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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-01-11
Cats.

The harmless. necessary cat" Is a
good deal to the fore nowadays. Some
Massachusetts sportsmen who deny it,
harmlessness and allege that its in.
dispensableness, like the reports OF
Mark Twain's demise, has been gross.
~ exaggerated. wish to compel by law
the killing of all Tables except those
n".'rd to prevent the extinction of
W species and to keep the number of
inomases within the limits prescribed
by the maintenance Of a proper police
force to deal with the mouse problem.
They argue (by a chain Of reasoning
which recalls the famous %concatena-
ton Of syllogisms connecting clover,
bumblebees. mice. cats and old maids,
that cats destroy vast numbers of song
and game birds that in their turn
would kill billions Of insects doing
millions Of dollars Of injury to the
crops; and they thus seek, on economic
grounds. to justify their attack upon
the cherished pet Of countless fresides.
And now comes a Long Island cat
skin company with an alluring pros
pectus Of the profits to be made by
collecting stray felines on a farm"
and breeding them for their fur, for
which there is said to be a good de-
mand. Once let the two interests
that which wishes to get rid of 'the
cat that walks by himself" Staying
birds by day. and communes with 9TH
ers of his kind, numbering sleep by
night. and that which aims at cat con-
servation for commercial purposes
only-strike hands. and we shall see
the end of the free and unlimited coin.
age of cats several decades in advance
of the determination Of the house fly.
But before such an alliance is effected
we may expect to hear a good deal
from the humane societies and the
numberless friends of pussy, organized
and Individual, and a contest Of the
Kilkenny variety may precede the
final settlement of the question.
In all seriousness. however. the keep
ing of pets, both canine and feline. is
a subject for more careful considera-
ton than it has yet received. Aside
from the commercial objections to the
unrestricted multiplication Of mongrel
ours that kill sheep and cats of no
pedigree that kill birds. the sufferings
of these poor beasts from neglect and
active cruelty, aggravated by their
superfuous numbers, should move the
real friends Of animals to some con-
certed action looking to the regulation
of their breeding.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-01-11
Arc Americans Lavvlessq

Senator Borah's indictment of the
American people as being the most
lawless on earth is liable to be a live
topic for a long time to come. The
reason is that it was so neal the truth.
1t struck home. The only criticism of
1t Is that it was too sweeping. Yet a
little overstatement will do no harm
Il 1t succeeds in challenging public at
tention to an %undoubted abuse and
Hanger. Among other things Senator
Borah said:
There Is no place where life is 80 inse-
cure against bomb or bullet. criminal laws
so Intellectually enforced, corruption so
little condemned by public opinion and
defiance Of law by the highest business SO
prevalent as In the United States.
AS we have already said. the state
ment Is too sweeping. There are places,
and many of them. where life is more
insecure than in the United States.
There are lands in which the laws are
more laxly enforced, where all the
evils complained Of by the senator are
worse than they are in America.
The evils are bad enough without
the superlatives. 1t is not necessary
to SANDER the country and to condemn
a whole people. Yet the overemphasis
ian be forgiven because of the laud-
able purpose behind it. Law should
be more respected by our people and
should be more rigidly enforced by our
officials.
Our courts are partly to blame. the
lawyers partly to blame and the public
at large partly to blame. We have so
placed the emphasis on individuality
and self government that we have
thought too little of any other kind of
government. We are so independent
that we forget the duty and the graf
itude we owe to society.
1t has required thousands of years
for mankind to build up the institu-
tons now in existence. These institu-
lions came as the result Of the expert
ence and wisdom of all lands and all
ages. They are often inadequate,
often fail to fit changed conditions and
often need developing or readjusting.
Yet they are intended for our benefit,
and in the main they do benefit us i'm
m%easurably. They were achieved as
the result of long thought and labor,
Of sacrifices and martyrdoms. of blood
and tears. The progress, comfort. Sc
curity and happiness we now enjoy are
chiefly due to them. The debt Of graf
ftude we owe to society is infinite.
We lack a keen sense of individual
responsibility and social obligation.
Perhaps u fault is due chiefly to
thoughtlessness. We are a young ma
ton and share the defects Of youth.
Yet we must learn our lesson-the
observance and enforcement Of the
law.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-01-11
President Sun.

To those who play on words the fact
that the first president of the republic
of China is named Sun will be taken
as a happy omen. There is something
bright and hopeful about the name. |,
is suggestive Of the morning of a new
era not only for China, but for the en-.
tire orient.
The cry that China is not ready for
self government has been ably an.
Swered by Archibald R. Colquohoun In
the F~ortnightly Review. "The Chinese
appear" says this writer, "from a pc.
Rod antedating the dawn of reliable
history to have possessed in a peculiar
degree the instinct of self government,
The elaborate edihce Of society. rest
ing on the family. constitutes a. ma
tional organization in itself and DOS
sesses immense authority" The writer
goes into detail in showing that most
Of the functions Of representative gov
eminent as we know them are per-
formed directly in China through the
heads Of various families.
1t would appear from Mr.. Colouo-
houn's article that a republic for China
such as Sun Vat Sen proposes would
be a federation of states on the United
States model.
When elected president DR.. Sun said
he would resign as soon as the repub-
lie is firmly established. He also indi-
Gated that he accepted only in case
Yuan Shin Kai. the present premier,
declined the presidency. That indicates
patriotism and unselfshness of a high
order.
In a celebration of the advent Of the
republic by the Chinese of New York
city the president of the Young China
association said, "We shall adopt in
place Of Manchu corruption, American
civic purity"
The Chinese know their own people
as Han. To the tune of "America"
these New York Cinnamon sang a
song Of which the following is in part
q rough translation:
The Han people, with hearts united, adore
our nation.
The blood Of the Hans flowed so freely,
therefore.
That now the Manchu bites the dust
And liberty will reign DER Han forever.
1t should be a source of pride and in
spiration to true Americans that their
political ideals are thus taking root
around the world. 1t should make
them very jealous that these principles
should be kept untarnished. While
new republics are being born, now in
Cuba. now in Portugal and now in
China. and all modelled in some degree
after the United States. it should
make is resolved. as Lincoln said, that
there shall be "a new birth of free
dom" in our own land.
J. A. EDGERTON.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-01-11
GET YOUR MONEY BACK
If This Medicine Does Not Satisfac.
torily Benefit You

Practicing physicians making a spe-
clalty of stomach troubles are really re-
sponsible for the formula from which
Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets are made.
We have simply proited by the export
ence of experts.
Our experience with Rexall Dyspepsia
Tablets leads us to believe them to be
an excellent remedy for the relief of
acute indigestion and chronic dyspepsia.
Their ingredients are:soothing and heal.
ing to the infamed membranes of the
stomach. They are rich in pepsin, one
OF, the greatest digestive aids known to
medicine. The relief they afford is
almost immediate. Their use with per.
slstency and regularityafor a short time
helps to bring about a cessation of the
pains caused by stomach disorders.
Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets aid to insure
healthy appetite, aid digestion, and pro.
mote nutrition. AS evidence of ou1
sincere faith in Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets
we ask you to try them at our risk. II
they do not give you entire satisfaction
We will return You the money you paio
us for them, without question or for
mality. They come in three sizes, price
rs cents, 50 cents, and S1!OO. Remem
Der, you can obtain them sonly at oul
'tore-The Rexall Store. H. f. Close
& Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-01-11

Chairman Macarthur of the democratic
state committee, gives out the informa-
ton through an interview in the Courier
News, that arrangements for the demo-
cratic love feast at Fargo on the 18th
and 18th inst, are progressing better
than he had at first hoped and that many
noted speakers will be present. It is
possible Mr.. Bryan will be in attend
ance and it is to be hoped he will. His
presence would bring out pretty nearly
every democrat in the state who could
get away from home, as North Dakota
democracy thinks pretty much as Mr..
Bryan does on; almost every political
question.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-01-11
<sGetting Rich Quick,

1t would be pleasant to be able to
say that the conviction Of the Burr
brothers for fraudulent use Of the
mails and their sentence to a years
Imprisonment were at the same time
a triumph Of justice and a warning
to overcredulous investors. Unfortu-
nately, no such comforting assurance
is warranted by the facts.
The crime for which the prisoners,
then doing business in New York city.
were arrested a year ago was the send
ing through the mails Of false and mis-
leading prospectuses Of oil and mining
projects. At the time Of their appre-
tension the authorities charged that
the firm had obtained between $780,
100000 and $4,000 900 from people
throughout the country who had Gin
vested" in their worthless securities.
Even after their luxuriously furnished
offices had been raided their poor
dupes. in person and by letter. sought
to throw their good money after bad
into the Golfers Of these swindlers.
When the precious pair emerge from
their twelve months retirement, if
they feel that they need the excite
ment-they car hardly need the money.
for it is not conceivable that they have
given up the greater part Of their rich
plumber to keep themselves out Of Jail
or to minimize their sentences-of
further promoting enterprises under a
new name. they will doubtless find
shoals Of trustful %innocents with more
money than brains-say from SIS up
who will swallow their bait as readily
as the other gudgeons on their sucker
list" for, Notwithstanding their boast
ed shrewdness. there are many thou
sands Of members of the great Ameri-
can public to whom you can sell a
gold brick, not once. but several times.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-01-11
Retiring From Business

Having disposed of our business,
the City Meat Market, to Messrs
Hay & Liebeler, the undersigned
desire to take this opportunity TO thank
the people of Langdon and vicinity for
the liberal patronage that has been
extended them during the years they
have been in business here. We have
at all times endeavored to merit the
confidence of the trade and in retiring
ask that our successors be given the
opportunity to show themselves as
deserving OF a continuance of your
patronage.
Respectfully,
MANAGE & LUDWIG.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-01-11
The Republic Of China.

The miracle has happened. and the
oldest and least progressive Of the
great nations is on It's way to becom-
ing the first republic Of the orient.
That China will become a republic was
settled when Yuan Shih Kai and the
throne agreed to the assembling Of q
national convention.
In the magnitude of the change this
was one of the greatest revolutions in
human history, and yet it was achieved
substantially in three months time.
The result is immensely gratifying to
all who love republican institutions in
fact as well as in name.
For the lip servers who believe In
everything abort democracy except the
rule of the people it will not be so well
come. They have been the loudest Of
those crying that China was not ready
for a republic. The same thing was
said of this country when we were
struggling for independence, of France
in the days Of the revolution and Of
every other land striving for liberty
and popular government.
If the doubling Thomases making
such statements had been needed there
would have been a republic On
earth. The way for people to learn
how to govern themselves is to govern
themselves. That IS what China is
preparing to do.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-01-11

Of one thing in particular will
North Dakotans who have followed the
party take a pardonable pride in. That
is that wherever the governors came
In contact with the big men and big
business, and were really put in the lime
light before a whole nation, the utter
ances and attitude of North Dakota's
governor were always. creditable to him
self ana the state he represented. Re-
CARELESS of politics, be stacks up with
the biggest and best of them Sheldon
Progress (rep)
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-01-11

Governor Burke in his trip with the
western governors did splendid work in
advertising the resources and many ad-
vAntages of our own North Dakota.
The Governor was not backward in
bringing to the attention of the people
Of the east the splendid opportunities
presented by our climate, soil and the
spirit of progress and enterprise which
is in our people.-Pink Paper.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-01-11

In France has been organized a ma,
tional league against book lending.
We should have such a society in
America. In the absence Of such, let
each individual organize himself into
such a league for the protection Of his
own books. With our large number of
public Libraries there is no excuse for
the borrowing Of books from private
libraries.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-01-11
NOTICE OF SALE OF LAND

Notice is hereby given, that in pursuance of
an order made on the eighteenth day of
December A, D., 1911. by the Hon. F. W.
Bleakley, Judge of the county court, in and for
the County of Cavalier, State of North Dakota,
the UNDERSIGNED the ADMINISTRATIVE of the
estate of Gertrude j. Boyd late of the city of
Langdon, in the County of Cavalier and
State of North Dakota, deceased, will on
Saturday; the 10th of January, 4. D., 1912. at
2 o'clock in the afternoon of that day, at the
front door of the court house in the City of
Langdon, County of Cavalier and State of
North Dakota, offer for sale and Sell at public
auction to the highest bidder for cash or for
one third cash, and the balance on a credit not
exceeding two years from the date of sale and
bearing interest at the rate of eight per cent
payable annually aud secured by a
Subject to the the c%ondrmat plen''SG BY s the
judge of the said county court, that certain
lot, piece Or parcel of land situate, lying and
being in the County of Cavalier and State of
North dakota, and described as follows, to
wit: The west one hale of the north west
one fourth of section number eleven III,
township one, hunderd sixty Q6O) N. range
fifty nine west except that part thereof pre-
viously conveyed to the St, Paul. Minneapolis
and Manitoba rail road company, as right of
way, and subject to the terms of a certain
mortgage there on for the sum 500. 90 now of
record in the register of deeds office for said
county and state, to the State of North
Dakota.
Dated December 21st, A. D. 1911,
ELLA T. GOGIN,
Administrative of the Estate of Gertrude J,
Boyd deceased. 1925
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-01-11

Not only the aeroplane, but the NOV
ing picture, is playing a part in mod
ern warfare. In Italy shows depicting
scenes at the front are given to fire
the war enthusiasm. In Tripoli shows
depicting Italian. scenes are given to
keep the soldiers from being home
sick. The moving picture catches them
coming and going.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-01-11

Frank ]. Gould has presented to his
chorus girl bride a rope of pearls val
ued at $1,50O,OOO. Three thousand
American families could be found who
have not between them that much
total yearly income.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-01-11

A postal savings bank was estab-
lished in the Leland Stanford univer-
sity. Fourteen weeks later the total
savings amounted to one lone dollar.
That probably was deposited by the
janitor.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-01-11

The new sheriff Of New York county
wants women as his deputies. Judg-
ing by the freedom with which GRIM
inals ply their vocation in New York,
the women will probably do as well as
the men.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-01-11

"The ultimate adoption Of the re-
publican form Of government by the
English people," says a magazine
writer. lis as certain as the rising Of
tomorrow's SUM-" British fogs some
times delay the visible "rising Of to-
morrow's sum- for several days.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-01-11

John G. A. Leishman. the new Amer
lean ambassador to Germany, recently
appeared at court in gold embroidered
clothes. From the fur cap of Benja-
min Franklin to that sort Of gilt and
tinsel is a long step. Franklin did not
need the fummery. Does Leishman?
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-01-11

Scipio lived two centuries before
Christ, but his slogan of "Carry the
war into Africa" still dominates Eu-
rope.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-01-11

1t is estimated by people who are
clever at. compiling population figures
that there will be 300. 600. 900 people in
this country fifty years hence. Not
with "only child" families and mo
children allowed" apartments!
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-01-11

The Forum is again bowling about
Gov. Burke's poor business methods.
Lut US hope Well not have a chance to
experience any of Hanna's methods
Washburn Leader.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-01-11

Jack Johnson says that there are
some poor sports among the British
nobility Foreigners who do" this
country are not to have a monopoly Of
knocking. We can also use the ham,
mer on occasion.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-01-11

Boston papers are still discussing the
split infinitive. Well. perhaps splitting
infnitives is not so bad as splitting
hairs.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-01-11

Sixteen babies in a courtroom in New
York upset the courts dignity and
yelled their contempt Of court till the
latter was driven to ignominious sur
render in an adjournment. The ratio
Of sixteen to one was too much for
that Judge.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-01-11

The governor Of Tennessee volun-
tarily spent a night in Jail and declared
it unpleasant. The opinion is shared
by many men who go to Jail because
they have to.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-01-11

For writing love poems to a young
woman a Hackensack lawyer had to
pay $4,000. If all poets could only be
treated like this!
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-01-11

Roast camel was a delicacy at a
Paris Christmas dinner. This is not
the first time the French have eaten a
beast Of burden. if tales Of horse meat
feasts may be credited.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-01-11

New York and Boston r arguing
about what is mince pie. Some people
regard mince pie as a disease. How
ever, leave it to DR.. Wiley.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-01-11

The Portuguese crown jewels are be-
ing sold. 1t may be that China will
have a lot of royal baubles and junk
to auction off soon.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-01-11

BY the way. w. Morgan Shuster
might get a job with the Manchu gov
eminent in China. It's finances need
an able reorganizer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-01-11

1t is testified that the beef trust vas
born Of a joke. Yes; the joke was on
the public.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-01-11

King George went hunting with thir-
ty automobiles. That leaves hunting
with a brass band far behind.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-01-11

Science says that in 100000 years
men will have but one toe. That should
be known as the cornless age.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-01-11

Some Connecticut burglars are up to
date. They are stealing fresh eggs.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-01-11

Andrew Carnegie says that "anybody
can make money" What a lot of no.
bodies there must be in the world!
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-01-11
Claude Kohl,



The State of North Dakota to Said Defendant
By this Second Summons herein you are di-
rected to appear before me, at my office in the
North Dakota, at nine O'Clock in the forenoon
of the 18th day of January, 1872. there to answer
the comnlaint of the State Bank of Dresden, a
corporation against you. in which it seeks
Judgment against you for the sum Of $36. 16,
being for money paid to divers parties at your
request between the 1st day of November. 1911,
and the 1st day of December, 1911. and which
said complaint further asks to have certain
personal property Of yours to wit: / pool table
1 set of pool balls, 1 cue rack 1 barber's desk,
l wash sink, 1 waste paper basket, cues. 5 stools
1 refrigerator, slot machine and 1 cider cooler,
and upon which the plaintiff now claims a lien
by virtue of certain attachment proceedings,
sold to satisfy the amount of the Judgment to be
entered herein, and the costs of said sale: and
you are hereby notified that unless You so ap-
pear and answer the plaintiff will take iudg-
ment against you accordingly.
Given under my hand this 18th day of De-
cember, 1911.
o. B. ALDRICH,
Police Magistrate in and for the City of Lang
Let service of the above Summons be made by
publication thereof in the Courier Democrat, a
weekly newspaper printed and published at the
City of Langdon. Cavalier county North
Dakota once each week for three successive
weeks.
o. ALDRICH,
Police Magistrate in and for the City of
Langdon.
w, A. MCINTYRE. Attorney for Plaintiff.
Langdon, North Dakota. 22-24
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-01-11

Doc Cook has sued a newspaper for
100000. Lecture engagements must
be giving slim returns.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-01-11

This is the year for Langdon bache
ors to organize.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-01-11

Job printing--the DEMOCRAT.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-01-11
SECOND SUMMONS.

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA. L.,
County of Cavalier. $50
In Justice Court.
Before o. B, Aldrich, Police Magistrate in
and for the City of Langdon.
The State Bank off
Dresden q corporation
Plaintiff, c,oo>,,