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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-07-09
Water Worse Than Wasted.

Government experts estimate the
value of the water which annually
runs away in time Of floods in this
country as worth 100000 ZOO. While
on its rampant course this water ac-
tually destroys values to the extent Of
$1OO,O0O,O O0. If the water could be
made to fulfill it's proper function it
would prove an i%ncalculable blessing,
but let loose without guidance it is a
curse to all communities visited by its
devastating force.
The ideal remedy for floods is the re-
tention Of the water in the soil, where
clouds deposit it until it can be drain
ed off by the natural curse of things.
Vegetation will help hold it in storage.
destroyed the refcrestation of vast
tracts is necessary to counterfeit the
annual floods. This Is an old story
and cannot be repeated too often. In
France, where the science of forestry
has been at work for hundreds of
years, a new and extensive system of
reform has recently been planned look
ing to the future for results. Every
land holder in this country can help
some toward preserving the forests
for posterity. But if this primary
remedy is neglected hen there re-
mains the tedious and expensive con-
struction of reservoirs on headwater
streams to catch and hold the over
flow. This is said to be more desirable
than to attempt to hold the water be-
tween high and expensive levees after
it reaches the lower levels. Water re-
tained in reservoirs may be gradually
let loose when the streams are low,
but the best regulator of the water
supply is porous soil, kept so by u
perpetual shade of foliage.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-07-09

The Republican national convention
repudiated the election of the United
States senator by popular vote. 1t was
afraid to trust the people. In this as in
other,lmportant matters it was controlled
by the great interests. Sometime if not
this year the people will see that they
are voting the republican ticket that the
interests of the monopolies may be pro-
tected and safeguarded. No one at all
acquainted with conditions will attempt
to deny that the United States senate,
through the leadership of Aldrich,
stands between the great corporations
and any reform measures. The demo
cratic members, uniting with the La
Toilette faction, have in one or two in
stances, where the president pressed
action, been able to pass measures not
to the liking of the money kings, but
even then they were so amended as to
have lost much of their potency. No
measure would more tend to give the
senate back to the people than the cleo
ton of Its members by popular vote.
This is what the republican national
convention refused to do by an over
whelming vote.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-07-09

The recently published catalogue of
the State University is now being SEM
out to all interested. 1t is considerably
than ever before, being a volume
of 273 pages. The faculty list includes
names, including the special lecturers in
law and medicine. The roll of students
shows an attendance for the year of S6l.
a larger proportion of whom than ever
before are of college grade. AS we turn
the leaves we note that the University
now consists of six distinct colleges,
viz: The College of Arts, the College of
Mining Engineering, the College of
Mechanical and Electrical Engineering,
the College of Medicine, the College Of
Law and Teachers College Besides
these there is the Model School recently
inaugurated as an adjunct to Teachers
College. This will be a model high
school in every particular, and its es-
t%ablishment should help to solve some
of the High School problems which are
demanding so much attention just now.
We note that the Public Health Labora-
tory is to continue under the efficient
dictatorship Of DR.. G. F.. Ruediger.
This is certainly one of the most useful
institutions in our state. We also note
an excellent plan Of the grounds and
the eleven buildings of the University
including the three recently erected, all
of which are fully described. Alto
gether the new catalogue shows a graft
tying state of affairs at the University.
The institution has a bright outlook and
is worthy of the patronage of all the
young people in our state who desire a
higher education.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-07-09

The democrats Of Cavalier county did
we'll at the primaries, taking into con-
sideration the bitter fight for place on
the republican ticket. In all close to
600 democratic votes we're cast in the
county, a nice little boost towards the
number needed to place democratic
candidates for both state and county
Office on the ballot this fail.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-07-09
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE

Whereas default has been made in the per-
ormance of the conditions of the herein de.
scribed mortgage by which the power of sale
therein contained has become operative: and,
Whereas no action or proceeding has at any
time been had or instituted at law or otherwise
to recover the debt now remaining secured by
such mortgage Or any part thereof; and,
Whereas the MORTGAGE herein. as authorize
ed by the terms and conditions of this mort
gage has paid the taxes, assessed against the
year 1907, amounting to So. "A and.
Whereas the mortgage herein, as authorized
by the terms and conditions of this mortgage,
delinquent coupon of S72.00, due December LIST
1907, to the Union Central Life Insurance Com
pany, came being interest on a prior mortgage
on the premises.
Now Therefore, ny virtue of such power and
for the purpose of foreclosure and sale, notice
is hereby given that a certain mortgage execu-
Olson. his wife, mortgagors to NJ. F. Murphy,
mortgagee, dated the LIST day of February. 1906.
and filed for record in the office of the Register
of Deeds Of the County of Cavalier and State
of North Dakota on the 18th day of April, 1906,
and recorded in Book 65 of Mortgages, at Page
1875, will be foreclosed by a sale of the premises
the front door of the Court House in the County
of Cavalier and State of North Dakota at the
hoqe of two O'Clock p. M, on the 10 day of July
A. D., 1908, to satisfy the amount due upon
snch mortgage on the day of sale.
The premises described in such mortgage
ard which will be sold to satisfy the same are
described as follows:
The north half of the southwest quarter of
Section Three and the northeast quarter of the
southeast quarter and the southeast quarter of
the northeast quarter of Section Four, all in
Township One Hundred sixty-Two, north of
Range fifty-Eight west OF the Fifth Principal
Meridian.
The whole sum secured by said mortgage hav-
ing been duly declared due and payable. There
will be due on such mortga ge at the date of sale
the sum of One Hundred Eighty and no-1OOth
(S1S0.00 Dollars.
M. F. MURPHY, Mortgage.
PERRY S JOHNSON, Attorney for Mortgage,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-07-09
A PRIZE CONTEST.

l offer the following prizes for the
largest and best collection of grains and
grasses raised in North Dakota during
the year 1908 and exhibited by any one
person or firm:
First prize. $4,000
Second prize.............. 1850
Third prize 1900
The different grains and grasses
should be equal in quantity to an ordi-
nary bundle and the grains should be
stripped.
These exhibits should reach Bismarck
not later than August 20, 'Os, and should
be shipped by express so as to prevent
delays. Express charges will be paid
for by this department.
All grains and grasses prepared and
shipped for this contest should be pack
ed in boxes, using as light weight wood
as possible, and the boxes should have
plenty of air space so as to prevent the
exhibit from becoming damp or moldy.
w. G. G1LBREATH,
Commissioner of Agriculture.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-07-09
Commissioner of Agricultur

If the democrats will just stand back
and watch the fun they will see the
''derndest" fight on record betwixt M. N.
johnson and Tom Marshall for the
United States senatorship. Mr.. Mar
shall would have been much better
pleased with the result had either Little
Hansbrough been second high man.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-07-09

Harry Thaw is reported to be greatly
depressed during his second trial. Per-
haps he can't get over the discovery Of
that New York man who never heard
of him.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-07-09

The Roumanian baroness who COM
mitted suicide because at fifty she was
beginning to look old should have come
over and taken counsel from some of
our most eminent stage beauties.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-07-09
LIQUOR LICENSE OR TAX NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Amos Abbott 4
Co. is the holder of United States Stamp for
1908, numbered 20o62, issued to Amos Abbott 4
Company and that the same is posted in that
certain building known as the Amos Abbott
City of Langdon, Cavalier County. North Da.
kota said building being owned by M. l..
Sullivan, and leased by Amos Abbott Il Co.
Dated July 9Th, 1908.
50-52 AMos ABBorT & Co.
Holde, of said Government tax Receipt,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-07-09

Japan may strike us at any mo-
ment," says Inventor Maxim. Well, IL
she does, at every second time ticks off
We'll strike back until there ceases to
be a Japan able to do the striking
turn.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-07-09

If the women of England keep up the
fight they will get the franchise, and
the men Of England will get at least a
part Of what has been coming to them
for some time.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-07-09
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE BY ADyER-
TISEMENT

T1SEMENT
Notice is hereby given, That that certain
mortgage. executed and delivered BY AIexander
Mcmillan and Alice NJ. Mcmillan, his
wife. mortgagors, to Joseph Cleary, mort.
gagee, dated the 3rd day of December, A. D.
nineteen hundred and two 19O2) and filed for
record in the office of the Register of Deeds of
the County Of Cavalier. and State of North Da.
kota, on the Sth day of December, A. D.. 1902.
and recorded in Book As of Mortgages, at page
Ill. will be foreclosed by a sale of the premises
in such mortgage and hereinafter described. at
the front door of tie Court House in the CITY
of Langd"n, in the County of Cavalier and
Sta 9 of North Dakota, at the hour of 2 O'Clock
y. m. on the 18th day of July, 1903, to satisfy
the amount due upon said me rtgage on the day
of sale.
The premises described in said mortgage and
which will be sold to satisfy the same, are
those certain premises situated in the County
of Cavalier, and State of North Dakota, and
described as follows, to-wit:
The northeast quarter of section twenty-six
lNEl4 26) in township one hundred sixty-one
t161) north Of range sixty-three 1881 west of the
fifth principal meridian and containing 100
acres, more or less, according to the United
States government survey thereof.
There will be due on such mortgage at the
date of sal" the sum of of one hundred twenty
seven and 65-10O dollars, besides costs of this
foreclosure.
JOSEPH CLEARY,
46-2l Mortgage.
Attorney for Nortgagee,
Langdon. North Dakota. 46-51
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-07-09
LIQUOR LICENSE OR TAN NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that a government tax
receipt for special tax on the business of Re-
tail liquor dealer was issued to A. H. Solberg.
of Iona, North Dakota, on the 18th day of June
the first room located on lot No. I, block No. II
of original village of Iona, North Dakota
which said building is owned by A. H. Solberg
where said tax receipt is posted.
Dated the Both, day of June A. D., 1908.
A. SoLBERG,
Holder of said Government Tax Receipt.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-07-09

The Count Boni de Castellane is
habitually identified as the divorced
husband of Nine. Anna Could" This
seems hard on the titled husbands of
American millions who fondly imagine
they were giving prestige in return for
those same millions.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-07-09

1t is to be regretted that the stay Of
the Pacific fleet at Rio Janeiro should
have been marred by conflicts between
the sailors and the roughs ON shore, but
the strong waters of Brazil are quite
and Admiral Evans is not the superin-
tendent of a Sunday school.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-07-09

r1LlQUOR LICENSE OR TAX NOVICE.
receipt for special tax on the business of retail
liquor dealer has been issued to H. l.. Francis
of Langdon. North Dakota. on the 22nd day of
posted in the drug store located on Lot Block
q, City of Langdon, North Dakota, which said
building is owned by the estate OF n. Z. Nc
Gruer and 81. L. Francisis the lessor of said
Dated the 3Oth day of June, AID. 1908.
50-52 II, l.. FRANCIS.
Holder of said GOYarnment Tax Racaint
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-07-09
LIQUOR LICENSE OR TAN NOTICE

ment tax receipt for special tax on the business
of retail liquor dealer was issued to w. j.
Davidson, of Wales, North Dakota, on the 1st
day of July, A; D.. 1908. which said tax receipt is
Block No. A, of the original townsite of Wales
city or town of Wales, North Dakota, which
said building is owned by Charles P. Getchell,
and w. j. Davidson is the lessor of said prop.
erty, where said tax receipt is posted.
Dated the Sth day July, A. D.. 1908
50-52 w. j.. Davidson.
Holder Of said Government Tax RECENT.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-07-09
SUMMONS.
STATE OF North DAKOTA,
County of Cavalier Sss
In District Court, Seventh ,Jud

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA,
County of Cavalier SIS
In District Court, Seventh Judicial District.
James Brady. Plaintiff
Ausustin weikie, Marie Louise welhie. ALBERT
Welkie, Philomene Monette, Gabriel Welkie,
Mathilda Laverdure, Celina Ducept, Onesime
Welkie, Peter Laframbois, Antoine Fleurie,
Jean Baptiste Flenrie, Catherine Fleurie.
Alexander Flleurie, Joseph Gariepy, Virginia
E Racia Sarah nah;d Sa9l,. Frank Gsriepy;, Fred
Henry Lajimodiere, Napoleon Lajimodiere,
Marie Larocque: Antoine Welkie and ali
other persons unknown, claiming any estate
or interest in, or lien or incumberance upon
the property described in the complaint,
.......... Defendants
The State of North Dakota to the above named
DefendantS:-
You. and each of you, are hereby summoned
to answer the complaint in this action, which
said complaint has been filed in the office of the
Clerk OF the District Court in and for the
said office being at the City of Langdop, in
said County, and to serve a copy of your answer
to said complaint upon the subscriber hereto
within thirty days after the service of this
summons upon You, exclusive of the day of such
service and in case of your failure to appear or
to answer said complaint as aforesaid, judy
ment will be taken against you by default for
the relief demanded in said complaint.
Dated July 2nd., 1908.
w. a. MCINTYRE,
Attorney for Plaintiff, Residence and post
office, Langdon. North Dakota.
To the defendants named in the above entitled
and to each of them.
You Will please take notice, that the above
named action, in which the summons above
named is entitled, is one brought to determine
adverse claims to real estate. and that the relief
sought in the complaint in said action consists
wholly in excluding the defendants named in
the above summons from any interest in or lien
or incumbrance upon the real property herein
ed in the County of Cavalier and State Of North
Dakota, and described as follows, towit: SW
4 of the SEA, SEA ofthe SW14 of Section %,
and the NEA of the NWA. and the NWa of the
NEA of Section 81. all in Township 1872 North,
of Range 81 West.
Dated July End, 1908.
Attorney for Plaintiff, Langdon, North
Dakota. 1872
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-07-09

The grip is no respecter Of persons,
and that works both ways, for nobody
respects the grip.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-07-09
OFFICIAL COUNTY PAPER.

Subscription 81 per annum, or s1.5O if paid in
advance. Advertising rates on application.
Communications must be received by Tuesday
aoDn to receive prompt attention.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-07-09
Advertised Letter List.

The following list of uncalled for let
ters have been received at the Langdon
post Office, during the week ending
Thursday, July 8, 1908.
GENTS LIST,
Andrews, MIR. George Olson, Nils
Stevens, Elmer Wheeler, Thos
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.
JOHN McGAUvRAN, Postmaster.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-07-09

For farm loans Mooney & Johnston's
is the only place.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-07-09

Published every Thursday morning at Lang
don, Cavalier county, North Dakota.
Entered at the Post office of Langdon as mail
matter of the Second Class.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-07-09

M. F. MURPHY, Mortgage.
PERRY S JOHNSON, Attorney for Mortgage,
Forks, North Dakota. 44-5O
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-07-09

Attorney for Plaintiff. Langdon, North
Dakota. 1872
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-05

of the town were white with snow
when the sun came out the next morn
ing.
Elise came at s o'clock. Little Watts
pulled himself up on his pillows tC
meet her and welcome her.
There was no sign In his eyes OF
face of sorrow in his heart at this end
ing Of all his own hopes and plans foI
the future. He met Elise with smile
and with fearless eyes. For a moment
she thought 1t must all have been
mistake about his being so Ill.
snow go and sing for me-" he said
after few minutes.
They rolled his bed to the door that
he might see her at the new piano.
Elise sat before 1t with streaming eyes
and sang the little ballads and the old
songs he had loved so well.
"There was one he whispered.
"about the shining shore and my Fa-
ther hath many mansions Won't you
sing that. Eliseg"
She sangsit with trembling voice, and
while she was singing Little Watts
looked UP with wide open eyes as II
he we're gazing. at something wonder
lful that he could not see and then
sank back bis eyes closed forever
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-05
Camel Races.

Camel races are held regularly In the
south Of Algeria, where valuable prizes
are offered for the encouragement Of
the breed Of racers, and as much inter
est is taken in their preparation and
performance as in that OF race horses
in this country. The racing camels are
the result Of very careful breeding
through many generations, and In size
temper and appearance they are SO
different from the ordinary beast Of
burden that they might almost be con-
sidered a different race Of animals.
Perhaps the most conspicuous char
acteristic of the ordinary camel is its
extreme slowness. Nothing on earth
viii ever induce it to hurry. A twenty
dollar note will buy very fair specl-
men, but for meharl, or racing camel,
FIVE or ten times that sum is required
to effect a purchase.
The racer, however. can be depended
on for nine or ten miles an hour
kept up for sixteen or seventeen hours
almost without a stop. The pace In q
camel race Is generally fast and furi-
ous at the beginning, when all the ami
mails are together and seem to realize
that a contest is in progress.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-05
The Famous HasiIisk.

According to the ancient writers, the
basiliskz sometimes called cockatrice-
was a monster to be greatly dreaded.
Its breath tilled the air with deadly
poison and burned up vegetation, and
the glance of its eye was fatal to both
man and beast. The only creature that
could face it and live. they said. was
the cock. and travellers were advised to
take loud growing cocks with them as
q protection against the monster So
much for superstition AS a matter Of
fact the basilisk is a harmless lizard.
living quiet life In the woods and
feeding on insects. Its appearance.
however, is formidable, and it is this
perhaps that gave it bad name. 1t
grows to length Of from twenty-five
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-05

arrival was sitting IN my open via
dow. The windows OF the other hohse
were also open, and through thern
came tho sound Of some one singing 10
q wonderfully clear and sweet voice
I laid down my book TO listen. The
words came distinct and beautiful:
"T1ow gently. sweet Alton. among thy
green brass-
FLOW gently; rll sing thee a song in thy
praise"
Could II DO Little Watts singing IN
such volcel While looked and lis
tened saw Little Watts coming from
well at the back Of the house with q
pail OF water.
could not restrain my curiosity. Az
be came near my window ! asked,
"Wbo is That slngingY'
my sister Elise" he answered eager
ly, his face beaming.
"She has q wonderful voice." said.
Hasn't she, thongbT exclaimed Lit
tic Watts, with more enthusiasm thav
| had ever before seen In him.
did you ever hear any OF those big
singersT he went on.
YES"
"Can they sing any better than she
canT
well, they are much older than your
sister, and Of course they are highly
trained. How old is your sister,"
sixteen"
Before many days and others ~
our neighborbood sat in the scantlly
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-05
Rlessinaa az tha Rlind.

The calamity of the blind Is I'M
mense, lrreparable. But 1t does not
take away our share Of the things that
count service. friendship, humor, i'm
agination, wisdom. It is the secret
inner viii that controls ones fate. We
are capable of willing to be good. Of
loving and being loved. Of thinking to
the end that we may be wiser. We
possess these spirit born forces equally
with all Gods children. Therefore,
we, too. see the lightnipgs and hear the
thunders of Sinai. We, too, march
through the wilderness and the solitary
place that shall be glad for us. and as
we pass God maketh the desert to BIOS
som like the rose. We, too. go In unto
the promised land to possess the treas
ures OF the spirit. the unseen perma
nence of life and nature. Helen Kel.
Ter in Century.