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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-04-17
Wilson's Inauguration.

We must go back many years to find
presidency. He is more Of the stamp
Of Jefferson and Madison thar of any
Of the subsequent occupants of the
White House. There are few stories
about him. few angles by which the
public hin can take hold of him. His
fight for democracy IN Princeton and
his triumph against machine politics
IN New Jersey commend him to the
people, but furnish Scnnt material for
a Wilson legend. He did not split rails.
drive mules On the towpath or punch
cows on the plains.
Possibly the change is typical Of that
which has taken place in the nation it.
self. In an early day we were pio-
neers. rugged individuulists, men of
action. In these later times we are be-
coming more and more a nation of
readers. interested in the arts and sci
ences. facing the complex social and
political problems met by older lands.
With our change OF viewpoint we have
changed the character of our leader
ship. Now it is the political economist,
the student of social questions. who
takes the helm,
There are many propitious facts con
nected with the Inauguration. AS a
nation we have beer in existence 124
years. While II of the youngest Of
nations IL government is the oldest
on ~earth-that is. it has existed longer
than any other without radical change.
While other lands have undergone
revolutions and fundamental moditca-
lions of their governmental forms, W.
have kept the constitution under which
our nation started. 1t has sveathered
two or three foreign wars and the
most terrific internal conflict of his
tory. We have modified it slightly and
are still modifying it. but in the ways
prescribed within itself.
One other happy omen is that it has
been copied so widely by other gov
ernments. More than half the human
race is now ruled under constitutions
directly or Indirectly patterned after
Il W In the light Of history it be,
comes plain that the American ia
theirs We're legislating not alone for
their W country. but for the world.
Their immediate work concerned a
fragile line Of colonies consisting of
some 3.OOO.0O0 people. but their ulti-
mate work concerned a nation Of hun
dredS of millions. and beyond this was
to influence profoundly the whole hu-
man race.
At peace with all the world. facing
great problems. but working them out
sanely and in an orderly manner. it is
under fortunate auspices. that the old
est Of republics ina ugurates her. latest
president j. A. EDGERTON.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-04-17
SAVE YOUR SHADE TREES.

This summer as was minated by Prof
Waldron of the agricultural college,
when here in February, the people of
Langdon are now finding themselves
confronted with the problem Of saw
ing their box elder trees from total
destruction by two different pests. One
an insect known as the cottony maple
scale, the other a fungus which makes a
black incrustration on the twigs and ap-
pears as a little cottouy mass.
Prof. G. B. Waldron of the state agri-
cultural college, who was present at the
agricultural meeting held recently in
Langdon after examining some of the
trees, gave an exhaustive talk on the
subject in which he outlined the proper
method of checking the disease and
saving the trees, for a few years at least.
He stated that if the trees are let
alone a majority of them would die in
three years. The fungus growth is an
insect which bores through the bark and
absorbs the sap, and as the trees are so
thoroughly covered with IT, unless a
cure is applied, their destruction is
certain. The thick bark protects the
main part Of the trees and the fungus is
found altogether on the branches,
where the bark is thin enough for the
insect to bore through, and consequently
the treatment must directed in that
part OF the tree.
The remedy Is to prune all small
growth. All branches must be cut of
at a point where they cease to be of less
than two or three inches in diameter,
All small shoots must also be cut away,
During the process of cutting a lot OF
spores will be deposited on the tree and
will spread. The further remedy is
after the tree has been properly trim
med, to wash over the trunk and limbs
with a solution Of corrosive sublimate
using one ounce to six gallons of water
Prof. Waldron lays strong emphasis on
doing the pruning at once; or at least
not later than the time when the buds
begin to unfold. II the work is not done
until the leaves begin to come out, the
chances are that the tree will not show
much growth.
Anyone having but q few trees he
would advise to do the work when they
are budding, as the sap has then return
eel. Where trees are about sixteen feet
apart he advises cutting down every
other in their place. He said the DO,
elder at best is only a short lived tree
and even after the treatment prescribed
they will likely not live more than ter
or twelve years.
The trees he particularly recommend
ed to plant were elm and Eastwood. HI
laid emphasis also on planting the new
trees outside not less than three fee
from the sidewalk: were streets are
boulevarded an equal distance from
curb and sidewalk.
1t is of utmost importance that ever
person who has box elder trees on hi
property must apply the treatment pre-
scribed, otherwise the efforts of other:
will be in vain, as the pests would
spread again. The disease affects onl,
box elder trees. A number of resident.
have already pruned their trees, and al
others are urged to start Immediately.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-04-17
We have heard no complaint that til,
prune crop has been frosted.
Long Live Trousers!

The Chinese republic is safe. 1t has
decreed the wearing of trousers by
the male and skirts by the female por-
ton Of the population. To the serious
minded this may seem like a nonessen-
tial change, but not so. Nobody can
measure the psychological effects of
clothes.
Trousers are a product Of the age of
revolutions. They are as much a part
Of democracy as short hair and uni.
versal education. Just as the English
revolutionists Of the age of Cromwell
were Roundheads, meaning that they
were friends and patrons of the barber,
sc the French revolution popularized
the neither forked garment incasing the
whole leg.
The Chinese have adopted both the
short hair and the long pantaloons
Thus they have put themselves in line
with both revolutions and proclaimed
themselves democrats sartorially and
tonsorially, as we'll as politically.
This puts the republic of China on its
legs, SO to speak. Having discarded its
pigtails and flowing robes, it is now
clothed and in it's right mind and mod
ern at both ends. With popular cleo
tons, railroads, newspapers. publ,
schools, trousers. short hair. suffra
gettes, socialism, single tax. telephones
movies and all the other modern con
veniences. the Chinese republic is Sc
cure.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-04-17

By this Second Summons herein you are direc-
TED to appear before me at my office in the City
of Langdon: North Dakota. at 9 o'clock a, n.
of the 18th day of Ma y. 1918. there to answer the
complaint of Charles WINNER and Jane.
Semple against you for the sum of S119,7 and
lntesest at 7 per cent from November LIST, / 912,
upon two causes of action. as follows: On be-
ing for the sum of $62.S5 for overcharge on
threshing account, and the other being for the
oats furnished you for your teams and milk and
potatoes furnished you for your cook car and
buggy for your personal use, for which you
promised to pay the reasonable value thereof,
and that said sum is the reasonable value there
OF, no part of which has been paid; An attach
ment has been levied by the Sheriff of Cavalier
County against the following property, to-wit:
one Advance Separator, one cook car and con-
tents, consisting of one drive belt, 5 smaller
belts, 10 pitch forks, 2 stoves. 1 tank
hose, 2 shoyels, 4lanterns, 2 cots, / box of tools
and set of dishes, and demanding that Plaintiffs
said claims be satisfied out of said personal
bursements of this action; and you are notified
mat unless you appear and answer the Plain
tlns Will take Judgmen against you accordingly
Given this 10Th day of April, 1913.
JOSEPH POWER,
Justice of the Peace.
Let the foregoing Summons be served by pub
fishing same once each week for three success
slVe weeks in the Courier Democrat, a weekly
newspaper published at Langdon, North Dako-
defendant at Westport, South Dakota,
JOSEPH Power,
Justice of the Peace.
DICKSON d DEVANEY,
Attorneys for Plaintiffs, Langdon, North
Dakota. 39.41
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-04-17
City Ordinance No. I57,

An Ordinance Amending Section No. 36, of the
Compiled ordinaHces of the City Of Langdon;
in 1905. and Fixing the Kind and Width of
Sidewalks in Certain Portions of Said City.
BE IT ORDAINED BY TIE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LANGDoN, IN THE STATE OF North
DAKOTA:
SEcT1oN1 i. That Section SO of theSCompiled
Ordinances of the said City of Langdon, as
compiled in the year 1908, A ID, be, and the
same is hereby amended to read as follows,
viz:
both sides of all streets and avenues of the
said City of Langdon within the boundaries
as herein set forth shall be constructed of
s sn;rad cement n;ee "a and Tb Of t stre widths frnm as p herein Strs set
to the Great Northern Railway tracks, ten feet;
on Third Street from Poplar Street to Pine
5 betwssn nv ch iest tHuF st apeses and On P t9S1sH Street,
five feet four inches; on Fifth Street between
Chestnut Street and Poplar Street, five feet
19%r street Inehe and p Poe SInt str seae i've 1esTf fenr G inchas
ON Seventh Street between Oak Street and
Cedar Street five feet four inches: on Poplar
four inches; on Cedar Street between Third
Street and Dorval's Addition five feet four
inches; on Pine Street between Third Street
and Seventh Street, five four inches; on
Sixth Street six feet: on Spruce between Sixth
Street and Dorval's Addition, five feet four
and Fourth Street, eight feet; on Oak Street
between Fourth Street and Seventh Street, five
feet four inches; on Walnut Street between
Second Street and Fourth Street, eight feet;
on Walnut Street between Fourth Street and
Chestnut Street, five feet four inches; on Elm
Street between Second Street and Chestnut
Street, five feet four inches; on Second Street
between Chestnut Street and Spruce Street.
five feet four inches; on Chestnut. Street five
feet four inches; on all Streets in Dorval's
Addition five feet four inches,
SECTION. 2. That at the intersection of
streets and avenues. where a Iarrow and II wide
sidewalk intersect, the wide walk shall be laid
through the intersection of the curb line.
SECTION 8. This ordinance shall take effect
and be in force from aud after it's passage ap,
prevail and publication.
Passed this 18th day OF April. 1913,
| Attest: W.. A, MCINTYRE, Mayor.
JOHN SIBERIAN, Auditor,
Approved this 18th day Of April, 1913,
w. A. MCINTYRE. Mayor.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-04-17

The Washington schoolboys who
planned to loose bags of mice and rats
in the midst of the %suffragette parade
are evidently behind the times. The
new woman has outgrown the fear of
mice. AS fer the rodents, they would
take one look at those militant march.
ing lines and flee with squeaks of
terror.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-04-17

An important change was made IN the
assessment laws by the recent legislative
assembly. All personal property to the
value of $50 is now exempted. Here,
tofore the amount has been $40. This
change will allow many single men who
have heretofore paid on a small amount
to escape assessment.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-04-17
SEALED BIDS FOR METAL CULvERTs
FOR THE CITY OF LANGDON, NORTH
DAKOTA, FOR SEASON OF 1913.

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be
received by the City Council of the City of
meta! culverts for said City for the season Of
1913. in the following sizes, ETC., IL inch, Il inch,
IL inch, IS inch and 20 inch. 16 gauge; also bids
removable tops, if such are manufactured.
All such bids to be addressed to the City
Council of the City of Langdon, North Dakota,
Sealed bids for metal culverts for 1918" and to
be in the hands of the City Auditor not later
than o'clock p: m. on the 5th day of May, 1918.
any or all bids.
Further nforn alton may be obtaiued from
the undersigned City Auditor of the City of
Langdon, N. Oak.
JOHN~SHEEHAN,
.394O City Auditor, Langdon, N, u.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-04-17

Can't look we'll, eat we'll, or feel we'll
with impure blood. Keep tue blood pure
with Burdock Blood Bitters. Eat simply.
take exercise, keep clean. and good
health is pretty sure to follow. sl.OO a
bottle.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-04-17

There are certain seasons of the year
when the Ohio and Mississippi rivers
should be subject to the recall.
Senator Lodge is reported to have
discovered a split infnitive in a speech
Of Senator Root. This is serious.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-04-17

The unautbenticated edition of the
session laws of 1913 will probably be
ready for distribution at the time men
toned in the law, which is April Is. The
sale will be conducted through the
offices of the various county auditors of
the state and while the price has not
been definitely arrived at it will probably
be 60 or IS cents.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-04-17

The required number of states has
ratified the proposed amendment to the
federal constitution providing for direct
election of United States senators, and
the members for the upper branch of
congress to be chosen for the term be-
ginning March 4. 1915, will be elected
by the people, instead of the legislature.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-04-17
LOFFICIAL]
CITY PRINTING
CITY OF LANGDON

-,
Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will
be received by the City Council of Langdon.
North Dakota, at the regular meeting of the
1913, for the current printing of the City of
Langdon for the year 1913. ending on the third
Tuesday in April. 1914 Bids will include the
publishing, of ordinances, all notices to be pub
llished by law and the minutes of meetings
held by, the city council. Also such stationery,
printers supplies and Job printing as may be
required by said city during the time specified,
The bids shall state the rate at which ordinan:
ces, legal notices and minutes of meetings of
the council will be published, also the rate at
which stationery and supplies as specified
above will be furnished the city. Further in
Auditor, who will receive bids up to the hour Of
three th, O'CLOCK on Monday, MAY, 9Th, 1913, Suit
contract will be required Of the successful bid,
bids.
By order of the City Council.
w. A, MCINTYRE, Mayor.
JOHN SHEEHAN City Auditor. 39.40
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-04-17

The real trouble with Turkey is that
she has failed to get into step with
modern progress and humanity. No
nation unable to do this can perma-
nently continue. Japan learned that
lesson. and China is in process of learn
ing it. Turkey could not or would not
learn. and this made her doom inevita.
BILE.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-04-17

9,671 North Dakotans migrated to
Canada during the year 1912, according
to the report of the U. S. Consul General.
Minnesota beat usher total being 1920
while the whole contribution of this
United States was 4 O,l43-but as tc
how many came back home again the
report sayeth not.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-04-17

A bed that will not oscillate has been
invented to cure seaSickness. Now il
some n will cOntrive Il head and lin
nards' that won't oscillate the trick
will be done.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-04-17
Cough Medicine for Children

Too much care cannot be used in
selecting a cough medicine for children.
1t should be pleasant to take, contain no
harmful substance and most effectual.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy meets
these requirements and is a f~avorite with
the mothers of young children every.
where. For sale by all dealers.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-04-17

A Connecticut man tried to stop a
suffrage address by proposing marriage
to the fair orator in the middle of her
speech. 1t didn't work. The speaker
was looking for a vote. not a voter.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-04-17

A Seattle judge has decided that a
man and wife cannot serve on the
same jury. Maybe he fears that the
man would be inundated.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-04-17

The Emporia Gazette says that no
painting is worth more than $40. 1t
means that its appreciation of any pic
ture is not worth more than $40.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-04-17

At the present rate Of progress the
whole male population of Arkansas
will soon be present or former sena-
tors.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-04-17

Russia is trying to compel Finland
to adopt the Russian language. This
Is inhuman. Is it not enough to con-
quer a people without breaking their
jaws?
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-04-17

Some OF the suffragists claim that
the ballot will make women young.
At least the registration will when
they have to give In their ages
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-04-17

1t is no longer the old guard at
Washington. but the lame duck bri
gade.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-04-17

When Turkey Is not fighting q war
she has a revolution. Sometimes she
has both at once.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-04-17

The English suffragettes are letting
John Bull know who is the boss Of the
family.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-04-17

Castro says he felt like a rat in a
trap. Yes. and that was the way he
looked.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-04-17
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the matterof the estate of Thomas Dougan
deceased;
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned
Executors Of the Estate of Thomas Dougan,
late Of the City of Langdon. in the County Of
Cavalier and State of North Dakota deceased,
to the creditors of, and all persons having
with the necessary vouchers, within six months
after the first publication of this notice, to said
Executors at the Office of Dickson & Devaney.
IN the City of Langdon in said Cavalier County.
Dated April 18th, A. D. 1913,
LITITIA E. JACKSON,
j. D. MILNE,
JAMES G, DICKSON,
DICKSON d DEvANEY, Executors.
Attorneys for Executors, Langdon, N. b.
First Publication on the 18th day of April,
A. D. 1913. 1870
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-04-17
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
Cavalier, County National Bank,

(Reorganized April ,, 1861
at Langdon, in the State of North Dakota, at
the close of business April 4th, 1913.
RESOURCES.
| Loans and discounts. .S2ll, 5l3.OS
OvcrdraftS secured and unsecured. ... 1,O71 81
Us. Bonds to secure circulation. y. . $1,000 90
Other Bonds to secure U. S. Deposits 1000 90
Bonds, Securities, etc ,...... 325 IS
Banking house furniture and fixtures. $4,000 90
Other real estate owned ............. 3,045 10
Due from National Banks,
mot reserve agents. So. .19, 66O. -
Due from state and private
banks and bankers. trust
companies and savings
Due from approved reserve
Checks and other cash items12,;ss5 IS
Notes of other nationalbanks 27S co
Fractional paper currency.
nlckelS and centS....... 2SS 60
Lawful money reserve in
bank, viz
S,o,;, (Gold. ......... 1885 90
'peeo Silver. 1855 20
Legal tender notes....... 3.3l5 90 72,97G AZ
Redemption fund with U. S. Treas
urer 3 per cent of circulation, ...... 1,24T so
1885,, 173 81
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid Observation-Disclosures. 25,ooO 90
Surplus fund. 5000 90
Undivided profits, less expenses and
National Bank notes outstanding. -. 24,997 50
Individual deposits. ........
subject to ..101,S74 AZ
Time certificates 80.
of deposit. 800. ....... .172,O6 81
Cashier checks outstanding, 1,466 81 :275, 4O7 81
Bills payable including certificates of
deposit for money borrowed .......... NONE
Notes and bills rediscounted. ......... MONK
g. $685., 173 62
State of North Dakota, County of Cavalier, IS
l, John Sheehan cashier of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the above
statement is true to the hest of my knowledge
and belief. JOHN SHEEHAN,
Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 10th
day of April 1918.
SEAL
THOMAS DEvANEY,
Notary Public.
(My Commission Expires August II. 1914.
Correct Attest.
.: :; 5s %5sSas' DIRECTORS
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-04-17

William Rockefeller evidently be.
lieves that a man may talk too much.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-04-17

at LangdOn, IN the State OF North Dakota at
the close of business April 4th, 1913.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts. S229 l13. IS
Overdrafts, secured and unsecured. l,515. 80
Us. Bonds to secure circulation. 25.OO0. co
Other Bonds to secure U, S. deposits. 1000. 90
Bonds. Securities tc.,............ 4S7 81
banking house, furniture and fixtures 10000 90
Other real estate owned ........... 3,439. OF
Due from National Banks
mot reserve agents) ....... 1876. 05
Due from State and Private
banks and bankers, trust
companies, and savings E.
Due from approved reserve.
Checks and other cash '''-'''
items -. ................. 9.53l o.
Notes of international banks 1,O20 co
Fractional paper currency,
nlckels and cents.......... 135. %
Lawful money reserve in
bank. viz.
Specie s siiVer 5.2s.S5
Legal tender notes ...-... 1000. q s9,739. 81
Redemption fund with y. S. Treasury
5 per cent of circulation ........... 1850 90
........ $371 ,545 81
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid Observation-Disclosures. $4,000 90
Undivided profits, less expenses and ,-u
National bank notes outstanding. .. 5000 co
Due to approved reserve agents..... 529 AZ
Individual, deposits subject
Time certificates of deposit. III 1854
Cashier checks outstanding 1928 IS 2Sl 300. 81
1911 ,5io.3l
State of North Dakota, Comfy Of Cavalier. 81:
I'D. H. Balm cashier of the above named
bank, do solemnly swear that tho above state.
ment is true, to the best of my knowledge and
belief.
j. H. Balm, Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th
day of April 1913,
T.. L. FLETCHER,
lsEAL] Notary Public.
my Commission Expires Oct. 9Th. 1881
Correct Attest: 81"
w. A. MCINTYRE.
ELIAS FISHER.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-04-17
SECOND SUMMONS

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA t. c.
County of Cavalier So LII Jnstlce court
Before Jos eph Power, Justice.
Charles WINNER and
james Semple. SECOND =.
Plaintiffs
vs.. SUMMONS
A. r Young. Defendant
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-04-17
2 EPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK.

NC. 4SO2.
at Langdon, in the State of North Dakota at
the close of business April 4th, 1913.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-04-18
CHENEY MASTER
OF CARDS BY I TO |.
Cub Pitcher Holds Foe
Helpless Until Ninth
Inning.

st. Louis, Mo. April 1s.-Up to tho
ninth inning yesterday Larry Cheney
had within one man of a perfect shut
out game in his grasp, but In the last
stanza a pair OF scratch swats and
saffron guess by Umpire Eason wreck
ed the whitewash pail and produced
final count of to l.
Cheney did not care so much about
losing the shutout chance as he did be-
ing bilked out of what he thought was
a no hit game, although 1t would not
have been
In eight innings only one Cardinal
saw first and he got there on crooked
bounder that got away from Vic Safer.
AS round after round was reeled of
without another Cardinal reaching
first inquiries were made concerning
the nature of the play which enabled
that lone man to attain Saiersville In
the opening inning. 1t was found that
1t had been scored safe hit unani-
mously-