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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-11-25

was serious, and Pinckney. who
had known him so long, realized
that he was seriously put out about
something. At such times there was
only one way to handle the steel mag
nate-that way was absolute obedience
and prompt replies to his questions.
Pinckney became all attention at once.
Eyes. sir. What is til" he asked.
Durant consulted the paper in his
hand.
1.-The royalty on this Rhinestrom
gun" he asked-"am l correctly in
formed about it,"
How much did you think it was?"
asked the manager.
According to the papers. we pay a
royalty of $4,000 for every gun six
| inches or under and $1,000 an inch ex-
ira for every one over six. So for
these twelve inch guns we are to forge
we must pay $4,000 each"
THAT'S correct. sir" said Pinckney.
"It's too much" declared the steel
magnate sharply.
His manager ventured a protesting
gesture.
81 wrote you" he said. land cabled
you before | signed the contract. 1t
was too risky waiting until your re-
turn"
II don't see why" exclaimed Du-
rant impatiently. II think you've
made a mistake this time. Edward-a
grave mistake. That royalty l consider
outrageous"
The manager had to make a fight.
"Im very sorry. sir" he said apollo
getically. but you know have your
interest at heart. and it seemed to me
the only thing that could be done. You
have trusted my Judgment. l had to
exercise it. The government liked this
gun. and it NEAR an order that will
keep is busy for a year. If we con-
trolled the patents they were obliged
to give us the contracts. There was
no competition. you see. and then our
price to the government leaves us a
very fair profit even after this big roy
atty is paid"
Durant shook his head.
Penny wise. pound foolish. l think
it, Edward. To make a profit we have
to charge the government a tremen-
dous price that doesn't help our future
business. 1t will give US a black eye
when we want work next time"
We'll, I'm sorry. sir" said Pinckney
apologetically. II was working only
for the best. wanted to insure our
contract with the government. AS it
is, you see. we do not begin work for
two months. and there'll be a lot of
wire pulling and hauling first"
Durant nodded.
"Yes, if they find a gun they like
better they can countermand our or
der"
Pinckney hesitated. He felt he had
to go cautiously, but it would not do
to let Mr.. Durant guess his hand.
Eyes," he said slowly. this fellow
Sommers is here to have a gun forged
that he's invented. He's got some pull
at Washington. Pm certain Of that"
Don't see what difference that
Makes" replied the steel man.
"Oh." protested the manager, sup,
pose after they test the Sommers gun
they give 1t preference over the Rhine
strom gun and countermand our or
der"
Durant nodded. pleased.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-11-25

DeWitt's Little Early Risers the safe,
sure, gentle little liver pills. BE sure to
get DeWitt's Carbolic Witch Haze!
Salve, the original. Always refuse sub
s%titutes and limitations. The original
DeWitt's Carbolic Witch Hazel Salve is
good for anything a salve is used for,
but it is especially good for piles. Sold
by W. A. Ferguson g. Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-11-25

Group il. most prevalent during the
dry cold weather of the early winter
months. Parents of young children
should be..prepared for it. All that is
needed is a bottle of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy. Many mothers are
never without it in their homes and it
has never disappointed them. Sold by
Close & Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-11-25

When you have a cold the first thing
to do is have the bowels move. Do not
take anything that may constipate.
Try Kennedy's LAXATIVE Cough Syrup.
1t drives the cold from the system by a
free yet gentle action of the bowels; it
stops the cough, it is pleasant to take.
Sold by w. A. Ferguson & Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-11-25

Harsh physics react, weaken the
bowels, cause chronic constipation.
Doan's Regulets operateseasily, tone tho
stomach, cure constipation. Csc. Ask
your druggist for them.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-11-25

Suffered day and night the torment
of itching piles. Nothing helped me
until | used Doan's Ointment. 1t cured
me permanently.'-Hon. John r. Gar
rett. Mayor, Girard, Ala.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-11-25

Many hool children suffer from
constipa,i IN, which is often the cause of
seeming stupidity at lessons. Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are an
ideal medicine to give a child, for they
are mild ard gentle in their effect, and
will cure even the chronic constipation.
Sold by. Close & Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-11-25
ASIA.

Asin comprises 30 per cent of the
total land surface of the globe and has
a population of $4,000 600.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-11-25

When a cold becomes settled in the
system, it will take several days treat
ment to cure it, and the best remedy to
use is Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. 1t
will cure quicker than any other, and
also leaves the system in a natural and
healthy condition. Sid by Close & Co.
Tectorium.
Tectorium, a substitute for glass, is
prepared by applying Il varnish to Il
finely meshed iron wire fabric. The
varnish consists principally of good
linseed oil. in which the vertically
hanging Wire fabric is repeatedly dip.
ped up to as many as twelve times.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-11-25
Jones to Manage White sox Again.

"Fielder Jones will be my manager
next year." says Charles A. Comiskey,
owner Of the Chicago Americans.
zones made u great showing last
year, and with the new men he will
have when the season opens next year
he will be able to walk to the front
and keep up there throughout the sea.
son."
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-11-25
Great Luck,

did Tom have any luck hunting IT,
gers in India:" Yes: great luck"
How" "IIe didn't meet any tigers"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-11-25
.APTER IV,-Vontinued
A DESPERATE GAME.

CHAPTER IV,-Hontinued
A DESPERATE GAME.
81 don't want to talk about that"
exclaimed the inventor. You can't
sidetrack me with any talk like that"
But l want you to get a square
DEAL" protested Pinckney. Pm go
ing to see that you do"
Marsh looked at him with a sheer.
"You call it a square deal to give the
credit for all my work to %another?"
"Of course it wouldn't be-" ex-
claimed the manager. That's just it.
I'm going to put it through for you
Il you'll only give me a chance"
"After what you said the other day."
sneered the other.
"And I've done it," snapped Pinck-
aey.
you've done it?"
The general manager nodded.
"Exactly.' he said. The contract
between Wilhelm Rhinestrom and the
Durant steel works has been drawn
up. signed by Rhinestrom and by me
for the Durant steel works. but only
waits for the approval Of Mr.. Durant,
and I'll get that tonight"
"Rhinestrom signed it," gasped
Marsh. How could Rhinestrom sign
1t when there isn't any Rhinestrom?"
Pinckney looked at him pityingly.
what do you care who signed 1t
for Rhinestrom if you get the money!
he said. THE name on the contract
Is Wilhelm Rhinestrom."
"You forged that name!!" gasped
Marsh.
Shut up!' snapped the other. Don't
be a fool! You can't forge a mans
name if the man doesn't exist. Now
take your money and be satisfied.
Leave it to me. I'm your friend. Pm
proving myself your friend. and here
you go ahead and kick up a fuss and
risk the whole thing. I've taken a
little risk myself to put this thing
through and give you a square deal.
and this is what you do in the way
Of gratitude. Now. aren't you ashamed
Of yourself?"
Marsh looked at the manager apollo
Setically.
"I'm sorry, Mr., Pinckney." he said.
L III Always pay INK tAS lOOl, IL SCGlllS.
You've been a good friend of mine,
sir, INT l want to thank you for help
ing me out. I'll be grateful. l won't
make any trouble. I'll shut up"
Pinckney slapped the old man on
the back almost affe%ctionately.
THAT'S all right. Marsh" he said.
II realize you don't know anything in
the world about business, realize that
thoroughly. and Pm acting in this
trust me. With this order we have
from the governmental ought to keep
us busy for Il year-youll be rich.
You'll have a fortune, but If it were
known who was the inventor we'd
\ get nothing. You see that?"
Marsh nodded.
II understand. sir"
Cali right, Marsh. Then be good,'
advised the manager. Now you'd bet
ter 60"
The little man had got almost to the
door when he paused and turned back.
Just one thing more, Mr.. Pinck-
ney."
% "WellY said Pinckney impatiently.
a' IT'S about the casting Of the Som
mers gun tomorrow"
what about it?" asked the manager
sharply.
NH Marsh hesitated.
S Its just this. sir. l understand that
&you're going to put Smith in charge OF
the works. You know what sort of a
fellow Smith tsp
E Smith Is n good man." said Pinck.
SHney sternly. Don't criticise fellow
Employees. Marsh. l am responsible
md ! know what I'm doing"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-11-25

A healthy man is king in his own
right; an unhealthy mar is an unhappy
slave. Burdock Blood Bitters builds up
sound health-keeps you we'll.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-11-25
EdQtISm,

less he likes to hear another talked of.
-Lavater.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-11-25
Leaky.

My child, your head is all perspira-
tion..'
yes, ma; my roof leaks"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-11-25
Sarcastic

H"-t.:.1!y. nnw. what would YOU d.
if .you = iian:
She T.; would y"u:-EXchange.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-11-25

The DEMOCRAT Office has a full line of
school supplies including tablets, pencils,
pens, crayons and blank books of all kinds
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-11-25
Experiment For the Poor.

EXPeTIneht TOT the FOOT.
Single room dwellings for the use OF
the poor are being experimental With
in the city of Newcastle. England.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-11-25
Big and Little.

Big and Little.
We hang the little thieves and take
u hats off to the big thieves.-Ger-
man Proverb.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-11-25
SYNOPSIS:

Chapter I-Lieutenant Sommers, ofthe United
States Navy is ordered to the Durant steel works
He meets Frances Dnrant, daughter of the.steei
mill owner. II-Edward Pickney, rival os Som.
mers for Miss Durant's hand, as superintendent
OF the mill conspires gainst Sommers and the
success of his cannon. Frances reveals that
she has studied wireless telegraphy. IV-Pinck.
ney decides to supplant the Sommer gun with
one invented by an employee, Marsh. and nam
ed the Rhinestrom gun by Pinckney. V-Pinck-
ney and Sommers clash.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-11-25
v.
HONEST MAN AND KNAvE.

HONEST A AND ENAVE.
'sW WISH to talk to you, Edward"
began Mr.. Durant. His manner
was serious, and Pinckney. who
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-12-10

that can show a record of this kind.
Usually about rs per cent of the grad
yates of high schools enter college.
Rev. Joel Hedgpeth of Artesia made
a very interesting and instructive talk
TO the High School pupils Thursday
morning. In his talk lie contrastej
the ola and the new and the greater
possibilities and the greater demands
of this age.
The Second annual Oratorical Con-
test of the Roswell High School will
take place tonight at h Christian
Church. There will be our contes-
ants and it will be very interesting.
Miss North has some splendid music
for this program. The following is
the program:
Music. High School Orchestra.
Grafton. Education" Willis Anderson
Grafton. THE Power of Suggestion,
Leia Willy.
Music. Girls High School Glee Club.
Grafton. Territorial Growth of the
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BURkEY'S BEST
THE 10 CENT LOAF.

year there are only eleve more girls
than boys in our High School. Boys
and girls tiat graduate from our high
school have ten chances to one for
success in life over the boys n girls
that do not attend high school. We
are glad that so nan of the boys and
girls of Roswell are in high school.
When we get our new higa school
building, the number in attendance
will increase one hundred per cent
within one yea If there is any ar
ing, this is certainly sufficient. But
whel the crowded condition of the
grades is considered the subject is
beyond argument and becomes one of
absolute public demand.
There are 81 members in the Senior
class this year. This is by far the
largest Senior class in the history of
the Roswell High School,. Last year
the class had only eleven members
This year there is an increase in size
nearly a hundred per cen A most
wonderful feature. Another peculiar
and gratifying thing is the fact that
there ere II boys and 10 girls in this
class-something very unusual for a
graduating class of a high school. In
almost all cases the girls far out num-
Der the boys. Another cry crafty
ing feature about the graduates of
the Roswell Hig School Is that over
95 PEI CEN of them go off to college.
There is not a high school in the
West nor other section of the country
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system a western outlet. If Ell Paso
would get under this railroad project
and finance it to the point where con-
s~trIction could be begun and carried
along steadily with the issue of bonds.
il is almost certain that within a
year or two this city would be enjoy
ing another transcontinental line
through to the east by the way of the
Red river and the Frisco system 10
St. Louis. 1t takes money to start the
thing, and Ell Paso could not invest
100000 or 100000 more probably
than in this wonderful enterprise
FL Paso Herald.
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II Is very gratifying to know that
There are about as many boys as girls
IN our schools We are glad to see
that o the parents and the boys Of
Roswell. realize that it is necessary
for boys to secure an education If they
wish to succeed in life and to
anything in social or political life. Our
boys ars working with the true spirit.
Most OF them realize hat every bat
tie won in the school room and on the
school grounds prepares them to win
the battles of life.
Up TO this year the number of girls
IN the Roswell High School has great
ly exceeded that of the boys. This
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United States" by Cecil Bonney.
Grafton, Peace" billiard Wyatt:
Music. =. High School Orchestra
Decision of the Judges.
Music D.. High Schoo Orchestra
Come ont and fill the house AMI
show your interest in the Roswell
High School.
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r Q s W e L 49,
Trade Directory
STORES.

HARDWARE CO.-Whole
sale and retail hardware, gasoline
engines, pipe. pumps, fencing.
INDEPENDENT HARDWARE CO.
Wholesale and retail everything in
hardware, tinware, buggies, wagons
implements water supply goods and
plumbing.
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LADIES' need have no hesitancy in
bringing their husbands to the Yule-
tide tea at Mrs. Cayin's 404 s. Ky,
ave-. Saturday 2:30 to 5 las the most
fastiIicus taste will be catered to by
the ladies' in charge, Remember At
404 5. Ky, 2:30 to ) Saturday.
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Next to the Rio Grande reclamation
project. the Pee Valley shortline
railroad is the most important project
before the people of this city. Now
that the Frisco and Rock Island sys-
TENS have been separated, the pro-
posed shortline becomes an almost
absolute necessity to give the Frisco
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-12-10

The people Of New Mexico in order
to be admitted to the rights of state
hood must select a constitution to
suit Taft. which is the same thing as
sufting Aldrich. Ii used to be that the
only requirement in such cases was
that imposed by the constitution OF
the United States. but then the con-
sfitution seems to cut little figure in
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When ii comes to winter weather
Roswell has the towns over in the
Mountains, such as Santa Fe, Las
Vegas and Albuquerque beaten a
good many degrees. Occasionally We
do have extremely low temperatures,
but the average is much better than
elsewhere in the territory. and ii Is
me average that counts in the long
run.
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Those affidavits filed against DR..
Cook may be seriously regarded by
the Peary partisans, but to the great
mas of people they will appear only
as another episode in the systematic
campaign of abuse and slander inaug-
urated by a disappointed explorer.
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President Zelaya is said to have is
sued an order commanding tle shoot
ing .; all Americans as fast as they
ara captured. This would make him a
mere brigand and undoubtedly
mis- severe punishment when captur-
ed, as he will b. in the end.
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these modern and progressive days.
The President now makes war, exc
cutes contracts-not treaties-with
foreign nations anu does many things
suppt sedly controlled by congress,
and all by whipping the devil around
a stump"
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GRAIN, FUEL 4 HIDE DEALERS
ROSWELL WOOL & HIDE CO.-Let
US furnish you with your grain. coal
and wood. we buy hides, phone 80
ROSWELL TRADING CO.-Coal. hay
and grain. Always the best East
Second ST, Phone 126.
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LIVERY NJ CAB.

THE ORIENTAL LIVERY AND CAB
Line at your service day and night.
Phone 40 c. c. Vaughan and X. J..
Dunnahoo. Props.
PALACE LIVERY.
Has added new buggies and driving
horses to its stock. Phone SO for
prompt cab n livery service, day
or night.
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The nomination of Judge Mills TO
be governor is expected to be SEN TO
the serate today. II has been report
ed that there will be opposition. but
there seems TO be little room for hope
tina his nomination will be rejected.
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HOUSE

HILLS & DUNN-Furniture, hardware
stoves. rugs. ETC. new and second
hand. Sewing machine needles, bob
bins, and shuttles Of all kinds. 100
N. Main Phone So.
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lUM BER YARDS.

IPECOS VALLEY LUMBER CO.-Lum
Der. shingles, doors, lime, cement,
paints, yarnish and glass.
ROSWELL LUMBER CO. The Old
est lumber yard in Roswell. See us
for all kinds of building materials
and paints.
INSPECT OUR MANTLES, CRATES
and tiling-kemp Lumber Co.
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With Christmas but two weeks from
tomorrow you should be up n busy
about your holiday shopping. Re
member hat the goods advertised in
tine Daily Record can be depended up
on for what they are represented to
be. Lei the Record be your shopping
guide.
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ABSTRACTS.

CHAVES COUNTY ABSTRACT CO.
F. p. Gayle. manager. Reliable and
Prompt.
THE BONDED ABSTRACT AND Sc
CURITY CO,-Capital $4,000. All
n titles guaranteed. loans.
Oklahoma Block, Phone 81.
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The total of the banks of
the United States exceeds the enor-
mous sum of t~wenty-one billions of
dollars. 1t makes Rockefeller's wealth
look like thirty cents.
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A good way to bring the saloon
question directly before the people of
Roswell would be TO elect only those
men TO the council who will pledge
themselves 10 Immediately call Jan
election on the matter.
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The cold wave sweeping over the
nort.I the last few days has been at
tended by a long list of disasters. II
is a good thing to live in a coultry
wae.'e such things are unknown. The
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-12-10

The city council will probably issue
the cal. for the election for the issu-
ing of bonds for the new High School
tonight. The building is badly needed
and the only thing against it is its
proposed location.
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Pecos Valley has neither tornadoss.
earthquakes o similar natural dis
t~urbanoes. II Is a great country.
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The new town of Faith on the Felix
river should certainly be a happy
place liz which to live.
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PIANO TUNING.

BERNARD POS.-Expert tuner, rs
years experience in Europe and Am
erica Reference. Jesse French.
Baldwin, Chickering Bros, and Kim
factories. Ad-ress at ArteslA,
N. NJ. and he will call and see Won
w. .. MURRELL. PIANO TUNING
and Repairing. Graduate Chicago
conservatory OF Piano Tuning. Am
pie experience. Work Is a
teed and Is my best advertisement.
348 E.. 9Th ST., Phone $50. SSIm-
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We hope that tie cry now being
put forth by the general government
about retrenchment and economy will
bring better results than that achiev-
III In New Mexico under the present
administration. "Retrenchment" was
the great cry when Curry took Office
but cad Z say his has been the most
extravagant administration in the his
tory of the territory.
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The American government seems
TO be very much afraid of hurting the
feelings OF President Diaz, of Next
CO. II will not even heed the request
of the people of Texas to o into
the case of an American in Jail in
Mexico. who Is accused of robbery,
justly or unjustly, does not matter.
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Have you tried them? "Cobs." They
are great. Wigwam or Smoke House.
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MEMBER ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Admiral Schley and Explorer Cook
should be great friends.