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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-09
Dictograph,
the Modern
Detective

N view Of the part that the dicto-
graph has played in a number of
instances in ~overhearing CONVEX
sations that We're Of tremendous
value to public prosecutors, that cum
ming little instrument is a wonderful
mystery to the world at large. 1t is
the first class eavesdropper of the age.
Its terror for criminals is not only in
what it actually reveals to the sleuths,
but in the fact that the hunted criminal
never knows just how much his pur-
suer has learned through this means.
and he may know everything. Other
traps have been invented from time to
time, but the photograph is about the
cutest Of them all.
The contrivance is so small it is capa-
BILE of concealment in ways that laugh
at detection. and with it's aid even a
dullard car make the achievements of
Sherlock Holmes took insignificant.
for Holmes had to reach his conclu-
sions by deduction wherein there was
the possibility Of error. The dicto-
6ldlh S4NCo ACSu1Io uAAON~
But the photograph cannot be de-
scribed by comparison with any hu-
man trait or quality, for it's powers
seem superhuman. Every uttered word
ever when spoken in a whisper by
one within range Of it's transmitter
is carried infallibly to whosoever may
be at the other end Of the wire leading
from it.
1t has been used to gain evidence in
the Mcnamara Use 1t spied upon the
mayor Of an Indiana town in a little
side enterprise for which he was put
under indictment. 1t has been used
to make legislative grafters convict
themselves. 1t got into the limelight
as a detective in the Lorimer investi-
cation.
What is the photograph? One who
sets out to get an answer to that
question is astonished first of all at
the simplicity Of the thing. 1t is so
small that it will fit into a mans pock-
ct. 1t is simpler, more u%nobtrusive
than the c%ompactest sort of Office tele-
phone. 1t looks far more innocent
than an inkstand.
Briefly it is an instrument consisting
Of a small disk three inches in diane
ter and half an inch in thickness. The
front Of this disk is provided with OBJ
long openings. The back is solid.
1t is also provided with a mechanism
by means of which sound is eXagger-
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-09
DICTOGRAPH 7 q CLOCK TRANSMITTING
A CONVERSATION AND STENOGRAPHER IN
ANOTHER ROOM 1T.

IN THE TRANSMITTING
A CONVERSATION AM sTENOGRAPHEK 1 N
ANOTHER ROOM RECORDING 1T.
ated or mugniied. The inventor says
that "hc doesn't exactly know what
this mechanism is himself and would
not tell if he did"
Connecting the disk, which is known
as the transmitter or sound collector.
with an earpiece held by the listener is
a wire or flexible co~rd-anything. in
fact. that will carry an e.ectric cur
rent. The whole is operated by means
of an ordinary dry cell battery.
When the tranSmitter is ready for it's
work it is absolutely invisible. 1t can
be placed in Il wall. inside Il closet or
a chandelier. hidden under IL rug on
the floor. behind Il safe or concealed
under a sofa. At times it has been
hidden in a clock perched innocently
on u desk.
Then. again. as was the case at Los
Angeles, the transmitter can be low
cred on the end Of it's connecting wire
to a position outside the window of a
AooAA' "AN = " SlCdC ID lIS SCliSlll'cHSSS
to sound that every word spoken in
the room is transmitted at once to
where the listener is seated with his
earpiece.
The entire apparatus weighs between
six and eight ounces
Its inventor hit upon the idea for it
several years ago. By 1907 he had it
in shape for laboratory work. 1t is an
outcome Of the regular commercial die
tograph which he manufactures.
But here is one great difference. The
photograph in the form used by detec-
tives is not for sale. The inventor is
too well ware Of the deadly possibili.
ties of the instrument to let it fall into
the possession Of irresponsible and I'm,
scrupulous parties. And so every in
strument that leaves his factory is
merely leased by him to those using it.
The photographs adaptability to sci.
entific study has been recognized by
the volcanologist and seismic expert,
Professor Frank Perret, who predict.
ed the Messina earthquake to the day.
The inventor Of the photograph is X.
M. Turner Of Jamaica, N. Y.
w. J. Burns got his idea Of the utility
Of the instrument as a criminal catcher
when he was a member Of the United
States secret service.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-09
JUDGE SLAIN IN HIS COURT.

The Late Thornton L. Massie Was Man
of Iron Nerve and Great Strength.
The late Judge Thornton L. Massie,
who was murdered. while presiding
over a trial at Hillsville. Va, was a
tall man, splendidly built and had iron
nerve. Early in his life he lost his left
hand in a cunning accident. His re-
markable strength vas shown when he
pulled a heavy man from a swift noun
tain stream by the collar of his coat.
He was fording the stream in a car
fastened and foated away. The coach
man sprang for it, but lost his balance.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-09

There never was a time when people
appreciated the real merits of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy more than now.
This is shown by the increase in sales and
voluntary testimonials from persons who
have been cured by it. lfyou or your
children are troubled with a cough or
cold give it a trial and become acquaint-
ed with its good qualities. For sale by
all dealers.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-09

even confesses that she personally has
a horror Of women's clubs.
1t may be mentioned that Mrs. I'm
derwood is uncommonly we'll read.
Psychology and philosophy are her IA
vorite subjects. but she also has a
wholesome feminine fondness for a
good novel. She is widely Travelled
and has the peculiar culture that is
characteristic of the ~cosmopolite com
bined with the traditional charm Of
the southern woman.
One of Mrs. Underwood's pleasant ac-
complishments is her singing. She pos
al range and sweetness which has been
cultivated with care.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-09
THE PERFECT WAY
Scores Of Langdon Citizens Have
Learned It.

Learned 1t.
If you suffer from backache,
There is only one way to cure it.
The perfect way is to cure the kid
neys.
A bad back means sick kidneys.
Neglect it, urinary troubles follows.
Doan's Kidney Pills are made for
kidneys only,
Are endorsed by Langdon people.
Mrs. Joseph O'Connor, Langdon, N
Dakota, says: 81 was troubled by a
weak back and if 1 worked hard, l had
pains in my loins. I knew that this
suffering was caused by my kidneys and
1 decided to try Doan's Kidney Pills
as l had heard them highly spoken of.
Less than the contents of one box
brought me great relief, improving my
condition in every way. My experience
with Doan's Kidney Pills was indeed
satisfactory"
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents.
Foster -Milburp Co., Buffalo, New York.
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no others.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-09

1t would surprise you to know of the
great good that is being done by Cham
berlain's Tablets. Darius Downey, of
Newberg junction, N. B., writes. "My
wife has been using Chamberlain's
Tablets and finds them very effectual
and doing her lots of good" If you
have any trouble with your stomach or
bowels give them a trial. For sale by
all dealers.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-09

Poor appetite is assure sign of impair
ed digestion. A few doses of Chamber
laln's Stomach and Liver Tablets will
strengthen your digestion and improve
your appetite Thousands have been
benefited by taking these Tablets. Sold
by all dealers.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-09
MRS. OSCAR W. UNDERWOOD.
She Is the Talented Wife of tho Ala.

She Is the Talented Wife Of the Ala
bama Congressman.
Mrs. Oscar w. Underwood, wife of
the Alabama statesman who Is q can
didate for the Democratic nomination
for the presidency. is the daughter of
Joseph H. Woodward. president of the
Woodward Iron company Of Birming.
ham.
Mrs. Underwood is almost as much
of a parsonage as her husband in
Washington. The two are unusually
chummy. o only in their diversions.
but in the more serious business of
their lives. She has spent every con-
gressional season in Washington and
is always a standpatter when it comes
to enduring the torrid heat of a Wash
ington summer in order to be with Mr..
Underwood.
Paddy femininity cannot include
Mrs. Underwood in its ranks. She
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-09
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@@IGUPBOARD
FISH SALADS.

Vat HEN there is cold fish the frag-
wv mentS may be used up by
making salad. HOLSTERS. crabs,
oysters and shelltlsh of any kind make
the best salads. Salmon salad is also
a popular dish. Fresh fish or canned
fish may he used in making these
salads.
A m%ayonnaise makes the best Dress
ing. and slices of lemon and sprigs Of
watercress are the most suitable gar
nishings.
Elaborate Salads.
Lobster salad.-Take the meat and
mince we'll.
For the dressing use the hard boiled
yolks Of four eggs Cutting the whites
into thin circles for garnishing). one
%teaspoonful of mustard wet with vine
gar, n t%easpoonful of salt and a
pinch Of cayenne pepper.
Beat well. add gradually one cupful
of salad oil and thin with lemon juice.
Have ready Il cupful of whipped
cream.
Just before serving add half of the
SASohl W IL ASSo1I oAu lila "S1
with the lobster.
Mold into Il salad dish and turn over
it the remnants of the whipped cream.
Garnish with celery tops and the
whites Of the eggs cut into rings.
Crab Salad.-Shred a head of lettuce
and some celery and put into a bowl.
Mash the hard boiled yolks of four
eggs to a fine paste with olive oil. rub
in a large teaspoonful of dry mustard,
beat the yolks and whites Of two Jaw
eggs separately and stir into the hard
boiled yolks. Thin the mixture with
vinegar or lemon. Beat we'll and sea
son with salt and cayenne.
Add the crab meat to the dressing
and turn over the bed Of lettuce and
celery. Toss all together before serv-
ing.
With Shell Fish.
Oyster Salad.-Take a head of eel
cry, put the celery stalks in a sauce
pan with the same quantity Of tender
white cabbage. cut in strips; cover
with boiling sailed water and cook.
Drain in a colander and mince fine.
Before entirely cold marinade with a
little oil and vinegar, then chill.
Strain the liquor from two dozen
large oysters. put it into a saucepan
and let it come to a boiling point.
Skim at once. add a little salt, a dozen>
bruised peppercorns, two tablespoon
fuls of vinegar and then the oysters.
Heat until the oysters curl. drain them
and set on the ice to cool.
When ready to serve arrange the
chopped celery and cabbage on a dish
and garnish with a border of water
cress and celery tips.
Place the oysters close together on
the top of the bed Of celery and cab
bage. cover all with mayonnaise. s."
kle over it a little minced capers
serve.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-09

Now is the time to get rid of your
rheumatism. You can do II by applying
Chamberlain's Liniment and massaging
the parts freely at each application.
For sale by all dealers.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-09

JUDGE MAssIE N H COURTHOUSE IN
WHICH HE WAS AssAssINATED.
fell and would have drowned had not
Judge Massie leaned far over the side
Of the carriage and pulled the man
from the stream with his hand.
The details Of how Judge Massie met
his death are Of such recent occurrence
as to be familiar to newspaper readers.
Floyd Allen, a member of a gang Of
desperate mountaineers. had just been
sentenced to one year in prison upon a
charge Of having aided a prisoner to
escape. when a number Of his friends
in the courtroom opened fire. killing
the judge. the prosecuting attorney and
the sheriff and dangerously wounding
several other persons, two of whom
subsequently died.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-09

Regulates the bowels, promotes easy
natural movements, cures constipation
Doan's Regulets. Ask your druggist
for them. 25c a box.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-09

Flies and Typhoid.
1t has been found that the preva.
lence of typhoid fever in India varies
regularly with the abundance Of flies.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-09

"Doan's Ointment cured me of eczema
that had annoyed me a long time. The
cure was permanent. Hon. S. w.
Matthews, Commissioner Labor Sta
t~istics, Augusta, Me.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-09
Short as Well as Sh:

0TTOTC as VFOI do 0TTdI Ps
Her letter rejects me finally and
forever"
Sure it's final? Nothing between
the lines?"
There's only one line."-Louisville
Courier-Journal
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-09

Lame back is usually caused by
rheumatism of the muscles of the back,
for which you will find nothing better
than Chamberlain's Liniment. For sale
by all dealers.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-09

Baby won't suffer five minutes with
Group if you apply DR.. Thomas Eclectic
Oil at once. 1t acts like magic
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-09

Impure blood run you down-makes
you an easy victim for organic disease.
Burdock Blood Bitters purifies the blood
cures the cause-builds you up.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-09
italy and Gel

Italy and Germany.
ltaly's colonies equal twice her own
size, and those Of Germany equal five
times her size.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-09
DAYS In ltaix.

Italians in some places reckon Il
day from sunset to sunset. muklll
their clocks strike twenty-four hours
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-09

The Natural Result.
"Pop, when you SOW wild oats what
crop do you get?
Lemons, my son."-Exchange.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-09
Room Echoes.

Echoes in large rooms may some
times be prevented by hanging heavy
tapestry on the walls.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-09
Resdinq,

but the chaff must be separated FROM
the wheat by thinking.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-09
Imitation Tortoise SnelI.

In Japan the zones Of sharks and
skates are used in making imitation
tortoise shell.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-09
Polishinu.

Diamond polishing was invented by
Ludwig Won Berkem, a Belgian, in
1475.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-05-09
a Slv Dio,

A Sly Dig.
Ethel-What foolish things a young
man will do when he is in love! Edith
oh. Ethel has Jack proposed?
The Seattle Republican., 1912-09-27

Though this paper, so far as the national
ticket is concerned, is unalterably in favor
Of the Republican nominees, and the same
is true of the state Republican nominees, so
far as it now knows, yet it does not propose
to support in its entirety the county Repub-
hcan ticket There are candidates on the
Republican ticket in King county who do
not merit the support of any One who has
the good of the community at heart and no
party tie or party whip should force them
to vote for such unworthy aspirants for pub
lie office The Seattle Republican does not
recommend to its readers the unanimous sup
port of the Republican county ticket and 1t
will from time to time between this and
election point out the undesirable candidates
on the ticket This paper resents anything
that has the taint of Bull Moosevelt yet it
will recommend, so far as the county is con
cerned, at least one or two men for county
offices. We need good county government
and we can get it if we only take the pains
to vote for it.
The Seattle Republican., 1912-09-27

Uncle Sam has his hands full of unruly
kids just now and unless he uses tact as
we'll as the rod some of those unruies are
going to get him into serious complications.
AT present he has troops in Nicaragua, Mex
leo, Cuba and Santo Domingo, where incipid
revolutions are gathering momentum prep
aratory to more serious and violent out
breaks The most difficult problem he has
for solution is the Mexican, as he may have
to not only lick the Mexican government,
but in doing so may get involved in CONNER
cial complications with European powers
that may precipitate the firing of the gun
that will be heard round the world.
The Seattle Republican., 1912-09-27

If Woodrow Wilson should get every elec
toral vote, as predicts Bryan, then Bryan
will thoroughly understand it has not been
Democracy that the people have been resent
ing since he has controlled the party, but
it's presidential nominee.
The Seattle Republican., 1912-09-27

That young man that killed his father,
mother and sister in order to get the insur-
ance policy must either be a Negro or an
Indian as such moral degenerates are only
found among that class of alleged species of
the genus homo.
The Seattle Republican., 1912-09-27

Collecting subscriptions on a weekly paper
is exciting, interesting, amusing and ire
quently annoying. 1t matters not how brim
full and overfowing the publication may be
of information and choice literary gems
those directing it's destinies must push it !"
to the limit or it will not grow in circula-
ton, and to accomplish this you find your
self in an exciting game and holding just as
good hand as your gift of CAB can command
This stage Of the game has its interesting
phases for you must be well versed IN the
eccentricites of humanity that you may talk
enough and not too much in order to bag
your victim However, in this age Of the
''installment plan" it's not so very diff
ficult to enroll one name on your subscrip
ton books, if the cash is expected on some
future date in the dim distance. It's anus
ing almost to the explosive standpoint, while
soliciting your victim how suddenly he or
she, on learning that no cash at that time is
to be required, becomes favorable and your
soliciting comparatively easy Pay day
in the distance has but few terrors for
many subscribers to publications, as many
things can and may happen, which will en-
able said subscriber to dodge payment after
the paper has been enjoyed year or more.
The paper is grand and glorious until pay
day comes round, and after an exciting, in
teresting and amusing chase you corner
your victim and demand payment then for
the first time you learn the paper was never
ordered, that though it has been coming for
a year or more it is never read or even
opened and in fact is not wanted as, Il
have not time to read it. Stop the paper and
[ will send you a check the first of next
month, y which, of course, is a subterfuge to
get rid of the collector. Ii on the other
hand the collector is persistent and con-
tnues to demand the money the insoence of
the former subscriber becomes SO annoying
that the collector reaches the stage OF want
ing to fight, but your better judgment as
serts itself, often ON account Of the avOlrdu-
pois of the other fellow, and you fall back
on strategy and diplomacy and in the end
win out Not long since a collector had him
self put off a railroad train in the wee sma'
hours of the night and hiked five miles into
the country by Walker Road & Company,
to corner a badly delinquent subscriber. The
time, the walk and the worry, were worth
five times the delinquency, but the collector
had become as determined that the sub
scriber should not dodge the debt as the
subscriber had that he would not pay the
debt. The derelict was finally run down and
the two met in a sullen mood. The greeting
was not that of two friends. The collector
noted the situation and used diplomacy
The subscriber was cornered and used sullen-
ness. ''I have no money and will not be able
The Seattle Republican., 1912-09-27

If all the takers at the state fair paid
literally for their concessions then it seems
to us the state appropriation for the fair
might all be turned back to the state treas
ury.
The Seattle Republican., 1912-09-27
Collecting Delinquent Subscriptions

to pay you for two months. " Five miles
hot tramp over dusty roads to get nothing
did not set we'll on the nerves. Diplomacy
mingled with persuasion finally did the work,
and twenty-dollar debt was half paid, the
paper continued as of yore, and a horse and
buggy back to town were furnished. The
experience, however, was more valuable
than the money as the collector knows bet
tr now how to handle the other subscriber
similarly constituted The person, who will
pay for paper if ordered is not so keen
to subscribe and the solicitor should make
a note on the marginal lines of the subscrip-
tion contract, Ethis subscription was jumped
at and the sooner a bill is sent the better for
the publisher. :"
In chasing the ever elusive subscriber, and
of course delinquent, not long since the writ
er hereof found himself 'forty miles from
nowhere sitting down on the new moWn
hay and being shy of copy for the next
weeks issue, a tablet and pencil were
brought forth and there, surrounded only
by silent nature and a scorching sun, the
editorial think-pot began to bubble and boil
and it was not long before the world was
again about to be enlightened as only the
various issues of the paper from time to
time have done. Sitting there writing with
the hope of making dollar and likewise
waiting with the hope of collecting dollar
fOrcibly impressed the writer that the pub
Usher of weakly paper comes very near
being of the people and knowing what they
need both in the way of legislation and like
wise in the way Of a pisselm club to cure
cuSsedness.
The Chambers. of Commerce, both of Sc
attic and Tacoma, have swung round the
state this week for the purpose of renewing
past acquaintanceship and forming new with
the various cities The idea is a most ex-
cellent one even if no more goods are sold
than in the past. The business men of the
various cities should to an extent know each
other as well as the goods and wares each
has for sale and exchange, If Seattle has
nothing North Yakima wants, one thing is
certain, North Yakima has lots that Seat
tie wants and being part of the same state
North Yakima should be given the preference
by Seattle. Thousands of dollars worth of
fruits are allowed to go to waste in Yakima
county that could be utilized in Seattle if it
could be put on the market for reasonable
price. Therefore, getting acquainted may
mean much toward solving the commercial
problems Of the day
The Seattle Republican., 1912-09-27

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