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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-11-18
BIed to Death at Calvin.

Morris Flynn, who had charge of the
Henderson threshing outfit during the
fall season died under sudden and
rather peculiar circumstances at Calvin
last Sunday evening while sitting in the
barber shop talking to a number of
friends. He had for years past suffered
with varlcose veins in one of his legs
his death being due to a hemorrhage,
occasioned by the veins bursting and
Flynn bleeding to death. When his
attention was called to the bleeding he
showed no alarm, saying that it had
happened before and would stop soon.
The loss of blood soon caused5Ehim to
faint away and before those who we're
with him could call in medical aid he
was dead. Flynn was we'll known by the
people of Calvin and vicinity, having
worked there during the harvest and
threshing season a number of years. The
funeral is being deferred, awaiting
word from his people who are supposed
to live near Duluth.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-11-18

80 the custom of shock threshing,"
says a Canada exchange can be laid the
blame for the disastrous spread of wild
oats more than any other agency. From
Six to eight wagons with bottoms covered
with shelled grain come from some in
tested neighboring farm and the process
of scattering the seeds of the evil
plant about another farm goes on.
And the horses recently fed grain on
the infested farm also aid in dropping
the unwelcome seed in fresh fields. Cut
out shock thrsshing if you would avoid
the plague. There are farmers who say
it is easy to exterminate it, but the fact
remains that this pest spreads uncheck-
ed, causing a destruction Of land values
that Is enormous. Harry Bradford OF
Rondell gives the most approved way OF
Kidding a farm of wild oats. 1t is to pillow
early in the fall, not deep, and seed to
barley early in the spring. Barley, un.
like other grains ripens before the wild
oats a ripsn andgshell off Ether what
survive the fall piowing can be taken
from the field in the barley CROP"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-11-18
Reforcsting In the Pine Belt.

The Michigan and Marquette nation-
under administration. and actual work
toward the Improvement and better
utilization of these areas for forest
purposes have been begun. While
these w forests. containing over 16O,-
600 acres, are at present practically
valueleSS from the lumbermen's stand
point. they lie in the very center Of
the original pine belt of northern
Michigan, including soils which are
very largely unfit for agriculture. but
most of which are naturally adapted
to the production Of the white and
Norway pine timber which once made
this region the greatest lumber pro-
ducing district in the United States.
There is little question but that un-
der protection and careful manage
ment much of these areas can be
again restored to pine forest, and this
will be the object of the federal gov
eminent in their administration.
Scientific reforestation in this field
will serve as al object lesson for
what can be done with at least a part
of the large areas of burned over land
in the lake states. White and Norway
pine, natives of the region, will be
used chiefly. but experimental tests on
a small scale will be made of other
species. AS o O as practicable the
lands embraced within the forest
boundaries will be carefully examined
and classified in reference to their
suitability for forest planting, the
areas best adapted to successful for
estation will be selected and plans
made for collecting seed and begin
ming planting operations.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-11-18

AS soon as the Fargo Daily News
squabble ends and it gets down to bust.
ness with a requisite let-up of internal
strife as to its business management, the
sooner the democrats of the state will be
able to adequately judge whether or not
it is a party organ deserving of their
political and financial support. The
CouR1ER-DEMooRAT has been a demo
cratic party paper both in and out OF
season the past twenty years and along
with the few remaining "old-liners,
wants to be shown what are the actual
merits of such leading party organs as
the Devils Lake Journal and Fargo
Daily News, which at the present time
are in a scrimmage to maintain the
center OF the stage.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-11-18

Louis w. Hill, president of the Great
Northern Railway aud a son of James j.
Hill, in an address before the Dry
Farming congress denounced the govern
ment land lotteries as swindles Eand said
that s12.000,00O were paid by people
this year who went west to register for
drawings-money which he said the
roads would rather give back than to
keep if they knew whom to give it to.
He said that out of 100000 who register
ed for the Flathead reservation. Occur
d'Alene and one other only 2,iper cent
could draw claims, the other % per
cent spending their money for nothing.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-11-18

There are an unusually large number
of peddlers in the country this fall and
doubtless all of them are doing a good
business. 1t seems to be human nature
to want to buy things from other than
ones neighbor and few people stop
to think that they are doing themselves
an injustice when they patrouize the
peddler, who gets what business he can
in a town or in the country and takes
the money away with him, never to re-
turn. The dollar paid the peddler or
the mail order house is gone while the
dollar paid the home merchant STAYS
here. If every in Cavalier county
would begin at once to do all their trad
ing at home it would give the towns
and villages such a boom that the farm
lands of the county would be increased
in value a good many hundred thousand
dollars. Think of this the next time
you are tempted to buy from anyone
but your home merchant.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-11-18
lie IS NOT IN A TIGHT BOX.

A number of the leading republican
ing to create quite a dissension of public
opinion since Governor Burke made his
his appointment last Wednesday even
ing of Judge Thompson, of Cando, to
ill the vacancy in the United States
senate from North Dakota, Whether or
not the governor has placed himself in a
tight box as these organs undertake to
insinuate we leave for the reader to
judge after having glanced over the fol-
lowing statement issued to the daily
papers last Friday evening. 1t looks as
il their attempt to disgruntle the public
mind had overshot the mark. Governor
Burke's manly position in alignment
with the people and in opposition to po-
litical pull is one that easily explains
why the sobriquet of Honest John
Burke has been bestowed npon North
Dakota's twice elected democratic gov
ernor by the people of the state:
The criticism that | was weak and
vacillating because | did not name, at
once, a senator to fill the vacancy, comes
from those who had candidates that
they wanted appointed Immediately to
make sure of their favorite. A coward,
afraid to face the situation, would have
done this to escape the bombardment
that he knew would come by delay: but
as long as | am governor of this state.
every citizen, that so desires, will get a
respectful hearing upon any subject con
nected with this office before the same is
closed, whether it is embarrassing to
me or not.
In making this appointment, | con
sldered that | was not acting for myself,
but for the people of the state TO act
for them 1t was necessary to delay the
appointment so that might get their
sentiment For nearly three weeks |
received information from all over the
state, by telegram, by telephone, by
letters and by personal interviews. and
from all the informations thus gained,
it Is my Judgment that the appointment
of Judge Thompson will meet with more
general satisfaction among tho demo
Gratis Of the state and the people general
". than would the appointment Of any
other candidate"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-11-18
The Transformation Tariff War.

The Franco-American Tariff War.
In compliance with the provision Of
the Payne tariff act the commercial
convention between this country and
France terminated Oct. 30. One re-
suit Of the abrogation OF the agree
ments concluded in 1898 is to put into
effect the maximum rates Of the
French tariff upon articles which un-
der the agreement enjoyed minimum
rates. If we should engage in a tariff
war with France we would be at much
of a disadvantage. OF course France
is not going to tax our raw cotton. But
she will exclude u breadstuffs and
provisions and take much less of our
cotton oil.
1t is idle to talk of our people fore
going French luXuries because of the
price or to vindicate any tariff bill.
Nor is that all. France is the worlds
money lender and makes the rate of
discount at London and Berlin, and
that means much to every railroad or
other corporation in our country. Let
us hope that the trade between the
United States and France may not be
curtailed, as it certainly would be sc
far as it concerns our exports if the
threatened tariff war should come.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-11-18

After January l a new interchange
able mileage book will be used by the
western railroads. After several months
Of consideration the roads have decided
to place the new books on sale the first
of the year. The new milago books
differ from the ones now in use in as far
as the coupons will represent two cents
rather than a mile. All other forms of
milaee books are to be discontinued
after the placing on sale of the new
books. The new book contains 1000
coupons and will be sold for $40. The
coupon will not represent miles, but ,
cents each. fhe new books do not make
any reduction from the prices of single
trip tickets.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-11-18

1t would be a significant lesson te
the old world if the republics of the
new should establish for the amicable
solution Of their controversies Il high
court of arbitration commanding uni
versal respect. with the armies and ma.
vies of the signatory powers ready te
enforce its decisions. Arbitration
practically kicked out of doors by Eu
rope, would then find Il home on this
side of the Atlantic.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-11-18

interminable he us forced even his
opponents to the acceptance OF the
three cent fare, and he doubtless finds a
Joy in the triumph that the sorrow of
defeat can not overcome. That was not
the only reform that has characterized
his administration, however, and it will
not be long before the people of Cleve-
land will recognize the loss that the
state has suffered IN his retirement, and
call him back to the patriotic duty that
he has performed so unselfishly and so
we'll.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-11-18

The good land in North Dakota, every
a re of it. can produce at a low..estimate
from Sl200 to $500 per acre. 1t can be
made to produce $1,000 per acre. If 1t
produces $1,000 per acre. that is 10 per
cent Oh a $4,000 an acre farm. You
think that if some one would come and
offer you 5000 or $500 or $4,000 an
acre you would stick him. Now, il you
can't buy at equal number of acres for
less money, don't sell your land. Hold
or to it. The time will come when it
will be worth $4,000 an acre if you take
care of it and there is no reason why it
should not be worth $50. 00.-James }.
Hill.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-11-18

In the Matter of the Estate of Josephine Hof-
fcle, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the UNDERSIGNED
Charles P. Getchell and John Ross. executors,
Of the last will of Josephine HofTele, lste of the
State of North Dakota, deceased, to the credi-
tors of and all persons having claims against
said ddce. sed to exhibit them. within four
months after the first publication of this notice
20 said executors at Wales, North Dakota, in
said Cavalier county.
Dated October 27, A. D., 1909.
CHARLES p. GETCHELL,
john Ross, Executors.
First publication on the 4th day of Novem-
GEORGE Nj. PRICE, 15.1S
Attorney for Estate, Langdon, North Dakota,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-11-18

Canada is becoming quite a "bread
basket. She raised 10000, 900 bushels
of wheat this year, being an increase
over last years crop of A, 10000 bushels.
When a few more Americans go over the
line, Canada will become a desirable
country. 1t is the American vim which
has removed from its eyes the blight of
death,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-11-18

Congress meets the first week in De-
cember, at which time the Hon. F.. l..
Thompson, of Cando, the appointee of
Governor John Burke, to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of Senator M. N.
johnson takes the oath of office.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-11-18

A national organization to encourage
a safe and sane celebration Of the
Fourth of July may adopt Cleveland
as a shining example without extra
charge.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-11-18

Freeze up between November 10th
and 18th and the setting in of the long
cold spell of weather continuing until
the opening of spring five months later,
has an established precedent here in
northern North Dakota, dating back a
number Of years. This year it will be
noted that it occurred at about the
usual time.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-11-18

Then there is always the young man
who thinks he is a real bohemian high
roller because he drinks a cup of black
coffee and smokes a cigarette in a
midnight restaurant and rides home in
a wide open cab.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-11-18
LIE FIECuOhS OLE 1909.

Another election day has come and
on local issues as not to furnish any
clear indication of the tread of public
opinion. Insofar rs they give any
encouragement il Is to the democrats.
The election of Judge Gaynor as mayor
of New York vas one of the most i'm
portant results of the campaign. He
was the candidate of the independence
as we'll as the candidate of Tammany,
and MS personal popularity won him a
signal victory, in spite of the fact that
he was opposed by a republican candi-
date as we'll as by Mr.. Hearst. For a
number of years Judge Gaynor has
stood out as a conspicuous representa-
tive of radlcalisn in the heart of pluto
crazy. and his record justifies US in
expecting that be will make a splendid
mayor. He will find work enough to do,
and With his sympathies already aroused
IN behalf of the plain people, it will not
be surprising if he keeps the eyes of the
nation turned upon the city of New
York Success to him.
The result in Massachusetts, is crafty
ing. The republican majority is reduced
to a minimum on both governor and
lieutenant governor. Gains have also
been made in the legislature. AS the
democratic platform endorsed the in
come tax, and as a number of republi-
can candidates also declared themselves
IN favor Of it. there is reasonable
expectation thai the income tax amend.
melt may be ratified 10y the Mas
sachusetts legislature. What a splendid
example that would set to the other
states.
Maryland viii return Senator Raynor,
who made such a valiant fight for tariff
reform. While the Maryland platform
did not endorse the income tax the
republicans did and there ought to be
a majority for 1t in the legislature
Virginia gave her usual democratic
majority in spite OF the predictions made
that the state was going over the re.
publican party.
In Kentucky the democrats made
such large gains that it seems likely
that they will have two-thirds majority
IN both houses and, therefore, be able tt
leglslate IN spite of the republican
governor. 1t is to be hoped that the
first measure will be a resolution for the
ratification of the income tax amend
ment.
In Nebraska the democrats came very
near e%lecting their judicial ticket
When it is considered that the republi
can candidates on the judicial ticke'
two years ago were elected by ovel
$4,000, this is a gratifying gain, and {
promise for next Jear.
The democratic rejoicing is checked
however, by two defeats which will
cause universal regret throughout tbt
party. Mayor Tom johnson went dowr
before his republican opponent in Cleve
land, and Heney was defeated in Sal
Francisco. Mayor johnson, however
has reason to rejoice that he has VOL
his fight for a three cent fare, in spite O
such an opposition as few men have hac
in spite Of such as %injunctions in
Vulnerable and Misrepresentation
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-11-18

Some wiseacre says that a comet is
coming which may burst the earth into
fragments with a swish of it's tail.
Simply excitement to look forward to.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-11-18

The editor of the Fairdale Times
claims to have added an even forty new
names to his subscription list in the
two weeks that have elapsed since his
return from that California trip. No
kick coming there when Thanksgiving
Day comes around next week.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-11-18

The DEMOCRAT carries the best and
largest stock of tablets and other school
supplies.
DR.. j. j. Reilly, the we'll known M. d.,
and druggist at Milton was here at the
county seat on Tuesday looking after
legal matters.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-11-18

Halley's comet is now scheduled to
appear within sight Of the earth on the
eve Of Jan. /. just in time to look on
while several million penitents turn
over a new leaf.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-11-18

Child life is now made the subject
OF scientific study. but you wouldn't
guess it from merely looking at the
happy youngsters who just grow.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-11-18

There will be no such late fall and
early winter exodus from this country
to Europe as there was in 1907 or
even last year. The demand for labor
at good wages is too strong.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-11-18

"Many a girl passes for a beauty be,
cause her feet don't show" Naturally
this is from a Chicago paper.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-11-18

"Woman suffrage within a year.
says Lady Cook. No gentleman will
dispute this Cook.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-11-18

How the ninety mile ride officers
must envy their comrades who are
taking aeroplane lessons!
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-11-18

The two new battleships ready for
use next year will come in handy to
replace obsolete ships built last year.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-11-18

Money always on hand for first and
second mortgage loans on Cavalier
county lands. Best of rates and condi-
pions. O. d. Thompson, cashier.
ALERT q Winter have plenty of money
to loan on first and second mortgages.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-11-18

November elections are over, but
pumpkin pie and turkeys remain.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-11-18

subscription Sl.5O per aunum Canada SZ.WU
per annnm. Advertising rates on application.
Communication must be received by Tuesday
noon to receive prompt attention
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-11-18

Published every Thursday morning at Lang
don, Cavalier county, North Dakota. ..
Entered at the Post office of Langdon as mani
matter of the Second Glass.
Blue-grass blade. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 188?-19??, 1909-11-14

codes ''qsv pus qsIH
ioHIpd UrVe ana VEN,

o0dsS pus qSIH :
~ 'sfdpd L v rye ana Veln'
The down, NEAR, -. and brain
Behind the frail she'll s thin membrane.
Then crowned the work she had begun
In earth s dim infancy, and on
Sped to her goal,-her work we'll done.
For man arose, who upright stands,
The ruler of all seas and lands
A reasoning mind and shaping hands.
She formed him when a younger sun
For earth its gown of radiance spun,-
Formed sinew, vein and ganglion.
But slowly did her work progress;
The long years carried to success
Her plan-weaned man from brutishness
Evolved in him the minds white light,
Gemmed with rare stars the troubled night
Of fear-removed its cankering blight
True, slowly but the heights he won,
But loyal reason urged him on
I'LL ne scared stars ana Welgneu the sun.
Life sees in him her noblest born,
Whom all her gifts of grace adorn,
Who to Truth S service has been sworn.
Not god-made he, but shaped to crown
Creation,- knowing up, not DOWN.
Not born in sin, but for renown.
Born to all possibilities;
To stand, not live upon his knees
And placate goblin enemies.
No talking snake, transgressing Eve
Forever may our souls deceive,
Nor may priest S pompous word: "Believe!'
Believed Aye, in our heritage
In progress-not in Jehovah's rage,
Or in books inspired page
Believe!-in Natures promise grand,
The vast capacities at hand,
But not in He'll as priests command.
So shall we learn
San Francisco, Calf.
Blue-grass blade. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 188?-19??, 1909-11-14
Gtfe'a 5nrrnru Tlrul1gh Euulmttun
(By Mrs. j. j. Fyckes.)

(by MIS-. y. y. fycKeS)
From shape to shape (by Natures plan)
Life hurried-with the cell began,
And ended in the complex man.
From simple plastic celia small,
Weak drop of plasm, she did call
Through Time eternity-Life s ALL
The protoplasm changed anon
Into the nobler moneron,
When this earth IS youth had scarce begun.
Then strange gelatinous forms, arrayed
In beauteous hues, Life spawned and babe
The wan waves nourish what she made.
And next the jelly, grown compact,
Assumed projections it had lacked,
Within shell S bright pearl lay packed.
The gray seas .teemed with a grotesque
And horrid consciousness breast
Of earth lulled nightmare forms to rest.
For Life, experimenting still,
Brought forth huge forms to roam at will
Fierce hearts, small brains and fangs that kill
Evolved the eye, ear, nerve and brain,
The foot, fin, wing, and from the main
Called shapes to tenant hill and plain.
For life within the oceans lap
Found origin. With honeyed sap,
Rare plants she filed and hairy nap
Gave to their leaves and climbing stems,
And furnished flower-diadems,
Whose satin petals glowed like gems.
Then velvet-bodied insects she
Evolved, and through her wizardry
Caused many varied forms to be.
The venomous and sluggish snake,
The feathered songsters Of the brake,
The frog who keeps the moon awake.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1909-04-01
SOUTH BENTON.

Oats sowing has begun.
Uncle Hugh Williams is home from
st. Louis where he was treated for
cancer.
Rev. Harboard preached at Unity
Monday night.
Mrs. David Douglass was the guest
Of relatives at Mexico Saturday and
Sunday.
Misses Alta and Lena McDon-
aid, Of Huntsville, were guests Of j..
A. Clark's family last week.
Mrs. t. A. Owens is i'll at this
writing.
Mrs. R. o. Guthrie is home from a
weeks visit to her parents at Mo-
limo.
Miss Lena Lowder closed a very
successful school at Sun Rise the
18th.
A child Of Mr.. and Mrs. Sherrald
died last week Of whooping cough
and pneumonia. The interment was
made at Unity church.
Porter Waters has gone to st.
Louis to have a cancer removed from
his face.
Brown Owen and wife, of Mexico,
r ct the bedside of their mother.
A little child of Ote Hodge died of
whooping cough and pneumonia Sat.
urday. The funeral services we're
held at Union Chapel Sunday at
2 o'clock.
r. o. Guthrie is home from a visit
to his parents in western Audrain.
The new telephone line is being
pushed. Some Of those who have
boxes are Adam Weimer, Mr.. Nc
Mahan and Howard Imam.
All the children here are i'll with
whooping cough.
Miss Willie Stump who is attend
ing school in Mexico visited home
folks Saturday and Sunday.
Another child of Mr.. Sherrald is
quite i'll with whooping cough and
pneumonia. It is not expected TO