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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-02-08
SCHOOL OPENING
A SOCIAL FUNCTION
Langdon's New School Building
Was Formally Opened Monday
Night In Splendor.

Monday February 5th, 1912, will for
long years to come have a prominent
place with Langdon people in the history
of our city 1t marks the date of the
formal opening of Langdons new school
building, erected at cost of $46,OOO.OO
and one Of the most completely modern
and handsome fire proof structures in
the entire northwest The date chosen
was most fttingly aprruprlale, it being
the anniversary of the fire which year
ago set Langdon ablaze with light and
left the school buildings of our city a
smouldering pile oil smoking ruins.
On Monday night thessubstantial and
elegant new school building :was ablaze
with light and thronged with the towns
people of Langdon and the surrounding
country, with each and all at their best
and striving to do a part in making the
formal opening a social function of which
Langdon and her people might justly
/ feel proud. The Langdon orchestra hac
place arranged for them on the frs
| landing of the stairway at the mair
eatrance and the enivening strains o
the music foated through the entire
building and welcomed the throng o.
arriving guests. Up to half past eigh
o'clock reception committee conducted
the arrivals through the building from
the gymnasium and heating plant in the
basement to the spacious assembly hal
on the S cond floor. The program of the
entertainment which followed was rem
dered in the assem- bly, hall upstairs anc
the audience present more than over
taxed It's seating capacity. Mayor Fox
who is also member OF the school board
and was the first teacher to have charge
of the Langdon school back in 1886 was
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-02-08
AROUND n w? County. !.!

The Nekoma band has been re-
organized.
The Osnabrock band is rounding into
good shape under the tutorship of Prof.
Davis
Owing to frost getting into the cellars
there is likely to be potato shortage in
the spring.
The Woodman and Royal Neighbor
lodges in Osnabrock are exceedingly
active this winter.
Mr., and Mrs. George Plain at Osna-
brock are the proud parents of fine
baby girl which arrived last week.
A ten and one-half pound baby girl
is reported as having put in an appear
ance at the home of Emil Deitcherman
at Munich last Sunday.
Frank Wild of Easily has gone to
Edmonton, Alberta, where he will visit
his brother Pete for some time and also
look up a business location.
There was breach of promise suit
at Munich lately, at least mock trial
bearing that title was put on by the
town literary society over there.
Munich is booking some first class
theatrical attractions for the months
of February and March. 1t is one
of the best show towns along the
line.
A. F. Och is back IN Osnabrock from
his Montana trip. He is much pleased
with the western country and expects to
enter the mercantile business there this
spring.
J. W. Pratten, the Milton postmaster
shipped pair of fine Rose Comb Buff
Orphington cockerels to Montana last
week. swat" is great chicken fancier
and his stock will compare favorably
with any IN the state.
A young man at Hampden named H.
L. Snyder, broke up literary and de-
batting society meeting in a fight. A big
debate was on and the two opposing
sides participated in free for all fight
which broke up the meeting. 1t start
ed in Snyder interrupting two of the de-
baters. and when censured for so doing
struck the first blow. He was captured
across the line by the Canadian mount
ed police and brought back to Hampden.
Lieut. Governor U. L. Burdick don't
appear to be one bit anxious t. run for
political office, but we notice when he
hears that Dan Porter has good chunk
of horsefesh, he gets there with
both feet. A few days ago U. l..
purchased two topnotchers from Dan. j.
Thursday Mr.. Burdick came up on the
Prosperity Wagon from Munich and
handed Mr.. Porter a twelve hundred
dollar check and in return got fine
Percheron animal. When you want
horses that are horses Mr.. Porter has
them. 1t pays to handle good young
stock Calvin Times.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-02-08
Hampden has gilt-edged debating

Hampden has gilt-edged debating
society.
Calvin Masons are raising "a six
thousand ,t!aiiar fund % tui!d, ffsw
temple. iIi' f'@
Dancing was tabooed by the Mos
COW debating society in heated debate
last week. The vote of the judges was
four tc one.
j. D. Gordon, the first mayor of Wal
halla, has just been elected mayor of
Newberg, Oregon, You can't keep
"Jack" down with a club.
The wedding of Miss Marie Thinner
and Mr.. Jacob Fulkerson, both of Gallo
is announced to occur on Tuesday, of
next week, the eve of st. Valentines
Day.
One of the big attractions scheduled
for Munich before Lent sets in is a
basket social and dance which is to
be given by the high school boys and
girls.
Senator Henry Mclean went to Ink
ster to participate in the annual checker
tournament. Last year Mr.. Mclean
carried off the goldmedal from a similar
event.
A North Dakota corn and clover con-
vention and mid-winter fair is being
held at Grand Forks this week. There
is very large exhibit and big at
tendance.
At Munich last week the debating
society decided in favor of the woman's
suffrage question. This week they
propose to dispose of the question OF
"Reciprocity."
Postmaster Ems of Munich has is
sued orders that all loud talking and
boisterous conduct in his office must
cease and quotes from the federal law tc
back up his purpose.
The firm of Krohn &, Marty over at
Munich have the contract to build a
silo on the farm of John Peters in
Henderson township. This will be one
of the first built in the county and
shows the advancement and interest
which farmers are nova days taking in
dairy farming, by providing green fod-
der during the long winter months for
their cattle
During the next year, Walhalla citi-
zens are planning many very pleasant
gatherings in that city. They are to
consist of such varied interests that
every one will enjoy the privilege of at
tending them and in offering every en-
couragement possible by entertaining
and assisting in all ways. There is a
possibility of the County Athletic AS
socation meet in the early SPRING
neither the time nor the location has
yet been made by the committee; later
the District Federation of Womans
Clubs comprising the clubs of Pembina
Walsh and Cavalier counties this is an
annual meeting. The Fourth of July
is to be duly celebrated and then is to
come another big Farmers Picnic, SINH
lar to the one held so successfully last
year,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-02-08
HAVE YOU READ 1T?

The Adler-i-ka book, telling how you
can easily guard against appendicitis
and get instant relief from constipation
or gas ON the stomach, is being read
with much interest by Langdon people
1t is given away free by II. E. Close &
Co, druggists.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-02-08

Do you know that more real danger
turks in common cold than in any
other of the minor ailments? The safe
way Is to take Chamberlan's Cough
Remedy, thoroughly reliable prepara-
ton, and rid yourself of the cold as
quickly as possible. This remedy is for
sale by all dealer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-02-08
CAVALIER COUNTY, 1869 1850 647

NOTE: No comparisons, excepting totals can
be made between the population of the county
as shown by the census returns of 1890 and 1900,
owing to the numerous changes made by the
bdivision of congressional townships and
the incorpora tion of towns and villages.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-02-08

According to bulletin issued by the
census bureau, the population OF North
Dakota from 1900 to 1910 increasednear-
~ four times as fast as that of continent.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-02-08

Read the DEMOCRATS want ads.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-04-05

animals happened to wound a COW In herd we
were chasing She left the others but soon came
to q standstl, when with my companion came
up to her and was surprised to find that little
calf was standing by her side. felt sorry for
the poor beast that had so successfully hidden
and protected its offspring and for the obedent
little calf itself that had so faithfully followed
Its mother. After despatching the mother / ex
pected that would have no little trouble in
capturing the calf but to our surprise the strick-
en- little beast stood still and allowed us to come
right up to 1t. But when we picked 1t from the
ground 1t struggled so violently that we could
hardly hold It. My companion took upon himself
the task Of carrying our capture and 1t really
amusing to observe how, when Joe least expected,
the calf without warning, would summon all it's
strength of limb and tongue in an effort TO free
itself, almost bringing him to the ground.
BY the time we had arrived at the ship the sun
was longer midnight SUM- for 1t was seven in
the morning. A number of Our friends came out
to meet us. one of them relieving Joe of his bur-
den. which he gave up with little reluctance.
After having bite and a cup of coffee, soon
found my bunk. for | was well exhausted, the
hunt having lasted more than twelve hours, much
of which time We were running through deep
snow
Some hours later I awoke to find that the little
muskox had been chrstened Melville" after
that vast island which only few hours ago was
her home. From that time on Melville was our
tout of the ships ration, tool, with crackers or
oatmeal She rejected all the mprovsSed appar
atus that ! contrived TO facilitate feeding her,
preferring an ordinary dish as a receptacle for
her food None of us forgot to reserve for Mel
vile" any choice morsel that we thought she
might relish
I remember one day one OF the sailors took
from its cage his pet snowy OWL TO allow 1t some
freedom. He had no sooner laid 1t on the deck
than pattering Of tiny hoofs heard and lit
tie Melville" bore down upon the bird, which
sat in mute stupidity watching the onrusher until
its fat, feathery form went sprawling and foun-
dering along the deck With lowered head Mel
WILLIE stopped to view the vanquished from tho
spot where 1t had been the bird only being res
cued to evade another onrush. In many such
ways Melville furnished us with rare amuse-
ment which was more than welcome to us But
her bad habit Of going about the deck and eat
ing scraps Of canvas paper, oakum. almost
anything, the cause of losing her. for
one day she discovered some red paint which
must have pleased her taste, as we found her
little nose covered with the same. Three days
later poor little Melville" passed away and the
extent to which we missed her can hardly be ex-
pressed in words. It was much as though one of
the ships company had left u.s. for this was truly
what had happened.
Copyright. by Outdoor Life)
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-04-05

The hoatzin, native of British Guiana, is de-
scribed bird with hands. And the peculiarly
Of its structure which ads to this description is
the possession of two free claws on the wings Of
the young.
The nest of the hoatzin IS placed In a tree over
hanging the water and the young, unlike most
birds Matched in such position, are active from
the first And the claws at the ends OF the wings
are used to assist 1t in climbing the trees, which
it does with great dexterit1 in its early days
The growth of the outermost quill feathers of
the wing, which might hamper the free use of the
claws is retarded till the rest of the wing is de-
veloped sufficiently to render climbing less neces-
sary. Then they grow, aad the claws are OBJ
sorbed and disappear. The adult bird does not
require them Should ycnng hoatzin fall into
the water 1t makes for The shore and seizes
branch up which 1t quickly climbs
1t has been pointed out that the young of game
birds show evidence Of having formerly possessed
similar structures the wings 1t is therefore
Inferred that they had similar habit and that In
former times they built and reared their young in
trees
In this group-includfng the barn door fowl
the quill feathers of the wing are still developed
in the same order in the hoatzfn, that is the
outer ones are delayed until the others have
reached a certain stage Traces Of the free claws
moreover can still be found in the embryo And
fl is interesting In this connection to remember
that even now the pheasant occasionally builds
and matches its young in a tree.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-04-05

The most interesting point perhaps, in connec.
ton with the free claws of the hoatzin is that
they recall the remarkable structure of the earl
lest birds yet known to geology. Archaeopterpyx,
literally the ancient wing was a bird about the
size of a rock
Although the earliest known bird archaeopter-
pyx, was probably not the earliest wearer OF feath-
ers to appear on earth Future discovery may re-
veal yet earlier members Of the feathered tribe
This most ancient bird resenhIed hoatzin in hav.
ing free claws to its wings and perhaps like it.
used them IN climbing. But while the hoatzin dis
carded It's claws in adult life. arehaepopterpyx
seems to have retained thern.--London Globe.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-04-05
Crusade Against the Waltz

The crusade against ''the new dancing" is re
minder of the fact that the now we'll established
waltz was fercely assailed its Introduction into
this country.
In 1914 when It was slowly coming into fashion
MISS Milford acclaimed against this "detestable
dance" IN addition" she wrote "to The obyious
reasons which all women ought to have for dis
liking 1t / cannot perceive its much Wanted
graces. What beauty can there be in a series of
dizzying evolutions, OF which the wearisome mo
notony banishes all the tricksy faneies of the
poetry of motion, and conveys to the eyes o. the
spectators the idea OF parcel of teetotumB set
aspinning for their aTnusement?"-Bondou Chron-
ice.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-04-05

muskox Is considerable and 1t is only very Well
placed single bullet of large caliber, that will
bring down an adult beast The muskox has
slightly musky smell which is. sometimes said
to be SO prevalent in the flesh to render it
decidedly Objectionable This musky faint Is en-
tirely eliminated by dressing the animal soon
treated, will assume an Objectionable flavor,
which is caused chiefly by the presence Of gases
in the stomach which should have been removed.
Personally, I always managed to do justice to
muskox flesh, which consider in flavor and ten
derness far superior to beef. The call of the
young muskox calf to its mother is much like that
Of the young domesticated calf but 1t is decid-
eddy more pleasing in tone. The below of the
adult is of much shorter duration than that of the
domesticated and is seldom uttered by the
animal Like all other wild mothers the mother
muskox Is deyout mother and when a herd
stands at bay, you may look in vain to find calf
for they have been hudded from sight in the long.
hanging fur of the that will stand to the
last to protect them.
Towards the coming of summer, the large
herds generally break up and the bulls in particu-
lar wander singly along the sea coast, relishing
which SO soon and abruptly shall come to an
end. Their maneuvers slow and their ways
docile, during this season in particular. BY graz
ing during the day and travelling principally in
the evening, they slowly continue their uncertain
wondering of destination.
1t has been my good ana rare fortune to have
helped to capture alive young muskox. 1t was
In the month of May that when hunting for these
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-04-05

iably puts them to fight, but if you pre-
vent them from doing this, you can APP
proach them without difficulty. When
alarmed. they resort to the nearest eleva-
ton on which to stand at bay, and so
closely do they huddle together ON these
occasions that they may be seen tread
ing upon one anothers feet. In ascend
ing and descending steep slopes, the
muskox shows its likeness to the sheep
by the agility and the speed with which
Il frararsas these The vitality of The
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-04-05

every one OF
t h e m provided
he keeps low and
kills outrig h t
e a C h animal he
shoots. Seeming
the hunter invar-
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-07-16
ENG|NEER|NJURED
 BY A LANDSLIDE
Chief of Party on John Rosene's Survey Has a Narrow
 Escape

Completing the work they had in hand the survey party sent out by John ROsenc, returned from the proposed route to the Alaska Midland railroad the latter part of this week.
 When away back In the inter for the party was struck by a landslide in which Frank Waller, chief of inc party, sustained two broken ribs and numerous other minor injuries.
 The chief was entirely cover "d by big bnuld"rs and the rr- maindrr of his party at once set t0 work iO rescue their chief.
 With limited facilities they worked with untiring zeal for Srv- rral hours before they reached ilIr object of their search, and when Inc was found il was al first thought that llr was killed. Many huge hnuldcrS had iu br removed
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-07-16
CITY COUNCIL MEETS AND
 TRANSACTSROUT|NEB BUSINESS
HAVE REFERRED THE MATTER EXTENDING TO THE HOSPITAL aooD SAMARITAN TO COMMITTEE
 TO REPORT MEETING

The regular semi-monthly meeting of the city council was held last evening. Present: May or Ritchic, Aldermen Ethical, Me- Callum, Boyle, Day and Chisholm.
 Minutes of the previous meet ing read and approved.
 Fred M. Brown and J. l.. Reed made statement to the council telling of the financial condition of the Hospital of the Good Sa- maritan and asked that the city contribute Go the support of that institution, as the needy have al- ways been cared for until now the hospital can no longer continue for want of funds.
 The matter was referred lo Inc Committee on Health and Police Protection with instructions fo confer with the hospital auihori-
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-07-16
THOSE PROXIES,
 WERE FICTITIOUS

The following telegram was re- ceivcd by c. +. Davidson, of Fair banks, in answer 10 an inquiry re- lating to the proxies used in the Valdez cOnvention:
 "Allcged credentials and prox- ies from this division used to nominate lIarrais have been re- ccivcd and investigated. In every instance thes' were found to be forgcries, most of the names be- ing fictitious or names of per sons dead or out of the country.
 COMMITTEEMAN HILL,
 'EX- MANOR COCHRAN.
 "EX- MAYOR BREEDING"
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-07-16

cal association has a membership of over 300 and is increasing constantly.
 According to the local officials no force or coercion of any kind is intended by the association, But that it aims to put it's side of the question so fairly to the cannery- men that they will see the justice of their position and acceed.
 Commissioner Bowers of the fisheries department, was looking over inc situation with regard 10 the striking fishermen and it is said that he learned some things about the fish business which he admitted that he did not know be- fore.
 It iS hoped by all that some amirable adjustment of lhr silu- alton may be reached at an ear ly date and the work of getting the seasons pack go on as usual.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-07-16
NEW METHODS
 IN 0LD CAMP
Big Dredger In Mother Camp Giving Very Satisfactory
 Returns

Arrivals from Circle state that one cleanup of the Elmer drtdge, working on Maslodon, has been held, giving very satisfactory re- turns, so that Elmer is more than pleased. This cleanup was made after running through an old tail- ing pile which was not supposed to contain much gold.
 The dredge was launched May 27th in an old cut and had tt first eat it's way through the tailing pile to get to virgin ground.
 No cleanup has been held since the gold ship was biting into the untouched pay, but the gold on the plates and the mats indicates that the returns will be good.
 At present the machine is run ming rather slowly to allow the sun io thaw ahead of the ma chine without resorting to steam Co loosen the ground. As the sea- son advances there will be more ground thawed ahead and the drcdge can run at full speed.- News Miner.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-07-16
A GENERAL STRIKE IS ON
 AMONG SALMON FISHERMEN
TWENTY-FIVE HUNDRED FISHERMEN SOUTHEASTERN ALASKA ARE ON STRIKE FOR BETTER PRIcEs-No
 DISORDERS REPORTED

The local members of the Fish ermen's Union were on parade through the streets of ketchikan recently 2iO strong. They were led by the Native band and took this means of advertising their cause.
 Since the Fourth of July all of the nearly 2,5O0 fishermen of the Association in Southeastern Alaska, have refused to go to work at the old prices. They are asking the cannerymen to give them 20 cents for all red sal mon, that is for Cohoes and SOckeyes, f cents each for Dog salmon and ? cents each for lIumpicS.
 The hcadquarlrFS of the AsSo- citation is at Wrangell and it comprises all of Southeastern Alaska. The president iS w. J.. Svendsrth, of WranEcll. The To-
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-07-16
THE MAYF|ELD PROPERTIES
 SHOWING GOOD WITH DEPTH
TWO HUNDRED FEET BELOW THE APEX, FOR A DISTANCE ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY FEET ALONG VEIN SHOWS
 FROM FEET GOOD MILLING

M. M. Reese, manager of the Mayfield properties reports that work on the Mayfield has pro- gressed during the past four months in a most satisfactory manner, the contractors driving the tunnel having completed their work. At the present time pro- visions and supplies for the camp arc being taken in over the ice, while timbers for mining and wood for fuel in sufficient quan- titles for next winters uSc is be- ing gotten out.
 At the present time there has been given $50 feet of tunnel. A cross-cut was run in striking the vein at depth of over 200 feet from the surface. The vein was struck in the crOss-cut where the surface surveys showed it should be, taking the dip into consider
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-07-16
A VERY PRETTY WEDDING
 IN CHURCH OF EPIPHANY
HERBERT c. DAVIS Is UNITED IN MARRIAGE wILLAmsoN-AETER CEREMONY THEY RECEIVE
 FRIENDS AND WELL WISHES

A very pretty wedding took place last evening at the Church of the Epiphany, when Herbert c. Davis was united in matrimony to Miss Bertha Williamson by the Rev. w. H. Iiegler, the rector.
 The church was well filled with friends and relatives of the cou- pie. The bride was given away by MT. A. E. Grigsby, the brides maid being Miss Alice Niece, while Inc groom was attended by MT. James Kalcr.
 Tho bride was beautifully mcssalinc and trimmed with silver spanglcs, wearing veil of white illusion trimmed with forget cl-mc-nots.
 The church had been beauti- fully decorated by tho Misses Fish and Kelsey with native flowers
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-07-16

and ferns. The organ was pre- sided over by Miss Marion In- gram.
 After the services the bridal party received their intimate friends at the residence of Mir. and Mrs. A. F.. Grigsby, which was profusely decorated in the col ors of the Bachelors Club, green and white, where a collation. was had, ending in the cutting of the wedding cake as well as the brides cake.
 Many beautiful presents were given the young couple, who were showered with the well wishes of their friends.
 MT. and Mrs. Davis have taken apartments over the Alaska Drug Store, where they will be at home 10 their friends.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-07-16

ation. The vein is from 10 to 12 feet ill width and shows free mill ing values throughout.
 With the arrival of the fnan- cial packers of the company from the east on possibly the next steamer, it is proposed to start another cross-cut 300 feet below the present workings. It is ex- pccted the vein will be struck in a distance of GOO feet, giving a working depth of 500 feet. With depth the ore values have grad ually increased, the vein showing every evidence of pcrmancncy. There are now 400 tons of good milling ore stored and with the completion of the lower level workings there will be enough orc in sight to run iO-ton mill for three years.
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