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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-01-22

A SENSIBLE FRAME LIBRARY IN SALEM, I'LL.
maintain it, so it should be equally
handy to everybody. TO be handy it
must be near the center. And "cen-
ter" does not mean ENTER Of the resi-
dence district. though many a trustee
ha.; fooled himself into thinking that
that is what it does mean. 1t means
the population.
A public library does not Just
naturally eXude swre:Eass and light.
1t does not educate q community by
being near its homes 1t is useful if
people go to it and use it. 1t is cen
trail for that purpose when it is in the
daily movement center. and nowhere
else.
A large rented rroln in tic center Of
a town can be the home Of p far more
useful institution than can ever be
made out Of u gltat many. probably
even a larger majority Of the outside
gift buildings. whics stand in lonely
state in off the ron,! place. in scores Of
our towns already.
What you will get. if You take it as a
gift from an outsider Is this, and the
fashion in buildings IL nov' so well set
that you may get the -"r,e thing if
the town builds fer tts.At
You get a very Srn>!l building, fire.
proof. II story, q l:-tiN dome, two
small rooms, Il place FOR bookcases
and a cellar which the ~. ilitect calls
a high basement, containing q great
deal Of dampness, very little light. and
a small auditorium.
This is what you will get. no matter
how you may fight against It, for
architects have decided on what kind
of a building it is that looks like a
library and have built so many of
them all over the country that your
community and most Of your gift trus-
tees will insist on having it.
What you should have is, if very
small. q n story building. with just
as much u%nbroken floor space rs you
can get for your money-no columns,
no arches. no dome. no fligree. no or
nament. save such as gently supple
ments or enhances the lines and masses
of the exterior. Then buy the simplest
possible wooden furniture and cases,
all In small units. set 1t where you
need 1t when you begin work and movs
IN and add things as the library growal
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-01-22

REAR ADMIRAL CHARLES E. CLARK, U. S.
N, RETIRED, H WILL HEA THE PRO
CESSIOS IN THE EGG
THE REGON AS SHE PPEARED JUST
AFTER HER ANGUS TRIP.
Hampton Roads to review the assem-.
bled fleets as they start on their vuyawp
to San Francisco.
Our diplomatic officers We're instruc,
ed that in communicating this invita-
ton they should express the pleasure.
which the president would feel Should
they decide to accept it by appointin.
representatives and by sending as
many of their national war vessels as
they may deem proper to assemble at
Hampton Roads"
The international fleet will probably
be under command of AN American
vice admiral. in all likelihood Cameror
MGR. Winslow. for it is expected that
congress. which has authorized the as.
sembly. will make provision for this
new grade rather than have the Ameri
"a commander outranked by some
foreign naval officer.
The ceremonies at Hampton Roads
and the time required for a trip to
Washington by the foreign guests will
consume about a week or ten days, and
then. headed by the American feet. the
great armada will take it's way south
ward for Colon. 1t will be led by the
stanch old Oregon. with Rear Adj
miral Charles f.. Clark. U. S. n. re-
tired. in command. AS Captain Clark.
he brought the Oregon around the
Horn during the Spanish-American
war. The ship steamed 1880 miles
to reach Key West from San Fran
cisco. Had the canal then been in ex-
istence the distance would have been
reduced to $500 miles. The selection
of Admiral Clark to lead the parade
with his old ship has struck a re-
sponsive chord throughout the navy.
1t is estimated that about four days
will be required to pass the fleet
through the locks and the canal and
about twice that length of time will
suffice to replenish the coal bunkers
and oil tanks of the vessels before
they resume their cruise to San Fran,
| cisco.
Altogether it is intended to make
the complete voyage from Hampton
Roads to the Golden Gate in forty-twO
days, which will include a stop of a
day or two at some convenient harbor
or roadstead On the Pacific coast. prob.
ably Magdalena bay. for additional
fuel and supplies.
At San Francisco there will be elab-
crate ceremonies conducted under the
auspices Of the management Of the
exposition. and when these have con.
cluded the great feet will break up
and the different squadrons start for
their respective home ports.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-01-22

a two-thirds majority. Had the girls
not voted it would have been lost by
only two votes.
The first junior republic was es.
tablished in 1895 near Freeville. n.
Y. by w. r. George as a method Of
reform in the treatment of dependent
and deliquent children. The organiza-
ton is that of a miniature republic.
with a constitution and machinery
based on that of the United States.
School is held and all sorts of trades
and occupations are taught. such as
farming. carpentry. printing. dress
making. domestic service and cookery.
The entrance age is from twelve to
eighteen years.
Interested by the self government
theories evolved by Mr.. George. the
educational departments of European
nations have sent investigators to this
country. Within the past few months
representatives from Denmark. Ger
many and Switzerland have visited the
self government schools in New York
city. Twenty-Five are now on a self
governing basis. and the pupil officers
have formed a self government league
for the exchange Of ideas. The COM
mittee which has this branch Of the
work in charge is in active communi-
cation with 1853 schools throughout. the
country in which the George Junior
idea Is employed in Some form or other.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-01-22

IN NCI1ORED in Hampton Roads
EM early in 1915 will be the great
X VA est international fleet ever
gathered in American waters.
1t will assemble in response to the in
vitation of the United States govern
ment to celebrate the completion of
the Panama canal by making a voyage
through the new waterway.
The exact number of vessels which
will lie in the famous roastead is not
yet known to the officers of the navy
department. but according to informa-
ton received at the state depart
ment. through which the invitations
were issued. almost every nation in
the world will be represented. Some
Of the nations With great nayies may
be represented by squadrons of four
or more vessels. others by only one or
two. and some of the countries prac-
tically without navies. including YES
sells of the first class, will be represent
ed only in the personnel of their lega-
tons and commissions to the Panama
Pacific exposition.
The exact date of the rendezvous
probably will be announced within the
next two months. The formal invita-
ton of the United States was dis.
patched to all the diplomatic officers
of the United States abroad Sept. II
last by Secretary Bryan. 1t recites the
fact that in the navy appropriation act
Of 1911 the president is authorized and
requested in extending his invitation
to foreign nations to participate in the
exposition also to invite their represent
atives and their fleets to assemble a.
Hampton Roads. Va. and from thence
go to the city of Washington. there to
be formally welcomed by the president
1t is expected that a great information
al fleet Of at least Il hundred foreign
ships will gather in response to this in
vitation. The president will go to
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-01-22
Dangers Of a Cold.

Do you know that of all the minor
ailments colds are by far the most dan
gerous? 1t is not the colds themselves
that you need to fear. but the serious
that they SO often lead to. For
that reason every cold should be gotten
rid of with the least possible delay. To
accomplish this you will find Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy of great help to
you. 1t loosens a cold, relieves the
lungs, aids eSpectoration and enables
the system to throw off the cold. For
sale by H. q. Close Il Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-01-22
Cough Medicine For Children.

Never give a child a cough medicine
that contains opium in any form. When
opium is given other and more serious
diseases may follow. Long Experience
has demonstrated that there is no better
or safer medicine for coughs, colds and
Group in children than Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy. 1t is equally valuable
for adults. Try 1t. 1t contains NO
opium or other harmful drug. For sale
by H. e. Close e. Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-01-22
Saving Himself.

Murphy was assistant cook on board
a trooper ship bound for India. The
first morning he forgot to wash the
boiler out after breakfast. Conse-
quently there were tea leaves on the
surface Of the soup when dinner was
served. To clear himself Of blame he
went to the respective messes and said:
eff yez fond any tay laves in the
soup you'll know it's mint."-London
Globe.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-01-22

JUNIOR
On a government contract and there
fore was considered a traitor to his
trust. The young citizens put him on
trial. His fall oon followed, and his
disgrace was complete. He is now
starting at the bottom of the ladder.
hoping to win back the respect of his
fellow citizens.
A new Jail has just been constructed
at the Annapolis Junction Republic.
The jailer has the unique distinction of
working on his Owl Jail as d; convict.
AS jailer he is proiting by his past eN-
perience. The chief Of police is also an
eliminate. having served ii term for
swindling the Republic bank. Sine his
release he has been foreman of the
grand jury, besides being appointed to
his present office. There have been no
efforts to defraud the bank since he
has been in office.
Recently the junior republic idea has
been applied to outside communities.
Junior municipalities are in process of
organization in two small ~cities-Ithaca
and Cortland. n. Y.-on either side of
the original community. The other day
thirty-three boys and girls between the
ages Of sixteen and twenty-one regis
tered in the Ithaca town hall and later
voted on the adoption of a charter,
which had been drawn up during the
summer by a committee of six girls
and one boy appointed at a mass meet
ing held last June. Every clause Of the
charter was unanimously carried ex-
cept the one extending the franchise to
girls. which. however. was carried by
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-01-22
Biliousness and Constipation Cured.

Ii you are ever troubled with bilious
ness or constipation you will be interest
ed in the statement of r. SF. Erwin,
Peru, Ind. GA year ago last winter l
had an attack of indigestion followed by
biliousness and constipation. Seeing
Chamberlain's Tablets..so highly recon-
mended, | bought a bottle of them and
they helped ME right away" For sale
by H. q. Close & Co. -
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-01-22

AIRY structure.
Many ask us advice on how to build
and how to manage small public Ii
brarics. says John G. Dana, librarian
of the Newark Public library. in the
American City. We keep on giving
the advice, although it is never taken.
Here is some of it:
Each town should build its own Ii
brary.
\ Gift from an outsider looks like so
much clear gain. and several hundred
towns and cities have taken these gifts
On that basis of seeming gain. But a
towns biggest asset is its citizens.
The best thing in the citiZens-for the
town-is their interest in it. That is
real citizenship and is what American
cities are after.
If a few people bestir themselves,
get up a library fad, ask for and get
money from rich outsiders and build
a fancy monumental building they get
on the platform at the dedication, per-
haps have the honor of being trustees
thrust upon them, gain an enjoyable
prominence and feel they have done
something for their city.
And there is the library, or, rather,
there is the building. for what makes
it a library. the books and the libra
rian, are usually slow in coming to
much. but there is the library, not an
outgrowth of the city's intelligence.
civic interest or poOerOSity and from
the populace at large it gets far less
sympathy and support than a public
library needs to make it worth the
maintaining.
Put the library in the center of the
town. This advice needs no argument.
The library is for use. 1t is for the use
Of everybody. Everybody pays to
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-01-22
Excellent for Stomache,, Trouble.

"ChamberIain's Tablets are just fine
for stomach trouble, ".writessMrs. G. G..
Dunn, Arnold, Pa, 81. was bothered
with this complaint for some time and
frequently had bilious attacks. Cham
berlain's Tablets afforded me- great re-
lief from the first, andy since taking one
bottle of them l feel like a different
person." For sale by II. II. Close g.
Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-01-22
Asthma and Air.

Most cases Of asthma are the result
extended down from the nose and
throat into the bronchial tubes and set
up a spasm. which is the source Of this
distressing malady. No asthmatic can
afford to keep his windows closed.
Whether by day or night, he needs a
liberal supply of fresh air.-From
Nervous Breakdowns."
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-01-22
The CowsIip.

II saw n cowslip by the rivers
brim," said the long haired boarder
who had just returned from a stroll.
Il hope 'twan't one of my cows"
said the practical farmer. did she
slip clear in""
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-01-22
Improving on Nature.

Far be it from a mere parent to criti-
else nature. but had she in her benef-
cence seen fit to equip the small boy
with hoofs. what a saving had been
made in the matter of shoes!-Chicago
News.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-01-22
: Its President lmpeached,
!: Junior Republic
: Repeats the Sulzer Case

" UNIOR republics seem to have
their troubles as we'll as senior
az ones. Following in the wake of
the impeachment and removal of
the executive of New York state comes
that of the impeachment and removal
of the president of the George Junior
republic at Annapolis Junction. Md.
This community is one of eight feder-
ated in the National Association Of
Junior Republics. whose influence ex-
tends throughout the United States.
In view of the Albany impeachment.
the proceedings at Annapolis Junction
are of more than ordinary interest.
The president of the republic grated
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-01-22
A DISADVANTAGE.

Lady, wish you would paint me a
storm at sea. Marine Painter-Impos-
sible. madam! But other artists paint
storms at sea-" Eyes, but I've seen
one"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-01-22
A Loud Hiss.

Bob Footlite (actor)-Failure? I
should think it was! The whole play
was ruined. She-Gracious. How was
that? B. F.-Why, at the end of the
last act a steam pipe burst and Kissed
me off the stage.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-01-22

Farmers, merchants, railroaders,
laborers, rely on DR.. Thomas Electric
oil. Fine for cuts, tburns, bruises.
Should be kept in every home. 25c
and Soc.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-01-22
impossible

TTHP0SSTDTe,
Doctor-Perhaps it's your cooking
that's responsible for your husbands
illness. He's got a bad case Of gas
tritis. Mrs. Newwife-Gastritis! But
! always cook on a coal ~range-never
use gas.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-01-22
Leqend of the Sun and Moon.

One day in China, so the legend
runs, the sun asked the moon if she
couldn't go out at night. The moon
answered very sternly: mo. You are
a young lady, and it would be i'm
proper for you to go out after dark"
Then the sun said. But the people
keep looking at me when l go out in
the daytime" So the moon told her to
take the golden needles that she wore
of people when they stared at her.
This is the reason why no one can look
at the sun without pain.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-01-22

The name-Doan's inspires confidence
-Dosn's K%idneylPills for kidney ills.
Doan's Ointment for skin itching.
Deans Regulets for a mild laxative.
Sold at all drug stores.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-01-22

A covetous man makes no friends
Cingalese Proverb.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-01-22

"Generally debilitated for years. Had
sick headache, lacked ambition, was
worn out and all run down. Burdock
Blood Bltters made me a we'll woman"
Mrs. Chas, FreitoN. Moosup, Conn.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-01-22
PLANNING THE
PUBLIC LIBRARY
Consider ServiceabiIity Before
Architecture,
BUILD IT ALL YOURSELF.

The Usual Gift" Building Seldom Pays
on Its observation-disclosures a Sensible,
Central Location and Erect a Light,
Airy Structure.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-01-22
: Fleets Of the World
Will Form Armada
: At Canal Celebration

"A NCIORED in Hampton Roads
so early in 1915 will be the great
* VA est international fleet ever
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-05-29

c. c. Frazier, A. w. Landon, w. M
Minter and other leading citizens o
tending court.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-05-29
Fine Work and Lots of II.

Mr.. G. A. Martin, county road en-
gineer, was out of town yesterday,
and full report of the work done
ON the roads of thecounty, could not
be had. Not all of the crews have
reported. Enough is known. howey
er, to show that valuable amount of
work was done all over the county.
Some where near 500 men, perhaps
more, were at work two and in some
cases three. days on the roads. Some
crews made new road, others repair
ed roads, others spent the time at
cleaning out bitches, ect. In some sec
tionsquite lot of grading was done.
For Nuisance, r. p. Hartman graded
between3-4 mile road between Tin
Top and Springville and j. Ed. Peerv
cleaned out and fixed up 1000 feet of
ditching
On Dry Fork, foreman Lambert re-
ports 800 feet built and repaired and
z l-2 miles bitches cleaned QUIZ
On Cove Creek % men and 5 teams
built $50 feet of road, repaired one
mile and cleaned $50 feet bitches
across though Crabtree's Gap.
Z. j. Hale, with small force
ditched and repaired l mile between
Falls Mills and Graham. g
w. 5. Taylor, j. P. Holmes. with
Ia men and 2 teams, repaired about
. miles of road at Wittens Mills and
rive Oaks with about 65 men and -
teams FOR three days, did 1925 worth
of work. On WI ="
On ti gap between Mr.. Buston,s
and Mrs fPeery's and bevond ;s
still being R in shape and will be
completed bsaSNe the work stops
Next weesxHen all the reports are
IN we will try to, giveeverything more
in detail.
Enough is given and known to
show what Tazewell can do when
she tries.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-05-29
As to Sprinkling Lawns.

This cotinued dry weather has put
the crucial test to the water supply of
Tazewell. So far there has been an
ample supply Notwithstanding a great
deal has been used for sprinkling
lawns and gardens. So long as there
is water it may do little harm to use
little water for spfinkling gar
dens. But if everybody used hose
every day the reservoirs would be
perhaps emptied. There is nscessi-
ty for the practice of economy in the
use of water if this drought continues
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1914-05-29
The Importance of The Sunday
School Work.
(From Clinch Valley Baptist.)

Peter, the impulsive, yet great
apostle, denied Christ just be-
fore His crucifiXion. After the
resurrection, Christ appeared to
His apostles on several occa-
sions, and during one of these
appearances He asked Peter
three times in quick succession,
if he loved Him. Peter replied
affirmatively each time, yet
Christ, as if by way of testing
Peters love, told him to fl e d
His lambs, shepherd His sheep,
feed His sheep.
A mere profession of love for
Christ is not beneficial to the
professor, is not convincing to
other people, nor is it satisfac-
tory to Christ.
Feeding and shepherding the
lambs, and the sheep, compre-
hends the work of the lover for
the Lord.
Outside of the home there is
no better place to do this than
is the Sunday school. Christ's
lambs, the children, the weak
ones, yea, the strong, need to be
fed.
The church that is most faith
full to its children will best fill
it's mission in the world.
know no better reason why
the lambs should be fed, shep-
hered than Christ's own explicit
commands. John 21:15; Eph.
ga; Prov. 1916, etc.
Let us be impressed with this
automatic truth, that there can
be no permanent success in
Christ's work unless it is done
strictly in accordance with His
commands. Let the prompting
motive, the character of the
work done, the glory that comes
to His name, be the touchstone
of all our religious endeavors.
The Bible makes much of
children; so if we, as individuals,
or as churches, neglect them or
give them poisonous food, woe
be unto us!
How best to feed the lambs is
a knotty problem. There must
be certain requisites. Surely,
the one who undertakes to do it
should love Christ supremely,
and love the children; yea, ali
that need feeding, teaching with
ardent devotion.
This great work cannot be
done successfully in a pefunc-
tory way, mere mechanical ex-
ecution of some set program is
wholly inadequate. To solve it's
problems, surmount its difficult
ties and push hopefully ahead
amid it's many acknowledgements,
supreme love for Christ and love
for souls are indispensable. Love
hides a multitude of short
SOfulIlSS.
In addition to love for Christ,
the lambs and the sheep, there
should be a studious preparation,
efficient equipment on the part
OF our Sunday school teachers,
officers, etc. Suitable quarters
are likewise necessary.
One with great love, but slim
preparation, may do some good, |
yet the same person well equip
ped could do infinitely more good |
Why should not the pious be in
telligent?
I had, however, rather have |
poorly educated, pious person
teach my children in the Sunday
school than one highly educated
whose life bellies his or her pro-
fession.
This thing of feeding, shep-
nerding the lambs and the sheep
requires the exercise of good