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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-01-19
SELECTING DEMOCRATIC SENATOR'S

Indiana appears to have taken the
right course in the selection of It's
senator, by naming him prior to the
general election. The democracy chose
a splendid citizen in John w. Kern, and
the Hoosier state has cordially accepted
him. In some other states, however, the
selecting of senatorial candidates is
creating most interesting situations,
and some extensive discussion; in fact,
so warm has it become in New Jersey
that Governor Wilson has taken the
stump to defeat the return of former
Senator James Smith to Washington.
In New York there is a lively contest
among a field of able men, including the
distinguished former candidate for the
presidency, Alton B. Parker; former
Lieutenant Governor William F. Shee-
han; Edward N. Shepard, one of
Americas foremost %counselors; Daniel
r. Cohalan, Justice James Gererd,
Francis Herman and others Of equal
prominence and ability. Judge Parker
has asked that his name be stricken
from the list, as he cosld not accept the
honor II rendered, and his wishes will
uadoubtsdiy DO respected, although he
appears to hare been the unanimous
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-01-19
GOV. BURKE'S STATEMENT.

Referring to the proposed investiga-
ton of the game and fish board of con-
troll, Governor John Burke made the
following statement:
"Yes l saw the statement in some of
the stalwart papers to the effect that the
game law is n of my pet measures, and
that under it l had appointed many
game wardens. The facts are that the
sportsmen of the state met in Bismarck
during the session of 1909 and agreed
on the bill which passed and became a
law; and which gives the board of con-
troll absolute authority and power to *
pend the funds a%ccumulating from the
sale of hunting permits for the propaga-
ton of game and fish.
"The governor has nothing to do with
it except to appoint the board, and the
board appoints the game wardens. The
board has no fund except what comes in
from the sale of hunting permits and
the law specifically provides that this be
used for the purpose of enforcing the
game law, and if any surplus accumu-
lates it may be used for the propagation
of fish and game BIRDS
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-01-19
BUYING VOTES IN OHIO

Ten per cent of the voting strength in
Adams county, Ohio, is under indict-
ment charged with corruption at the
polls. With q total of 633 indictments
and.l14pleas of guilty to charges of votes
sold during the election, that county
presents a condition unique in political
history. Predictions are made that the
number of indictments will reach 1000.
Judge Blair says vote selling in every
township will be proven. AS a result of
the grand jury's Investigations, it is ap-
parent that both parties participated in
the vote buying. Starting at 81 and 50,
prices have risen in recent years to 500
per vote. Much of the boodling has
been almost public. Instances of auc-
tioning votes have been reported. Judge
Blair, born and brought up in the
county, recently determined to end the
corruption. Among those indicted are
many of his lifelong friends and early
piaymates. Men in all walks of life and
unblemished reputation otherwise, have
been caught in the net. So strong have
been the demands of the vote sellers for
compensation that Office holders have
been able to earn only small net salaries.
Where pleas of guilty have been made,
the offender has been disfranchised five
years and fined a nominal sum. Corrup.
ton in Adams county goes back fol
more than twenty years and is perhaps
largely due to a general sanction of
growing custom as we'll as the absence
of railways, telegraph and the telephone
In this respect it stands alone among
county seats in Ohio.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-01-19

Two or three of our republican state
exchanges are noted as having joined
the New York World in disappearing
w. j. Bryan. Last week the Coopers-
town Courier stated that Bryan had
named foul mentor the democratic no.
mination for president in 1912 and says
that he forgets Governor Burke. We
would call the attention of the Courier
to the fact that in the issue Of the
Commoner of December 3Oth, in a list
of ten names, mentioned in connection
with this subject is that of Governor
Burke, therefore we find that the
Courier editor, as usual does not know
what he is talking about. But the mis-
representations of that paper is just as
harmless as those of the New York World
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-01-19
CENSUS RETURNS AND THEIR IMPORT

The census returns being1:published
from time to time by the directors of the
census, disclose a wide field for COM
parison reflection and comment. Every.
body knows by this time that'the popula-
ton of the United States is 100000
for the total area of enumeration, and
that the population of continental
United States is nearly 92,000,G00. The
population of outside territory is nearly
a million and a half.
Much has been said and written and
said about Alaska. Its resources have
been exploited, and it has been a fertile
field for scandal, adventure and pros
pective greatness as a new area for the
United States to develop. The popula-
ton of Alaska ten years ago was practi-
cally the same as it is in 1910, and the
total population according to the last
census of Alaska is only 1886. The
population of Hawaii, Porto Rico, have
increased much greater than that of
ALASKA.
The number of persons in military
service stationed abroad, has decreased
from 91,2l9, ton years ago to 55,608. This
is a good indication and a sign that the
United States government is not pursu-
ing an expensive a policy of supporting
a large military and naval force abroad
from taxes paid by people at home who
are not especially interested in such
foreign service. The per cent of in
crease of our home states in the last ten
years is 81 per cent and for the total area
enumerated 209 per cent. This is a
gain that ought to satisfy the most
patriotic American.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-01-19
THE PLATFORM OF 0

The victory won by the democrats in
1910 was largely due to the splendid
platform of 1908 and to the fight made
in defense of that platform. 1t resulted
in a large gain in congress-a gain so
large that the democrats. with the aid of
the progressive republicans. we're able
to make come Roadway. That the read
ers of TheCommoner may have a chance
to refresh their memories on the various
planks the more important ones will be
produced from time to time.
Today attention is called to the plank
of C%anoonism. 1t reads as follows:
"The house of Representatives was
designed by the fathers of the constitu-
ton to be the popular branch of u
government responsive to the public
will.
"The house OF representatives, as con-
trolled in recent years by the republican
party has ceased to be a deliberative and
legislative body, responsive to the will
of a majority of It's members, but has
come under the absolute domination of
the speaker who has entire control of its
deliberations and powers of legislation.
"We have observed with amazement
the popular branch of our federal gov
ernment helpless to obtain either the
consideration or enactment of measures
desired by a majority of its members.
"Legislative government becomes. a
failure when one member in the person
of the speaker is more powerful than
the entire body.
"We demand that the house of rep
resentatives shall again become a DELHI
erative body, controlled by a majority of
the peoples representatives and mot by
the speaker and we pledge ourselves to
adopt such rules and regulations to
govern the house of representatives as
will enable a majority of its members to
direct its deliberations and control legis-
lation."
What would the voters think if. after
making a national campaign on that
declaration and after acting upon it in
the congress elected in 1908 the party
SHOULD repudiate it when it secures a
majority in the new congress?
But it will not r%epudiate it. Under
Champ Clark's leadership the promise
will be kept and the party will be
strengthened thereby.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-01-19
MORTGAGE SALE

Notice is hereby given that that certain mort
gage executed and delivered by Ole Pederson, a
single man, mortgagor, to Eugene Horning,
mortgages, dated the 18th day of November,
A. D. 1909, and filed for record in the office of
the Register of Deeds of the County of Cava-
lier and State of North Dakota, on the 18th day
of November, A. D. 1909, and recorded in Book
81 OF mortgages at page 594, will be foreclosed
by a sale of the premises in such mortgage and
hereinafter described, at the front door of the
Court house in the. City Of Langdon, in the
County. of Cavalier and State of North Dakota.
at the hour of 8 o'clock, p. M, on the 10th day
of February, A. D., 1911, to satisfy the amount
due apo such mortgage on the day of SALE
The premises described in such mortgage
and which. will be sold to satisfy the same are
situated in the County of Cavalier and State
of North Dakota and described as follows;
Lot One, ~ Section Thirty, (30). Lot four
"a and Southwest quarter of Southwest quarter,
(swA-swA0 Section twenty-nine (29) and North
west quarter of Northwest quarter (nwA-nwA)
Of Section Thirty-two (32) Township No. one
hundred sixty four (164N) North of range fifty
eight l58W) West of the fifth P. M, containing
174 and 24-100 acres, more or less.
There will De due on such mortgage on the
date of sale the sum of two hundred twenty
nine and 7O-10O dollars 1929. 20. besides statutory
costs of this foreclosure.
EUGENE HoRNINa,
Il. D. STACK Mortgage
Attorney for Mortgage. 1928
Walhalla, Pembina County, North Dakota.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-01-19

choice originally of all sections Of the
state. Ohio, likewise, presents its inter
esting senatorial situation.
A contest for the senatorship can do
no party harm, where the tendency is to
abide by the decision of the party
caucus, In all states, where the people
have not the benefit of a direct primary
law. the party aucus is the place for
democrats to present the merits of their
candidates., and in a free and open
manner decide upon a choice. The
candidate, who receives the majority
vote of his party caucus, should be the
unanimous party choice in the legisla-
ture.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-01-19

Cavalier county may lose one state
senator and again become just one
legislative district if the re%-appoution-
ment bills about to be introduced at the
present legislative assembly become law.
The representation of this county in the
lower house however would be increased
from three to four members. The fact
that the senates apportionment will
have to be made upon a basis of 1900
is responsible for the situation, The
bill which made its appearance in the
house Monday provides for q member.
ship Of fifty in the senate, which is the
constitutional limit, with q membership
Of 1875 In the house OF representatives,.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-01-19
Worldwide War Games.

Great camps of instruction for regu-
lar soldiers or militia, or both, are now
the order of the day pretty much the
world over. In this country they have
been in evidence since the beginning
of July. In continental Europe they
will continue until fall. then give way
to the great army maneuvers for which
over there they are a preparation.
Whatever name is given to these mar
tial activities. they are actually train
ing men to fight in case Of war.
The cost of these war games to the
nations which support them is enor-
nous. The price of war has gone up
with the cost Of living. 1t is useless
to drill and train unless the real tools
Of war are used. and they come high.
Big guns are nov the thing, and every
practice shot from a fort or warship
burns up dollars. A single torpedo may
cost $1,000. War grows complex. not
simple. 1t is claimed that the machine
will do the execution in future wars;
hence the soldier must be a skilled
mechanic or artisan. 1t takes time to
train experts. and as matters are
drifting the war engine of today may
be obsolete when war comes. Then the
soldier will have to learn ley kinks.
These military games are interesting
to professionals and possibly worth
while.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-01-19

Since the people gave him a bat
which has had the effect of keeping him
quiet for a longer time than he was ever
ever known to keep quiet before the
supreme court of the United States
also gave Teddy Roosevelt another little
swipe by declaring that the famous libel
suit which he caused to be started
against New York and Indianapolis
newspapers-has no standing in court,
affirming the decision of the lower court.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-01-19

1t was announced last week with a
flourish of trumpets that the "progres-
sives'' controlled both branches of the
legislature, but when we see such we'll
known "insurgents" as Jud LaMoure,
Gilbert, Talcott, and Jim Kennedy at
the head of the most important commit
tees of the senate, it don't look good for
the passage of any important legislation
in the interests of the people of the
state.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-01-19

Anent the suggestions of the Fargo
Blade that two years from now Lieuten-
ant Governor Burdick may drop one of
his titles, the query suggests itself,
which one?
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-01-19

The winter, meeting of the North
Dakota press association will meet at
Grand Forks, on Friday and Saturday,
January Goth and 2lst. A large number
of editors are expected to be there.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-01-19

The catalogue houses take thousands
of dollars out of Langdon every year
that ought to be spent with local mer-
chant. There is no economy IN dealing
with this class of houses. What the
purchaser saves in price he loses in
quality.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-01-19

By careful cooperation with a snowy
cold snap a railroad switchscan make
countless thousands mourn over luke
warm suppers.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-01-19
WHEAT MARKET.

Medicines that aid nature are always
most e%ffectual. Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy acts on this plan. 1t allays the
cough, relieves the lungs, opens the
secretions and aids nature in restoring
the system to a healthy condition.
Thousands have testified to it's superior
excellence. Sold by H. e. Close g. Go.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-01-19

Another useful citizen has been kill
ed by the maleyolent folding bed,
which is as great an atrocity as the
congestion Of population in cities
which calls it into existence.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-01-19

trict Pembina, Walsh, Grand Forks
and several others of the eastern
counties would lose a district. The
constitutional limit of senators is fifty
and this apportionment would give
fifty senators on a basis OF 600, 900
people, which the state has. The
house apportionment committee is a
large one, comprising one member
from each legislative district, so the
matter ought to be pretty thoroughly
and fairly considered before it is de.
cided. Senator WEIGH of Burleigh
county, a western man, is chairman OF
the senate committee, which is also
representative. The matter is among
the most important to come before the
assembly, as it will determine the
basis of representation in the legisla.
ture for a number of years.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-01-19

Diaz calls his insurgents "anarct
lists" President Taft never went 8
far.as that.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-01-19

By their fruits We shall know them,
and one kind of desirable fruit Is a
sho9eled sidewalk.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-01-19

Developing the aeroplane IL one
thing. ~ i'reckless tomfoolery is an
ether. 81 ~ ID
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-01-19
pEPoRT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK.
NO. 1902.

at Langdon, in the State of North Dakota at
the close of business Jan. eth, 1911.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-01-19

Several apportionment bills have
been introduced and more are coming.
There is little question but there will
be 4 considerable change in the legis.
lsF 2 districts and that the Red River
vi , country will lose a number of
distiiets which will go to the western
and central parts OF the. state. II the
reapnastionmenteis made on the basis
ofs12s000 people to the senatorial dia.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1911-01-19

A bill has been introduced to repeal
the present game and fish commission
law, following the request for an in
v%estigation of the expenditure of funds
by the board.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-25
No Tile Chimney for Church
Glass Room.
Must Be Either Brick of Stone
Says Ordinance.
WHO WILL GIVE STONE
Money Must Go for Making
Flue.
Other Items of Interest on the
North Side.
WHO WILL GIVE STONE

The Excelsior Bible class of the
Central Avenue Christian church is
up against an unexpected proposition
and because of it want a man who
knows how to lay a flue and also a
kind person to donate them a stove.
The treasury of the class contained
enough money to buy stove, but it
will all have to go for flue 1t is a
case of man proposing and the fire
marshal and city building inspector
disposing. Last summer, when the
class room was built by the men and
women OF the class just west of the
church, no chimney was added NJ
need Of stove or chimney was felt until
lately when the cold weather set IN.
It had been the plan to build a tile
chimney. But no. The building in
spector cited the city ordinance which
states that chimneys must be either
stone or brick.
spector, when asked by c. H VALID
man of the Bible class about the mat
ter, quoted the ordinance. So the
money which was intended for a new
stove must go for a chimney. It will
likely be built on the outside from the
ground, after the style of the old fash
tened fireplace. Mr. Waldman says he
and the other members of the class
would appreciate it if some one would
donate a stove.
With Governor Stubbs as the speak
er for the evening of November 10, a
farmers institute will be held at the
Indian Creek grange hall, four miles
north OF Topeka on the Central ave-
nue. road November $40. On the
the North Side Baptist church will fur
nish music. Several speakers from K.
S. A. c., Manhattan, will also speak at
the institute.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-25
TWO THROWN EASILY.
Ricmer and 9Iahmout Have No Trou.
bic Throwing Opponents.

A small crowd saw the wrestling ex-
hibitions at the Grand last night Had
MahmOut and Westergaard been
matched instead of each pitted against
., sure loser, the house might have been
filed but the sporting populace is nos
in q rush to see a heavyweight rolling
contest.
Mahmout, the Turkish champion
whom Gotch once appointed world s
champion and then reniged. threw
Padaubny, another fat man of Europe,
twice in 241a minutes. Both were Sc
cured by half Nelson's and crotch holds.
This match throughout was an Euro
pean exhibit, neither. of tie men show
ing American speed or variation of
attack
Jess Riemer or Westergaard, the big
Swede of Iowa, spent 231a minutes with
Jim AsbeIl Of --ansas City, who has
filed in on more exhibition matches
than any other living athlete. Riemel
occupied 211z minutes for his first fall
and minutes for the second, securing
the falls by a Nelson and crotch
and bar lock and scissors.
Ed Crotty and Ed Vaudry, two local
boys who furnished preliminaries last
season, wrestled again. Crotty wo?
in two falls OF and 4 minutes dura-
ton.
S. A. Abbott acted as referee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-25
URGES NEW BOXING RULES.
Jake Shelley. Who Retired III 1892,
Would Have Fights,

Yonkers, n. Y, Oct. 25.-Jaceb
Shelley, the veteran featherweigEt.
who retired from the ring in 1892
and has recently been appointed an
official referee by the state athletic
commission, has prepared a revision
of the Queensberry rules which he
hopes to see adopted for American
boxing. Some of the more important
sections of his revised code are as
follows:
contests shall be as follows: For ban
tamweights 10 pounds; feather
weights 100 pounds; lightweights 135
pounds; welterweights l45 pounds;
middle weights 1873 pounds; light
heavyweights 40 pounds; all over 10
pounds heavyweights.
Must Fight Twice Yearly.
Each champion shall defend his
title at least twice a year. if the chal-
lenger posts $1,000 guarantee. A
champion refusing to make q match
shall forfeit his title.
There shall be no continuous
clinching, hugging or wrestling allow
ed by the referee.
IF either man goes down through
weakness or other causes he must get
up unassisted within 10 seconds. The
other man meanwhile must step back
ten feet. A man hanging on the ropes
in q helpless condition, or man on
one knee shall be considered down
and if struck is entitled to the de-
cision.
s'The referee shall decide all limited
contests on points. The points 10
count shall be for attack, direct
clean hits with either hand above the
belt. defense. guarding, ducking, coun-
ter-hitting, or side-stepping. Where
points are otherwise equal, consider
alton must be given to the man doing
the most leading"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-25

Lewis Single Binder cigar is nev..r
doped-onIy tobacco in its natural state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-25
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS.

Paul Anderson has been elected Inan a.
ger Of the High School World in place OF
Kirk AIeecham, who has resigned on AZ
count of leaving school. The new man
ager will take up his duties at once
Seven new typewriters Of the late ss
models have arrived for the use OF tAe
stenography and typewriting classes
They had their first lessons on the ma
chimes this morning
The football team plays the Washburn
freshmen next Saturday at WashDurn
field This will be one of the hardest
games the local high school boys VIII
have. The team came through last sat
urday's game with LeavenWorth IN 1ine
shape and everybody on the squad IS IN
good condition. Roscoe Stubbs, the Dig
2a0 pound guard is the hardest man on
the squad to tackle while running WIZ
the ball and will be used considerably
during the game Saturday. Stubs IS a
son of the governor and new TO IoOLbal
but he has the making of a star.
It has been noised about tnat TWO OF
the boys organizations OF high scr<ol
did considerable damage to house IN
which a lower class party was held the
other night.
A football game between the Kobs and
Stages the boys organizations of the
subjunior and junior classes viii prob
ably be played next week. the exact date
having not yet been decided upon
George He'll has been elected manager
Of the Senior Annual in place of Kirk
Meecham, who has resigned on account
Of leaving school.
the football team, had his knee severely
bruised last night at practice, and it is
doubtful whether he can play in Satur-
DAYS game or not
subsenior class, are planning to have a
spread the last Of the week. These
spreads are a popular thing with the boys
who come around and beg handouts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-10-25
SUES FOR AN ACCOUNTING.
Providens Association Brings an Ac-
tion Against II. A. Heath.

The Provident association has filed
suit in the district court against II. A.
Heath, trustee for the late Mary Sui
Ivan, in which the association asks
for an accounting and judgment for
all property left by the woman and
not used in her burial expenses. The
case was filed late Tuesday evening
and has been assigned to the second
division OF the district court.
Mary Sullivan was a charge of the
Provident association and it's officers
frequently cared for her when she was
sick. Before her death she bequeath-
ed to the association two 500 shares
of building and loan stock and a
promissory note for 1862 as apprecia-
ton of the kind treatment she had re-
ceived. From this fund was to be
paid the womans funeral expenses.
II. a. Heath was made trustee for tia