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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-05-27
ANNUAL ADDRESS.

At the conclusion of these exercises
DR.. Robt. p. Pell, president Of Con
verse college, was introduced to deliver
the annual address. DR.. Pell is an at
tractive speaker and he delivered one
of the strongest and most forcible ad-
dresses that has been given here in
some time. His portrayal of the ad
vantagcs of the present day boy with
those of the past and the responsibility
resting upon the boy of the present
time was most interesting and could
not but be inspiring TO those who heard
him, and especially the pupils.
After his address diplomas were
awarded by Supt. R. A. Dobson to the
class whose names appear above. This
was done in words of congratulation
and admonition.
HIGH SCHOOL PROMOTIONS.
A new departure was the presenta
tion of certificates to the successful
pupils of the seventh grade who have
been promoted to the High School de-
partment for anotheryear. These were
as follows:
John Bolt, Hastings Dial, Leon Dod-
son, Ruth Easterby, Douglas Feather
stone, Esther Fowler, Lou Belle Fow-
Ter, Henry Franks, Addie Garrett,
Thomas Lake, Roy Owings, Thomas
Owings, Nell Payne, John Terry Poole,
Mary Posey, Sara Slayer, Marguerite
Simpson, julius Sitgreaves, Helen Sui
livan, Claud Washington, Ethel Winn,
James McLin, William Byrd, Roland
Moseley, Jesse Shealy, Otis Huff, Hugh
Eichclberger, Nat Kennedy, Pitts
Brown, Katherine Holmes, Fay Sulli-
van, Julia Childrcss, Gertrude Barnett,
Eugene Barnett, James Milan, Rich
ard Dunlap, Marie Philpot, Marie Lang
ston, Agatha Reid, Moore Dial, Harry
Gasque, Annie Hammett, William
Bruce Copeland, Amy Jameson.
ATTENDANCE BUTTONS.
The following pupils then received
perfect attendance buttons: Charles
Thompson, Frank Armstrong, Hugh
Aiken, jeff Mills, Lois Nelson, Eliza
beth Moseley, Mary Barksdale, Victor
Rock, Edwin Moseley, Kathleen Wilkes,
Mary Hopkins, Marie Langston, Nat
Kennedy, Roland Moscley, Esther Fow-
icr, Douglas Featherstone, j. w. Hop
kins, Roy Owings, julius Sitgreaves,
Helen Sullivan, Ethel Winn, Rebecca
Dial, Jennie Fleming Alluwee Watson,
Frank Henderson, Ose Sitgreavcs,
Claude Boyd, Ernest Machcn, Maymc
Crews and Carlos MoSeley.
CARLOS MoSELEY'S RECORD.
One of the most pleasing parts of the
exercises was the presentation to Car
los Moseley of a signet ring by Board
of Trustees for his faithfuness in be-
ing present every day for six sessions
and for his faithfulnesS and promptness
in attending to his duties as drummer
for the same length of time.
SUCCESSFUL YEAR.
After very successful year the
Laurens city schools came to close on
Friday, May, 22d, 1903. On Friday
morning, May 18th, many of the pat
rons availed themselves of the invita-
ton TO visit display of work in each
grade. This was particularly interest
ing as it showed the graduation of the
work and gave a good idea of the work
of the session, On Tuesday evening
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-05-27

an enjoyable entertainment, consisting
of songs, instrumental music, rccita-
tions and dialogues, was held in the
chapel of the city school building.
MEDAL CONTEST.
One of the most enjoyable ana inter
esting exercises ever held in this COM
munity was that of Friday evening,
part of the girls of the Calhoun Lit
erary Society for thci Rccitcr's Medal
and on the part of the boys of this So
ciety for the Dcclaimcr'S Medal. These
medals were awarded by the Calhoun
Literary Society. The Judges for the
girls medal were Rev. }. d. Crout,
DR.. II. X. Aiken and Dr. Rolrc Hughes;
the Judges for the boys medal were
Rev. G.. f. Rankin, Solicitor II. A..
Cooper and A. G.. Todd, Esq.
With considerable difficulty these
judges decided in favor of Mr.. Yates
Brown and Miss lIctty Lake as the
winners of these medals. All the con
testants did well, however, and it was
not to the discrCdit Of any one that he
failed to receive one of these. The
program follows:
"The Rhyme of the Dutchcss May"
Miss Mary Lake.
"Not Guilty" Mr.. Frank E. Nc
"Tfhe First Settlers Story Miss
Edmonia Garrett.
"Webster's Bunker Hill Oration"-
Mr.. Claude Boyd.
"The Heart of Old Hickory" Miss
Shirley HiX.
Music Miss Theresa Shaycr.
"The Sign of the Cross Miss Allu-
wee Watson.
"The Confederate Soldier" - Mr..
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-05-27
Campaign Meetings Here.

The senatorial campaign meeting will
be held in Laurens on Friday, July ID,
and that of the State Saturday, Au-
gust %.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-18
rx= Boyd,s Departnent Store: -*:

the principle which lies behind the bill
and is committed to it. Comments by
the press of the country upon the adj
verse decision Of the court show a gen
eral sympathy with the main features
of this particular piece of national leg
islation.
One feature of the act which the
court declared unconstitutional was
radical in that it abolished the COM
mon law rule that one who has been
guilty of contributory negligence can
not ecover. The amount of negligence
attributable to the injured employee
might be considered in fixing the
amount of damages. A bill applicable
to government employees only, drafted
to meet the presidents views as to
what the whole body Of employees of
the country require for their protec-
ton, may become a model for state
laws that will staId the constitutional
tests in every ase State laws might
go ven farther than congress went in
the bill recently turned down and not
fall under the ban of public opinion.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-18
Saved Some Pain.

Mrs. Leahy was determined that No
rah, the only girl in the family, should
learn to play the piano. Their father
has a fine big voice. and me own is
not bad" she told a neighbor. but
there can't n o them children sing a
note. So Norah must learn the piano,
and Well have to lave the boys 60"
How is Norah getting on with the
piano?' inquired Mr.. Leahy's employer,
to whom Norah's father had confided
the fact that his daughter was taking
music lessons.
"She shtrives wild might an MAN,
said Mr.. Leahy. IAN she's on a grand
piece. Well, sorr. all / can say is that
If Mr.. Chopping-that she tells wrote
the piece-cud come to life again an
hear Norah play it he'd be thankful he
was dead an buried before iver Mrs
Leahy TUX the notion to have Norah
study the piano. An that's the thruth.'
Youths Companion.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-18
Attention Threshermen:

A meeting of threshermen, residents
Of Cavalier county, is called to be held
at the Court House in Langdon, on
Saturday afternoon, July 18th, 1908, at
the hour of two o'clock. This meeting
has been called for the purpose of
organizing an association of the thresher-
men of Cavalier county; to arrange a
schedule of prices of threshing and
wages paid during the threshing season
of this fall.
Ry Order of Committee:
JACOB SPBNsT, Chairman.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-18

Last Thursday night Otto Anderson
was arrested at Iona and brought to
Langdon and lodged in the county Jail
on a charge of stabbing, his victim
being Frank Jahnke. In the scuff1e
which followed the assault Anderson
also received wounds that required the
attention of a physician after his being
brought to Langdon. The blow which
.Iahnke received was aimed at g vital
point and the mans life no doubt was
saved only by the point of the knife
glancing off on one of his ribs. Ander-
son was giving a preliminary hearing
Saturday and bonnd over to district
courto o waving examination. In de-
fault of bail in the amount of $500 he
was remanded to the county Jail until
the next term of court. Frank Jahnke
a carpenter we'll known in Langdon and
friends here will be glad to learn that
unless complications set in his recovery
is only a matter of a short time.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-18
Open Tenders Wanted.

On Monday, June 29th, 1908, County
Commissioner Wienecke will meet with
the Board of Supervisors of Elgin town
ship on the section line between Sections
8 and II in said township at the hour of
one o'clock in the afternoon for the pur-
pose of letting a contract for the build
ing of a grade IN said section line.
Specifications will be given at the time
of the letting of the contract.
By Order of the Town Board:
j. X. HAMILTON, Clerk.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-18
Alcohol on the Defensive.

The United States is not the only
country agitated by the temperance
question at this time. Roumania, a
nation to which the world has not been
accustomed to look for drastic reform,
proposes to regulate drinking by insti-
tuting a government monopoly on sales
and turning the saloons over to the
municipalities, something after the
plan in Russia. The number Of bars
will be limited, and the saloons must
not remain open after 8 o'clock at
night on Sundays or religious feast
days; also habitual drunkards must
not be served with liquor.
1t is worthy Of note that China's war
against that form Of indulgence due to
the opium habit is progressing, but
perhaps the most significant temper
ance news from the old world is the
attitude of several distinguished
Frenchmen toward alcohol. 1t will be
remembered that one reason given for
the wine growers grievances, which
last summer resulted in a riot. was
that light beer and temperance drinks
have been supplanting wine in the ia
vor of the French imbibers for some
years. Recently several noted French
authors and composers, among them
S~aint-Saens, Massenet and Sardou, de-
nounced alcohol as a poison and depre-
Gated it's use as a mental stimulant.
This view is in decided opposition to
the notion which long prevailed in
France that brilliancy in thought could
be produced by alcohol in some form.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-18
Socialism and Orthodox Creeds.

The notion which is held by some
orthodox teachers that religion and so.
c1alism are tending toward a union Of
effort which may be permanent and
work marvels in society is vigorously
combated by the Rev. DR.. p. It. For
syth, an ultra orthodox English divine.
DR.. Forsyth declares that desire to aid
in social reform is part of his religion.
Writing in the British Congregational
list, he says that the ideals of most
socialists of the day and of working
men who are not Socialists are con-
cerned especially with the exaltation
Of their W class" and continues:
These ideals practically become their re-
ligion. They will listen readily to any
thing the minister of Christ has to say
which serves or promotes them. They
will willingly utilize the church in this
way. They will listen to the tale Of n
Christ who sympathizes with these aspira-
tons and contributes to them. But when
the church or its minister claims a hear
Ing for a message which every man and
every society must absolutely obey and
serve: when we preach a Christ who not
only serves man. but by right Of that
service claims the total surrender and
service of every man and race; when we
pass, as we must. from the gift Of Christ
to the demand of Christ. the responsibility
to Christ, the total Inundated. uncondi-
tional. worshipful. triumphant surrender
of self to Christ. then the social idealists
have no use for US. They talk angry clap
trap about the church's lust Of dominion.
the aloofness of the preachers. their hang
inc hoa1 fhnjr ~1{oa cole goo1{r0
pietism and a. the rest Of it.
The doctor argues that the lack of
harmony between socialistic and re-
ligious ideals is fundamental, because
christianity does not make mans
happiness" it's first concern. His own
sympathy with the principles of so
cialism arises from his belief in Christ
and not simply in human nature" 10
quote further:
Society. we all feel. must be slowly re-
organized so as to provide scope for moral
manhood. But we need something more
than that. Society cannot create moral
manhood. cannot provide the dynamic
religion that Christ can and that Christ
alone can. And I would like to close or
this note. I would like to say that the
true church of Christ is worth more than
any scheme Of social order. And there is
in the gospel of Christ that which must
produce such a change in society as will
leave the Socialist programme far behind
and far below and bring to pass. even In
history. things that 1t has not entered the
heart of man to conceive.
The difficulty seems to be, as DR.
Forsyth suggests, that the Socialists
idea Of Christ as brother merely is es
sentially incomplete as a dynamic
To the believer Christ is first to be &C
cepted as Redeemer and served al
King.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-18
CORRESPONDENCE
MT. CARMEL.

Jacob Gapp is down at Walhalla for a
few days looking after the putting in of
the crop of a farm he owns in that
neighborhood.
Joseph Shredder was elected as a
member of the Mt Carmel school board
at the election of a week ago and
succeeds N. Perius.
The band dance and social of the Sth
inst, was a big success. The hall was
filled to oyercrowding: music all O.. H.,
and everybody had a good time.
John Benninger has recently purchas-
ed a fine new buggy and may be expect
ed to enjoy most of his leisure time
during the summer in exploring the
prairie.
Henry Kartes left on Saturday of last
week for st. Paul, Mimi, where he will
undergo a course of treatment in a
hospital for some little time for a chronic
ailment.
A large number of friends attended a
dance given by John Boesl on Wednes-
day evening last. Dainty refreshments
were served and a most enjoyable time
had by all who were there.
A certain young man of this neighbor
hood was seen walking home last
Sunday evening and it is reported tina
the exercise did him so much good tina
he started out to work bright and early
on Monday morning.
Michael He'll has been quite busy TO
the past few weeks with his new dutie
as township assessor. The work is nov
all finished and by all report Mix
thoroughly enjoyed his work, especial,
while travelling through the western
part of the township.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-18

Mrs. Cobden-Sanderson, the London
woman suffrage missionary in this
country, gives it up. She has been
v e here long enough to find out that
our women are a calm and contented
lot, who think they have about every
thing they want, and that it is no use
to try to persuade them to strike for
the ballot so long as they feel that
way.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-18

Congress is going to deal with the
navy reorganization problem. Consid-
ering the quantity of pickering which
the present unsystematic method Of
dealing with that branch Of the serv-
ice engenders. no one will deny the
need Of legislation of some kind. But
without storms they are mistaken.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-18

Frank Langevin and Mrs. Joseph
Langevin, brother and widow of the
victim of the accident ia which Joseph
Langevin lost his life a week ago while
driving to his home at Olga from
Osnabrock, were in yesterday to consult
with Judge Dorval relative to the
probating of the deceased's estate.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-18

The retirement of an army chaplain
for inability to take the horsemanship
test will excite interested speculation
as to the relation of religious instruc-
ton to physical prowess in the army.
In the other arm Of the service must
a "sky pilot be able to climb to the
maintop?
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-18
The President,s Persistence.

Failure to pass the scrutiny of the
supreme court has made the employ
ers' liability bill something of an issue
for the administration to cope with.
The president has already spoken for
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-18

George Bernard Shaw criticises some
Of his earlier writings SO severely that
1t will be interesting to see what he
has to say of himself ten or fifteen
years hence.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-18

One French writer charges Boni de
Castellane with occasionally becoming
profane. Possibly the count thinks he
can rehabilitate himself by trying to
make q noise like q man.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-18

Caller-Where's Mr.. Hare?
Smart Office Boy with n GRIM
Can't say. He's dead.
Caller-Why, ! saw him myself this
morning.
Boy-Well, anyhow, there's a sign
over across the street there wot says,
FLAIR Dyed Here"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-18

The Japanese are now said to be
afflicted with the popular song craze
Another good sign that they will soon
be in a fighting mood once more.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-18

There are $1,000 men in Greater New
York who will insist that the country
Is all right just as long as their wives
continue to support them.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-18
The Peanut.

The peanut grows in the ground,
never above it. The flowers above
ground are sterile, but after the flower
withers a stalk from an inch to two
inches long shoots down into the
earth and forms the nut. AS to the
native country Of the peanut the opin-
ions of botanists are divided between
Africa and America. 1t is extensively
cultivated in all tropical and subtrop-
ical countries, but seems to thrive best
in the southern states of the American
Union. The peanut crop in the United
States alone amounts to over 10000
900 bushels. .-.@=- .-~s-yv
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-18

Somehow all the astrologers and
%clairvoyants appear to be backward
about coming forward with their pre-
dictions of what will happen or the
Sd Of neXt November.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-18

There will be no quarrel with Japan
over the immigration question, al
though there may be some very keen
diplomacy.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-18

FURNITURE FOR SALE-The following ar
ticles of household furniture will be disposed
sideboard, one suite of dining-room furniture
and other articles, all recently purchased.
Can be seen at any time by applying to Mrs.
Archie Power. First National Bank block,
Langdon, n. D. as
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-18

A Boston bachelor wants a wife
from st. Louis. He may not be quite
so anxious when he learns that among
the things Missouri folks have to be
shown is a bank account worth look
ing at.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-18

The man who keeps his troubles to
aimself is always supposed to have
more money than he will own up to.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-18
.
WMAxT COLUMN COLUMN

A DVERTISEMENTS will be inserted in this
a column for One Cent a Word each insertion
No Advertisement inserted for less than fifteen
town orders. The rate for the insertion of
business locals among pure reading matter will
hereafter be ten cents perl;2c each insertion.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-18

TAKEN UPON or about June 10, 1908, by the
Undersigned two steers, age one year old, bob
had by the owner upon proper identification
and the payment of charges, including adj
vertising, otherwise they will be disposed Of
as provided by law. Robert Fleming. Dres-
den, NJ. D. 47.49
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-18

TIMBER LAND FOR sALE-Eiehty acres of
Twp. 1852, Rg. 81 and SO. Also standing timber
for sale, from ! to 20 acres on Section rs, Twp
l62, Rg. So. Call on or address j. j. Stiveland,
Olga, N. u.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-18

FARM FOR SALE-Farm near Langdon for
sale cheap; either for cash or on crop pay
Price and full particulars upon writing to 3.
II. Stenvick, Grand Forks. N. D. 23tf
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-18

FOR SALE CHEAP-A fully equipped gasoline
light plant, Enquire at Boyd's Department.
Store, Langdon, N. D., Al
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-18
WHEAT MARKET.

Prices corrected up to noon Thursday, May
e, 1909, by Agent F. r.: Lilly, of the Armenia
Elevator Co., Langdon, N. Oak.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-18

TAKEN UP-Came to the premises of the
undersigned in Langdon about the middle of
May, three red and white y~earling heifers.
Identification and the payment of costs in
Guiding advertising. Address Joseph Craw-
ford, Langdon, N. D. 47.49
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-18

Kelly sells the best catsup in the
market for twenty cents per bottle.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-18

LOST-On or about June LIST. 1908, three heifer
calves, about s months old. color red, two
with white faces and one with white star in
the neck. Party taking up above described
stock please notify. VIM. Marsh, Langdon,
N. D. ALAS
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-28
A Poor Bath.

A Frenchman was talking in New
FORK about the excellent bathing
beaches of America.
There are no such beaches in Eu-
rope" said he And the sea over
there is not so pleasant to battle in
Frequently. you know. great pipes
empty sewage into 1t. They who stay
late for the bathing in Nice, for in
stance, swim about among lemon peel.
orange skins. melon rinds, soaked but
still buoyant newspapers-fearful rub
bish. / once bathed in Nice. The Med.
iterranean was warm and pleasant.
but 1t resembled soup or something
worse heard an American after
coming out say to the bathing master:
"'Look here friend. where do stran-
gers 60 for a wash after bathing
hereY"
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-28
The Poor Ensign.

The following story. Of German mill.
tary officialism is published in Lon
don: One Ensign Flugge claimed COM
pensation for damage to kit caused by
a mouse having gnawed a hole in his
best tunic The officer who had to de-
eide the point dismissed the claim and
ordered the ensign to be severely pun
ished on the ground that, contrary to
orders, he had hung his best tunic on
nail when going on guard at night
in an inferior garment instead Of pack
ing it in his knapsack. thus enabling
mouse to gnaw hole in 1t without
having to overcome the slightest i'm
pediment." Ensign Flugge appealed,
and on further hearing it appeared
that the officer who first dealt with
the case was mistaken In the facts,
the tunic having been slowed In a
knapsack at the time when the mouse
defaced it and not hung upon nail.
The first decision was therefore set
aside by higher authority, and Ensign
Flugge was ordered to be severely
punished for having slowed his tunic
In his knapsack instead Of hanging IL
on nail, thereby giving opportunity
to the mouse to knaw a hole in it ''un-
der cover Of the darkness" The senti-
ments Of Ensign Flugge are not re-
corded.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-12-28
The Arab Mare.

The Arab is regarded as the first OF
horsemen and the Arab mare as the
perfect steed. The Arabs idea Of
horse tanning is Of the simplest. The
colt is treated from the first as q
member of the family. 1t goes in and
out of the tents and is so familiarized
with the doings Of that extraordinary
creature, man. that there Is never any
need Of breaking 1t in. The Bedouin
Is very careful of his mare. He does
not mount her when he sets out to
play his usual tricks upon travellers.
He rides a camel to which the marc
is tethered. Not until the caravan IL
in sight does he mount the mare and
give chase. There is, by the way. an
impression that the BedOuin is 4
bloody minded person who would as
lief take your life as not. This is un-
fair to him. He is thief Of very
peaceful inclinations and much pre-
fers to effect any necessary transfer Of
property with as little bother as pos
sible.-London Graphic.