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The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1908-04-25
IN GRAND OLD TEXAS


How the Thirtieth Legislative session
Treated the ToiIerx
Labor certainly got a lot from the
last session of the Texas legislature
Wish we could prevail upon the Tex
as boys to come to Nebraska and
show us how they accomplished it
The legislature enacted the following
laws of interest to union men,
Mine Inspection Law
Electric Headlight Law
Full Train Crew Law
Anti-Black1ist Law
Employees Contract Law
Sixteen Hour Law for Railroad En-
ployes
Eight Hour Law for Railroad TeEe-
Taphers-
BARRIERS License and Inspection
Law
Constitutional Amendment for the
creation OF Bureau of Labor
Extension of benefits of Uniform
Text Books TO cities above I6-0ee pop
ulation. which were exempt under pre-
vious law
Amendment to AntiFree Pass Law
exempting railway employees
A law limiting the granting OF IN
functions
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1908-04-25
WE
DO NOT
PATRoNiZE
BUCK STOVES
AND RANGESs
THE CARPENTERS.
Rev. Or. eatten Talks Along Lines of
Trades unioniSm-

Rev. Or. eatten Talks Along Lines of
Trades unionism-
Reverend Samuel Zane Batten adj
dressed the Carpenters Union last
Tuesday evening. taking for his sub
lect the trades union movement The
speaker did not need to appear before
the carpenters TO prove his friend
ship for organized labor. but he
strengthened his position by his clear.
concise and fair statement of his rea-
sons for believing that worsingmen of
different crafts should Organize trades
unions Reverend Mr.. RStten is not
a member OF u trades union. but he
worked AT the carpenters trade for
THO or three years, and for that rea-
son he knows the craft pretty we'll
He was listened TO with deep interest
and was often Interrupted by applause,
He expressed his belief that the
Labor Temple project was one that
the churches and the Civic League
should set behind and help push TO
success, and promised 10 do all he
coald 10 enlist that support
AT the meeting Tuesday evening
the Carpenters Appropriated sls.so as
the locals proportion Of the expense
of the Union Label Show at the Au,
ditoriam On Wednesday evening
May ~,
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1908-04-25

Keep YOUR 3o09U 0s0@
As for the takers and fuule Per
sons, they are commo1ly van 1n9
credulous withal, for he that t1lkefA
what he moweth, Win also tax Of
what he knoweth not Therefore set
it down, that habit of secrecy Is both
polite and mor1l-Frzncfs Bacon
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1908-04-25
THE BURLINGTON.

Business Men in Certain Towns Talk
ing About Retaliation
The report that Burlington en-
ployes were considering the PROPOSE
ton 10 establish chain of co-opera-
tive stores. with headquarters in Lin
coin and branch stores in Wymore.
Hastings. NcCook. Aurora and ALI
ance. mas made some of the retail
merchants in those towns SIT up and
take notice With the exception OF
Alliance. the above named cities are
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1908-04-25

Can being Who il not Wholly vitb-
20 others? Test your own heart.
What are you yourself, See. my
hands are rough with work. have
not merely raised them In prayer
-Auerbach
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1908-04-25

Early Marriage in Mexieo-
Marriage at IN early age il freQuenf
In Mexico. Recently . boy o. 1e
and girl Of II we're married IN fAe
capital
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1908-04-25

Hold Stone-Throsing Coutes31
In parts of Switzerland stone-tkrow-
ing contests are held. handsome prizes
being given to those who throw fair
sized rock farthest
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1908-04-25

The Ills We Are Heir To-
There are three modes of bearing
the ills of hfe-by Indifference, which
Is the most common; by philosophy
which is the most ostentatious. and by
religion, which is the most ehecfuzI
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1908-04-25
TrIumph Of Youth.

A certain line of exercises Is recon-
mended to make children stronger
than their parents This looks Ike
a blow at the Woodshed ceremony
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1908-04-25

Leatherxorkers' Union Ball. Pitts
Hall, May s.
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1908-04-25

Female Superiority.
1t isn't that women are more SYM
pathetic than men, but that their eyes
are keener, their voices sweeser and
their hands softer
The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1908-04-25
CENTRAL LABOR UNION.

Meets Next Tuesday and Important
Business Viii Come Up.
The Central Labor Union meets
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-11
[OFFICIALI
Notice of Special Election.

Notice of a Special Election on the question
as to whether or not the Board of County Com
misssioners shall levy upon the taxable proper
ty of the County of Cavalier, State of North
Dakota, a rate sufficient to create a fund of
Three Thousand Five Hundred [S3,500l Dollars,
for the purpose of paying the balance over the
amount raised by the Citizens of Langdon, for
one quarter section of land, necessary for the
securing of the Experiment Station at Lang
don North Dakota,
The Board of County Commissioners of
Cavalier county, North Dakota, having by re-
solution passed at a regular meeting of said
board on the sixth day of April, 1908,
to the voters of said county for their determi-
nation at a Special Election to be held on the
24th day of June. 1908.
Now Therefore, in compliance with said reso-
luton, and with the provisions of Sections 2405
and 2406, Chapter %, of the Revised Codes of
the State of North Dakota for the year 1905,
notice is hereby given. that on Wednesday, the
PRECINCTS in the County of Cavalier and State
of North Dakota, a special election for the pur-
pose of voting upon the question as to whether
or not the Board of County Commissioners shall
levy upon the taxable property of the County of
Cavalier, State of North Dakota, a rate sutti-
Hundred l$3, 500l Dollars, for the purpose of
paying the balance over the amount raised by
the Citizens of Langdon, North Dakota, for a
quarter section of land necessary for the secur.
ing of the Experiment Station at Langdon,
North Dakota. which election will be opened
at eight O'Clock in the morning of said day, and
will continue open until five o'clock in the
lSEAL.l JOSEPH POWER,
County Auditor of Cavalier County, N. Oak
Dated at Langdon, N. Oak, this 21st day OF
May, A. D., 1908. 44-47
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-11
lOFFICIAL]
Bridge Proposals Wanted.

Sealed proposals will be received by the Board
North Dakota, until two o'clock p. M, on
Thursday, July, 9th, 1908, for furnishing the
material and building five bridges in Cavalier
county, North Dakota. located and described
Nc. In Sec 70, Twp 159, Rg SO known as the
"Jerdin Crossing" Said bridge to be 40 feet
long, s feet high. and IS foot roadway.
No. 2-Across the north branch of the Park
River on the quarter line between the sea and
swA of Sec Is, Twp 159. Rig 81. said bridge to
be 40 feet long, 10 feet high and IS foot
roadway.
No: 3.-Across the coulie in Sec p, Twp 1e1,
high. and IS foot roadway.
No. ION the.east side of Sec 80, Twp 1853, Rg
81. Said bridge TO be Gu feet long 10 feet high
add IS foot roadway.
No. Son the section line between Sec ID
and "a, Twp 1853, Rg 60. Said bridge to be 60
feet long, 10 feet high and 10 foot oadway,
Bids will be considered for either one or all
of said bridges, and also for either steel or wood
bridges. Bidders to submit plans.
y certified check in the sum of $500 must &C.
company each bid as a guarantee that the
party bidding will enter into a contract with the
county for the amount stated in the bid. Also
a bond from the party or parties awarded the
the contract in the sum required by law for the
proper completion of the contract.
Address tenders to the undersigned marked
Proposals for Building Bridges"
Thd board reserves the right to reject
any or all bids.
By Order of the Board of County Commissioners /:
JOSEPH POWER. COUNTY AUDITOR.
Dared at Langdon, North Dakota, the 2nd
day of June. A, D., 1908. 45-4S
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-11
Litter From BiHboards.

One more department of city gov.
eminent has assailed the billboard nui-
sance as constituting a menace to civic
betterment, says the Los Angeles
Times. In several cities to the east
ward Of California street superintend-
ents have complained that the. litter
caused by posters peeling off causes
more rubbish to form in the cutters
than any other cause. All this is en-
couraging to those striving to attain a
high standard in civic beauty, for it
really looks as though we may eventu-
ally clear ourselves of the obnoxious
presence of all b%illboards. So much
pressure is being brought on this class
Of advertisers that it is either stop Oh
suffer financial loss through a decrease
Of custom.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-11
VALUE OF STREET TREES.
Nothing Adds So Much to a Towns
ReouSU

There is 4 pleasing unanimity of opin.
ion among writer's and lecturers on
street trees regarding their value to
AUDITING property as we'll as to the
community in general. Professor G.. l..
Stone, botanist at the Massachusetts
Agricultural college, in a lecture before
the Worcester County Horticultural So
ciety opened with the following appre-
ciative words:
There is nothing which adds so
much to the beauty Of q town or city
as shade trees, and persons of good
taste appreciate this fact. One will no.
tice in travelling that the villages adorn-
ed with a large number of beautiful
shade trees are those in which have eN-
listed for some time considerable public
spirit, refinement and culture. On the
other hand, mill towns whose inhab-
ltantS have no permanent homes are
usually notable for their lack Of trees
and embellishments in general. Shade
trees, however, possess another value.
that of utility, and we wish to call at
tention to this feature because it is not
generally appreciated and furthermore
because it will appeal to the practical
man, who is little in sympathy with the
beautiful in any form. The decisions
Of courts in the United States have in
more than u Instance proved that
trees possess a property value and in
many cases from $50 to 5000 or more
has been awarded to the abutter for the
destruction of a single tree. 1t makes
little difference whether a tree is locat-
ed on the street or on private land or
whether it is set out by the town or
city or by the abutter, since q tree in
front of a piece Of property adds value
to it, and the abutter can claim dam
ages for the destruction of such a tree.
An elm tree eighteen to twenty inches
in diameter. for example, may be worth
800 to $500. and one would experience
little difficulty in obtaining recompense
for it's destruction"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-11
Humor
THE REVELATION.
Her Suspense Was Wearing While 1t
Lasted.

Her Suspense Was Wearing While 1t
Lasted.
Long and steadfastly he looked into
her eyes. She returned his gaze stead
lily and without winking. For a min
ute neither spoke. Then she broke
the silence:
you think it is"- She hesitated.
He gazed into her eyes again-those
great, heavenly blue eyes.
II did not want you to understand
he began.
She interrupted him with some i'm
patience. "Can we not understand
each other?" she cried. 1.-THE sus-
pense of it all is wearing me out. Do
you wish me to believe
He broke in upon her. ut is not
what l wish you to believe" he said
gently. ut is what you must know.
l have determined"-
She covered her face with her hands
as if preparing herself for the worst.
But she was a woman-a proud, i'm
perious woman. She would show him
lAdt size coulu SuLef anu make Ho
sign. She rose from her chair.
"Well?" she demanded.
ut is only a little granulation," he
continued. Nothing serious what
ever. 1 will give you a prescription.
The charge will be $40"
For had he not looked long and
steadfastly into her eyes?-Philadel-
phia Public Ledger.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-11
PARCELS POST PROSPECTS.
effese Of Proposed Innovation on Mail
Order Business.

efese Of Proposed Innovation OF Mail
Order Business.
According to a staff correspondent
Of the New York Globe, Postmaster
General Meyer intends next winter
to propose to congress the establish
ment Of Il parcels post system such
as obtains in England. This innova-
ton has been advocated by many per-
sons for years, but it has been defeat
ed by the interests Of the express
companies represented in congress,
particularly in the senate. There is
now said to be considerable opposition
Oh account Of the fear that the estab-
lishment of this service, whereby par
GELS weighing several pounds are to be
rate, will injure local merchants be-
cause Of making mail order trade
mor easy.
On this point the Globes Washing
ton correspondent says:
"When the time comes Postmaster
General Meyer, with the backing of
the president, is expected to come out
with arguments intended to refute the
idea that the small storekeeper would
be hurt by a parcels post. Officials
who have looked into the matter say
that the parcels post would help the
small dealer instead of hurting him,
and that instead of being compelled
to keep stocks of certain goods he
could act as an agent for big houses
on commission, obtaining his goods
quickly and at low transportation cost
by mail. OF course, the examples set
by foreign countries will be cited. 1t
will be pointed out, undoubtedly, that
nearly every other civilized country
has better facilities for carrying par
GELS by mail than this country.
AS is we'll known, one can mail an
eleven pound package and send it
through the mail to almost any place
outside the United States and its pos.
sessions. The reports on the English
pdASeiS poSl System auolu dASuluelllS
which it is entirely likely the post
office department will avail itself of
There n a send a parcel weighing
up to five pounds for - cents, and the
limit is eleven pounds and the charge
% cents. The latest report on the sub.
ject shows that the last government
year the people of England sent 101,.
100000 parcels through the mails, IN
increase of 4.6 per cent. Moreover
this was not done at a loss. the profit
Of the English postal system being
Sc6,0GO,000 the last government year
In contrast with a deficit in this coun
FRY
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-11
Open Tenders Wanted.

On Friday, June 10th, 1908. County
Commissioner Wienecke will meet With
the board of supervisors of Langdon
township, for the purpose of letting the
contracts for road work to be done at
the following places: Between Sec. "a
and 3; between Sec. IL and 18; between
Sec. Is and l6; between Sec. 20 and 80;
between Sec. 8 and 4; and between Sec
ID and "a. Specifications can be obtain
ed at the time of the letting of these
contracts. The right is reserved by the
board to reject any or all bids.
By Order of the Town Board:
JAMES GORDON, Chairman.
GEO. A. WILLIAMS, Clerk.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-11
Sour Grapes.

"What a pity you are engaged so
young, my DEAR" said the maid who
was beginning to carry weight for
age. You will never know what fun it
is to refuse a man."
mo. l suppose not" rejoined the fair
debutante, "but YOU can't imagine how
much fun there is in accepting one."-
New York Press.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-11
The Artful Doduer.

Ben had been going to school all OF
a month. and Ben's father thought it
nigh time to find out how things were
running. SO he asked one day, "And
what was it you learned all about this
m%orning?'
ooh, a mouse. Teacher told us all
about mouses."
Zine, sonny! Now. how do you
spell mouse?"
A long moments silence, and then
the future editor blue penciled the
earlier communication thus: Father
I guess l was wrong. 1t wasn't a
mouse. 1t was a rat" Harper's
Weekly.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-11
Good cIeanino un Scheme.

Nearly a thousand men, equipped
with small sacks and spiked sticks,
were occupied at q cost to the rate.
payers Of about $500 in removing pa
per bags and other articles with which
holiday makers had strewn the Lon
don parks and open spaces on a bank
holiday. London's plan Of cleaning up
its parks after a holiday can we'll be
adopted on a smaller scale by any
town and at any time.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-11
So Thouohtfut.

Ne]l-Yes. the count is very atten-
tive to her. She admired some roses
she saw in a florists window they
We're passing yesterday. so he had
some sent up to her
Belle-How thoughtful!
Nell-Yes: c. O. D.-Catholic Stand
ard and Times.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-11
[OFFICIAL]
Notice of Primary Election.

Is, chapter 1903. of the Session Laws of 1901, and
Of Section 637 Of the Revised Codes of North
Dakota, of 1905. notice is hereby given, that on
Wednesday the oath day of june, 1905, in the
several election precincts in the county of
Cavalier and State of North Dakota, a Primary
mating the following Congressional, State,
District, Legislative and County officers, viz:
CONGRESSIONAL OFFICERS:
One United States Senator
v Re representatives. in Congress.
STATE OFFICERS:
Governor.
Lieut-n Mt Governor.
One Justice of the Supreme Court.
Secretar. of State.
State Auditor
State Treasurer,
Superintendent of Pub ic Instruction.
Attorney General.
CommisSi, nrr of Insurance..
Commissioner of Agriculture and Labor
Three Commissioners of Railroads.
DISTRICT oFF1cERs:
One Judge of the District Court for tho
Seventh Judicial District.
Two Members OF the House Of Representa-
One Membe of the House Of Representatives
to represent the Fortieth District
One County Commissioner to represent the
Third Commissioner District.
One. County Commissioner to represent the
Fourth Commissioner District.
One County Commissioner to represent the
Fifth Commissioner District
COUNTY OFFICERS:
Sheriff,
Auditor.
Treasurer
Clerk of the District Court.
Register of Deeds.
States Attorney.
County Judge.
superintendent of Schools.
Fublic Administrator
County Surveyor.
County Coroner.
Four County onstables.
Four Comfy Justices Of the Peace.
The Candidates receiving the highest number
Of votes to be the candidate of their party or
principle for the Office for which they are
nominated for the General Election to be held
November srd 1903 Said election will be
opened a eight o'cl ok in the morning Of said
day and will continue open until five O'Clock
of that dav
Dated this 21st dav Of May, A.. u. 1908.
[SEAL1 JOSEPH POWER,
County Auditor.
Frs. rrh'ira''"n or May 2Sth .nd continue
for four succ ssive weeks AT
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-11
County Judge, Cavalier Co, n. Oak.
FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS.

FUR SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS.
To the Republicans of Cavalier County:
l hereby announce that l am a candidate for
the nomination for the Office uf Superintendent
port at the Primaries. | have been a resident
of the State of North Dakota for twenty-eight
years, and l have resided in Cavalier County
for the last seven years. l graduated from the
the Degree of Bachelor of Arts. Since that
time have had two years experience in teach.
ing. If / am nominated and elected [ will dc
everything in my power to further the interests
of the Schools of this county.
Respectfully Yours,
THOMAS DEyaNEy
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-11
FOR COUNTY AUDITOR.

To the Republican Voters of Cavalier County,
North Dakota.
hereby announce myself as a candidate for
reelection for the Office of County Auditor, and
respectfully ask your support at the ensuing
primaries. If nominated and elected, 1 shall
in the future as I have done in the past give
my personal attention to the duties of the
Office and render the best service that my
ability and practical experience in the conduct
of this Office will permit.
Yours Very Truly.
JOSEPH POWER.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-11

"Neatness is essential on the links"
said II. j. Whigham, the golfer, at a
dinner in Chicago. cat Shinnecock
Hills one day l played behind two
young and pretty girls. Overtaking
them. heard the younger say. How
many holes on this course. Aileen"
Nineteen, dear said .Aileen, 'includ-
ing the one in your stocking.'"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-11
FOR

10 the Voters of Cavalier County:
l respectfully announce my candidacy on the
republican ticket for tie office of sheriff Of
Cavalier county, and ask the support of my
friends at the coming primary election. l will
pledge myself that if elected the duties of the
sheriff Office will be attended to promptly
and impartially. Yours Truly,
JERRY kELLAND.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-11
FOR SHERIFF.

FOR SHERIFF.
To the Republican Voters of Cavalier Couney:
l hereby announce my candidacy for the office
of sheriff on the republican ticket and would
ask the vote and support of all my friends
within the party at the primary election to be
held June oath. 1908. If nominated and elected
l pledge myself to personally attend to the
duties Of the office and conduct the same in a
fair and impartial manner to all.
Respectfully Yours,
HUGH MCDONALD.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-11
Patient and Hopeful.

"Is your husband of a patient, hope
full dispositions"
Eyes. indeed" answered young Mrs.
Torkins. "You just ought to see how
hard it is to discourage him when he
decides to win money on the races
washington Star.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-11
FOR REPRES

To the Voters of tue Fnrtieth District:
L hereby announce myself Il candidate for
nomilation on the Democratic ticket for the
honse of Representatives, from the F"'tietl
Legislative District. If elected l will use my
best efforts tn serve the inteIe ts of the people
of this district and the state at larg.
Z. j. MOE
Alma Township
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-11
FOR COUNTY JUDGE,

To the Electors of Cavalier County:
| hereby announce my candidacy for the
office of County Judge, on the Democratic
ticket. subject to tn" nomination, first at the
primary election in June next, and then at the
fall general election in November.
l respectfully solicit the support of all voters
and promise to conduct the business of this
office as carefully and honorably as
possible and to the best of my knowledge and
ability, as l have tried to do. the last twenty
two years, if elected to it again.
Thanking you all in advance, I remain,
Your Most Respectful Servant,
III. E. DoRvAL,
County Judge. Cavalier Co. n. Oak.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-11
Dresden, North Dakota.
FOR SHERIFF,

To the Voters of Cavalier County:
1 hereby announce to the voters of Cavalier
county that l am a candidate for the democratic
nomination for the office of sheriff and ask for
the support of my friends in the democratic
party at the primary election to be held June
a. 1903, assuring them that if nominated and
elected | will perform the duties of the office to
the best of my ability. Respectfully,
w. l.. DRURY, StilWell.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-11
Sliahtly Different.

Borus Struggling author)-I was sur
prised at the favorable reception ac-
corded the little farce comedy I wrote
last month. But what did your dra-
matte critic mean by suggesting that
write another NJ before l retire?
Naggus Citerary editor)-He didn't
ought to write Il more and then quit.
Chicago Tribune.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-11
FOR CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT,

To the Voters of Cavalier County:
/ hereby announce myself as a republican
for the office of Clerk of the District
Court of Cavalier cou, ty subject to the deci-
sion of the vo.ers at the primaries to be held on
June q. 1908. Your vote and support will be
appreciated. Respectfully.
j. E, FARUP, Munich, N. D.,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-06-11

To the Voters of Cavalier county, North Dakota
l hereby wish to announce that I am a can
Treasurer of Cavalier county, subject to the
will of the republican electors at the Primary
Election to be held on June oath. 1908. If given
merit your confidence in the discharge of the
duties of the office, in the future, as in the past.
Respectfully,
THOMAS SHEEHAN.