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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-08-07
Auto Races Against Death.

Rushing to Bismarck in the dark
ness of the night in hi: automobile to
bring his mother-in-laM to a Bismarck
hospital, Frank Simca Of Kintyre
made a record run. TIE distance was
fifty-fve miles. He left home ut mid
night and reached Bismarck in time
to save the woman's life. She SUBJ
mitted to an operation and early the
following morning she was resting
easy. Accompanying Simon in his
car in the race with death was his
wife, DR.. Larrabee and William
Stanek.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-08-07
Governor Seeking Rail Rebates.

Now that the 2-cent fare has been
re.established in Minnesota Governor
Hanna and State Auditor Jorgenson
have commenced compiling a list Of
all those people In North Dakota who
made trips from the state to points
In Minnesota while the fare was 3
cents a mile. This list Is being pre-
pared 80 that those people may have
the difference between the 2 and 3.
cent fares refunded to them.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-08-07
DAKOTAN BADLY WOUNDED
Charles e. Taylor of Devils Lake
Shot at Stockwood. Mimi.

AS Charles E. Taylor, a court re-
porter of Devils Lake, stepped from
his automobile in the yard of the H.
L. Wells farm at Stockwood, Mimi,
Peter Bleau, foreman of the Wells
farm, fired at him with a shotgun, the
full charge striking Taylor in the
neck. He is now lowering between
life and death in a hospital at Moor
head, MINI. After shooting Taylor
Bleau is said to have made a thorough
search of the Wells home and seized
ali the firearms and weapons he could
find. He fired two shots at Mr.. Wells,
both of which missed their mark.
Bleau then left the house and headed
for the wooded country, northeast of
Stockwood, along the Buffalo river.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-08-07
Rate Hearing to Be Held.

The state railroad commission will
hold a hearing at Fargo, Aug. II on
the subject of freight rates in COM
pliance with a request of the Fargo
Commercial club. All of the CONNER.
cial clubs of the state have been no.
tilted, as we'll as the commission men
md shippers and also the railroads.
Rates in North Dakota are at present
about one-third higher than in South
Dakota,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-08-07
Alleged Slayer Adjudged Insane.

Thomas Allen, on his plea of in
sanity at Minot, will escape trial on
the charge of numbering Brownie
Emery, a special commission report
ing to Judge Leighton a finding of in
sanity. Allen was ordered commit
ted to the asylum for the insane and
was taken to Jamestown. Allen shot
down and killed Emery as the latter
was leaving the home of a young
school teacher, for whom they were
rival suitors.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-08-07
Contagious Diseases Not Fatal.

Contagious diseases failed to prove
fatal in North Dakota during the
month of June, according to the report
Of DR.. J. G. McGurren, secretary of
the board of health. Out OF thirteen
cases of smallpox, eight cases of ty-
rhoid fever, t~wenty-eight cases Of
diphtheria, seventeen cases of scarlet
fever, eight cases Of measles and
6fty-ive cases OF whooping cough,
cot a single death occurred. There
we're 754 births and 235 deaths during
the month.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-08-07
FARGO WANTS LEAGUE TEAM
Expects to Get Into Northern Next
Year.

Fargo hopes to be in organized base
ball in 1914. There were two at
tempts this season, but both failed.
The first was started too early in the
season and without proper grounds
nothing could be done. Recently an
attempt was made to transfer the ST..
Paul team to Fargo, but the fact thai
it was a tailender and the end of the
season was approaching made the
fans feel they had better wait Until
next season.
Fargo has been outside of league
ball SO long that it is thought the
fans are now ripe. Fargo and Moor
head both together have about $4,000
population and a team representing
the two own could get a lot OF sup.
port, as there is an unusually large
percentage, of young men there.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-08-07
JOHN LIND GOES
TO MEXICO CITY
MinneSotan VIII Advise AmeTi-
can Embassy.
HENRY Lane WILSON QUITS
State Department Accepts Resignation
OF Present Ambassador to Take
Effect on Oct. IA.

Washington, Aug. 5.-lnitiation Of
President Wilson's policy Of media
ton with respect to Mexico IVES an
nounced when Secretary of State Bry-
an made public the fact that former
Governor John D. Lind of Minnesota
had left Washington for Mexico City,
where he will be the personal repre-
sentative of the president and adviser
OF the American EMBASSY.
To MIR. Lind the president has en-
trusted the task OF trying to induce
the federal government and the repre-.
sentatives Of the rebels temporarily to
lay aside their differences pending an
election in Mexico. with the under
standing that the United States will
recognize the government which may
thus be brought into being.
While the formal statement given
out by Mr.. Bryan did not contain any
information as to Mr.. Lind's instruc-
tons from information gained from
other sources it car be said that the
above is the administrations program.
Mr.. Bryan's statement was as fol-
lows:
Adviser to the Embassy.
Former Governor John Lind Of Min.
nesota has been ent to Mexico as
the personal representative OF the
president to act as adviser to the en-
bassy in the present situation.
When the president is ready to
communicate with the Mexican au-
thorities as to the restoration of peace
he will make public his views. Gov
ernor and Mrs. Lind departed for
Mexico over the Southern railway via
i ew Orleans and Galveston"
This announcement, which repre-
selts all that the administration is
willing to tell the country regarding
It's Mexican policy at this time, fol-
lowed closely on the heels of the &C.
ceptance OF the resignation of Henry
Lane Wilson as ambassador to Mex
leo.
Mr.. Lind virtually takes the place
in the embassy at Mexico, made va
cant by the dismissal of Ambassador
Wilson.
Mr.. Wilson has been held on wait
ing orders by the department of state
and Aug. IA will enter upon a status
of leave of absence, which will con-
tinue until Oct. IA, when his resigna-
ton will become effective.
70. Wilson Must Keep Away.
: The administration has forbidden
him to go to Mexico City to adjust
his personal affairs between now and
Oct. IA.
The reason for this is that it is
known that should Mr.. Wilson return
to Mexico City ever as a private citi-
zen there would result a demonstra-
ton in his honor, in which Americans,
Mexicans and foreigners would par
ticipate.
Democrat leaders here believe Pres
ident Wilson made no mistake in Sc.
lecting Governor Lind for the impor-
tant mission to Mexico. The man the
president has selected as his special
representative in Mexico is a Norwe-
gian.
He served in the house of repre-.
%sentatives on the Republican side at
the same time Mr.. Bryan was occupy
ng a seat on the Democratic side. In
1896 Lind went over to the Bryan
u as a "silver Republican, and
has since been known as IAN original
Bryan man."
i Mr.. Lind's appointment came as a
surprise even to the members of the
Minnesota colony.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-08-07
FUN FOR HARVEST HANDS
Free Concerts, Carnival Attractions
and Auto Rides.

n Auto Rides.
Warned by the scarcity of men to
harvest the bumper cop of last year
the farmers of seven fertile counties
comprising the lake region of North
Dakota are appealing to the CONNER
cial club and the commissioners o.
Devils Lake to help them secure plen.
ty of workers to harvest the grain.
Special inducements are being
planned to attract a desirable class of
laborers. Concerts three evenings each
week by the city band and street car
transportation to Chautauqua park on
the shores of the lake will probably
be provided for incoming harvest
hands. Farmers have agreed to stop
work at 6 p. m. daily and in many in.
stances will furnish autos to enable
their men to spend the evening in the
city.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-08-07
Chicago Grain and Provisions.

Chicago, Aug. 5.-Wheat-Sept.,
Size; Dec, 91Bc. Corn-Sept., 69%
@69Ac; Dec, $685. 66kc. Oats
Sept, 42Ac; Dec, 44ac. Pork
Sept, $20.37. Butter-Creameries,
25k @26kc. Eggs-15c. Poultry
Hens, lac; springs, 18c; turkeys, 19c.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-08-07
LAIMBEER'S INJURIES FATAL
Banker and Society Leader Succumbs
Following Auto Accident.

Hampstead, l.. l., Aug. 5.--William
Laimbeer, the banker and society lead
er injured in the automobile accident
In which S. Osgood Pell and his chauf.
feur. Charles Gambean, were killed
the Mercy hospital. Mr.. Laimbeer.
who was Miss Nathalie Schenck. a ia.
nous beauty OF Newport and New
York, IL In a critical condition. but
II Is believed she will rscover.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-08-07
CHICAGO Live Stock.

Chicago. Aug. 5.-Cattle-Beeves,
$6.85@9.10; Texas steers, $6.70@7.75;
Western steers, $6.35@7.80; stockers
and feeders. $5.30@7.S0; cows and
heifers, $3.35@7.90; calves. $4,000
1915. Hogs-$8.55@S.90; light. $8.75
@9.30; mixed. $8.2009.20; heavy.
sS.05@9.00; rough. $8.O5@8.30; pigs.
S6.7508.60. Sheep-Native. $4,000
40; yearlings, $5.4005.90; lambs.
S5.25W8.60.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-08-07
Minneapolis Grain.

Minneapolis, Aug. 5.-Wheat-Sept.,
S71ac; Dec, 9Ohc. Cash close on
track: No. / hard, 90c; No. l North
ern, S8@89hc; to arrive, 891Ac; No. 2
Northern, 86@87hc; No. 3 Northern,
84h @86c; No. 3 yellow corn. 69h@
zoe; No 4 corn, 68@68kc; No. 3
white oats, 40@40Ac; to arrive, 4Oc;
No. 3 oats, 37@3Sc; barley, 44@57c;
flax, $1.41; to arrive, $1.41.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-08-07
Wealthy Financier Ends Life.

Winnipeg. Aug. 3.-Arthur NJ. Stew
art. late manager OF the National
Trust company, wealthy f%nancier OF
Winnipeg. killed himself by shooting
himself In the head while at his sum.
mer hsme ut Selkirk. north Of this
city.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-08-07
South St. Paul Live Stock.

South st. Paul, Aug. Seattle
Steers, $6.50@S.25; cows and heifers,
50. 50@7.00; calves, $6.00@9.25; feed
ers, $4.30@7.25. Hogs-$S.30@S.60.
Sheep-Shorn lambs, $4.00@7.0O;
shorn wethers, $4.00@4.50; shorn
ewes, $2.O0@4.50.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-08-07
Minot May Be Division Point.

There are prospects Of Minot being
made a division point for the 500 line.
The company has been contemplating
Ibis action for some time. In this
event a superintendent will be located
here with dispatchers and q full set
" Office 9 1t Is also predicted
that q large roundhouss will be built
here.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-08-07
EXTEND BALKAN ARMiSTlCE
Peace Delegates Given More Time to
Reconcile Differences.

Bucharest, Roumania, Aug. 5.-A
between the Balkan states was agreed
to by the peace delegates of Rou.
mania, Servia, Greece, Montenegro
and Bulgaria.
This action was taken to enable
the plenipotentiaries to endeavOr to
the various states.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-08-07
GRAIN AND PROVISION PRICES
Duluth Wheat and Flax.

Duluth, Aug. 5.-Wheat-On track
and to arrive, No. 1 hard, 90c; No. 1
Northern, 89c; No. 2 Northern, SIC;
Sept, 89c; Dec, 90Mc. Flax-On
track and to arrive, $1.42k; Sept,
SLAB; Oct, $1.43A.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-08-07
Seven Persons Burned to Death.

Quebec, Aug. 5.-Seven lives were
lost In a fire which destroyed the
home OF Joseph Paquet at st. John
parish. Isle Of Orleans. fifteen miles
east OF Quebec.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-08-07
MRS. SKULAS0N GETSDIv0RCE
Oregon Court Allows Bill Of Wife Of
Former Congressional Candidate.

B. G.. Skulason, formerly a Grand
Forks attorney and one time candi-
date for congressman from North Da-
IN Portland, Ore. A cross bill filed by
Mrs. Skulason following the launch
ing of an action by him, was allowed
by the court. He charged desertion,
she charged cruel and inhuman treat.
ment.
Mrs. Skulason is a daughter OF for.
mer Justice Corliss of the North Da-
kota supreme court. Skulason went
West two years ago. He was one of
the best known attorneys and poll.
ticians Of the state for years.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-08-28

spiders had better put on their ascen-
sion robes The end of the world
comm for them. even though 1t missed
fire for the Millerites when they had
their doin's few years ago. You
can stay here and wait. If 'twont be
too lonesome. Wen have supper when
| get back"
She threw n shawl over her shout
ders. draped white knitted cloud
over her head. and took from nail
a key, attached by strong cord to
a block of wood eight inches long.
"Elkanah left the key with me- she
observed. mo danger of losin' 1t, is
there. Might as well lose a lumber
yard"
They left the house and came out
into the wet mist. Then. turning to
the right. in the direction which Tru
met. with unconscious irony. calls
downtown" they climbed the Ions
slope where the main road mounts the
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-08-28
DAY FULL OF MEANING
Celebration of Labor's Holiday Comes
as Recognition by Grateful Ma
ton to the Men Who Have
Made 1t Great.

"HE first Monday in September,
generally known as Labor Day.
marks another milestone in the
roadway of what has become one
of the most important phases Of our
national life.
To countless numbers the day has
no other meaning than one of rest.
recreation and pleasure; but to those
to whom the credit must be given OF
having this one day IN the year dedi-
Gated to the cause OF labor a greater
significance is attached to 1t.
To the toilers it means more than
the marching of mighty hosts OF
workers and the plaudits of admiring
friends. To them it is a commemora-
ton of deeds executed both IN the
past and present in the interest OF
humanity; to them it is a just and
proper recognition Of the dignity and
honor of labor by grateful nation. a
tribute to those who have made this
the greatest nation under the sun.
But greater far than the exhibition
Of the nations acknowledgment OF
labor's worth is the benefits that the
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-08-28

the handle and moved determined,y to-
by the arm.
Don't you do 1t. auntie!" she whis-
pered frantically. Don't you do 1t!
1t may be tramp"
Il don't care. Whoever or what
ever 1t is. it has no business In this
house. and I'll make that plain in a
hurry. Just like as not it's a cat got
In when Elkanah was here this fore
noon. Don't be scared, Grace. Come
right along"
The girl came along, but not with
enthusiasm. They tiptoed through the
dark. narrow hall and peered into the
parlor. This apartme nt was dim and
still and gloomy. as all proper parlors
should be, but there was no sign OF
life.
Mrs. Coffin was glancing back down
the hall with a strange expression on
her face. Her grip upon the broom
handle frightened.
What is it?" pleaded the girl in an
agonized whisper.
Grace" was the low reply. I've
| Just remembered somethin'. That
study door isn't stuck from the damp
because-well. because l remember
now that It was open this mornin'."
Before her companion could fully
grasp the import Of this paralyzine
fact, Keziah strobe down the hall and
seized the knob Of the study door
whoever you are in there" she
commanded sternly, open this door
and come out this minute. Do you
hear? I'm orderin' you to come out
There was an instant of silence
then voice from within made answer
mans voice, and its tone indicated
embarrassment.
Madam" 1t said, II AMI vii
be out in another minute. If you viii
just be patient"
Come out them" snapped Keziah
Come out, Patience. or all tn
cheek. Why don't you come GU
now"
We'll, to be frank, since you insist,
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-08-28
DUE TO ORGANIZATION
Gratifying Success In Struggles for
Rights and Principles Made Pos
slble Only by the Putting Forth
Of United Strength.

"HE Importance Of the part which
organized labor plays in strikes
is made evident by statistics is
sued by the department of CON-
merce and labor. The report extends
ovey period OF 25 years and shows
that Of the total number of strikes
during that period no less than 60 per
cent were ordered by organized labor.
Not only did the workers order the
larger percentage OF strikes, but they
also succeeded in making a good
showing. In As per cent of the cases
they won all the demands they made,
In Is per cent they were partially
successful and in So per cent failed
to gain a point.
In the matter of lockouts. on the
other hand, the employers were sue
cessful. In more than 81 per cent
of the establishments involved the en-
ployers came out with flying colors.
winning decisive victories. In IL per
cent they were partially successful
and only failed in 80 per cent of the
cases
These statistics and others contain
ed in the report are being used as
strong arguments in favor of organiza-
ton. because in Sc per cent of the
disagreements where there was no
union the strikers were ANONYMOUSLY
defeated, being successful, and then
only in part. in 43 per cent of these
| instances.
| During the OK wears from 1882 to
1906 there were S6.757 strikes and
1916 lockouts in the United States,
The total number who went on strike
was 6,72s.O4S and 1921 we're locked
out. The dependence of one depart
ment upon the other. however, swells
the total to 9.529.434 who were idle
during that period on account of In
dustrial disturbances.
Increase of wages alone was the
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-08-28

YYYHEN employers and employees
AAI learn that their interests are
" identical and that what is a
benefit to one is equally SO to
the other, then will the labor problem
be understood Alright.
1t has been repeatedly shown that
the advance in wages and the short
ening OF hours have resulted not In
an increase but actually in decreas-
ed cost of production. In most indus
tries 1t has been clearly demonstrated
that a workman really accomplishes
more in ten hours of regular work
than he formerly accomplished in
twelve. and in many instances the re-
duction Of the number of working
hours from ten to eight has meant in
creased production as we'll as greater
profits for the employer
Taking the mining industry, with
which | AM most familiar, | have no
hesitation in saying that as result
of the reduction in the number of
working hours the output of bitumin-
Gus coal per miner has largely in
creased. The same truth, the econ
omy of a short working day, has been
made manifest in England, where the
reduction in the hours of labor has
been coincident with the cheapening
of production and rapid extension OF
foreign markets.
The trade union confers a benefit
upon the employer in more ways thar
one. 1t sets a price upon the cost OIL
his labor. The union says to him:
you shall pay at least SO much fol
each man you employ, and we guar
antee that no man competing witt
you will receive his labor at a lowe
rate" Each employer. in this way, il
guaranteed a wage cost as low as thu
most favored employer in the trad
and district
Trade unionism not only increase
the ability of the manufacturer I
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-08-28

snapped the voice, I'm not fully
dressed"
This was a staggerer. For once Ke-
ziah did not have reply ready. She
looked at Grace and the latter at her.
Then, without words, they retreated to
the sitting room.
81 hope you won't be alarmed con-
tinued the voice, broken by painting
pauses, as II the speaker was strug
Cling into a garment Il know this
must seem strange. You see. | came
on the coach as far as Bayport and
then We lost a wheel In a nut. There
was a-oh, dear! where Is that-this
is supremely idiotic!-I was saying
there happened to be man coming
this way with a buggy and he offered
to help me along. He was on his way
to Wellmouth. So | left my trunk TO
come later and took my valise. 1t
rained on the way and | was wet
through stopped at Captain Daniels
house and the girl said he had gone
with his daughter to the next town.
but that they were to stop here at the
parsonage on their way. So-there!
that's right, at last!-so ! came, hop
ing to find them. The door was open
and | came in. The captain and his
daughter were not here. but. as | was
pretty wet, l thoughht l would seize
the opportunity TO change my clothes.
! had some dry-er-things in my va
lise and well. then you came. you
see, and assure you well. It was
the most embarrassing-l'm coming
now"
The door opened. The two in the
sitting room huddled close together.
Keziah holding the broom like bat
tle-ax, ready for whatsoever might de-
velop From the dimness Of the tight
ly shattered study stepped the owner
OF the voice, stranger. young man.
his hair rumpled, his tie disarranged,
and the buttons of his waistcoat filling
the wrong buttonholes. Despite this
evidence of the hasty toilet In semi
darkness. he was not unprepossessing
Incidentally, he was blushing furiously
81 didn't speak" he said, because
you took me by surprise and | wasn't
as | xplained-er-presen Be
|
assure you | hurried as fast as
could. quietly. and when you began &c
ialk"-his expression changed anc
there was a twitch at the corner OF
his MOUTH tried TO hurry still fast
er. hoping you might not hear me ant
| could make my appearance-or my
escape-sooner. AS for entering tn,
house-well. considered 1t. in way
my house; at least. | knew | shoulC
live in It for a time. and"
Live in it?" repeated Kezah. Live
in It? Why. mercy on us! you don
mean to say you're"
!. She stopped to look at Grace. Tha
young lady was looking at her with al
expression which. as It expressed s,
very much. is beyond ordinary power
of description.
MY name is Ellery." said tn
stranger. IL am the minister-the new
minister OF the Regular society"
Then even Keziah blushed.
(TO BE CONTINUEDl
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-08-28
CHAPTE II.

In Which keziah Unearths a Prowler
he fog was cruel to the gossips OF
'rnmet that day Mrs. Didama Rog-
'rs. who lived all alone. except for
we society OF three cats. n canary,
ana white poodle named Bunch. "
N the little house next to Captain FL
'dnah's 'ablishmcnt. never entirely
recovered from the chagrin and dis
appointment caused by that provoking
mist
The fog prevented Mrs. Rogers not.
ing the entrance of Mr.. Pepper ut the
'onln front gate. Also his exit. under
s,S'erly arrest. II shut from her view
."e majestic approach of Captain FL
tahah Daniels and Gracc's flight. her
,"ce dimpled with smiles and breaking
mo laughter Mt frequent intervals.
r"r a young lady. supposed to be de-
won't Come-Outer. to hurry along the
main road. handkerchief at her
NOUN and her eyes sparkling with
,uh. was circumstance calculated to
furnish material for enjoyable scandal.
ana Didama missed IT,
o'her happenings she missed. also.
Not knowing of Captain Daniels call
'poh keziah. she was deprived OF the
p,easure OF wonder at the length OF
MS stay She did not soc him. in com
pany with Mrs. Coffin. 20 down the
'oad In the opposite direction from
mat taken by Grace. Nor their return
anu parting at the gate. two hours
'a'er. II vas three o'clock In the after
noon before a visitor came again 10
'ne Coffin front gate. entered the yard
'hd rnppcd OF the side door.
"-''r Hpered the door.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1913-08-28

day was intended to bring to those
to whom the day was dedicated. for
no person can witness the celebration
of such a day without having a more
exalted idea of American citizenship
and more intense feeling of patriotism
and love of country, and in country
such as ours with such a heterogene-
Gus population the instilling of these
sentiments means the very life OF
the nation itself.
Labor does not want anything but
equity and justice. 1t shall not be
satisfied until 1t receives the same.
and from the four quarters of this
great country on this one day there
should resound in trumpet tones the
demand that labors rights shall be
preserved In accordance with the lib
critics guaranteed by the magnificent
declaration upon which our national
structure stands, that mans inalien-
able right Is to secure life. liberty and
indulge In the pursuit OF happiness.