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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-08-20

There is no Disgusting the fact that
the wheat crop of North Dakota will
fall below the average this year. Early
in the season there was every reason to
expect a bumper crop. Then dry
weather came on and continued until
the grain was more or less affected in
almost every part of the state. Some
small favored sections will have a fair
average crop, but these are the excep-
tions. All grains have suffered and
probably none more than barley, of
which a large acreage was sown. We
arrive at this conclusion regarding all
grains from reading our exchanges. talk
ing with people from all parts of the
state. 1t is safe to say that there will
be a falling off of more than Is per cent.
This condition is recognized and is hav-
lug an effect on the grain markets.
There is great strength and the tone of
the market Is wholesome. There is little
oom to doubt that our farmers will
receive a good price for grains of various
kinds which they have to sell and that
the demand will be active all through
the year.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-08-20
THE LABORER AND THE JOB.

IT Secretary Straus a supply the
demand Of the country districts for
labor by the effort recently set in mo
ton for the distribution Of immigrants
he will perform a service to labor and
to commerce. Under the name Of q
division Of information in the. bureau
of immigration q government intelli-
gence Office has been established to
do the work of an agent between the
immigrant and the man who wishes to
employ labor. This is the first organ
lied effort, either public or private,
to meet the demand for labor in diff
ferent localities in different seasons of
the year.
The congestion of the unemployed is
largely due to causes that are remedi-
able, and of course the government
will be acting wholly for the welfare
of the public in distributing immigra-
ton so that the man and the job will
meet. Very many of the immigrants
who crowd the American seaboard
Sil1ee dAe do dAAlouS W SeI Aulo 'IAo
interior as the farmers Of the interior
are to employ them. According to
official figures, 80 per cent Of all i'm
migrants from Europe and 80 per cent
Of those from southern Europe are
farm laborers. A bureau has been eS-
tablished in Chicago, and effort will
be concentrated the next few months
in supplying the demand for harvest
ers in every section where the farmers
are found unable to get sufficient help
from around home. 49,.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-08-20
the VENEZUELA RUPTURE,

Finding it impossible to get along on
yood terms with President Castro Of
%fenezuela, the United States decided
m a dignifed way to pull out Of it and
drop the acquaintance. Without argu-
ing the merits Of the dispute between
citizens Of this country and Venezue-
a it can be said without bias that the
government at Washington has han
died the case from the start with ex-
IRENE patience and moderation. But
Castro sits back and declares that he
regards the princes, potentates and
powers Of the world, the United States
included, al a q~uarrelsome lot, while
be is a martyr whose passing would
be a calamity to the liberty Of the
South American nations.
Venezuela more than any other
South American state has reason to be
grateful to the United States. In her
boundary quarrel with England in
1895 and in her more recent clash with
England and Germany this country
has stood by to insist upon the prin-
ciple Of arbitration for the sole pur-
pose Of giving Venezuela a square
deal. In the present case Castro has
been urged, without threats and with
out bullying, to apply to the disputes
pending between his government and
vurs the principles invoked by us to
save Venezuela in the past. 1t is fair
to say that the attitude Of u gov
eminent is one Of uncertainty as to
lust where right lies, and 1t is willing
to abide by the decision Of q court
With this position the American peo-
pie r in sympathy. Steps tending
toward the use Of force would I'M
doubtedly prove unpopular. The mer-
Its of the American claims are not I'M
derstood by the people at large, and
much more information would be de-
handed before they would approve Of
warlike measures.
The Castro government is at pres
ent in q situation of strained relation
ship with other countries besides the
United States, and the causes are sim
lar in each case. Great Britain, Hol-
land and France have ceased to be on
friendly terms with Castro, and in all
cases the troublesome situations may
he traced to the autOcratic methods
and ov%erreaching policies of the head
of the Venezuelan state. Our case is
perhaps the more meritorious on the
moral side because we have twice
saved Venezuela from foreign spolia-
ton. And this government might just
ly rebuke Castro for his ingratitude
and effrontery in deliberately ignoring
the Indebtedness Of his people to the
power which has preserved them from
destruction as q nation.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-08-20

The talk recently current that States
Attorney johnson is still in politics is
given a reliable endorsement in the item
below which appeared in last weeks
issue of the Milton Globe. The fact
that Mr.. johnson failed to secure the
votes giving him the nomination of his
party at the primary election last June
does not appear to be viewed by himself
as a hinderance to his running for re-
election this fall: "Petitions to the
county auditor, asking that the name of
Peter q. johnson be printed on the
regular election ballot in November as
an independent candidate for states at
torney, have been circulated about the
county this week. Mr.. johnson is the
present incumbent for this office, but
was defeated in the primaries by W. B.
Dickson, the other democratic candidate
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-08-20

There are still a few land owners IN
Cavalier county who do not fully under
stood the tree bounty law. The law,
which went into effect in July, 1905,
says that whoever shall hereafter plant
and keep in growing condition, trees for
n year, shall be entitled to $500 per
acre for same. Therefore, only the trees
planted in 1906 or after are effected by
this law. Those planted in 1905 could
not have been growing for a year when
the law went into effect. Trees planted
this year can not be counted as they
have not been growing a year.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-08-20
MUST FACE THE ISSUES THIS YEAR.

"The campaign will be difficult. 1t is
absurd to talk of a walkover for Taft.
He himself makes no secret of his belief
that Bryan's chances of election are
better than they have ever been before.
The republicans will know that they
have been fighting before the battle is
over. They can not bring out their old
bogeys. The country is not going to be
frightened into rejecting Bryan."-From
New York Evening Post, a Taft Organ.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-08-20
WHEN the GERMANS LINE Up.

&sSvA W.
Talk about the isolation Of Ger
many by the alliance Of France, Rus
sia and England has. some point when
the mind -dwells solely upon Germany
within the present limits of the en-
pire ruled by the kaiser. But the
Germans do not consider themselves
destined to q back seat on the car Of
progress. In the age of expansion
they naturally give the word Germany
a range to include all territory where
the mass Of the people are Of the Ger
man ace and speak the German
tongue. In this sense Germany In
cludes large slices of territory under
the rule Of Russia, a portion of Swift
zeriand and the whole Of Austria
proper-in fact a clearly outlined and
natural division Of the earth stretch
ing from the Baltic to the Adriauc and
actually cutting Europe in two.
All the traditions Of Austria are Ger
man. When it comes to a lineup the
Austrians will remember the days Of
ancient greatness when all Germany
was under n head. The hour Of
change is near for Austria, for the
emperor, who has been on the throne
sixty years, will soon pass away. It
Is noticeable that shortly before the
visit of King Edward to the CA the
Gorman omnoror modo n roroorIoh1
call, in company with the princes Of
the states of the empire, upon Francis
Joseph in Vienna. This visit was set
apart from all other ceremonies con
nected with the celebration of the an
niversary Of the accession Of the Aus
TRAN emperor to the throne. It was a
gathering of the German princes to do
honor to the Austrian emperor, who is
Of German blood, a sort Of family re-
union Of the German crowned heads.
German enterprise and the spirit Of
business expansion have filled the small
countries south and east Of Austria
with Germans. Their business talent,
the fame of their systems of education
and the position Of the military men,
trained in Germany, give to the race
a leadership wherever numbers of
them assemble, and this means about
every seaport and trading center on
the southern seas and every capital Of
the smaller states wedged in between
the political possessions of the Ger
nan and the Turk. AS they are scat
tered today among several countries
and divided in their political ideals,
the Germans may we'll take alarm at
the thought Of France, Russia and
England leagued against them. But
If they all get together and line up
they may turn the tables with respect
to isolation. Physically France and
Russia q be separated by Germany
If all the German people in Europe
set about it.. And isolation for Ger
many would not be a calamity if 1T
proved to be that splendid isolation
which is synonymous with power to
go 1t alone.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-08-20
COUNTY TICKET.

For County Auditor
j. K. HAMILTON, OF Elgin
For Sheriff
WILBUR L, DRURY, of Stilwell
For Clerk of the District Court
w. II. SPECKMANN, of Dresden
For States Attorney
W. B. DICKSON. of Langdon
For County Judge
h. f. DORV.AL, of Langdon
For County Commissioner Fifth District
ANDREW BRADY. of Olga
For County Justices of the Peace
E. A. FARRELL, of Langdon
FRANK DELLING, of Milton
For County Constables-
C. M. JORDAN, of Hay
JAMES HEATING, of Perry
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-08-20

The Hannah Moon would infer that
the organization of the republican
county committee which occurred at
Langdon about ten days ago was rail
roaded through as per program drafted
the evening before. The purported
wav of harmony seems to be accom-
panied by a painful precision in certain
quarters, if we may take the liberty OF
repeating the p~hraseology of our end
town contemporary.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-08-20
NOTICE IN BANKRUPTCY.

In the District Court of the United States
for the District of North Dakota.
William Hutton, In BANKRUPTCY.
BANKRUPT.
To the creditors Of William Hutton, of Nc
Lean, in the County of Cavalier and Dis
trict aforesaid. a Bankrupt
Notice Is Hereby Given, That on August 10th
1908 the said William Hutton was duly adjudi-
Gated bankrupt, and that the first meeting Of
his creditorswiil be held in Grand Forks. N.
Oak, at the office of HsI.sI.Whithed, on Sep
manifestly inconvenient for the parties in in
~terestito holds4tbe meeting at Langdon, the
count. seat of the county in which the bank.
rupt resides, ut which time the said creditors
may attend, prove their claims. appoint a trustee
examine the bankrupt and transact suci, ether
business as may properly come before such
meeting.
H. L. WHITHED,i
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Grand F'.rks. North Dakota. August IL. 1908
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-08-20

The customary Japanese spy was
discovered taking sketches Of the de-
lenses of New York harbor during re-
cent military maneuvers. No war
game is complete now in this country
unless a Jap spy or two get near
enough to it to find space in the news
dispatches.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-08-20

Query: II one democrat on the state
board of equalization can force an in
crease of three to four million dollars in
the assessed valuation of the railroads
of the state, what would be the result if
the entire board we're composed OF
democrats? This is a question for you,
MI. Voter, to answer at the polls in
November.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-08-20

There is a United States senator to be
elect at the coming session of the legis-
lature aud democrats everywhere in the
state should be alive TO the Importance
of selecting legislators favorable to j.
L. Cashel, of Grafton, the democratic
candidate for that position.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-08-20

There is a painful absence of enthu-
siasm among North Dakota republicans
for either the state or national ticket,
but things will warm up as soon as the
swag arrives from Cincinnati.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-08-20

The man who can make his son be-
lieve that it is more patriotic to buy a
nice silk flag than to spend his money
for irecrackers deserves a large chunk
Of public esteem whether he has done
any other great service or not.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-08-20

Now that Betsy Ross. the fagmak
er, has been assailed as a fake the
i%conoclast will probably not hesitate
to question the identity of Mar
tina Washington.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-08-20

The Niagara peninsula, that part Of
Ontario west Of Niagara river extend
ing to the western end of Lake Onta-
rio, is said to be we'll adapted to the
culture Of figs, an industry practiced
there for forty years. This informa-
ton is derived from a consular report
which throws out the hint that it will
prove surprising.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-08-20

Every now and then the conscience
fund gets a contribution so large as
to suggest that there may have been
big holes put in the treasury by loot
ers who failed to repent.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-08-20

The Mark Hanna in this campaign is
Taft's millionaire brother, and he evident
ly has great confidence in the Hanna
plan of engineering a campaign, for he
is following it to a letter.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-08-20
LEGISLATIVE TICKET

For Representatives Eighteenth District
JOHN FISCHER, of Mt. Carmel
CHAS. C. CRAWFORD, of Calvin
For Representative Fortieth District
E. j. MOEN, of Osnabrock
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-08-20

Politics is Of no more Importance
than the price Of beef" says a con-
But just now the people
think that the price of beef is the
most serious thing moving.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-08-20
Advertised Letter List.

The following list OF uncalled for let.
ters have been received at the Langdou
post office, during the week ending
Thursday, Aug. Goth 1908.
GENTS LIST.
Fred Anderson j. E. Greenman
John johnson Thomas Little
Mandalen SCHNEIDER.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-08-20
: MIR. Roosevelt may not, after all, need
to go to Africa in order to have a
difficult search for an elephant.

Following precedent tie republican
managers they will make
public the source of campaign contribu-
tions latter the election"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-08-20

That husky New Orleans italian who
Cleaned OUT for good and all the
four Black Hand rufians who demand
ed his money and jewels deserves q
Carnegie medal Of the first class.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-08-20
OFFICIAL COUNTY PAPER.

Subscription 81 per annum, or $3.50 if paid in
advance. Advertising rates on application.
Communications must be received by Tuesday
noon to receive prompt attention.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-08-20

Steel bars may not be so strong as
they were, according to Wall street
ratings, but their tensile strength Is
lust as great. {
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-08-20
DEMOCRATIC TICKET L.

For President
w. J. BRYAN, of Nebraska.
For Vice President
JOHN w. KERN. of Indiana.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-08-20

Castro might go in for an anti-Amei
lean alliance with little Japan and Sc
whether that will scare anybody.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-08-20

Money alwayson hand for first and
second mortgage loans .on Cavalier
county lands. Best of rates and con
ditions. o. E. Thompson, cashier.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-08-20

The campaign Life of Taft" will
probably be read like a modern edf-
ton Of around the World In Eighty
Days" -,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-08-20
LADIES LIST.

Miss Lena Watson.
Parties calling for any of the above
letters will state that they have been
advertised and be required to pay a
charge of one cent for advertising. A.
JOHN McGAUvRAN. Postmaster.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-08-20
LIQUOR LICENSE OR TAX Nor1CE,

Notice is hereby given that a government tax
liquor dealer, was issued to WA. Ferguson&Co.
ct Ct L ,ana n. OAK, on the End day Of july a.
-, 1919, WHICH said tax receipt is posted in the
Is, Block No. 20. Of the original tuwnsite
ct the City Of Langdon,, North Dakota,
winch sag building is owned by C. Chisholm.
erty, where said tax receipt is posted.
3-5 w. a.. FEpcrsoM {. -.
Holder of said Government Tax Recaint
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-08-20

Hard to say just now what is and
what is not on the Persian carpet.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-08-20

Published every Thursday morning at Lang
don, Cavalier county, North Dakota.
Entered at the Post office OF Langdou as mail
matter OF the Second Class.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-08-20
TREAsURER's REPORT.
Perry School District.
County of Cavalier and State of North Dakota,
for the year 19O7-190S.

County of Cavalier and State of North Dakota,
for the year 1907-19OS.
RECEIPTS.
Cash on hand at beginning of school
year, July !, 1907 s2S6o 70
from the apportionment of the State
TuitioprFund. 80. 285 OO
Total amount received during the year
from the apportionment of the County
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT during the year from
Taxes levied by the District School :
Board, including outstanding war e
collection of Taxes 1923 16
cash of hand July i, 1907. ........... ss3SSS 95
EXPENDITURES.
Amount paid during the year for School
Houses, Sites aud Furniture. ....... $1318 50
Amount paid during the year for Teach
AMOUNT mo mI paid during the year for Ser '-'' 70
vices and Expenses of School Officers. SS so
Amount paid during the year for Inter-
est of Bonds and Warrants. ......."" 229 SO
Amount paid during the year for Incl
dental Expenses. 14S 06
Tota, Exnenditures for the year...... s3o5o "A
Cash on hand June 80, 1908 .............. sS8 81
Grand Total, expenditures and cash IN
hand, to balance above total receipts $3SSS s.
RELATING T~O.SINKING FUND.
Amount received into and transferred to
the Sinking Fund during the year.....$4N 90
Balance inSinking Fund June 80, 1908. $500 90
WILLIAM FLACK,
Treasurer of Perry School District.
Approved this 18th day of July A. D. 1908.
By order of the District School Board:
j. C. STANTON, President.
Attest: WIN. KAHN, Clerk.
CLERKS STATEMENT OF INDEBTEDNESS
OF DISTRICT.
Whole amount of Warrants Outstand-
ing June 80. 1908 S 821 Is
Whole amount of Bonds outstanding
June 80, 1908. 1850 90
Total Indebtedness of District June 80,
lSOo...... .S4ii1 10
NOTE: Due from Iona school district on
division of bonded indebtedness, $21O0.00, with
interest at 4 per cent. from November 20, 1907,
to June 80, 1908. Due from Iona school dis
trict on division of property, funds on hand,
etc., $445.76, with interest at 8 per cent.
Approved this 18th day of July A. D. 1908.
By order of the District School Board:
WIN. KAHN, Clerk.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-08-20
TREASURER'S REPORT
OLGA School District.
County of Cavalier and State of North Dakota, |
*f' for the year 1907-19O8.
RECEIPTS.

County of Cavalier and State of North Dakota,
tff for the year 1907-190S.
RECEIPTS.
Cash on hand at beginning of school
year, July 1, 1907 $243S 26
Total amount received during the year
from the napp,ortionment of the State DOC 40
amount received during the year
from the apportionment of the Coun- -. o
Am ny untt reeei Eead during the ,- wear from ''S4 %
Taxes levied by the District School
Board, including outstanding warrants
redeemed or endorsed in the collection
Amount received during the year into
sinking fund 900. 50 IS
Amount received during the year from
Cash on Hand July /, 1907. ........... $685. s6
EXPENDITURES.
Amount paid during the year for school
houses, sites and furniture. .......... 556 Al
Amount paid during the year for appar-
atus, fixtures, IL 10
Amount paid during the year for Teach 900, 81
Amount paid during the year for Ser
vices and Expenses of School Officers. "A 90
Amount paid during the. year for inter-
est Of bonds and warrants.." 1900
dental Expenses. s66 So
Total Expenditures for the year. .$47ss II
Cash on Hand June 30, 1908. 1876 50
Grand Total, Expenditures and cash on
hand, to balance above total receipts. $3.50 IS
RELATING TO SINKING FUND
Amount of sinking fund in treasury on
July 1, 1907. 1878 81
Amount received into and transferred
to the sinking fund during the year.. 50 35
Total. :. All 80
Balance in sinking fund June 30, 1905. Us ALL SO
R. E. CUFFE.
Treasurer of Olga School District.
Approved this 14th day of July A.. d. 1908
By order of tho District School Board:
D. j. MCKINNON, President.
THOS. CREGAN. Clerk.
CLERKS STATEMENT OF INDEBTEDNESS
OF DISTRICT.
Whole amount of warrants outstand-
ing, June 80, 1908 90 90
Whole amount of bonds outstanding on
Total indebtedness of district June 80,
Approved this 14th day of July, A. D.. 1908.
By Order of the District School Boards:
THOS. CREGaN. Clerk.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-08-20

Read the DEnooRAr and get the news
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1908-07-09
Albert McVay Fatally Shot.

While reading 2 paper in a front
room of his home three miles south
of Pine Bluff on the Warren road.
Albert McVay, prominent cotton
dealer OF Jefferson county was shot
Sunday night about nine O'Clock by
an assassin, whose identity is un-
known The contents OF a shotgun
were poured into his side and lodged
in the stomach.
MeNay was aroused from his read
ing by the sound of footsteps on the
front porch He was in the act of
laying aside his paper when the shot
was fired, and he fell at the feet OF
his wife, who was the only person
She raised the alarm. The neighbors
in turn notified Sheriff C. NJ. Philpot,
Constable Stewart and the police de-
partment of Pine Bluff
A neighbor of MeVay's says that an
automobile drove to a neck of woods
about 300 yards from the McVay
home few minutes before the shoot
ing, that it remained there until a
few seconds after the shot was fired.
and then dashed away. 1t is current
opinion that the automobile party
were concerned in the shooting, al.
though there is nothing but circum-
stances to lend eredence to tie
theory.
The Monticellonian. [volume] (Monticello, Ark.) 1870-1920, 1908-07-09
State Capital Notes
transcripts Filed.

The transcripts in the following
cases have been filed with the Su-
preme Court:
w H. Hallum against NJ. c. Clay, ad-
ministtator, on appeal from the Pu-
laski County Circuit Court. in which
suit is brought over the distribution Of
certain money.
G. r Barnes against w G. and NJ. G.
Martin. in which suit is brought over
land
Elva Cobt against the st Louis and
Southwestern Railway Company. in
which suit is brought for $1,000 dam
ages for personal injuries. The plain
tiff alleges that she was injured by be-
ing thrown to the floor of one of the
defendants cars while attempting TO
leave the eur
j. n. O'Hare against the st. Louis
and Southwestern Railway Company,
in which suit is brought for SIPS dam
ages IS brought for horse which the
complaint alleges was killed by one
of the defendants trains.