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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-07-07
DEATH OF ]. P. B1RDER.

J. P. Birder, one the prominent demo-
Gratis of the state met death on Sunday
evening in railroad accident while on
the way from his home at Park River to
attend the national democratic conven-
ton at st. Louis, having been selected
as one of the eight delegates from North
Dakota. The train had got within fifty
miles of st. Louis when it was wrecked
on an open switch at Litchtield, Ill.
Seven of the nine overturned cars were
burned and fifteen dead bodies removed
from the wreck. The list will be large
ly added to as many of those injured
cannot possibly recover. The accident
occurred on the Wabash road the train
being the Chicago limited mail and it
was running at a high rate of speed, be-
ing half an hour behind time. The en-
CINE after running into the switch struck
string of freight cars, and with the first
three coaches was piled in heap across
the track and caught fire Immediately.
News of the death of Mr.. Birder came
as severe shock to his many Langdon
friends as both the deceased and Mrs.
Birder are we'll acquainted with many of
our best families, more especially among
the older residents of our city.
Jacob P. Birder, was forty-six years OF
age and native of Austria and had
been q resident of Walsh county twenty
years and the Birder home at Park
River is one of the finest in the state.
He is survived by widow and two sons
aged thirteen and eleven years respec-
lively. Until 1900 he was engaged in the
mercantile business, when he disposed
of that to engage in investment bank
ing. At the time of his death he was
president Of the Bank Of Park River,
had many other large interest and was
considered one of the wealthiest men in
the state. In 1886 he was elected treas
urer Of Walsh county and in 1900 was
the democratic candidate for state treas
urer. There was probably not better
known man in the northern part OF the
state. He was man of the strictest in
tegrity. and in his death the state as we'll
as his home county and city, loses
citizen who was always ready and will
ling to put forth his best efforts for the
Of the community in which
he lived. His family loses under the
most distressing circumstances loving
husband and lndulgent father and they
will have the sympathy Of . wide circle
81 friends and acquaintances in the
hour Of their bereavement.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-07-07
BOOMERS vs.. LANGDoN.
The Boston Boomers Ladies' Champion
Base Ball Club of the World.

Two of the most exciting and inter
esting games of the season will take
place in thus city on Friday and Satur-
day. July 10 and lG. The opponents of
the local team will be the famous and
original Boston Bloomer Girls. This
team was first organized i'll 1893 by Mr..
w. y. Needham, the manager. and iudg-
ing from the Aattering press notices
being showered upon them, our boys
will have to play ball in order to secure
victory. The ladies have their own
palace car and have travelled extern
sively, having played in all the large
cities of United States and Canada.
The club has been strengthened from
year to year and their lineup this sea-
son is the equal of anything in the
amateur or semi professional base ball
line. Don't fail to see them.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-07-07

Judge kneeshaw came over to Wal
halla from Langdon on Friday evening.
accompanied by his daughter, Hazel
and son, Gordon. Miss kneeshaw took
Saturday mornings train for Pembina
and the Judge and his son Gordon re-
turned to Langdon Monday, where the
business of the court was resumed on
Tuesday.-Walhalla Mountaineer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-07-07
EyrN1ne press CONTEST.

Last Thursday evening the largest
newspaper contest ever held in the
state Of North Dakota came to an end
when the three judges, B. F. Brockho6,
". R. stoughton and 81. x. Geist took
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-07-07
Dissolution of Partnership.

The partnership heretofore existing
between Geo. j. Dorval and E. 4. Nc
Cay. under the firm name of Dorval Il
McCay has been dissolved by mutual
consent All parties indebted to the
firm or having accounts against them
will obiige by making an immediate
settlement with Mr.. Jno. r. Ryan at the
Office of Gordon e. Wheeler, who is
authorized to close up all outstanding
business.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-07-07
GENTS LIST
The pill that will, will fill the bill,

To cleanse the liver, without a quiver.
Take one at night.
DeWitt's Little Early Risers are small,
easy to take, easy and gentle in effect,l
vet they are so certain in results that no
one who uses them is disappointed. For
Quick relief from biliousness sick head
ache, torpid liver, jaundice, dizziness and
all troubles arising from an inactive, slug
gish liver, Early Risers are uneqnalled.
Sold BY Burke 4 90.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-07-07
" ant Column.

DvERT1sEMENTs will be inserted in this
column for One Cent a Word each insertion
advertisement inserted for less than fifteen
its. Cash must always accompany out Of
n orders. The rate for the insertion of
lness locals among pure reading matter Will
eafter be ten cents per line each insertion.
OMS TO RENT-Furnished rooms. For
prms and particulars apply to Miss Prinycr.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-07-07

a. Schweitzer, the representative OF
Libeler 4 Finnerty's farm machinery
interests at the thriving new town of
Empire. was a business visitor at the
county seat yesterday.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-07-07
ADVERTISED LETTER LIST.

The following list of uncalled for let
ters have been received at the Langdon
post office, during the week ending
Thursday, July 7th, 1904.
GENTS LIST.
Hoffman, Mr.. Arthur stanhay, Mr., Avill
Barnes, n. D, Klein. David
Longstrut. ]. Frank Sykes, John
Donsstt, n.
LADIES LIST.
Laeleaven, Mrs. Frank vabayda, Mrs. Math
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 NcGAuvRAN, Postmaster.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-07-07

|T1CE OF CoNTRACT-The contract will be
on what is known as the Swenson cross
th at two p. M. Specifications Of work
lill be given on the ground. Contract to be
by open bids. Board reserves the right
reject any or all bids. Jos. McGauvran,
hairman.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-07-07

eT-At Olga last Friday, June 24th, mother
pearl prayer beads on silver mountings
th smaller medals and gold heart sus-
nded to it. A reasonable reward offered
John B. Chale to the person returning
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-07-07

Advertise your wants in tho CousIER'
DxNoC1AT.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-07-07

lis WANTED-To work in the Langdon
sam san anL;;un a;a;undry dry Wages and particulars
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-07-07

UND.This morning on Third street in front
the ALERT g. Winter block, pair Of gold
ounted spectacles. Same can be had by
Gner upon application in this Office.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-07-07

SALE-My house and lot ON Fifth street
sale. Inquire of Geo. F. Barnard. "A
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-07-07

Ton Monday, June 18th, on the road
tween Mowbray, Man., and my place in
sa 9aht tto3wSnnashigs 3Sna team of bay geldings,
y tsnt lA0 and 1850. the larger one has wire
on both hind legs, also white star
IHerehead. Finder viii please notify D. ].
cannon, Olga. N. D. 1913
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-07-07

sALE-A two.seated trap in good shape
sale cheap. Inquire of Barnard g. Welsh.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-07-07

NoTE:-!Al announcements intended for this
column must reach the office not later than
noon in order to insure publication.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-07-07

y WANTED,-At once a competent girl for
neral sas hogsework in small family. Good
gee. Apply to Mrs j. G. Dickson. AZ
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-07-07

y LWANTED-Competent girl wanted at
ce. Apply to Mrs. +. E. Pierce, mort Third
teet Langdon N. d. 46
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1904-07-07

SAtE.--A few serviceable Registered
ea Poll bulls. These are bred from the
g families Of this great dual purpose breed
ock Farm. ~ -.- Il
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1904-09-22
GATHERING OF SCIENTISTS
international Congress Of Arts and
Science Opened at st. Louis
Guests Are Entertained.

st. Louis, Sept. 20.-Many of the fore.
most scientists of the world are among
the men Of letters who are here this
week to attend the international con.
gress of arts and science, the opening
session of which was held in Festival
hall at the worlds fair grounds Mon
day. The meeting was called to or
der by Howard j. Rogers, director Of
congresses for the exposition. Presi-
dent Francis welcomed the distin-
guished visitors and reply was made by
James Bryce, honorary vice president
for Great Britain, on behalf of the con.
gress.
Mondays session was of a general Or
der, and was comparatively brief, after
which the delegates were entertained
as guests of the exposition.
The congress will continue through
out the week. The real work will be-
gin Tuesday. commencing with ad-
dresses on main decisions Of science
and its applications, the general. theme
being the urificaton Of each of the fields
treated. On Wednesday, with the open
ing of the sectional meetings, the inter-
national work will begin. About 100
sectional meetings will be held during
the four concluding days of the congress,
at each of which two papers will be read
the theme of n being suggested by the
relations of the special branch treated
to other branches; the other by its pres
ent problems.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1904-09-22
COUNTERPANES DISPLACE
BLANKETS
COMFORT FOR
ON THE
SOUTHWEST LIMITED"

.#- H
The Chicago Milwaukee & st.
Paul Railway Company owns and
operates the sleeping cars in SER
vice on it's various lines, and has
just inaugurated an innovation
which will appeal to all sleeping
car travellers.
On it's Southwest Limited
trains between Chicago and Kan
sas City white counterpanes or
bed-spreads have replaced the
heavy wooden blankets which
have heretofore been in evidence
twelve months in each year,
much to the discomfort in hot
weather Of sleeping car patrons.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1904-09-22
STRANGE COMPREHENSIVE.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Enemies Lie
Down in Peace and Com
fort Together.

Curled up asleep in a big Office
chair in a Kansas City hotel, lay a
small black cat. Nestled up close
to it, sleeping, was a big gray rat.
The two were utterly oblivious of
surroundings, and persons pass.
ing did not disturb them. Occa.
sionally the cat opened it's eyes,
purred and stroked the rats ears
and back With it's tongue. Then the
two would nap again. The cat is
one that was born in the hotel not
so very long ago and has become a
great favorite. A trap set in the
basement of the hotel caught two
large gray rats. The trap was car.
ried to the barroom and a string
fastened to the neck of one of the
rats. 1t was taken from the cage
and the cat brought in. Instead q.
springing on it, as it was wont to
do, it began playing with the rat.
The latter was tied to a chair. 1t
became accustomed to the CATS
cutting. The latter finally grew
tired and lay down beside the rat
and went to sleep. The rat
squeezed up close to the warm
body of it's new friend. All during
the day the new friends were in.
separable, and the night they spent
together in the office chair. TIE
hotel employees will endeavor to
make a pet of the rat.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1904-09-22
NORTH
SOUTH

Nos. 81 and 50 are daily (e1espt Sunday, PSI
senger trains.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1904-09-22
WHEN LAKES ARE IN BLOOM
Curious Appearance Of Water Due to
the Blossoming Of Plants
on the Surface.

Anyone who has ever been at
any of the lakes in the middle and
north of the United States will
know that at certaintime of July
or August they are said to "fow-
err" says the Boston Traveller.
Fishermen are particularly we'll
acquainted with this fact, for at
such times very few fish can be in.
duced to take the hook. In some
lakes nothing can be seen when
they are "howering" except by the
natives, who know from the ap.
pearance of the water. But in
other lakes the water becomes
quite thick and yellow, seemingly
muddy or tawny in some parts and
clear gold in others.
This "howering" of the lakes ia
just what the name denotes, al.
though many of the Inhabitants OF
lake shores do not know what it is
and cannot explain it except by
the vague statement that at a GER.
tain time Of midsummer the lakes
"seem to work" The "fowering'
is a real Towering. tits due to the
blossoming of water plant, which
lives under the surface all year
long till the time for Towering,
when it rises toward the top and
throws off myriads Of small golden
yellow spheres which fill the wa
ter
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1904-09-22

our knowledge is indisputable
fnct. We hear a lot about oppres-
sion, fa,nines and other general
adverse conditions existing with
in the bounds of her domains;
but there are other European
nations of whom the same, in the
greater part at least, is only too
fluctuations that are supposed
to set the standard for others at
that. And why should we make
one a special object of censure
more than another? Though the
evil may be OF greater magnitude
in one, is no reason, for we must
consider the greater ~vastness of
that empire.
The Russian has extended the
helping hand to this nation in her
time of need, and it i'll becomes
her to show a semblance Of in.
gratitude in return. The true
American sentiment, we venture
to say, is not with Japan in this
struggle, and all sympathy pro
fessed to the contrary is only q
magnifed form Of that of the
order usually entertained for the
under dog" ......
We do not wish to appear as
advocating Russian rule or meth
DDS of ciyilizing, but when we ex
press solicitation for the future
welfare Of Manchuria, as con
Germs these two nations, we give
Russia the preference for many
reasons. The gates are CLOSED
more tightly against foreign en-
croachment in Japan than the,
are in Russia, and as Russia i!
given less to heathenism, she is
necessarily the lesser evil.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1904-09-22

ago that serious suspicious were enter
tanned by both belligerents that the
other was misusing the Red Cross flag.
These suspicious have been increased by
the commission of various acts by the
soldiers Of both armies, until now even
flags of truce or surrender are not re-
spected by either side.
Expect No Quarter.
Prince Radzivil declares that the men
of both armies are absolutely venomous
in their antagonism. Lieut.. Gen. Stoes-
sci has addressed his garrison saying
that the present mood OF the Japanese
indicates clearly the necessity of resist
ing them to the last drop of Russian
blood, because if the Japanese soldiers
entered the fortress it undoubtedly
would be impossible for their officers to
control them and prevent a massacre.
For this reason Lieut.. Gen. Stoessel 10
making no objection to civilians leav-
ing Port Arthur. When the 300 women
who are in Port Arthur engaged in hos
pital work were advised to leave, they
replied that they would rather face the
possibility of massacre than desert their
posts.
Dead Unhuried.
In consequence of the fact that flags
of truce are ignored. numbers of Jap
anese dead who have been lying on the
slopes of the hills of the northeast de.
lenses for weeks past are still unburied,
and the stencil in Port Arthur from de-
composing bodies, when the wind is in
the right direction, is almost unendur.
able. The Russian soldiers, who are in
some cases posted only so PAGES from
heaps of decaying dead, have constantly
to wear owe their noses handkerchief
soaked in camphor, as otherwise they
would be unable to remain at their
posts.
A CHASTITY Field Of Horror.
In the course of the assaults which
took place in the four last days Of All.
gusttwo companies of Japanese soldiers,
according to Prince Radzivil, found
themselves at the mercy of the Russians
and hoisted a white flag. TO this, how.
ever, the Russians paid no attention arc
continued to volley rapidly into the help.
less ranks of the enemy. In the mean.
time Japanese troops in the rear of the
companies that had raised the white
flag, saw what their comrades had done
and expressed their disapproval of the
surrender by firing into their rear. Al
a result of this fire from friend and foe
600 men were annihilated. The dead fell
among the decomposing bodies of pre-.
vious assaults. For days after the
wounded men in this area raised flut.
tering handkerchiefs in their hands In
pleas for help, but the Russians were
afraid to venture out to give succcr
Within a week the army had made It'll
last unregarded prayer for help, and thu
shambles was a quiet but chastity flelt
of horror.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1904-09-22
Injunction Against Strikers

Warren. o., Sept. 20.-Judge e. E.
Roberts Monday morning granted an in
junction to the Carnegie Steel company
against Harmony Lodge. Amalgamated
Association of Iron. Steel and Tin Work.
ers and citizens of Girard. as petitioned
for against all defendants except two.
The injunction was asked for to prevent
strikers and sympathizers from inter.
fering with the operation of the Girard
plant Of the above named company,
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1904-09-22
Street Car Accident.

st. Joseph, Mo-, Sept. 2O.-seven per-
sons were injured, one Of them fatal
ly, in a street car accident here Monday.
Mrs. ]. E. Pierpott, of skidmore, MO-,
jumped and sustained a fracture Of the
skull. She was removed to a hospital
and will die. The accident was caused
by an inbound car running into a dis
abled outbound car, from which all the
passengers had alighted, on a steep
grade.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1904-09-22

Halifax, Sept. 20.-The dock fire,
which started after midnight Sunday
and was under control at three o'clock.
broke out again early Monday and de-
stroyed several warehouses and other
buildings. The warehouses burned
we're fine new buildings and the loss
Is placed at 5000, 900.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1904-09-22

Blankets will be held in re.
serve and within reach for cool
nights.
This innovation is calculated to
not only add to the comfort of
passengers, but it will appeal to
all who like a bed that is inviting
in appearance.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1904-09-22
THE PRESENT WAR.

The present WAL between kus-
sin and Japan is demonstrating
many things. chief among which
are the advantages or GisadvaE-
tuges to accrue to those who will
be most directly affected by the
outcome OF this great pending is
sue. That strip Of territory, for
the possession of which tls. 9
two nations are involved in NOR
tai combat. is, we infer, less ad'
v4nced in the ways # civilization
than these powers, under either
of whose rule it must eventually
come; and though the public mind
is oblivious of the welfare of the
inhabitants of the country IN
question, yet, to these same in
habitants is most mOmentuous
the ultimate result OF the Wall.
The question now naturally ar
Uses, from which OF the two bel
ligerents is this country likely to
receive to receive the best advan-
tages, OF in other words, under
when rule of the two is it to be
most benefited We shrink from
the responsibility of choosing, but
if it was imperative for us to
choose the lesser Of two evils, we
are inclined to think our choice
would be Russia.
No doubt these two nations are
well skilled in the methods and
science of modern warfare, but
that they arc woefully lacking in
it's. finer instincts has been un-
questionably evinced during the
past few days by their utter dis
regard Of all time-honorel for
malities of civilized warfare, in
their exercise of it. In recent
engagements, the wounded of
both sides have been left lying
among the decomping dead,
who have not been even buried,
and their piteous appeals for as
sistance allowed to go UNDECIDED
because OF the fact that neither
side can be trusted to respect the
Red Cross flag. Such things &C
to show how deplorably low is
their standard of civilization
What a pitiable fate for the pee
pie of Manchuria to be in such
hands.
Japan is touted as being a pro
gressive and civilized country
While we admit that they are &
progressive race, we are inclined
to. the belief that her showing or
the field Of battle i'll recent times
has had too much to do with the
high estimation that has beer
formed Of her. In such case. {
reaction will set in when the pub
lie pulse has reverted to ;
normal condition, and then, per
haps, we will see that not ever
her military genius is her own
but the mastery workofhirelings
military experts whose servic
esare at the disposal of any coun
try willing to pay for it we'll.
It is not consistent to believe
that any nation can attain to the
true state OF civilization before j
has first been christianized. Idol
airy can not be made to fit int.
ideal civilization, and therefore
we think tbata nation that will
worship any part of a calf, from
it's head to the extreme end Of it!
tail, is not d lit one TO assume tn
direction Of the destini,s Of q
semi-savage or semi-civilizet
people,
Russia is u country we know
whole lot about, but the troubl
is we don't know how much O
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1904-09-22
Ex-Mayor Indicted for Murder.

/. Charlottesville, Va, Sept. 20.-The
grand jury Of the Charlottesville cor
poration court Monday returned a true
indictment against ex-Mayor j. Samuel
McCue, of this city, for the murder Of
his wife, Fannie M. .McCue, on Septem.
Der 4 last.
Sierra County advocate., 1904-05-27

In planning for that trip to the g.
Louis Worlds Fair, you will first wish
to know about the railroad tickets.
The Santa Fe will sell round trip tick.
ets from Lake Valley to St. Louis at
various prices and with various limits.
The cheapest tickets will cost $40.35,
and il good for 10 DAYS. The medium
price ticket will cost s5l.00, and is good
for 60 days. The price Of the third will
be S6l .35 and is limited to Dec. Is.
w. X. BoRwN,
D.F. .&P. A., El Paso, Texas.
Sierra County advocate., 1904-05-27
FAIRVIEW,

]. e. Ppnley representing the
Whitson Music CO., Albuquerque
was IN town this week tuning our
pianos. Not that the pianos need
ed tuning. Oh, mol But we won't
be able to play Wagner for some
time, now.
Karl Keith has secured a posi-
tion at the Monument mine.
The recent indication of an ear
ly rainy season turned out to be
fizzles, And we wanted drizzles.
Omer Franks is improving.
H. A. Schmidt passed through
here Thursd4y on his way to Phil
lipsburg where he has resumed
charge of the mill.
Mr.. ard Mrs. FrAd Adams have
moved to town and are occupying
the Hill house.
North end men are in great de-.
mand as jurors. la tins connec-
ZION we would add, good men al
ways are, 'lis the busiest man, to',
who gets his SUMMONS the ofteneet.
Bnomtown is enjoying rest,
preparatory to renewed activity,
Sierra County advocate., 1904-05-27

a bsvnv rop RupNs DR. Per-
gin, Pana, Ills, writes 81 have
used BaIlard's Snow Liniment;
always recon mended it to my
friends, as | am confident there Is
no better made. 1T is dandy for
burns Those who live on farms
are especially liable to many acci-
dental cuts, burns, bruises, which
heal rapidly when BalIard's Snow
Liniment is applied. 1t should
always be kept in the house for
cases Of emergency" 25c, SOC, 81
bottle. Sold by Geo. I. Miller,
P. o. Drug Store.
Sierra County advocate., 1904-05-27
DISTRICT COURT.
CONTINUED from Page q

CONTINUED from Page 2
The presen mt term of court will cos'
the county from 81 900 to $1,000
The court docket Of Sierra county
ls always light and there is grow
ing sentiment that one term each
year would be sufficient to take
care Of the county's business. To
do away with one needless term ol
court would certainly meet the ap-
proval of the tax payers of the
county.