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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-31

NEXT Tuesday elections will be held
in twelve states that will carry with
them more or less of Importance in the
POLITICAL circles of the country. The
elections to be held in the larger cities
will be of a particular interest. There
will be strong fights made in Cleveland,
San Francisco and New York county.
In Cleveland interest will center in the
fight between Tom l.. johnson and Con-
gresham Burton for mayor. In the
state Of Massachusetts there are ten
tickets in the field and another notable
incident is that in all states, excepting
Maryland and Mississippi, the pro-
hibitionists have a ticket in the field
In Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Mary
land. Mississippi, and Kentucky a cover
nor and other state officers are to be
chosen; in New Jersey, a governor only;
in New York. two associate justices of
the court of appeals; in Pennsylvania, a
state treasurer, and in Nebraska, a rail-
road commissioner and two regents of
the state university. In Ohio, Utah and
California, municipal officers ARCTIC be
selected, while in New York county a
number Of judges and a sheriff are to be
voted for.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-31

LANGDoN is urgently in need of many
modern improvements. Nothing adds
to a towns value more in the estimation
of possible locators than the fact that
there are modern improvements, such
as a good water system, good city build.
ings, we'll paved streets, a hospital, we'll
kept parkways and lawns and modern
buildings. Langdon has some of these
and as soon as she can will secures the
rest. She will take strides that will
surprise one and all. Let %alljoin hand in
hand towards a greater Langdon.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-31
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE.

Notice is hereby, given that that certain mort
gage executed and delivered by Ira c lder, a
single man., Mortgagor, to Hugh Douglas,
Ma5o Nor gag dated la Z; tie 27th day 81 April 1903. and
deeds, Of the County of Cavalier and State Of
North Dakota, IN the 2Sth day of April 1903, at
mortgages nor g ae at page ssl, will be foreclosed BY a
Sa,e OF me me premises in such mortgage and
court ho ~ in the City Of Langdon, in tie
at the hour of two o'clock IN. on the End d.y
OF November 1907, to satisfy the amount due .n
such mortgage on the day of sale. The premises
described eeiS I'll g . in such ,S mortgage, and which win he
T heSouth West Quarter Is. ". IL of Section
One (Sec. y in Township One Hundred Sixty
two (Twp. 1872 North of Range Sixty four (Rg.
6) West, containing One Hundred and Sixty
acres, more or less.
Their g will be due on such mortgage at the
date OF sale the sum SUI Of Five Hundred and Sixty
to accrue upon said sale and legal attorneys
fees. OH y
HUGH douglas,
D!ohsoN ana JOHNSON, Mortga. ee.
Attorneys for Mortgage Langdon. N. Dak
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-31
THE LAW is UPHELD.

At the last session of the legislature a
number of laws were passed, tending to
aid in the state. One of them was the
law requiring the publication of an
official notice by the holder of a govern
ment special tax stamp to the effect that
q stamp had been issued to a certain in
dividual and firm and specifying the
location by lot and block where such
sale was being carried on. The intention
of this law, with its other provisions
directing the county auditor to obtain a
list of special stamp holders from the
collector of internal revenue for the pur,
pose of determining whether the law
was being complied with, was to throw
some light on the number of special tax
stamps held, their holders, the location
eff the business requiring a special stamp
and to give a general knowledge regard
ing this matter for the information of
officers of the law and the public. This
law has just been upheld as constitu-
tional by the supreme court of the state
in an action brought in habeas corpus to
test it's constitutionality. A special
stamp holder refused to obey the law,
was arrested by the states attorney of
Grand Forks county and sued out a writ
of habeas corpus, claiming the law was
unconstitutional in that it was a VIC
lation of the constitution of the United
States and of the state. The supreme
court holds it is neither, but a proper
exercise of the police power of the state
in the enforcement of the prohibition
law, and that it is not an addition to the
government regulations on the subject
of special stamp taxes, but merely a
proper requirement of the state. in the
enforcement of the prohibitory law
Now that the law has been declared
constitutional, we may expect to obtain
complete information in each county as
to the special tax stamps held and fol
what purpose they are held, If the of.
ficers of the law choose to avail them
selves of the knowledge conveyed by
these legal notices.-Bismarck Tribune
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-31

UNDER a new law of recent enactment
the sheriff is to inspect the weights
and measures used by dealers. Once a
year the sheriff is required to make the
inspection and each dealer must pay him
a fee. He may test wagon scales oftener
if he so chooses. The county commits
sioners furnish the necessary instru-
ments for the inspections. The sheriff
must make a report of his inspection to
the county auditor during December of
each year.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-31

lTs altogether o early yet to talk
politics, except at occasional intervals
but a look into the workings of the new
primary law will present surprises tc
some who perhaps had thought they
we're pretty we'll posted. Fol- instance;
In the choice for United States senator
each legislative candidate must take 8
pledge that he will support the nominee
of his party. Now, where does our in.
dependent statesman have a show te
join the band wagon?
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-31

While the republican politicians are
falling over themselves getting into the
game for senator or congressman, there
don't seem to be many of them very anx
ious to "shie their castori into the ring" in
the g~ubernatorial fight. Even the most
obstinate machine men seem to realize
that Governor Burke has given the state
such a clean, honest conservative admin
istration that 1t will be impossible for
them to hoodwink the people, and he
will be called upon to preside over the
destinies of the state for another term.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-31

FRIDAY of last week State Food Com
missioner ID. F. Laid issued notice to
North Dakota merchants that all food
products and beverages must in future
be labeled showing weight, grade and
name of manufacturer. It is to affect
all consignments of goods shipped to
state dealers after November 9th.
Special attention is directed in the
circular to the National BiscuitCompany
which has declined to comply with the
requirements of the law in these re-
spects.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-31

THOSE who think the shortage in the
wheat supply is the entire cause of the
present prices, may not be entirely
right. Patton, the Chicago wheat spec
%ulator, is holding 10000 600 bushels and
Armour has 100000. Besides these
two it is estimated-and it is considered
low-that the 10000 farmers in the So
ciety of Equity are holding back an
average of 500 bushels each, making a
total of twenty million more. And a
large number of smaller spectators are
holding considerable quantities for the
price aimed at by the big fellows.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-31
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE BY ADyER
TISEMENT.

Notice is hereby given, that that certain
mortgage, executed and delivered by Antoine
Didier and Febronie Didier, his wife, mort.
gagors, to Louis NJ. Grandy, mortgage, dated
the sixth day of April, A. D. nlneteen hundred
and four, and filed for record in the office of
the register Of deeds of the county of Cavalier
and state OF North Dakota, on the 18th day of
May. A. u. 1904, and recorded in book 500
MORTGAGES at page 2s1, and assignee. by said
Josephine Chaput, dated the sixth day Of
January. a.. d. 1905, and filed for record in
said office of the register of deeds ON the 22pd
day OF August, 1907, and recorded in book "A of
mortgages, on page 1876. will be foreclosed by a
sale of the. premises in such mortgage.apd
hereinafter described, at the front door Of the
court house in the city of Langdon. in the
at the hour of 10 O'Clock a. m. on the 10th day
upon said mortgage on the day of sale.
Tn premises described in said m.rtgage and
which will be sold to satisfy the same, are
those certain premises situated in the county
of Cavalier and state of North Dakota, and de-
ssribed as follows, to-wit: The south half Of
half Of the south east quarter teh. seAl. of Sec
tion No. thirty-six 1851 Township No. one
hundred sixty-two (l62n) of Range No. fifty
eight west (58w) of the 5th principal meridian.
There will be due on such mortgage at the date
OF sale the sum of eight hundred thirty-eight
and 83,1OO dollars 1888 .8S-1OO. together with
the costs OF these proceedings and legal at
torney fees.
Dated at Langdon, N. d.. this 22nd day OF
n. 3. Do1vAL, Assignee Of Morteaees
Attorney for Assignee OF Mortgages, Lang.
oon, North Dakota. 4-16
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-31
NOTICE OF HEARING OF PETITION.

State of North Dakota, County Of Cavalier
S.. In County Court.
Whereas. Il. L: Francis having applied for a
Druggists Permit to sell intoxicating liquors
laws of this State governing the sale of intoxi-
eating liquors, at his place ofbusiness on 3rd
Street in the City of Langdon, County of Cava-
Notice is hereby given, that the 9Th day of
December A. D. 1907 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 where any person qualified may appear and
show cause why said petition should not be
granted.
Dated at Langdon North Dakota, October
30th 1907. "
.(sRAL) h. E. DoRvAL
l4-l7 County Judge.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-31

The Merry Andrew of the Lidgerwood
Broadaxe, who by the way is a wheel
horse of the insurgent band wagon,
remarks:
The Hannah Moon is out supporting
H~ansbrough. Well the Moon may be
for him, bu1 "the stars in their courses
are against him" But most of Hans,
brough's claims to prestige and pre-
ference have ben moonsbine, anyway.
Perhaps like some of The papers nearer
home, there may be some who cuss the
Moon, but they all read 1T
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-31
Publicity and Crime.

The crime problem is not confined to
u own country. Recently a Paris
journal, Cosmos, printed a thoughtful
article to the effect that publicity given
to crime through sensational reporting
may result in actual duplication of
crime. The writer cites examples from
a medical work on the contagion of
the homicidal impulse and adds:
1t would be easy to multiply examples
Of crimes whose suggestion came to their
authors from reading newspaper stories.
1t is beyond doubt that acts of violence
Of all kinds are often suggested BY pa
thetic stories of similar acts read in the
papers. The example is contagious. The
idea takes possession of a weak or de-
pressed mind and becomes a sort of ia
tality against which it is impossible to
struggle. When we peruse the records Of
crimina justice we must be deeply sur
prised at the preliminary instruction ac-
quired by murderers. Thieves, assassins
and all such rebels against law come
finally to entertain a certain degree of
pride In their crimes, n the publicity
that they receive encourages them to con-
tinue and raises up imitators. From this
point of view we can but regret the Vivid
narration by the daily papers, often with
suggestive illustrations, of so called SEN
s%ational crimes, making of their authors
interesting heroes. Hosts of individuals
find in these journalistic tales the germs
of criminal ideas, which thrive in a prop
erly prepared soil and await only the
proper moment to sprout.
1t has often been noted that crime
may be epidemic. In that case the sup
preston of any of the details of any
given crime which might spread abroad
the criminal impulse might we'll be un
dertaken by the governing authorities.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-31
LIQUOR LICENSE OR TAX NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that a government tax
receipt for special tax on the business of retail
liquor dealer, was issued to Harry =. Francis,
October A. b.. 1907, which said tax receipt is
posted in the front room of the drug store,
located on lot MOI, block No. ~. of original
on main street, which said building is owned
by n. %. McGruer estate and Harry L. Francis
is the lessor of said property, where said tax
receipt is posted.
Dated the 22nd day of October, A. D. 1907.
1915 HARRY l.. FRANCIS.
Holder of saidGovernment Tax Rece ipt.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-31

REPUBLICAN papers, no matter whether
they are gang or insurgent, seem tc
overlook the fact that the Bismarck
Pail adium, is still running from one tc
two insurance statements. This parti.
cular variety of printers "phat' was
supposed to be 'out of season" after
June LIST. Editor Rolling, however, is
understood as still holding down the
office of deputy insurance commissioner
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-31
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE.

Notice is hereby given that that certain mort
gage, executed aud delivered by John p. Cats
chene, single, Mortgagor to NJ. F. Murphy
Mortgage, dated the list day of December 1905
and filed for record in the Office of the Register
North Dakota, on the 22nd day of January 1906
and recorded in Book Ga of Mortgages at Page
1853 will be foreclosed by a sale of the premises
in such mortgage and hereinafter described, at
the front door of the Court House in the County
of Cavalier and State of North Dakota. at the
Hour of 2 O'Clock P. M, on the 7th day of
December A. D. 1907, to satisfy the amount due
upon such mortgage on the day of sale. The
premises described in such mortgage and which
will be sold to satisfy the same are described
as follows:
The North East Quarter, and the South West
Quarter, of Section Eleven. Township One
Hundred Sixty Three, north Range Sixty, west
of the 5th P. NJ.
There will be due on such mortgage at the
date of sale the sum of ($410.65) Four Hundre
Ten and 65-100 Dollars.
M. F. MURPHY,
PERRY S. JOHNSON, Mortgage.
Attorn eys for Mortgage Grand Forks, n D.
Dated Oct. 9th, 1907. 12-17
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-31
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

District of North Dakota-ss:
reading the foregoing petition. it is, :
Ordered by the court that an hearing be had
upon the same on the 9th day Of November, A.
trict at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and that
notice thereof be published in the Courier
Democrat, q newspaper printed in said district
sons in interest may appear at the said time
and place and show cause, il any they have, why
granted.
And it is further ordered by the court that the
clerk shall send by mail to all known creditors
ropies, Of said petition and this order, address
ed TO them at their places OF residence as stated
OF said court and the zeal thereof at Fargo ia
said district. on the 18th day Of October,
lsEAL.l j. A. MONTGOMERY. Clerk
BY E. r. STERILE, Deputy.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-31
LIQUOR LICENSE OR TAX NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that a government tax
receipt for special tax on the business of retail
Co, of Milton North Dakota, on the 18th day
of july A. D. 1907, which said tax receipt is
posted in the front room of building on lot No.
Milton North Dakota, on main street, which
said building is owned by George Sherwin g. Co.
Uhere said tax receipts posted.
Dated the 2Sth day of October A. D. 1907.
*14-16. GEO. SHERWTN.
Holder of said Government Tax Receipt
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-31

Nearly all towns along the line are
complaining of a car shortage these days,
So far, however, Langdon does not seem
to be threatened with a blockade of it's
grain market by reason of a shortage OF
cars to ship out. This is explained
largely by the fact that Langdon is un-
loading enough merchandise, fuel,
lumber and other freight to give all
grain shippers a chance to take care Of
all grain that is hauled in to sell.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-31
AN OBJECT LESSON.

Have you heard from Virginia? If
the people are beginning to apply to
politics the good old doctrine that no
one can serve two masters. For some
twenty years a distinguished Vlrginlan
named Henry Il. Wickham had been
serving his district in the Virginia state
senate. He came from an old family,
stood high in society and had a large
circle of personal friends. He was, how
ever general attorney for one of the large
railway systems and by his Official in
huence aided his road in matters before
the legislature. At least this was charg-
ed and a fight was made against his re-
nomination on this ground. The fight
was started by Professor Dodd of Ran
dolph and Macon college, who reviewed
Mr.. Wickham's record and charged that
he served the railroad at the expense of
his constituents. The voters took the
matter up and rallied about the standard
of a retired naval officer who was
brought out against the senator. At the
primary the former naval officer won by
a decisive majority and the railroad at
torney can now devote his entire time to
his client and the people of the district
can have the undivided services of their
senator. In another district the same
question was raised against a candidate
and the candinato resigned his position
with the corporation. Good for Virginia!
Her people are entitled to the services
of representatives who will represent
them. 1t is possible that a man may
side with the people against a corporate
client which pays him many times as
much as he receives from the people
possible, but not probable and it is not
safe to take chances on the fidelity of
such a man. AS a rule, no man can serve
two masters and a conscientious man
will not try. 1t is time the democrats
were investigating the records and bust
ness relations of the public officials and
candidates who oppose efficient legisla-
tion. Virginia has set a good example.
1t is a valuable object lesson.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-31

The authorities of the mercantile CEN
tiers report that what recession there is
noticeable in the volume of trade is
more due to the backwardness of the
season than to any other cause. I'm
proved buying is see whenever a few
days of good weather have interviewed.
The story is yet told Of filled order
books in the manufacturing world.
There is little idle machinery in any
part of the country.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-31

IT is a courtesy to out of town guests
at your home that mention is made OF
their visits in the leading local paper OF
the city. 1t is the duty Of the host to
see that the editor or reporter knows OF
the fact. This is not "blowing your own
horq," but is showing respect for your
guests at your ~hearthstone.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-31
LIQUOR LICENSE OR TAX NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that a government tax
receipt for special tax on the business Of retail
ofOlga North Dakota, on the ist day of July
A.. D. 1907, which said tag receipt is posted in
t asr front Saa room roc az Of ! building located q che seq
Dakota, which said building is owned by Dr..
Paul Robilla1d, where said tax receipt is
posted.
Dated the 22nd day of October, A. D. 1907.
1918 DR.. PAUL RoBILLARD,
Holder of said Government Tax Receipt,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-31
BANKRUPTs PETITION FOR DISCHARGE

In the District Court of the United States
Di.trict of North Dakota.
In Bankruptcy.
To the Honorable Charles F. Amidon, Judge
Of the District Court of the United States for
the District of North Dakota:
John E. Wang, of Nekoma. in the County of
Cavalier, and State of North Dakota, in said
District. respectfully represents, that on the 8th
judged bankrupt under the acts of Congress re-
lating to bankruptcy that he has duly surren.
dered all his property and rights of property,
ments of said acts and of the orders OF the
court touching his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he ,prays that he may be decreed
debts provable against his estate under said
bankrupt acts. except such debts as are except
ed by law from such discharge.
Dated this 21st day of May, A. D., 1907.
JOHN E. WANG, Bankrupt.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-31
LIQUOR LICENSE OR TAX NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given thai a government tax
receipt for special tax on the business of retail
liquor dealer, was issued to E. 1. Donovan, NJ.
of June A. D.. 1907, which said tax receipt is
posted in the drug store. located on lot No. 8,
block No. Y, of the original townsite of City
Langdon, North Dakota, which said building is
owned by D.: I. Donovan, M. D., and where said
tax receipt is posted.
Dated the 10Th day of October A. D. 1907.
14l6 p. I. DONOVAN NJ. D.,
Holder of said Government Tax Receipt.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-31

A writer on automobile topics asserts
that the day is fast approaching when
the man of small income can support
an automobile" At the present mo-
ment he can't even see his way clear
to stand for the smell.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-31
LIQUOR LICENSE OR TAX NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that a government tax
liquor dealer, was issued to James j. Reilly, of
0snabrock North Dakota, on the 10th day of
July, 4. D. 1907, which said tax receipt is post.
the town Of Oenabrock, North Dakota, which
said building is owned by James j. Reilly.
*l3-l5 U JAMES i. REI1,ry
Holder of said Government Tax Receipt.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-31

The official count on the Oklahoma
vote sho WIS that vote on the constitution
stood, yeas 1S0,S36, nays 72,077, the
majority for the constitution being 108.
300. This, Notwithstanding the fact
that Roosevelt and Taft advised the
people of Oklahoma to vote against it
What's doing?
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-31
MALT LICENSE OR TAX NOTICE.

receipt for special tax on the business of retail
malt liquor dealer. was issued to Chas. II,
Myers Of Langdon North Dakota, on the sth
located on lot No. IL, block No. % of original
townsite Of the city of Langdon North Dakota,
which said building is owned by ALERT &
property, where said tax receipts posted.
Dated the 18th day of October AID. 1907.
1875 CHAs III. MyERs.
Holder of said Government Tax Receipt.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-31
LIQUOR LICENSE OR TAX NOTICE,

Notice is hereby given tina a government tax
receipt for special tax on the business of retail
Of sarles North Dakota, on the 9Th day of july
A.. Z. 1907, which said tax receipt is posted in
the drug store on Lot Block 10, town of Sarles
North Dakota, at No of street, which said
building is owned by g. F.. Erskine and Erskine
o. Greiner is the lessor of said property, where
said tax receipt is posted.
Dated the 18th day of October A. d. 1907
1914 ERSKINE & GRETNER.
Holder of said Government Tax Receipt.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-31
LIQUOR LICENsEoR TAX NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that a government tax
receipt for special tax on the business of retail
NJ. d. of Milton, North Dakota on the 10th day
of July, A. D. 1907. which said tax receipt is
posted in the front room Of drug store located
said building is owned by Bjornson Leaf. &
Halliday and Jas. J. Reilly is the lessor of said
property, where said tax receipt is posted.
Dated the 18th day of Oct, A. d. 1907.
*13-15 JAMES J, REILLY. M. d.
Holder of said Government Tax Receipt.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-31
LIQUOR LICENSE OR TAX NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that a government tax
liquor dealer was issued to w. A. Ferguson &
Cos of Langdon, North Dakota, on the 9th day
of Sept: A. D. 1907, which said tax receipt is
on lot No Is block No 26 of the original townsite
of the City Langdon North Dakota, which said
building is owned by G. Chisholm and W. A,
where said tax receipt is posted.
Dated the 10th day Of Oct. A.. d 1907.
l2-14 w. A. FERGUSON & co.
Holder of said Government Tax Receipt.