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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-12-10
Herbert spencer.s Hvpochondria.

Always at the back of his mind was
the worry about his health, which was
quite satisfactory. After a spell of
hard work he writes, THE effect Of
the ov%ereXertion showed itself in de-
preston of spirits and a constant feel
ing of dissatisfaction with myself and
a more than usual repetition of the
fear, which l have occasionally felt
for the last four or five years. that my
mlnd was not so vigorous and acute or
my memory so retentive as it was"
this when Spencer was twenty-one
and on the road to philosophy.-Dun-
cans "Life of Spencer"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-12-10

The coin of smallest value ever is
sued is the mite" so called, such as
the widow of the Bible story contrib
uted to the poor, It's shape was hex
agonal and its face value one-fiftieth
of a cent. Five thousand mites are
the equivalent in value of one Ameri-
can dollar
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-12-10

dresses an things, an there'n be $10O
left to put aside. Amt it just splen-
did,
The full extent of the freeze was
learned gradually, but by the end of
the week it was generally known that
old trees had been only slightly in
jured. The Blair grove escaped with
the loss of it's leaves.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-12-10

Marie-Wasn't it shocking about
Chollie Worthington? He fell out Of
his new airship when it got stalled a
half mile up in the air! Lilian-How
did Chollie come to fall? Marie-He
thought he was in his automobile and
jumped out to push it back home.-Bo-
hemian Magazine.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-12-10
Maine StronulY Republican,

Portland, Me-, Nov. 5.-Taft and
Sherman We're given a plurality of
$4,000 in Maine Il of a total vote for
the w. }.es~ parties of 1913, 900.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-12-10
Ill Health More Expensive Than ANY Cure

This country is now filled with people
who migrate across the continent in all
directions seeking that which gold can
mot buy. Nine-trnlhs of them are suffer
lug from thruat and lung trouhl" or
chronic catarrh, resulting from neglected
colds and spending fortunes vaiily trying
I" regain lost health. Could every sui
i"'rr but undo the past and ear that
first neglected cold, all this sorrow, pail,
anxiety and eX pe,lsp could have been
avoided. ChamberInin's Cough, Remedy
is famous for its cures oi ccIds and ear
NOR" serious diseases; may be avoided.
For sale bv Abbott x Go.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-12-10
SOCIETY DIRECTORY.

LODGEOF Observation-Disclosures No. 8
holds regular communication ON the first and
third Thursdays' of each month at the Masonic
Aempie.
w. F. WINTER, v. M.
ROBERT WORK, Sec'y.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-12-10

LADY c. o. Est. Mary's Court, meets at
the Forester hall on the second and fourth
Tuesdays of each month.
MRS. WIN. F~LUMERFELT, G. R.
MRS. A. L. koEHmsTEDT, Rec. Sec'y.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-12-10

Every cast OF back ache, weak back,
inflammation OF the bladder and rheu-
maticpains is dangerous ii neglected, for
such troubles are nearly always due to
weak kidneys. Take neWitt's Kidney
and Bladder Pills. For weak Kidneys.
and Inflammation OF the bladder they
are unequalled. Regular size fifty cents.
Sold here by Ferguson 4 Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-12-10

CO. F. No. 8os-st. Alphonsus Court, meets
on the first and third Wednesdays of each
month in their hall over the Mooney State
Bank. JOHN SHEEHAN, C, r,
Jos 6. ScHILL, Sec'y.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-12-10

Nj. B. A.-Modern Brotherhood of America
meets IN the Opera House Hall on the first and
third Wednesday of each month.
w. A. FERGUSON, President.
GEO. L. DUNN1aAN, Secretary.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-12-10
Call for City Warrants.

Notice is given to present for payment
outstanding warrants against the City
OF Langdon, up to and including Regis
tered Number 1878. Interest upon same
ceases on and after date of this notice.
Dated Langdon, N. d., Dec. 3, 1908.
10 j. ID. MILNE, City Treasurer
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-12-10

o. I. S.-Langdon Temple holds regular COM
munications on the first and third Tuesdays of
each month at the Masonic hall.
Mrs. McGRUER, MRS. r. WORK, w. Nj.
Sec'y. S.. G. KERR, w. P.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-12-10

A. f. & A. M.-Lebanon Lodge holds regular
communication at the Masonic Temple on the
second and fourth Fridays of each month.
j. KELLAND, w. M.
]. H. Balm, Secretary.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-12-10

Nj. W. A.-Langdon Camp, No. 2s3o meets in
the Woodman hall the second and fourth
Mondays of each month.
VIM. A. LAWN V. C.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-12-10

Nearly "v.rNt"ndv knows ip""itr's
l.'',i" EARLY Ri~"r> are the be. DIS
made. They are small ple:~, ~nre
Ii'tl" liver pulls. S'Jdb 10y F,a4u- \ 10.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-12-10

Gerald-Some things go by fits and
starts.
Geraldine-I don't. want you to have
a fit. but / wish you'd start.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-12-10

10. F,-Langdon Court, Independent Order
OF foresters. meet in the Workmen hall, the
nrst aud third Tuesdays of each month.
w. A. FERGUSON. G. R.
j.. H. Balm. Rec. Sec'y.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-12-10

Say, pa"
"What is it?"
"Can a man who is rounded off at
the corners be called a square man"
"What kind of a man is one who is
rounded off at the %corners?"
ga bow legged one."- New York
Press.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-12-10
Trapped Partridqes.

While out shooting partridges with
three guns we were walking a small
field of roots when we flushed a covey
of five birds. They rose singly, and we
killed four Of them. The fifth, being
hard hit, carried on some little way
and dropped in a patch of bramble,
where we afterward found it. On ex-
animation of the five birds two had
no feet, only stumps; the two others
had only M leg each, and the fifth
was the only perfect bird among them.
They were all old ones, and the stumps
were quite healed, though rather club.
bed at the end.-London Field.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-12-10

Il U. o. F.-Meets every Tuesday night in
nall over Ferguson Restaurant.
w. l.. DRURY, N. G.
P. 4. doERrz, Sec'y.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-12-10
By A H. SWEET
opyright. 1908, by American Press
Association.

~ H., mother, they're gone, ev-
cry n of 'em," and Nelly
~ Blair rushed into the kitch-
on. where hor mo+bor -oe
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-02-14
LINGO lN'S BIRTHDAY.

Lincoln's rthday ushers in the Re
publican cal paign Now in the be-
ginning of It it looks very much like
Taft will be the Republicans choice.
There has been much rabid talk
among negro IS to the effect that they
will not SUI port Roosevelt or Taft.
who is his oice for the nomination.
There is pie lty of time for a recon.
sideration o this attitude and the
danger is to- great Il any considera-
BILE portion ct negroes persist Either
the discontel ted ones intend to stay
away from Il e polls or vote the Dem.
ocratic ticke II will never do for a
Republican 2 'esident to 90 into office
without the aid of negro votes, or
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-02-14
REV. WARD RoUSES
CENTRAL AT RALLY

Rey. Wards sermon at Central Bap-
tist church Sunday afternoon was ex-
ceptional He spoke a little short of
% minutes, but never was so much
truth, theology, philosophy and wis
dom so logically and strongly put in
such plain and concise way as he
did on that occasion.
The pastor Of Shorter lost himself
in the spirit and the words of advice
pregnant with wisdom, sense and NOR
ality made every Christians soul leap
for JOY and the sinners nod their
heads in silent assent. The event was
nothing less than a spiritual revival.
Revs. Holmes. Harding, Payne,
Brown and Becllham were oa the ros-
trum with local minister Patterson in
the exhorter'S chair. All the mem
bers of Central were free to express
their benefit of the religions benefit.
as well as the financial aid.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-02-14

The Color do Political Club extend
ed invitation to some Denverites to
celebrate W III it Lincoln's birthday
and nearly a hundred responded.
There was music throughout the eve
ming by the Progressive Orchestra un-
der the lead rship of Geo. Logan. The
speakers on the program were DR..
Westbrook. DR.. McClain. Prof. Alza-
mon Ira ii cas- and Rev. Cole. The
meeting wa presided over by A. ].
Fitzpatrick. who stated the object of
the club as organization of the ne
groes of thp state under neither Of
the great lrties on a non-partisan
platform, FIRE e to choose what course
II should tak e Two visitors from out
of the city were present. Messrs,
Booze and arl of Colorado Springs.
Refreshment concluded the evening.
Resolutions endorsing the Republican
administratiol were there already pre-
pared, but We re given no recognition by
the club.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-02-14

Many of the old soldiers will be
out to hear again the life and dee,is
OF orr greatest leader OF the race,
Many ambitious young people will
come out to get an inspiration from
his glorious achievements and hard
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-02-14
ENDORSEMENT RE.
FUSED The COP.

over their votes. II will never do for
the Democratic party to enter into
wing Of that party is pledged to the
repeal of the war amendments.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-02-14
DOUGLAS DAY
PROGRAMME

ships, There will come the hero wor-
shippers who will honor and revere his
name because Of his pre-eminence and
unsullied character, true to himself,
his race and his God Therefore all
must come early 10 take part
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1908-02-14
WOMAN'S DAY RALLY PROGRAM.
Campbell A. NJ. E. Church, Sunday.
Feb. 18th, Afternoon and Evening,

Feb. 18th, Afternoon and Evening,
3 p. m. and 7:So p. m.
Singing. ........ Central Baptist Choir
Invocation. Mrs. Jennie f. Young
Scripture Reading Mrs c. W. Holmes
Singing ...... Central Baptist Choir
Short Talks by the City Pastors.
Evening, 7:3o p. m.
Selection by Choir.
Invocation. ,.... Mrs. Laura Johnson
Scripture Reading. Mrs. H. Mcintyre
Select Reading. ... Mrs. NJ. Faliings
Paper Mrs, Martha Riley
The Dolores star., 1908-03-06
HOME NEWSPAPERS.
They Bring Many Benefits to the
Town and to Their Patrons.

II the average merchant would calm
ly study over the matter of benefits
that can be brought around by the
home paper. the editor would receive
a more liberal advertising patronage.
The country-town paper fills pc
culiar field. There is no substitute
for it. 1t Is the purveyor Of local
news, the criterion of the degree OF
prosperity of the town. Week after
week the editor talks to thousand
or more people Of the community. He
is the molder Of public opinion, and
his paper is not alone his own mouth.
piece, but the megaphone OF the
whole surrounding country. People
read daily papers that are published
in the large cities for the large amount
of current general news; the local
paper is read for the little doings in
the local field. Rarely does the sub
scription list represent dollars enough
to pay running expenses. The paper
must have advertising to be a success.
Let 1t be announced a single time that
there will be an auction sale OF John
Jones' live stock. agricultural imple-
ments and other wares, and see how
many will be at the auction. This
proves its value as an advertising me-
dium. Note the most successful
storekeeper in any town, and you will
find he is the most liberal patron of
the home paper
The Dolores star., 1908-03-06
Reading Has Fine Specimen Of the
Housetop Timer.

Reading, Pa.-For seventy-six OF his
50 years of life William Bridegam has
lived in Reading, and the world has
been so good to him that to-day he
looks only 60. He is Readings oldest
tinsmith, and has been a tinker for
more than half century.
Like many another business man OF
Reading, Mr. Bridegam was born in a
rural community. Blind Hartman's
Tavern in Alsace township was his ma
tive town. At the age of six he came
to Reading, but rural life had such
great attractions for him that when he
grew older he used to go out to the
country at the age of IL, when the
farmers were making hay or harvest
ing, and carry the water jug and the
demijohn filed with whisky for the
men who swung the scythe and cradle
from morning till night. He completed
his apprenticeship as tinker in the
country, in Muhlenburg township.
Then, strong and robust, he decided to
make trip on foot to Ohio. He left
with his brother-in-law to visit their
grandfather in that state, as the old
The Dolores star., 1908-03-06
PLEAsUREs OF FARM LIFE
science and Invention RsvolutionI.s
Methods In Agricultural Districts.

oid-fashioned life on the farm 10
iast disappearing. Things have quick.
ened some and science has wrought
changes for the better Drudgery has
oeen obliterated through improved
machinery and there Is no reason why
the farmer of to-day should not lead Q
lie OF comparative gentle ease. In
stead OF following the plow he rides
the plow. The sowing of the crops
ana all this cultivation is done by ma
chihery. 1t is no uncommon thing to
ma the farm house equipped with all
modern conveniences known to the
city folks, gas or electric lights, hot
and cold water and every sanitary In
novation. The telephone and the
rural delivery bring the farm close to
the town, and no longer need the
average farmer be behind the times a.
10 passing events. He has sufficient
leisure at his home f1reside to acquire
greater fund of Information from the
daily papers and other good literature
which he receives than has the busy
merchant or professional man who re-
sides in the city.
Ihls closer communion with tho
world at large has revolutionized farm
lie and has robbed II of many unde-
sirable phases. No longer does the
farmer feel abashed when among
townspeople on account of his lack of
information; rather he is proud of the
fact that he is quite as up-to-date and
well isformed as any intelligent citi-
zen. 1t matters not where he may re.
side. This feeling on the part of the
FARMER has changed his attitude
towards the home town. He has come
to realization that the distance be.
tween the farm and the town has been
annihilated and that his work on the
farm is an important thing in the
maintenance of the nearby town. He
is interested in good roads, he is in.
terested in all local improvements.
These are matters OF Importance to
him Just as well as things directly re-
lating to his farm. The farmer is be.
ginning to realize. even more than the
merchant, the relationship OF the agri.
cultural district to the home town.
1t is now up to the residents of the
villages and the small cities to study
into conditions and to place the proper
estimate upon the Importance of the
farmers work In town maintenance.
The Dolores star., 1908-03-06
*IOST" MINE FOUND.

until months afterward he was shown
slab Of granite stuck full of the little
crystals. and after a few superficial
tests he became convinced of the fact
that there was really a deposit of the
rare metal, to obtain which the steel
companies sent all over the world, that
the product of their works may be
doubled in quality and perhaps trebled
in value-for to the infusion of molyb-
denum into the steel is due a great
part of its tensile strength, under the
operation Of certain methods of pro.
duction.
One hundred pounds of this rare
metal dropped into the ton of molten
steel increases its tensile strength
just 100 per cent, SO that one ton Of
steel may be made to do the work of
two tons produced under the old
method.
This metal enters in no unimpor.
tant measure into the value of the
great armor plates used in the build.
ing of a navy.
Mr. Holman's engineer was the late
Dr. Frederick Adams of New York city
whose report on the last prospect of
the Catharine Hill mine was the last
work he ever did in this country, since
he died Immediately after returning
from trip to Guatemala. as they
were satisfied that the deposit was of
a commercial richness. Mr.. Holman
bonded tract of 1900 acres which he
has since purchased in Hancock coun.
ty, and large force of men was set
at work blasting out carload of ore
to take to crushing mill, and the
mineral extracted from the rock.
This reduction revealed the deposit in
such richness that the development OF
the mine is only a matter of time.
The mine is entirely above ground,
where the operation is more like that
of quarry than a mine, and where
great slabs of the mountain are blast.
ed away and reduced to small pieces,
sent to the mill to be ground up and
the crystals released
1t is believed that within a very few
years this new mineral product OF
Maine will have an important bearing
on the steel-built structures Of the
United States. and, perhaps, of the
world. The only successful mines of
this material are in Sweden and
Australia.
The Dolores star., 1908-03-06
RICH STORE OF MoLYeOENITE
DISCOVERED BY A HUNTER.
Deposit Of Valuable Material in Maine
Dates from Adventure Of Nimrod
Who Had Secret Source Of
lead" Supply.

Bangor, Me.-Like a romance reads
the story of the molybdenite mine of
Catharine hill, from the discovery of
the so-called lost lead mine" to the
opening of the wonderfully rich de.
posit Of that mineral
Years ago a hunter in the vicinity of
Tunk pond sat down to enjoy his
MONDAY lunch. AS his gun lay on
the ledge by his side it's barrel pointed
directly to what the hunter thought
was bit of lead in the solid rock.
He claimed the lead" mine was on
Catharine hill, or some other in the
immediate neighborhood, and that he
could never find it again.
According to local tradition, not
only did the man find the mine again,
but as it was on land not his own he
made secret visits to it, each time
coming home with supply of valu-
able specimens of sulphide of molyb-
denum. He never divulged, even to
his own family, where his mine"
was.
But, strange as it may seem. the ac-
tual location of the Hancock county
molybdenite mine is on Catharine
hill, on which, according to Pioneer
Simpson, the lost lead mine" was To-
Gated.
In township No. 10, close to the
shores of Tunk pond, where the late
Frank Jones and thousands of his
successors have come to catch the
gamy salmon and trout. there is a
solid granite outcropping of an unde-
termined length. rising into the air for
a distance of over 300 feet and sink
ing into the earth for a distance un-
known, literally full of crystals of
this valuable mineral, in the form of
sulphide of molybdenum.
Some years ago man approached
G. Vey Holman of Bangor and init
mated that he could get in on the
ground floor of molybdenite mine,
right here in Maine"
Mr.. Holman believed it fairy story
The Dolores star., 1908-03-06
OUR COUNTRY BOYS
CHANCES THAT THEY SOME.
TIMEs OVERLOOK.
BRAINS FOR THE BIG CITES
Opportunities for the Rural-eorn Youth
- Gain Success by Making
His Start In His Homo
Town.

There Is no use in complaining be-
cause you perhaps were born on a
farm and fortune destined that you
must get your initial business expert
ence in the four-corners' grocery
store. or some other business estab-
lishment in the home town. The aver
age country boy has kind of banker
ing for city life, and for a chance to
climb to the front Some. however,
never stop to think that II they are
built of the proper material they will
drift there without realizing the
change. Yes, the country town is
the kindergarten of success, and IL
you don't make a winning there you
might as well make up your mind to
go back to the plow.
Business men, much like poets. are
born, not made, and II one has not
the talents requisite for success in
mercantile life. he will have a hard
road to success. Business principles
are the same the world over, and the
little country store affords the gaining
of knowledge that is necessary to the
winner. The most successful mer-
chants in the world gained their start
in the country store. The greatest
statesmen found their ambitions while
following the plow. Then the country
boy should not be sorry that he is not
in the big city. The one with brains
and ability in these days will win
out. The country is the fertile field
for the growing of brains for city
use. Therein is held in reserve the
energy that goes to move the world of
business. Study into the lives OF the
great men of to-day, and you will
find three-fourths of the most sue
cessful ones the product of the farm
and the country town. Then, IL you
are a country-store clerk, be thank
full. and II you use honest endeavor in
time you will find that instead of you
seeking the city. the city will be seek
ing you. Merit always finds its re-
ward
What you learn, learn we'll. Be
thorough in everything you do. Better
be good grocery clerk than a poor
lawyer, Better be a good plow boy
than a poor clerk. Brains backed up
by industry and honesty Of purpose
are essential to success. Hours spent
In study of whatever business you may
enter are hours well spent. You can
never learn too much, II you only
learn rightly. Ambition is one of
the things that assists In working
wonders. Have an aim in life, and
let that aim be your loftiest ideal
Once you decide upon a worthy accom-
plishment never rest until you sue
ceed. The small country store or busi-
ness place gives splendid opportunity
to study. 1t has advantages that the
city store never affords. There are
spare moments that can be profitably
utilized. Make the best of them,
and remember that a well-stored mind
is great capital in business, and the
talent that enables you to make the
best Of what you know is an important
factor. Study, improve every min
ute; don't grumble: keep at work,
and your chance will come
d. NJ. CARR.
The Dolores star., 1908-03-06
Hoo Cholera.

The greatest drawback to the hog
industry which breeders in this coun-
try have to contend with Is what Is
known as hog cholera" and swine
plague"
Hog cholera is highly contagious
disease and unless checked is liable
to carry of! great number OF hogs in
very short time.
Mr. A. p. Williams, of Burnetts
Creek, Ind. tells of an experience
which he had with some hogs that
had the cholera Five years ago."
says Mr.. Williams. Il was in the en-
ploy of Mr.. j. d. Richardson. Lafay-
cite, Ind, as his barn foreman. Some
fine hogs that / was feeding took the
cholera. gave them Sloan's Lini-
ment and did not lose a hog. Some
were so bad they would not drink
sweet milk and / was compelled to
drench them. l have tried 1t at every
opportunity since and always find 1t
o. X"
Write for DR.. Sloan's free book on
the treatment of Horses. Cattle, Hogs,
and Poultry. Address: DR.. Earl 8.
Sloan. 615 Albany Street, Boston,
Mass.
The Dolores star., 1908-03-06
HIS LECTURE ON JOB.
Brother Diekey Thinks He Was Over.
rated a. Patient Man.

Il dunno what dey call Job patient
man fer" said Brother Dickey, "kaze
Of all de GROWERS ever hearn tell on
he sho' wuZ de growlinest. But he
sho' did have enough ter make him
growl-dat he did. De devil say:
'Looky yere, Job, you in my power,
now, an ! gwine ter 'fiict you wild q
few biles.' An Job say: All right;
l kin stan It ef you kim But de biles
commence ter break out SO thick an
fas' dat Job say: 'Looky yere, man.
desc amt no biles-dis de smallpox,
sho' ez you bo'n.' An he eetch and
eetch SO dat he had ter scratch his.
se'f wild goats head. Den de devil
vit in high win and blow down Jobs
house; an dat wuz too much. So oil
Job If up his voice an he say:
'Looky yere. bargain fer biles. but
didn't want no harricane th'owed in
fer good measure ATLANTA Consti-
tuition.