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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-02-01
REPUBLICAN %DEPRAvITY.
Indicted ns Extrnvagant and Guilty
OF Shameful Waste,

Oh 3nsIllcful waste.
We have the assurance of Repre-.
sentative Lands, chairman Of the com.
mittee OH printing, that ''in every de.
partment Of the government as we'll as
in both houses Of congress there is ex
travagance, reckless and shameful
waste, in the matter Of public printing"
h Indictment of the Republican par
ty management of a simple business
undertaking could be said Of nearly
every other department of the govern
ment if the closet was opened and the
skeleton exposed. Corruption and graft
have run riot under the m~anipulations
of the party which claims all the vir-
tues and a monopoly Of morality.
To cleanse these Augcan stables of
the accumulated filth seems an impos.
sible task for those who have either
participated in the accretion or stood
by silently conserving to the plumber
ing Of the people. An exposure of n
mess is followed by another until the
whole Republican political quarters
smell to heaven and honest men hold
their noses when passing by.
For years, especially since 1896, the
Democrats have shown that corruption
and graft existed and that official NAL.
versation and maladministration were
prevalent, and now the exposures of
h corrupt use Of vast sums to over.
come the honest vote of the country
and the indictment and conviction of
Republican senators and representa-.
tives by the courts prove the Demo.
cratic contention. Yet only a 1.-THE, per.
haps, Of the evils has really come to
light, and other statesmen and poll
ticians held in high esteem by their
party are quaking in their boots for
fear of publicity. 1t is encouraging to
the Democrats to note that in Pennsyl-
vania, Ohio, Wisconsin, Massachusetts,,
Missouri and perhaps other states the
honest Republican voters are Joining
with the Democrats to put down graft
and corruption in state affairs, but this
sensible action will only have q local
effect and must be followed next year
by the same course in national matters,
The senate and the house Of representa-
tives must be cleansed Of evil and
worthless members so that preventive
legislation to protect the people may be
enacted.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-02-01
WALL STREET SMILES.
Not Afraid OF Amy Hostile Legislation
by COnrreSk.

ny congress-.
The Wall street banker, Henry Clews.
says, ut is quite evident that no rad
zeal legislation will be put through
during this session Of congress affect
ing either railroads, corporations OF the
tariff" and he adds that "Wall street
breathes easier"
Meanwhile the railroad and other cor
porations and the tariff protected trusts
have a firm grip On the threats Of the
people, and they are struggling for
breath, but a Republican congress will
not, according to this high Republican
authority, give them any relief.
MI. Clews and the frenZied f%inanciers
of the country may not feel in such a
commanding situation after the cleo
ton next fall, for the people may take
it into their heads to elect a Demo-
cratic majority to congress that will
not be so s~ubservient to corporation in
%1uences. In that event Wall street
might not breathe so easy, but the
plundered people would have a chance
for a square deal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-02-01
LAND FRAUDS RAMPANT.
Grating Almost Universal In Repub.
lican State Machines.

Grating Almost Universal In Repub-
lican State Machines.
The startling statement is made by
Secretary Hitchcock that he expects re-
markable disclosures Of land frauds in
Kansas. Already t%wenty-four cattle
men have been indicted by the federal
court in that state and only two coun-
ties have been investigated. The
charges are conspiracy to defraud the
United States, subornation of per-
jury and for illegal fencing Of lands.
1t car hardly be possible that these
fraudulent entries of land could have
been consummated without the comfy
ance Of the government land officers,
which is the more probable since about
all these ricA cattlemen are Repub-
licans.
The Republican partisans who have
been appointed to federal Office in Kan
sas and other states have been the most
active workers for Republican senators
and congressman, and the lavish use Of
surance companies, railroad corpora
tons, tariff protected industries, cat
tlemen and other tainted sources, is
the fundamental cause Of these frauds
on the government. The grating pro-
pensities exposed in the highest Re-
publican quarters have evidently per-
vaded the machine in most states, so
that the grating has become almost
universal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-02-01
A Habit to Be Encouraged

The mother who has acquired the ha-
bit of keeping on hand a bottle of Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy, saves herself
a great amount of uneasiness and ankle
ty. Coughs, colds and Group, to which
children are susceptible are quickly
cured by its use. 1t counteracts any
tendency of a cold to result in pneumo-
MIA. and if given as o o as the symp.
toms of Group appear, it will prevent the
attack. This remedy contains nothing
injurious and mothers give it tt the little
ones with a feeling of perfect security
Sold by n. E. McGruer, Langdon and
Easily.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-02-01
Common Colds are the Cause of Many
Serious Diseases.

Physicians who have gained national
reputation as analysists of the cause of
various diseases, claim that if catching
cold could be avoided a long list of
dangerous ailments would never be
heard of. Every one knows that pneu-
monia and consumption originate from
q cold, and chronic catarrh, bronchitis,
and all throat and lung troubles are
aggravated and rendered more serious
by each fresh attack. Do not risk your
life or take chances when you have a
cold. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
will cure it before these diseases deve-
lope. This remedy contains no opium,
morphine or other harmful drug and
has thirty years Of reputation back of it,
gained by its cures under every condi-
ton. For sale by n. e. McGruer. Lang
don and Easily.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-02-01
The American Sovereign.

The Washington correspondent of the
London Times telegraphed to that
newspaper that the presidents message
had startled this country by it's re-
peated use Of the word sovereign The
appearance Of a sovereign in the field
Of American politics has no precedent
since we parted company with George
Ill" That Englishman should be Civ
en- to understand that we are still dem
ocratic enough so that every voter is
an American sovereign, with no en-
ruler to make him afraid except the
trust and corporation p%otcntates, whom
the voter has foolishly allowed to be
Installed under forms of law to worry
and plumber him.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-02-01
Oregon's New Senator.

= The Portland Oregonian Rep.) says
Of the new senator from Oregon, whom
Governor Chamberlain appointed to
succeed the late John III. Mitchell:
"John Nj. Gearin is a Democrat and a
partisan, but he is first a high minded
American citizen who will under no
circumstances dishonor himself or the
state of Oregon, and he will make no
Fictitious opposition to any great ma
tional policy because it happens to be
supported by Il Republican president
and to be in favor with Il Republican
congress-"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-02-01
France Leads in Theaters.
France leads the countries of FL
rope In theaters, having 1914.
Lame Back.

This ailment is usually caused by
rheumatism of the muscles and may be
cured by applying Chamberlain's Pain
Balm two or three times a day and rub
bing the parts vigorously at each appli-
cation. If this does not afford relief, bind
on a piece of flannel slightly dampened
with Pain Balm, and quick relief is
almost sure to follow. For sale by NE.
McGruer, Langdon and Easily.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-02-01

Quoting the statement of the Kansas
City Star Qnd.) that While Senator
Elkins may not safely be looked to for
a good rate bill sit is gratifying to
note that he has come a long way to-
ward meeting the overwhelming senti-
ment Of the country, no longer talks
about defeating legislation and prac-
tically comedies a number of points
urged by the president" the Commoner
asserts, IF ever the time that
Senator Elkins and Mr.. Roosevelt
agree upon a rate bill Mr.. Roosevelt
will have made the material conces-
sion, while Senator Elkins will be
found doing business at the old stand
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-02-01
A Common Sense View.

The Washington Star Qnd. Rep.) de-
clares that John Sharp Williams ar
gumGnt on the Philippine tariff bill
was as sound as Il dollar. The Missls-
sippi leader would prefer the whole
loaf, but. realizing that only half Il
loaf Is obtninnblc now and recognizing
the need OF bread. will take what he
can get. That Is tho plain. everyday.
common sense. practical view of the
matter"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-02-01
Accent to Arabic,

Complaint is made that the teacher
of Arabic in Kings College, London,
speaks it with an Egyptian accent.
The college has schools of Chinese,
modern Greek, Turkish, Armenian,
Swahili and Malay, and arrangements
are being made for the appointment
of a lecturer in Hausa.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-02-01

The railroads are all declaring their
intention to observe the ElkinS law
against rebates hereafter, which shows
as well as open confession they have
been breaking the law. AS soon rs the
Democrats come into power they will
have to observe another law against
unreasonable rates.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-02-01

Just a little Kodol after meals will re-
lieve that f%ulness, belching, gas on
stomach, and all other symptoms ofindi-
gestion. Kodol digests what you eat,
and enables the stomach and digestive
organs to perform their functions natur-
ally. Sold by Burke & Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-02-01

The steel trust has at last raised tho
wages OF Its workmen 10 per cent, but
the cost or living has increased ~ per
cent, and the tariff still protects the
steel trust Owe SO per cent. so the trust
stln keeps ahead Of the game,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-02-01
a. man who once had rough horny

A man who once had rough horny
hands made them soft and smooth with
Witch Hazel salve, but he used the
genuine-that bearing the name "E. G.
Dewitt & Co.. Chicago" For sores,
boils, cuts, burns, bruises, etc., it has no
equal, and affords almost immediate
relief from blind, bleeding, itching and
protruding piles. Sold by Burke & Co
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-02-01

President Roosevelt has received n
Jolt that will teach him II lesson about
trusts, as his special commissioners to
Venezuela has virtually reported that
President Castro IL right and the as.
phnlt trust wrong.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-02-01
Brokers Are Restricted.

Members OF the London Stock Elk
change are not allowed to advertise
Lists of the members are posted al
the Bartholomew street entrance OF
re Ba-.E If England, and are to be
ad on application to the secretary.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-02-01

A. o. q. W.-Langdon Lodge meets in the
Workman hall the first and third Mondays of
each month.
f. A. MCCAY, M. W.
THos. SHEEHAN, Recorder.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-02-01

DEGREE OF HONOR.-Meets in the Work
man hall on the first and third Fridays of each
month.
Mrs. JAS. LoYNEs, C. H.
Mrs. BELLE BIRMINGHAM, Recorder.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-02-01

Calling cards in the latest styles and
designs of type at the DEMOCRAT office.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-02-01

G.. o. F. No. sOS-St. Alphonsus Court, meets
on the first and third Wednesdays of each
month in their hall over the Mooney State
Bank. JOHN SHEEHAN, G. X.
Jos G. SCHILL, Sec'y.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-02-01
SOCIETY DIRECTORY.

LODGEOF PERFECTION.-Langdon No. 8
holds regular communications on the first and
third Thursdays of each month at the Masonic
Temple.
w. A. LA1DLAw, V. NJ.
ROBERT Work, Sec'y.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-02-01

LADY MACCABEES.-Langdon Hive of the
Lady Maccabees meet in the K. of P. hall,
the first and third Monday of each month.
MRS. BELLE BIRMINGHAM, Commander.
IT. MRS. J.. C. MCCoMBE Record Keeper.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-02-01

LADY G O. Est. Mary's Court, meets at
the Forester hall on the second and fourth
Tuesdays of each month.
Mrs. z. A. FARRELL, G. R.
MRS. Al KoEHMsTEDr, Rec. Sec'y.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-02-01

YEOMEN.-Meet in the X. of P. hall, on the
first and third Thursdays of each month.
THos. SHEEHAN, Yeoman.
C. C. CRAWFORD, Sec'y.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-02-01

K. O. T. M.-Langdon Tent of Maccabees
meet in the Forester hall the first and third
Thursdays of each month.
R. B. FALcoNER, Commander.
id. SALTER, X. of R.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-02-01

A. F.. g. A. M.-Lebanon Lodge holds regular
communications at the Masonic Temple on the
second and fourth Fridays of each month.
H. MCDONALD, w. NJ.
ROBERT Work, Secretary.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-02-01

81 w. O. W.-Excelsior Lodge No. 81, meets ON
sthe second and fourth Tuesdays Of each month
Sin the Woodman Hall.
F. E. B. MERCER, C. C.
VI A, E.. LINDsTROM, Clerk.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-02-01

ri M. w. Abingdon Camp, No. $3.50 meets in
sthe Woodman hall the second and fourth
Mondays of each month.
4 P. P. KoPR1vA,V v. C.
A.. o. VOID, Clerk,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-02-01

q M. B. A.-Modern Brotherhood of America
meets in the Workman Hall the second Thurs
day of each month.
w. A. FERGUSON, President.
& go. E. DUNNIGAN, Secretary.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-02-01

o. e. S.-Langdon Temple holds regular COM.
munications on the first and third Tuesdays of
each month at the Masonic hall.
JAS. H. Balm MRS. K. WORK, w. NJ.
Sec'y. c. c.. CRAWFORD, W.P.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-02-01

o. o. F.-Meets every Tuesday night in
hall over Ferguson Restaurant.
JAS. HAMILTON, N. g..
10. T.. MAHoN. Sec'y.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-02-01

o. F.-Langdon Court, Independent Order
Fpf Foresters. meet in the Workmen hail, the
first and third Tuesdays of each month.
& w. A. FERGUSON. G. r.
j. H. Balm, Rec. Sec'y..
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-02-01
GONE MAD
Retaliation Is Declared Against
Germany.
OUR FARMERS BOUND TO SUFFER

a Tariff Game In Which Both COun-
tries Stand Pnt-Republicans Favor
the Trusts and Propose Still Higher
Duties - Corporations and Monopo-
lies Will Grow Fat.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-02-01

d KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.-Meet on Wednes-
day evening of each week at the K. of P. hall.
via X. E. TRuAX, C. C.
#R. A.. SHAW, Recorder.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-02-01

Made No Attempt to Curb ~Layybrenk-
ing by Frcnxicd Financfcrs - SYM
patty All For Wall Strcct-Intcrests
, of the Common People Neglected
and Ignored.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-02-01

SCHOOL BOARD.
Members of Board of Education-H. D.
ALERT, NJ. L. Sullivan, Jno. McGauvran, E. A.
Farrell, VIM. Flumerfelt.
LredSuref... ul1He'
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-28
Gallagher and Cofey Are Involved

Powers by which they divided the work
for the city.
He explained the high prices
charged by blaming the conditions.
SAYS NO TRIBES PASSED
Colonel Robinson of Brown & Power
also denied that he had paid money
to members of the Board of Suprevis-
ors, but admitted that money might
have been paid without his knowledge.
II had nothing to do with these
city contracts" he said, and can tell
you little about them"
BY rival printing firms 1t is charged
that contracts were awarded to Phil
lips & Van Orden or Brown & Power
whether they were the lowest or high
est bidders. Just why Supervisor Cof-
fey. chairman OF the printing COM
mittee, favored these two firms and
why Gallagher allowed the bills to
slide through unchallenged will be
made the subject of subsequent In
vestigation by the Grand Jury.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-28
Inquiry
to Be Resumed

At least three indictments are ex-
pected to be returned today when the
Grand Jury completes its inquiry into
the Belvedere Music Hall and fight
trust gratis.
b. e. Nathanson, who was among the
witnesses subpenaed yesterday. was
excused from testifying until today
when he is expected to interject new
evidence into the Belvedere matter that
will compromise Eddie Graney and
others connected with this tenderloin
resort
Nathanson has been claiming all
along, and has expressed his willing
ness to acquaint the jury with the
fact, that it was Graney to whom he
intrusted the extra 20 per cent of stock
that is supposed to have gone to Ruef
Nathanson himself processes to know
nothing about what Graney was to do
with this 25 per cent of stock. He
refuses to say that 1t was paid to
Ruef for protection. but is positive that
Graney was its custodian. The ques-
tion now arises, If Ruef did not get
the stock, what ttcame of 1t? Graney
will have to account for 1t. no matter
if Ruef is involved in the graft. and
Fillmore street is awaiting the outcome
with impatience.
What did Graney do with the stock
that was supposed to go to Ruef?'' in
fact. is a matter of keener interest to
Fillmore street than any other phase
of the Grand Jury's inquisition. Graney
has never been accused in the past
of applying the" "double-cross" to his
friends, and these are now protesting
that he did not to do so in the Belve-
dere case. Stories to the contrary are
insistent, however, and until the little
blacksmith comes out boldly and ex-
plains in detail just how this elusive
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-28

It was established by testimony
given before the Grand Jury that the
printing firms of Phillips & Van Orden
and Brown & Power had entered into
collusion to secure a monopoly of the
printing, book and stationery business
of the city. That the two firms sue
ceeded is shown by the fact that no
other concern has been able to secure
a contract of any size under the present
administration.
That the prosecution believes certain
Supervisors were responsible for this
arrangement was shown by the frequent
mention of the names of Supervisors
Coffey. Coleman, Philips and Acting
Mayor Gallagher in the questions pro-
pounded to the witnesses. In fact. the
query, Did any money pass between
you and either Supervisor Coffey or
Acting Mayor Gallagher" was put to
members of the printing firms.
1t was admitted by Grattan D. Phil
lips, brother of Supervisor Phillips and
member of the firm of Phillips & Van
Orden, and by Colonel T. r. Robinson,
of Brown & Power, that they had
formed a secret compact in which both
of the firms were interested for the
special purpose of securing the city
work. The profits were so large that
they were able to divide and still have
a large profit to the good, for the prices
which the city paid for its books, sta
tionery and printing were half again
as high as the sums paid for the same
articles by private corporations OF the
$4,000 worth of goods sold to the city
by these two firms about half was
profit. in the opinion of expert printers
and book sellers
OTHER CASES TAKEN UP.
Frr
somewhat deeper than before E. S.
Straus and Frank Howell, respectively
salesman and bookkeeper for Joseph
Fredericks & Co., were placed on the
witness stand.
The Belvedere, the fight trust and
tenderloin cases were briefly consid-
cred Douglas Young, the expert ac-
countant of the Grand Jury, was also
called to relate the results of his ex-
animation into the books of certain
city officials. The Grand Jury was in
session both morning and afternoon,
and although indictments were expect
ed, none was filed.
The only witness in the printing
scandal besides Robinson and Phillips
was Charles Harris, bookkeeper for
Phillips & Van Orden. Harris carried
the books of the firm into the jury
room, where they were inspected. He
CAP1ditACd CdSu lNcn1s Dul 6ldlcQ THAT
his duty consisted merely of making
written record of the firms transac-
tions. 1t was not his business, he said,
to inquire into the why's or wherefores,
but merely to keep the accounts.
Grattan D. Phillips was the star wit
ness. He identified bills against the
city to the amount of s25.000. He de-
MED that money had been paid to mem
bers of the Board of Supervisors. He
rnnfnGSod that 2 n N aYiGfod
between his own firm and Brown &
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-28
SUIT BROUGHT FOR REINSURANCE

The Royal Insurance Company of
Liverpool has commenced suit against
the Atlanta Birmingham Fire Insur-
snce Company for s25oo for reinsurance
which was written by the defendant
company on property originally insured
by the English company. The Califor-
MIA Wine Association has sued the Cal
edonian Insurance Company for s25O0
on a policy OF insurance, and Helene
Sylvester has commenced suit against
. the Eagle Fire Insurance Company of
New York for $500
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-28
FINDS DEATH WAS AccrDENrAL

A Coroner's jury rendered a verdict
yesterday that Aristide Nastu. who was
killed by Market-street car on No
rember IS, came TO his death by acci-
dent This is the first verdict rem
oered in a long time by a Coroners s
jury on street car fatalities in which
the United Railroads was not held TO
blame for killing somebody.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-28
SALOON ROBBED SECOND TIME

Burglars entered the saloon of Tiede-
mann Bros at Cough and McAllister
streets Monday night and stole 1000
cigars, five bottles of champagne and
six bottles of whisky. The slot ma
chimes were rified and 81 taken. This
was the second time in a month that
the saloon was robbed. The last time
the robbers made a much larger haul
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-28

Your Thanksgiving dinner will not
be complete without an extra mfnce or
squash pie, an English plum pudding
Ice cream or French pastry from the
Original Vienna CAFE and Bakery at
l014 Van Ness ave and 1926 Post ST.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-28
NO SUNDAY MATINEE

There will be Sunday matinee of
I'm the Bishops Carriage" at the Co
lonial Theater. The only matinees will
be on Wednesday, Thanksgiving and
Saturday. Persons having procured
seats can exchange them at the box
Office
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-28

CANADIANS ASK PERMITs-washinrtou
Nov. 27.-Arguments were made today before
Secretary Taft upon applications for permits TO
transmit power from Canada to the United
States that had been developed on the Canadian
side of Niagara River.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-28

Eat your Thanksgiving dinner at
"Baehr's" cooking unsurpassed), 1749
Fillmore street.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-28
Printing Firms in Collision
to Prey on Municipality

developed the
\ M o Brown Phillips
Order rked in
ntracts.
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-28
Pre.idio He,rbt. Dye wort.

Preside Heights Dye Works
At 1888 Sacramento street were not
burned out: are now running full force
Country patrons promptly attended to-
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-28

-, {. RuIO-sOn Sheet Metal Works
nee, Moladnoek building. Factory, sth and
Brannan sts Telephone Temporary 1918. Our
Speciality four styles freproof metal windows,
ekylights, cOrnices, metal ceilings building
fronts. Best work. Estimates furnished
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-28
w. ScheppIer d Son

jewelers., watchmakers, formerly 1911
Market, now 1892 Mission, near goth. .
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-28

Continued ON Page II, Column 1
The San Francisco call., 1906-11-28

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