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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-12-08
MAKE $l,5OO,OOO DEAL
Over Million Dollar Deal in Timber
Lands in B. c., Handled by Two
Former Langdon Men

G. e. Mahon and A. l. Birtch. who
since removing from Langdon some four
years ago have been engaged in an ex-
tensive real estate business at Van
couver, B. G; recently disposed of
the timber rights on los sec
tions of land in the Fort George dis
trict of British Columbia to syndicate
of British capitalist at considerat ion
of 81 100000. and which is said to be
the largest price ever paid in single
timberland deal in the Province of
British Columbia.
In its story of this big deal negotiated
by c. E. Mahon & Co., in British Colum-
bia timber land the Daily Province, of
Vancouver, B. c., states that the deal
was practically negotiated by Mr..
Mahon about six months ago and that
cablegrain from England received last
week stated that Mr.. A. T. ,Birtch, who
went over TO London, Eng, to continue
the negotiations had closed the deal.
There are stated to be over 2,0OO,OOO,OOO
1851 Vi pine, spruce, ceuar ana Iur on Lne
sections. This is the second big land
deal closed since fall by Mahon & Co.,
with British investors, the former
transaction consisting of three sections
of timber land along the coast line
of the province. The big deal, involv-
ing mill and half dollars, accord
ing to cablegram which Mr.. Mahon
received from his partner A. l. Birtch
stated that the deal had been closed
on half-cash basis Mr.. Birtch made the
trip to England last September to meet
the party of British capitalists interested
in the deal and submit reports on the
property.
At the present time Mr.. Blrtch is
negotiating IN England for the sale of
10000 acres of agricultural lands which
Mr.. Mahon and one or two associates
own between Oatsa and Francois Lakes,
located northwest of Quesnal and south
of the new line of the Grand Trunk
railway.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-12-08
Notice..

The regular annual meeting of the
shareholders of the First National
Bank, Langdon, n. d., will be held On
Tuesday the third day of January, 1911,
at its banking rooms in the City of
Langdon, N d., for the purpose of elect
ing directors for the ensuing year and
the transaction of any other business
that may properly come before them.
j. H. Balm, Cashier.
Laugdon, y. D., December 1st, 1910
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-12-08
HAVE GOLDEN WEDDING
Former Pioneer Mt. Carmel Couple
Honored at Gull Lake, Sask., by
Sons and Daughters

An event, interesting to large num-
ber of the residents of Gull Lake district
took place on Monday last, at the
Catholic Church of St. AIMS, when the
golden wedding was celebrated of Mr..
and Mrs. Jacob Schneider. The altar
was very tastefully decorated for the
occasion by Mesdames Ohlheiser and
Gatschene. The general arrangements
were satisfactorily carried out by Mes
DANES M. Dosmann, Gatschene and
Gallagher. Special singing was given
by members of the choir, under the
direction of j. Ohlheiser, the solos given
by Misses Ida and Beryl Rushford, and
Philip Zettel, being exceptionally good
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Schneider, accom-.
panied by four of their grand children
(who scattered flowers around them,
occupied seats of honor facing the altar
Father Dufresne, in the course of his
| address, said: II feel satisfied that the
idea which has brought you together
today in this Church, after fifty years
spent in the holy state of matrimony, tc
ask Gods benediction and make young
again your remembrances, is a right one
You wished for religious ceremony tt
mark the anniversary of your wedding
and you have come accompanied by the
members of your family. Fifty years
have passed since the sacrament OF
matrimony fixed your destiny and seal
ed your union-ffty years, much more
tha then average Of human life. In
looking back over the road of life, yo,
will find many troubles and many sor
rows, but you will also remember man,
joys and occasions of thanksgiving.
After celebrating high mass the T.
Deum was sung in German. A splendi.
dinner was served the members an,
friends of the Schneider family by Mrs
Gallagher In the evening, family re
union took place at the home of Mr.. an
Mrs. Schneider. when all the childre
Nen.) were present with their families
Several of the sons came up for tn
gathering from Dakota, and were grea
ly surprised at the growth of the tow
since their last visit three years ago
: Gull Lake, (Sask Advertiser.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-12-08
AROUND 4E2 County.

The Davis hotel at Hannah closed up
last week.
Munich is to have a town we'll for its
fire department
Hannah has a new restaurant opened
up Thanksgiving week in the Gather
wood by Pat Flaherty.
Grain buyers at Hannah report con-
siderable grain being hauled into eleva-
tors at that place since Thanksgiving.
The state canvassing board meets
next Tuesday when the actual figures
of Gov. Burke's majority will be forth
coming.
Alex. and Robert Mclean, sons of
Senator Henry Mclean we're among
those who we're awarded prizes at the
corn growing contest.
The arrival of little son to J. W.
Bell and wife at Calvin Thanksgiving
week places our old friend r. B. Gage OF
Sarles in the grandpa class.
Auctioneer Dan McKechnie, of Calvin
has sale tomorrow, Dec. 9th at the
farm of G. B. Ayers near Sarles, who
quits farming owing to poor health.
Th. Thorfinnson of Munich sold q
registered Shorthorn bull to 8. Sigurd
son of Garder, Pemblna county. This
year has opened the eyes of the many te
the need of thoroughbred stock.
Hannah is starting up library this
winter. Miss Belle Mcknight is the
new librarian and the books for the
present are being kept at the Citizens
Bank.
Thursday and Friday of next week
the schools of the county have theil
semi-annual examination of eighth
grade finals. Those passing being
awarded common diplomas by Co. Sup
Ridlington.
Sarles lodge A. F. and A. NJ, handled
the degree work in reunion of Cavalier
county and Manitoba Masons held there
recently. Upwards of hundred visit
ing Masons we're entertained by tht
Ssrles lodge in fine shape.
W. e. Knowles the Wales merchan
has inaugurated a "Going Out of Busi
ness Sale" at his store, which will opel
on Saturday of this week and rul
through the holidays Mr.. Knowles
health is quite poor and at the advice o
doctors will move to milder climate
Everything goes regardless Of cost ane
must be disposed of by January 1st
Miss Christina Mckenzie, graduated
nurse who for the past six years ha
been at the head of the Hannah hospital
has resigned her position in that, cit.
and will visit friends here next weel
while on her way to Winnipeg whore sh
will resume her profession in privat
practice. She will be succeeded a
Hannah by Miss Florence Best Of Wal
halia.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-12-08
CONTEST CASE STARTS
Joseph Power Starts to Contest the
Election of Auditor Hamilton to
Second Term of Office

Yesterday afternoon at about five
o'clock papers were served on County
Auditor j. X. Hamilton of notice of
contest. The action commenced being
started by Mr.. Joseph Power, who was
on the ticket in the November election
as the republican nominee for the Office
of auditor of Cavalier county.
The returns of the election as certi-
fed to by the county canyassing board
showed that Mr.. Hamilton, the present
incumbent, had been elected for second
term as auditor by majority of 81
votes over his opponent. Although no
statement was given out it was quite
definitely understood that Mr.. Power
was not satisfied to gracefully accept the
voice of the people as expressed by their
vote at the polls and what legal steps
he intended to take became the subject
of general discussion over the county.
Friday last week the first open move
was made when papers in writ of man
damus were served on the board of
e a
county commissioners restraining the ac-
tion of the canvassing board in counting
the vote cast for auditor in the three
precincts of Langdon city and Milton
village owing to a clerical error in the
poll books Of those precincts. The hear
ing of the motion for the granting Of the
writ came up Tueday and at the close
yesterday forenoon the motion was de-
MED and the writ quashed by Judge
Kneeshaw in open court.
That Mr.. Power had another card up
his sleeve made itself evident few
hours later when late in the afternoon
when the papers in notice Of contest
were served the main points, scntlined
and alleged in the complaint; ssworn to
by Mr.. Power we're the non-registsation
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-12-08

of voters in two wards of Langdon city
and that illegal votes were cast in the
precincts of Langdon, Elgin, Mt Carmel
and Waterloo township. If the contest
shon. be Won by Mr. Power the throw
ing out of these precincts would give
him bare majority
Attorneys Mcintyre and Price are the
counsel for Power and Attorneys, Dick
son and Cleary for Hamilton.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-12-08

Philip Schafpr one of Calvins pronris-
nent men was in Wales last Saturday a
short time when returning from the
school officers meeting at Langdon. Mr..
Schafer is alive 10 the school interests
of his town and never loses an opportuni.
ty to attend any meeting whereby the
school may be benefited.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-12-08
Methodist Episcopal Church.

D. Stratford Scadeng, Pastor.
Services next Sunday at the usual
hours. Morning at 1000. Evening at
7:3O. Sunday school ct 1900 noon.
The pastor will preach on the follow
ing subjects, morning IA Changed
Name" Evening "a Dead Egyptian's
Message" Services at Harvey Center
ch urch at 800.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-12-08
Apples. Apples. Apples.

l will have carload of fancy winter
apples on track on Saturday Nov. 10Th,
consisting of Jonathans, Northern Spies,
Newtons, Greetings and Ben Davis
Prices range from S1.5O to 81 25.
BoYD's DEPARTMENT STORE.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-12-08
EiQhth Grade final Examination.

An examination of applicants for COM
mon school diplomas will be held in the
schools of this county on Thursday and
Friday, December 18th and 18th, 1910.
DAM. RIDLINGToN.
County Supt
Langdon. n OAK, Nov 22nd, 1910.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-12-08
Farm Loans.

Have recent. made arrangements for
an out let for some good farm leans. at a
low rate of interest
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1910-12-08

Druggist Ed Reilly, who since coming
down from Dresden week ago has
been under treatment for mild run of
fever is reported as now beirg much
improved in condition.
When you come to town and are
hungry go to the Owl Restaurant,
First door south of the Langdon
Bakery, A. j. Petit, proprietor.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-01-27

JURY HAS SIX
WEEKS WORK BEFORE 1T
Books of All Principal Packing
Companies Examined and
Employees Summoned to
Chicago to Testify
nnx MornInr aournaI specIaI Iensea wIrel


Chicago, Jan. 26--That the gov
ernments investigation into the af-
fairs OF the so-ealled beef trust IS
to he nation wide, was shown today
after the questioning before the fed
elal grand jury of Charles g. snow.
secretary and treasurer OF the MAJ
tional Packing company
IL was ivarned that the books and
ether doCuinents of the following con-
Germs hrvo hoon laid before the jury
q H. Hammond Co, OF Michigan.
q. H. Hammond q co. of Illinois,
Hammond Beef company of Michigan.
Hammond Packing company of Colo
rado Hammond Packing company OF
Philadelphia. Hammond Packing
company Of Toledo, Hammond com
rany OF Now York, Anglo-American
Refrigerator Car company OF Illinois.
Fowler Packing company Of Kansas
Kansas City Refrigerator Car com
pany oi Kansas, United Dressed Beef
conpany 81 Ne'v York ST. Louis
Dressed Beef ana Provision company
Of Missouri, Hutchinson Packing COM
pany al Kansas. Natit ral Car Line
company ,f New Jersey, and the Pro-
vision Dealers Dispatch Of Illinois
II was also learned the subnoenas
had been issued for employees and Of
ficials of Armour a CO., Morris &
Co and Swift & Co.
Besides Mr. Snow those questioned
today were Henry r Meyer depart
ment manager for Armour 4 co. 1t
Is learned that District Attorney Sims
has arranged 10 carry on the inquiry
for a. least six weeks.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-01-27
UNITED STATES
BANK MAY
REOPEN
RECEIVER Is NAMED FOR
MEXICO CITY CONCERN
Loans to Packing House Re-
SponSibIe for Crash Credi-
tors Will Lose Nothing is Dec
laration of Acting President

lBy Morning journal Special leased Wirel
Mexico CITY Jan. Pa receiver
snip for the United States Banking
company WAS decided upon at q meet
ing ~ the directors after the insti-
tuition had failed to open It's doors for
business today.
The suspension WAS bitter disap-
pointment to scores Of depositors who
had determined 10 Withdraw their
funds and gathered early.
Mr.. Esasscr vice president of the
bank said that the action Of the direc-
tors was taken because The bank did
not have enough money on hand 70
reimburse the clearing house for yes
terdays business ANA could not prop
erly receive deposits Tie believed that
the bank had moro than enough as
sets TO pay every legitimate obligation,
adding:
we are already considering plans
for reorganization under another
presidency and believe that orr ems
barrassment viii he only temporary.
AIr. Elsasser said that a receiver for
the bank would be appointed tonor-
row Gossip placed the amount Of
Withdrawals during the run NJ from
two to three million pesos. The bank
statement on January l gave the de-
nosits MS $500, 600 pesos. Most of the
stock is said TO have been held by
residents OF MeXico.
The directors disclaim previous
knowledge Of the operations that in
<olved the bank It's present difficult
ties. The method h3 which the money
Was obtained by the Mexican National
Packing company was said to have
been. by what is known in banking
circles as the "ldting o I drafts on
London
Operations in the nature Of ex-
change were not reported 10 the direc-
tors
President Horn was still at the sani-
tarium tonight lie is said TO be on
the verge Of nervous prostrauon ne
has been advised hy the directors not
TO leave the city pending investigation
OF the banks affairs John W. Dekay
president Of the Mexican National
Packing company is thought 70 be in
London
branches OF the United states Bank
ing company in OaNaca and Parrai
also suspended today
The direct cause Of the suspension
here WAS the extending Of too large
line of credit TO the Mexican Ma
tional Packing company; drafts ag-
greeaung more than four million pesos
owed by this firm, went TO protest last
week.
il was believed until late yesterday
that Mexican banks would render
substantial aid 10 the United States
bank 20 prevent its suspension, but
when these banks found that the dis
tress of the institution was not due TO
panic conditions. but TO internal
causes. it WAS decided not to take =
hand. The manaser of the bank of
Montreal IS expected to reach Mexico
Friday.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-01-27
FORGER BlLKS
COLORADO MERCHANTS

Greeley colo, Jan 90 Under the
name Of w Davis, clever foreer has
victimized Greeley merchants nut of
nearly Sl.00 Davis last night went
70 various merchants and made pur-
chases IS ho said for Postmaster ID.
l.. Gray In payment he presented
checks with Gray's name attached Tor
sums in excess Of the purchases Rec
cciYing cesh BOP change. This morn-
ing Postmaster Gray walls surprised
when number of articles of NOR
chandise were delivered 60 bis door
and in Chat uay the fraud WIS dctect-
od Tho forger Is about go years OF
axe and dresses wel.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-01-27
SENATE TO INVESTIGATE
HIGH COST or FOODS

Washington, Jan 26.'- ENplainlng
that he desired to obtain a compare
tive statement OF food product prices
oa Inc farm and in the retail markets
Senntar McCumber presented q reso-
luton today directing the senate COM
mittco on agriculture TO make such an
investigation.
Mr. McCumber declared the high
prices asked the consumer for beef
were cut of an proportion 10 the
prices paid oE the farm.
The resolution was referred 10 the
committee on agriculture.
AT the instance Of senator iSeY-
cridge. Mr.. McCumber agreed that ~
committee the resolution might be 50
amended as TO cover beef exports ana
show beef prices abroad.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-01-27
Preliminary Arrangements to
Effect Long Looked for Mer-
ger of Red Metal Producers
Under One Management,
HALF BILLION DOLLAR
COMPANY PROPOSED
Projectors Expect Not Only toI
Regulate Prices in This Coun-
try But Also in Markets Of theI
World,
ny Morning Journal Special sensea wirsl

lBy Morning Journal Special Eeased Wirel
New York, Jan. 26.-preiinlinary
steps were taken today to effect the
long looked for merger OF the princi-
pal copper producers Of the country
into one gigantic corporation.
In Wall street, another billion dol
lar company was frequently mention-
ed. but the more conservative believ-
cd final capitalization would be closer
to $500, 100000
The Anaconda Copper Mining com
pany officially announced late this af-
ternoon that the board of directors
yesterday decided TO oall o special
meeting of the stockholders in Ana
conda, Mont, March 20 to pass on a
proposal to increase the capital stock
at $30.O00,o00 to $l50.00O,000 .for
the purpose of acquiring the proper
ty of other companies located in the
Butte district"
The Aamalgamated copper company
owns Or per cent or the Anaconda
stock
Following the merger Of the Butte
properties, which include the Amaiga-
mated Copper company and its vari-
Gus holdings, the Anaconda copper
company. Boston & Montana, Butte
& Boston Washoe. Trenton and other
susidiaries-and the North Butte and
Butte Coalition ii is expected that the
new Anaconda, with its increased cap
ital Of sI50,O00,0o0 will merge with
the Guggenheim, Haggin and other
interests The corporation thus FORM
ed will control not only the copper
output OF the United states but viii
influence the copper market Of the
world.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-01-27
HIGHEST COURT MAY
SAVE CONDEMNED
PRISONER
California Law Which Provides
Death Penalty for Assault by
Life Term Convict to be Test
ed Soon,


IDy Morning journal Special Leased wirel
san Francisco. Jan. 26.-The ques-
ton Of the validity OF the California
statute which provides the death pen
atty for 2 life term convict who as
saults a guard or fellow convict was
placed before the United States SUI
preme court today when chief Justice
Beatty of the state supreme court
granted a writ Of error IN the case of
Jacob Oppenhoimer. the san Quentin
convict under sentence To hang for as
saulting a fellow convict
The law in question was passed after
a general prison break at Folsom. in
which several guards were killed and
wounded. Before The passage Of the
sentence IN san Quentin for robbery.
killed his cellmate. for which he re-
ceived life sentence. Later he PLAN
ned general prison break. but the
plan was exposed hy one of the con-
Victs whom he had aiken into his con-
fidence- For two years afterWard OPP
penheimer sawed al the bars Of his
cell with a file fashioned from needle
with the intention of escaping 10 til-
corridor. on escaping D. was met IN
tiie corridor hr = trustee whom he
slashed with bread knife which no
had secured after escaping from his
cell
oppenheimer was tried under the
new law and after his attornev A.
hingolsky. had fought a stubborn legal
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-01-27
RIOT ATTENDS SUSPENSION
OF BRANCH BANK AT OANACA

Oaxaca. Mezico. Jan ga riot
occurred here TODAY over THE closing
of the branch of the United States
banking company. The branch did
not open this mornina. The greatest
excitement prevails as practically none
of the mining companies of The region
can meet their naErells.
American business interests are seri-
ously handicapped and almost every
American opel ltor hne been cau4 ni
in the crash. Most of the rayroils oi
the companies were forHafdea today
aaa this makes lae situation dodNl1
serious. Manaaar strong declares the
bank s solvent and nill reopen within
. NHek-
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-01-27
WHITELAW REID MAY
BE HIS OWN SUCCESSOR

Washington Jan 26.-Reports that
reached Washington tonight from for
eign sources declared that Whitelaw
Reid, ambassador to Great Britain
had been offered and had accepted an
extension of two years of service as
the representative of the United states
TO the court of st. James.
Efforts were made today to verify
the rumors, but the state department
was silent on the subject.
Ambassador Reid saw the president
only a few days ago and the two had
lengthy conference. He also called
at the state department and conferred
with Secretary Knox.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-01-27
RENEW ATTACK
ON HOUSE
RULES
INSURGENTS STRIKE AT
STRONGHOLD OF CANNON
Would Elect Additional Mem
befs of Committee and De-
pfiye Speaker Of His Mem
bership Therein


llty Morning J0urnHt cpeclai Atuhcu NHrI
Washington Jan "a Representa-
tive Fowler of New Jersey, ono Of the
original insurgents today inroduc-
"a 3 resolution providing fora re-or'
glnization Of the rules committee ana
the removal OF speaker Cannon from
that committee.
The resolution aims straight ~ the
house organization and would shear
The speaker 81 great portion oi his
power.
The resolution provides that on
February the house shall elect five
additional members 20 lhe committee
on rules, -four republicans and one
democrat. that the speaker shall no
longer be "A member oI the committee
which shall consist Of the four mems
bers heretofore appointed and the five
members elected and thnt the CONS
mittee consisting Of six republicans
and three democrats shail elect one ot
It's members as chairman
''Thc house resolution which have
introduced today had for its object,
tie broadening Of the committee on
rules and the exclusion hereafter Of
the speaker Of the house from that
committee" said MI Fowler. "Not to
move forward 70 this advanced posi-
ton would disclose either won't Of
intelligence or a lack Of courage on
the part OF the republican party
Speaker cannon when shown copy
of the resolution said
~ don't know ct any law to pre-
vent man from Introducing any
kind Of aeresolution he may see flt
Champ CLARK tho minority leader
said that the Fowler resolution did
not provide for "a sufficient proper
tion oil minority members on the
rules committee Reprcscntativc Nor
ris -of NehFasba, one of the leaders oi
the republican, insurgents. said that
the insurgents stood solidly behind
the principles set forth in the Fowler
resolution.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-01-27
NURDERESS CONDEMNED
TO LIFE TERM IN PRISON

stockton, cal. Jan 26.- Mrs Emma
he pouN, who was "a have been tried
che SECOND time February . Tor the
murder ot 4 a. McNick here nearly
two wears ago pleaded guilty today
ana WAS sentenced 60 SAN Quentin for
lie.
Nils. de LnnN murdered MtNiekAf
ia totel here Nprii 2g l90G hN siNs
ns him morphine SHE placed his
body I'M trunk intonding ca take it
TO san Francisco The presence of
uhe body in the trunk was discovered
ga the railroad station here nnd she
was arrested two days later nt Antioch
She was convicted hy q iurN aud SEM
lcnced 60 he hanged, but the state SUI
premo eeurt granted her a new trialt
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-01-27
LINCOLN GRAND jury
AFTER PACKERS COMBINE.

Lincoln. Neb., Jan. 26.-Ihe grand
jury today began an investigation Of
the alleged meat trust ia recent
ly published article a. +. HargreaNes'
4 local wholesale merchant charged
that foar local representatives of he
big packing houses have close work
ing agreement. that the prices maze
by each are absolutely the same ana
that Il dealer whose credit ~ not good
with one Of them cannot purchase
from the others. Mr. HargreaNos was
a witness before the grand jury today