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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-04-18

Instead of increasing the rates the
telegraph companies should reduce
them. They would gain such a volume
Of new business that they would more
than make up the difference. 1t should
be the settled policy of these corpora
tons to attract business, to train the
people to use the wire more frequently,
to invite them by the offer Of low tolls
and good service to transact more Of
their business by telegraph than be-
fore. The telephone companies cover
ing a wide field of operations, have
learned the lesson Of profitable rate re-
duction, and it is a strange spectacle
nov to find the telegraph corporations
pursuing the hazardous course Of invit-
ing regulative legislation by their de-
fiance of the spirit of the times.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-04-18
Useful After Twice Forty Years.


The career Of Edward Everett Hale,
whose eighty-ffth birthday found him
still active and Ii ,aored in his special
sphere, has a waltz: Die lesson for these
times. During the great civil war DR..
Hale was preaching the gospel. He
had turned forty the year Of Gettys-
burg. Great figures in literature, in
craftsmanship, in war, held the stage.
Hawthorne, Longfellow, Whittier, EN-
erson, Holmes, Lowell and a host Of
other writer's and teachers Of mark
were living and producing. A genius
might get the public ear, but there
were many geniuses. According to
DR.. Osler, Hale had then no chance for
usefulness and fame. He had passed
the deadline. The galaxy Of celebri-
ties was full, and Edward Everett
Hale vas not in it.
1t was five years after the war clos
ed and now almost forty years ago
that DR.. Hale set on foot a movement
Of usefulness which recently brought
to him fresh evidence Of its vitality.
The LEND a Hand" clubs which came
into existence on the publication of
his first notable book, "Ten Times One
Is Ten" contributed $4,000 as a me-
mortal fund to mark the eighty-ffth
birthday of their inspirer and guide.
This organization has even outgrown
the national confines and spread over
Europe, Asia and Africa. Not one Of
the many modern mind and faith cure
to DR.. Hale's original motto, "Look
up and not down; look forward and
not back; look out and not in"
Perhaps it was DR.. Hale's contented
acceptance of the role Of apostle that
increased his usefulness. Had he posed
as a founder he might have enjoyed a
brief day in the limelight and ended as
a "has been" long before threescore
and ten. AS it was, he merely repeated
in terse form the old proverbs, teach
ing self reliance, courage and kindli-
ness.
Like Longfellow, who preached the
humblest of everyday ermon in verse,
Hale struck the keynote for the Amer
lean masses of his time. This is a land
of little successes and slow progress
for the many. There are a thousand
young folks thinking how to get a
plain living to every n who is dream
ing Of grea: fame and immense riches.
In this field of everyday problems
Hale the writer found his audience
and Hale the teacher his pupils. He
has seen Que generation thrive on his
philosophy and a later one turn to it
with undiminished zest.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-04-18

Local unions of the Society of Equity
are being organized rapidly throughout
the state. The object of the society is
70 secure a better price for wheat and
other farm products. If the manufactu-
rers can combine to control the price of
their product, why cannot the farmers
do the same?
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-04-18

To the statement Of scientists that
more people die each year from drink
ing milk than from indulgence in whis-
ky we may anticipate a rouslng chorus
Of "We told you so!'
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-04-18

John Oliver Hobbies gave it as her
opinion that in order to succeed in lit
erature it is necessary to have magma
ton, great knowledge Of the world and
business, concentration and the ability
to work hard. If a man has all this,
why on earth should he go into litera-
ture instead of engaging in something
that there's money in2
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-04-18

A VEAL from now the people Eof this
country will be entering upon an active
national campaign. The way to achieve
victory next year is to organize for this
year
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-04-18

The London Times loses sleep be-
cause 1.-THE earth is so ominously quiet"
The Times must have overlooked the
several recent eruptions of the suffra-
gettes in its esteemed midst.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-04-18

More faithful household servants
generously remembered in the will Of
their late mistress. And yet a great
many young women prefer to be shop
girls or factory girls, with less COM
forts.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-04-18

An associate and confidante Of Pres
ident Roosevelt has declared recently
his belief that the physical and mental
flag due to his long years of %unceasing
toll since he became governor Of New
York are largely responsible for the
presidents determination that under no
conditions will he be a candidate for
another term. Certainly he insists
upon that declaration as strongly as
ever, and the explanation offered is
simple. The president is tired out. He
doesn't contemplate with pleasure the
possibility of keeping at it for six more
turbulent years. He doesn't know
whether he could stand 1t, and his
friends are not certain either.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-04-18
Call for City Warrants.

Present for payment CRY of Langdon.
Warrants up to and including registra-
ton Number 1886. Interest ceases after
date of this notice.
j. D. MILNE, Treasurer.
L%angdon. April 10th, 1907.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-04-18

Instead Of building more elaborate
and complicated war craft it might be
a good idea to build some that will not
kill their w crew in time Of peace.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-04-18

THOSE people who fear thatxby the
ending of wal the earth will become
overpopulated, need not be alarmed.
The railroads are yet with us.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-04-18
Glove fittino Shoes.

You don't need to ''break in" the "Pat-
riot shoe. 1t feels comfortable and fits
right from the first. See them at Simon
Schefter's store.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-04-18

The London Graphic says "$213,OOO,-
600 a year is offered in tips" How
much Of it is refused can be expressed
with n figure, just one.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-04-18

'OHlo is for Taft" shouts an en-
change. Foraker is for him, too, and
intends getting him if possible.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-04-18

The Grand Forks Press has an en-
dorsement from Hon. III. Il. Helgeson, OF
Milton and perhaps MI ,..Helgeson might
get one from the Grand Forks Times.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-04-18
Guaranteed Over Forty Per Cent.

We have recently had Z. F. Laid, the
state chemist at Fargo, make an official
analysis of our new shipment of Formal
dehyde. His report guarantees it be-
ing over 40 per CEN in strength.
AMOS ABBOTT & Co., Druggists.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-04-18
OFFICIAL COUNTY PAPER.

Subscription 81 per annum, or s1.5o if paid in
advance. Advertising rates on application
Communications must be received by Tuesday
uoon to receive prompt attention.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-04-18

The feminine stage favorite who has
no quarrel with either her manager or
a husband is something Of a rarity.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-04-18

A fine new line of box stationery and
paper supplies has been received this
week at the DEMOCRAT Office.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-04-18

The navy department has abandoned
billboards and poster advertising for
recruits. 1t can reach the right men
to better advantage through the news
papers.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-04-18

1t would be interesting If the respon-
were shifted to Texan small boys who
went to extremes in trying not to be
mollycoddles.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-04-18

Hall Gaines thrilling moral tale en-
titled Drink" is now selling in a ten
cent American edition bound with a
Talmage sermon on temperance.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-04-18

That member Of the Thaw lunacy
commission who declined to serve was
a parsonage Of Importance long enough
to get his picture in the papers, how
ever.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-04-18
Advertised Letter List.

The following list of uncalled for let
tiers have been received at the Langdon
post office, during the week ending
Thursday, April 16, 1907.
CENTS LIST.
Esteman E. 3. Fenton, Joseph
johnson, w. G. Povral. John
Vjulz, Anton
Parties calling for any of the above
letters will state that they have been
advertised and be required to pay a
charge of one cen for advertising.
JOHN McGAuvRAN, Postmaster.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-04-18

China's awful famine record may
even be broken by the latest vista.
ton.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-04-18

Published every Thursday morning at Lang
don, Cavalier county, North Dakota.
Entered at the Post office of Langdou as mail
matter of the Second Glass.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-04-18
TO TOWNSHIP OFFICERS.
Langdon, N. D. January Is. 100

Langdon, N. D. January Is, 1907.
Gentlemen:-If we put in any culverts
next season, We would prefer yours to
any other on the market. I think they
will stand any test to which they may
be subjected in the highway. l would
recommend your culverts to all Town
ships and Township Boards of Super.
visors, as economical in the use of high
way drainage.
F. G. BooMGAARDEN,
Chairman of Elgin Township
Harwood, n. D. January 8, 1907.
conference.-the put in two of your
culyerts last season, and have tried them
with threshing rigs and found them very
good. Didn't see any sign of giving
away, although we didn't have the dirt
on the top thick enough. We are very
we'll satisfied with the two we have put
in.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-04-18

Remember that the DEMocRAr prints
bills, both large and small.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-04-18
34-3a (sEAL)
SUMMONS.

STATE OF North DAKOTA
County of Cavalier. S. In District Court
Rosa McHugh as ex-l
ecutrix of the last will
and testament of P. Nc
Hugh. deceased.
Plaintiff. lSUMMONS.
Robert McHugh and
Mary r. McHugh,
Defendants.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-04-18
Plaintiff. ~sUMMoNs.

The State of North Dakota to the above named
defendants: A
You, are hereby summoned to answer the
compliant in the above entitled action. of
which a copy is hereunto annexed and herewith
answer to the said complaint on the Subscribers
at their office in Langdon in said county and
state, within thirty days after the service of
OF such service; and in case of your failure to
appear or answer. Judgment will be- taken
against you by default for the relief demanded
in the complaint.
Dated January 18th, 1907.
CLEARY g. MCLEAN,
Plaintiffs Attorneys. Langdon, N. ID,
10 the above named Defendants:
You are hereby notified that the COMPLAINT in
the above entitled action is on file in the Office
OF the clerk of the district court, of Cavalier
county, North Dakota.
,,,- CLEARY e. MCLEAN,
az'3' Plaintiff Attorneys.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-04-18

Esteman F.. B.
Johnson, w. G,
VjulZ, Anton
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-08-22

nprance or fer m%crccnnry reasons are
opposing the sale of all household
remedies whv IS " nor equally neces.
sufp for hdfienis 20 kHoic me compos
sition of ne remedy prescribed bB a
iphesielanf Does any sane person be-
ueyc that the opium IN a phyaiciau'a
prescription Is loss potent or less like
w 20 create a drug habit than the opi.
nm m q proprietary modleine7 "A a
matter Of fact. more optfm-adlicis
ana eocuH fcHds have been made
through the criminal c0rsiessuess Of
iaHofaHt phBsicians Than by aay other
meeHg
unonestionably, there are a number
OF proprietary remedies on the market
the sales OF which should be prohibit
cd. and no doubt they Will be when
the requirements Of the Food and
Drugs Act are rigidly enforced; many
are frauds. pure and simple. and some
are decidedly harmful. OF the aver
age proprietary remedy. however. IL
may truthfuily be said that Il is dis
tinctly better than the average physi-
clans prescription; for not only is its
composition less secret, but It Is pre-
pared for the proprietor by reputable
manufacturing pharmacists In magnih.
Gently equipped laboratories and I'M
der the supervision and advice Of able
chemists. competent physicians and
skillful pharmacists. II should not be
considered strange. therefore. that 30
many physicians prefer to prescribe
these ready-prepared proprietary rem
edles rather than trust those Of their
deylsing.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-08-22

alone. 20 consider my talk with Ma
dan Deyereux AZ ST. Agatha's. and her
return with pickerins why could she
not always have been olivia. ranging
tho woodland, or the Girl On gray, or
that woman. 30 sweet IN hcr dignity.
who came down the stairs at the ARM
strongs'9 Her own altitude toward
ne was SO full Of contradictions she
lad appeared to me IN SO many moods
and gulses. that my spirit ranged the
whole gamut Of feeling as ! Thought or
her But q was the recollection OF
Picyering's infamous conduct that col
ored an my doubts Of her. Pickering
had always been IN my way. and here,
but for the chance by which Larry had
found the notes. / should have had no
weapon to use against HIM.
The wind rose and drove shrilly
around the house. A bit Of scaiiold.
ing on the outer walls ratified loose
somewhere and crashed down on the
terrace. I grew restless, my mind in
tent upon the many chances Of the
morrow, and running forward to the
ANtAAEt ANNA a. a M04 III ny aAAAAN
with Pickering I had yet my way to
make ia the world. His notes were
probably worthless did not doubt
that I might use them to procure his
removal as executor. but did not look
forward with any pleasure TO a legal
fight over a property that had brought
me only trouble.
Something impeIled me TO go below,
and, taking a lantern. I tramped som
berry through the cellar, glanced al
the heating apparatus, and. remember
ing that the chapel entrance to the
tunnel was unguarded, followed the
corridor TO the trap. and opened It.
The cold air blew up sharply and I
thrust my head down 10 listen.
A sound at once arrested me. I
thought at FIRST * must be the suction
OF the air. but Glenarm House was no
place for conjecture. and / put the
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-08-22

Little Bartholomew mother over.
heard him swearing like q mule
driver. says the Cleveland Leader. He
displayed a fuency that overwhelmed
her. She took him to task. e~xplainiur
the wickedness OF profanity as well
as It's vnlgarity. She asked him where
he had learned all those dreadful
words. Bartholomew announced that
Cayeft. one OF his playmates. had
taught him. Cavert's mother was
stralEhtway informed and Cavert was
brought 20 book. He vigorously de
MED having Instructed Bartholomew.
and neither threats nor tears could
make his confess. At last he burst
out; 4 dldnt tell Bartholomew any
cuss words. Why should I know how
10 cuss any better than he doesl
Hasn't his father got an automobiie.
toogT
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-08-22

blue slyf aud yonder n ycu win
twist your nccks a Bit & The boat.
house.
well, ies the scenic effects 80 and
show rs whore you found those pa
pera.1 / urged
speaking OF mysteries, that "a
where throw up my banda. lads, It's
quickly told. Here IS q table. and
here IS m old despatch box, which lies
just where / found A. It was closed
and the key was IN the lock ] took
out that packet-it wasn't even sealed
-saw the character OF the contents.
and couldn't resist the temptation 20
try the effect Of an announcement Of
It's discovery on your friend Pickering
Now that is nearly all. / found this
piece Of paper under the tape with
which the envelope was tied. and !
don't hesitate to say that when I read
1t ! laughed until I thought I should
shake down the cellar. Read Il. John
Clenarmi"
He handed me a fragment OF legal
cap paper on which was written In the
u~nmistaxablo handwriting Of John
Marshall Glenarm, these words.
HE LAUGHS BEST WHO LAUGHS
LAST.
What do you think is so funny In
this I demanded.
who wrote It, do you think" asked
Stoddard.
Who wrote it. do you ask? Why
Jacks grandfather wrote ~ John
Marshall Glenarm, the cleverest.
grandest old man that ever lived, wrote
IT," detained Larry. his voice boom
ing loudly in the room. ITS all a
great big game fixed up to try you and
Pickering.-but principally you. you
bsockhead, Oh, it's grand. perfectly.
deliciously grand.-and TO think Il
should be my good luck 70 share In
IT,"
'Humph! I'm glad you're amused.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-08-22

lantern aside and jumped down into
the tunnel A gleam OF light showed
far away for an instant. then the dark.
ness aud silence were complete.
I a rapidly over tho smooth foor
which I had t~ravorsod so often that /
knew IT'S every line. My only weapon
was a heavy hickory club. Near the.
Door OF Bewiiderment I paused aud
listened. The tunnel was perfectly
qaiet. took a step forward and stun
BLEED w a brick iumbicd ON the wall
FOR the opening which we had closed
carefully that afternoon. and az The.
Instant I found 81 q lantern flashed
bllpdingly IN my face and / drew back
crOuohiug iuyoiuntarily, and c~leuehlhg
the club ready 10 strike
Good evcning. NIr. Glenarmi"
Marian Deyereux's voice broke the
silence, and Marian Deyereux's face.
with the fun Hight OF the lantern upon
g. was bent grayely upon me Her
voice. as 1 heard ID there.-her face. as
J saw IL there-are the things that 4
shall remember last when my hour
comes % 50 hence from this world.
Her slim fingers. as they clasped the
wire screen OF the lantern. held my
gaze for a second. The red tam-o'
ehanter that ! had associated with her
youth and beauty was tilted rakishly
on one side Of her pretty head To
and her here. seeking. like a thief in.
the night. for some means Of helping
Arthur Pickering. was the b%itterest
drop IN the cup. i felt as though 1 had
been struck with a bludgeon.
4 beg your pardoni" she said. and
laughed There doesn't seem 10 be
anything to say. does therei Well we
DO certainly meet under the most IN.
usual. not 10 say unconventional. cir.
cwpstances. Squire Glenarml Please
90 away or turn your back / want 30
get cot Of this donlon keep"
She took my hand oo0lly enough and
stepped down iato the passage. Then
l broke out stormily.
You don't seem 20 understand lhe
gravity OF what you are doingi Dont
you know that YOU are rlaking your
life Ia crawling through this house a.
nfidnightl-that wen 10 serve Arthur
Pickenng q life - a pretty big thinE
10 throw aW6yg Your infatuatlon iog
that biachguaFd seems 10 carry you
Tar. Miss Degcran1."
Gro DE c~oNrlNUEDl
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-08-22

but It doesn't strike me as being so
awfully funny. Suppose those had
fallen into Piekering's hands: then
where would the Joke have been. I
should like 10 know"
1On you. my lad. 20 be sure! The
old gentleman wanted you to study
architecture, be wanted YOU 20 study
his house: ne even left a little pointer
IN an old book oh. it's too good to De
truci
That's All clear enough. observed
stoddard. knocking upon the despatch
box With his knuckioa "But why DO
sou suppose be dog this hole here with
Us outlet ON the raYIne2'
'Oh. b was the way OF himn ox.
planned Larry. lie liked the iaea o.
queer corners and underground pas.
sages. This Is q bully hiding place
for man or treasure. aud that outlet
into the ravine makes n possible 10
get out Of the house with nobody the
wiser It's Ia Keeping with the rest %
his scheme. BE gay, comredesi To.
morrow VIII likely find us with plenty
Of business on hands Al present we
hold the fort and let us haze a care
lest we lose Il"
We closed the rayine door restored
the wall as best we could. aud ne.
turned 10 the library. We made a LIST
OF the Pickering notes and spent an
hour discussing this new feature Of
the situation and Specializing a. TO the
hiding place OF the remainder Of my
gr~andfather's fortune. Lrry and
stoddard both declared their intention
Of remaining until M troubles we're
ended IN spite OF my prctesls Stod.
dard stayed for dinner. and afterward
We began again our eternal quest foG
the treasure. our hopes high from
Larry's lucky strike 81 the afternOon.
aud With a new oagerness born Of tbs
knowledge that the morrow would Ger
tainiy bring Us face 20 face with the
real crises, We ranged the house from
tower 10 cellar. We ~overhauled the
tunnel. for. d seemed 70 me. the hun
drcdth Time.
It was my watch. and a. midnight
after stoddard and Larry had recon
noitered the grounds and Bates aud
had made sure Of an the interior fas
Jennings. I sent them on % bed and
made myself comfortable with a pip,
IN the library.
was glad Of the respite, glad 70 b
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-08-22
eAME paErrY 80 EoR pAr.
Al That, Ne Had Had Only what the
Doctor Ordered.

A Philadelphia physician says that
not Ions M be was called 10 zee an
irishmau. and among other directions
told hiul % take an ounce Of whisky
three times q day. A day or 80 later
ho made another visit aud found tho
a while not so sick. incidentally
drunk.
How did this happeng" the physi
clan demanded OF Pats wife. Who was
%hoyering about solicitoualy.
Sure, dochler. an tissjust what
you ordered. an no more, that he
had. she protested.
II said n ounce Of whisky three
times a day that could not make him
drunk the physician said. "He has
had much more than that
"Divil a drop more. dochter, dear"
she declared. Sure an OF didn't
know just how much an ounce was so
Of whit TO the drug store an asked
an the lad-he's a broth OF a boy.
too-told me that an ounce was 16
drains and Pat has had thin regular,
an no morei"-Harper's Weekly.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-08-22

A NeW England man tells OF a proc
porous Connecticut farmer. painfully
exact 10 money matters. who married
q widow OF Greenwich possessing ~
her own right the sum OF $4,000.
shortly after the wedding a friend met
The farmer. 10 whom ho offered con
ordinations. a. The same time obaers
Ing 1ts a good thing ior you.
Malachi. 8 marriage that means gl0s
900 40 you Not quite that. am.
said ne farmer mol Quiio that
why exclaimed the friend. "A under
stood there waa every cent Of ti0.00f
ts4i Tor yoai = had 10 pay 81 f0l
3 marriage license, said Malachi
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-08-22

That woman oYe there has some
hidden sorrow declared thn aym.
pathetic one. us she came m and took
her seat NJ a table not Tar away. %
have onan nsaerG her See. Her
companion orders everything she
could possibly want. and yet she sits
there silent with a face like a mask
/ am aWtully sorry Tor her
Dont you worry. advised her pes
simistic friend. That's her husband
with her. She's bored. that's an"
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1907-08-22

One can new be too careful about
apparently harmless articles sotllne
about the house. said a housewife the
other day. Not long ago my husband
brought home one Of those big tan bot.
ties Of Ink from the once Il had got
to be such a nuisance buying one OF
the small nye-cent bottles every time
We ran out Of Ink. that he said be
would bring home a supply.
"About q week Efter that I got a
new maid. and when she did the wash
ing she took the biz bottle % Ink for
bluing. OF course every stitch Of our
white clothes In the washing was
ruined