload of horses.
a farewell dinner was given at the
home OF Mrs. Snyder in MI. and Mrs
snyder's honor, as they intend 10
spend the winter In the east, aud ex.
peet TO Leave some time nsxt week
Miss hoxie Brown ACCOMPANIED a
crowd o. young people Of Weiser on \
watermelon picnic last SUNDAY A
Crystal Among the crowd were
Misses Brown, olara Ray, MARY I'M.
neh aud Mrs Ora Campbell, Messrs
Woods Zones epd Frank Johnston.
Another crowd % young peonle an
lpyea hp outing a. Crystal gnnday
among whom were Misses Emma
Hughes tsther Harris aud Lnls
'1usnep Messfp Roscoe Huahes.
JONI @euFea apa td Flfor Thog all
f'p'f'sq peFlpe delightful time.
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" =
THEY KNOW ITS TRUE.

If any person doubts that the re-
publicans are waging campaign in
this state in the sole interest of the
sheep men, that doubt would be re-
moved if they would stop to consider
that Gooding, sheep king, is their
nominee for governor; M. B. Gwinn,
secretary of the Wool Growers Asso-
citation, is vice-chairman of the state
central committee; and headquarters
are in the Merino building, owned
by Robert Noble at Boise. Silver
City Avalanche.
The Weiser semi-weekly signal. (Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho) 1904-1911, 1904-09-03

by sharp practice rather than by open
conflict, and was poor politics, the
fact remains that this was an incident
rather than a cause. The contest
with the Western Federation of
Miners was inevitable and the time
only was uncertain. Such a state of
terrorism as has prevailed in the San
Juan for some years could not be al
lowed to go on, much less to extend
itself 1t is also true that the ordi-
nary processes of law had failed to
stamp out the evil, and the choice
remaining was between the rule of the
vigilance committee and martial law.
The latter has its disadvantages. The
ways of soldiers are not those of
peace, but the legality of Martial Law
has been settled by the courts and
ought not be questioned. :.
To class the Western Federation of
Miners with the decent, law abiding
labor unions of the more settled states
merely indicates ignorance or hope
less confusion of ideas, and Mr.. Com
pers' fiery defense of an aggregation
expelled for non payment of dues,
and which has abused and vilified
him in terms no less severe than those
applied to the veriest oppressor of
labor, is at once amusing and pathet-
ic. 1t illustrates how many sins the
word union may be stretched to
cover, and how prone labor leaders
are to permit sympathy to warp judg-
ment.
The Weiser semi-weekly signal. (Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho) 1904-1911, 1904-09-03
News Of Our Neighb0rS
Midyale.


W. J. Mackey finished heading
grain Tuesday.
The second crop of hay is nearly
all stacked. The crop was good this
season considering the backwardness
of the spring.
Cattle are coming down from their
mountain pasture to be turned into
the fields for the rest of the fall. All
stock look fairly well, but prices
don't look so good to the average
rancher- that is those who have to
sell.
Some few Of our neighbors are on
the sick list. but none are in dang
erous condition we hope.
Charley Reavis left for his sheep
camp in the high mountains Wednes-
day. He took load of melons as far
as Council, where he expects to sell
them for enough money to defray all
expenses while on his trip.
James McRoberts took load of
melons to Cambridge Tuesday. Also
a load to Midvale last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ludington of Iowa
are visiting @. W. Randleman, their
nephew. They may locate here if
they can find place to suit.
Levi Keithley brought his engine
down from the mountains Tuesday,
where he has been saving all summer
He will furnish the motive power
for the Farmers Threshing Machine
Co.'S thresher for the rest of the fall.
There was an oyster supper and So
cial at Andrew Reeds Tuesday night
A good time is reported.
Thomas Mackey and family left for
Lick creek Monday, where they will
spend few days recuperating.
w. B. Hopper moved his planer
from the Big creek to Pine creek
Monday, where he will do some
planning for Milford Hopper.
An unusual wind and dust storm
visited this valley last Saturday
night, or evening rather, doing some
damage to hay stacks and old build
ings, followed by a good rain, which
laid the dust and caused all nature to
smile.
! John McRoberts and Cryus McCrea
went to Weiser Sunday. Master Cy-
rus will attend school at Weiser this
fall and winter.
The Weiser semi-weekly signal. (Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho) 1904-1911, 1904-09-03
COLORADO LABOR UPHEAvAL.

The editorial attitude of the Min
ing Magazine, of New York, to the re-
cent labor upheaval in Colorado is re-
garded as comprehensive and con
servatiye statement The magazine
sums mp the situation in these words /:
To say that there Is blame on both
sides is trite, but to fairly distribute
the blame Is difficult TO one who has
personal familiarity with the situa-
tion and the circumstances which
have led up to il, II for the sake of
argument II be granted that the de-
feat OF the eight hour amendment was
The Weiser semi-weekly signal. (Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho) 1904-1911, 1904-09-03
Glass tubmlers, as cents per dozen.
at McBratney's furniture store.
Methodist Quarterly MEETING.

The first quarterly conference for
the new conference year will be held
at the Methodist church this Satur-
day--evening at s o'clock. On Sun
day morning the pastor, who has re-
turned for another year, will occupy
the pulpit, and in the evening the
Rev. w. w. Van Dusen, presiding
elder, will preach, and administer the
sacrament Of the Lords supper.
The regular devotional. meeting of
the Epworth League will be held at
1913, Rev. Deal being the leader. fol-
lowed by the church service at 8
o'clock.
The Weiser semi-weekly signal. (Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho) 1904-1911, 1904-09-03
COLLEGE AND SCHOOL DAYS.

The time draws near when school
and college will reopen their doors
and begin another year of high mind
ed endeavor. Refrigerated by their
long summer vacation, and broaden
ed by study and travel, hundreds of
teachers are fastening home to duty.
The states of the Pacific northwest
have a college and 1io-mal school
equipment that is capable of high
class work, and it is in their growing
precincts that our future citizenship.
with here and there an occasional
exception, will receive it's higher
training. Where one young man or
woman is sent to an eastern college.
a score or more will seek instruction
in the home institutions. And it is
growing question in the minds of
qualified judges whether the known
advantages of the home college do not
outweigh the conceded advantages of
the older colleges and universities of
the states of the Mississippi.
In this state the agricultural col
lege and school of science at Pull
man, the state university at Seattle.
Whitman college at Walla Walla.
Gonzaga college in Spokane, three
normal schools at Cheney, Ellensburg
and Whatcom, and one or two small
Ter colleges, will impart education the
coming year to about 5000 students.
Idaho has an excellent state UNIVERSE
ty and agricultural college at Mos
COW, and strong and growing nor
NAL school at Lewiston. Oregon has
an admirable state university at Eu
gene, several normal schools, the his
toric Pacific university at Salem and
a number of smaller institutions.
Montana, too, is developing credit
able state institutions of learning.
In the aggregate, these schools and
colleges will have 5000 or 5000 stu
dents. Many thousands more will
find training in big schools and pri-
vate academies. So we are making
distinct progress in higher education.
Spokane Review.