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The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-12-25
luxembura 10 FESTIVE.

Luxembourg (via The Hague and Lon
dom. Dec. 19.-This small country,
which has almost been forgotten since
the beginning Of the war, Is beginning
to show signs OF unrest under the pro.
longed German rule.
Entirely cut of from the rest of the
world and obliged to read newspapers
which, under a strict German censor
ship, are giving exclusively pro-Ger-
man Information, the people show the
same tendencies to fly into panics and
to believe hysterical news as are ia.
miliar in Brussels, Liege, Namur and
other Belgian cities where the people
are systematically kept in the dark.
They are now willing to believe even
the most incredible rumors.
The Luxemburgers have suffered
greatly since the Germans three weeks
ago stopped the iron industry, the main
support of the country, by %forbidding
the use Of dynamite. After prolonged
negotiations the operation of the mines
has again been allowed, but the miners
are obliged to use other and less vic.
lent explosives.
Continual friction is apparent be.
tween the inhabitants and the Ger.
mans in the frontier villages. The PEG.
pie, who ordinarily are b:lingual, nov
are using French as the only means al
| their disposal Of showing resentment,
| the natives say, at the invasion Of their
country.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-12-25
Fixes 1916 a. War Limit.

Rome, Dec. 10 dispatch to the Lons
don Morning Post).-Field Marshal
Evettovich Of the Austrian army has
published al article fixing 1916 as the
extreme limit of the war.
Next spring, he writes, England can
put another army into the field and in
the summer and autumn other beIlig-
erents can collect fresh forces, but in
1916 no more can possibly be raised.
The entrance OF neutral states into
the conflict will prolong rather than
~abbreviate the war.
A great naval battle will be inevita.
BILE, and Germany will find the inva-
sion OF England most difficult.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-12-25
Big British Dye Company.

London, Dec. Coin order to devise
means for providing the textile trades
with sufficient supplies Of dyestufs
and colors, OF which there is now a
great shortage owing to the cessation
of imports from Germany, arrange
ments have been made for the forma.
ton Of a company with a large
amount Of capital to manufacture dye
stuffs. Part Of the capital will be sub
scribed by the government. 1t is plan-
ned to acquire important dye produc.
ing works.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-12-25
Would Divide Oklahoma.

Tulsa. Okla, Dec. 21.-Friction be-
tween the northern and southern sec.
tons Of Oklahoma has resulted in a
movement. strongly backed in several
counties III each section. for the divi-
sion of Oklahoma into two states Of
almost equal area and population. SEN
timent for the proposed division APP
pears stronger in the north, especially
among the oil men. who complain of
the taxation to which they are subject
ed for the benefit Of the south.
With the division they propose. the
sections would share about equally In
wealth and state institutions.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-12-25
England Proud Of First Sea Lord.

London. Dec. 10. Although Lord
Fisher is seventy-three years old, he Is
full Of energy, and his appointment as
first sea lord Of the British admiralty
has won universal approval. He is an
admiral Of the fleet and is regarded in
England as being the man chiefly re-
sponsible for the splendid condition of
the British fleet today. There is rest
l~essness in England because the feet
has not met English expectations fully,
and belief is current that Lord Fisher
will inject more energy in the admi-
rally.
Lord Fisher entered the navy in his
fourteenth year. He served in the
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-12-25
AGlance at Current Topics and Events

while private wne have spent many
times that sum in floral displays.
Two hundred miles Of asphalt bOule-
Yards throughout the country are lined
with rose trelllses, the streets of Los
Angeles have been decorated with
stately palms and ferns. the parks are
masses Of color, and Fairgrounds, va
cant lots, home gardens and even hum
BILE back yards will glow with native
flowers.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-12-25
The Bank Officials Testimony.

WITNESS was placed on the
~ stand who speedily qualified
~ as one familiar with the de-
PENDANTS handwriting, having
frequently received letters from her
and having seen her write. This fact
established, Gilbert instantly offered
one Of the copied letters "for identitica-
ton" and handed it to the %stenogra-
pher, who marked it with his initials
and the date.
At this point Barstow rose and stood
neal the rail. his muscular hands
twitching %nervously and his eyes
watching every movement of the enc
my, as men behind trenches await the
moment of final assault and hand to
hand encounter. But he uttered no
word Of objection to Gilbert's prelim-
mary proofs. Even when the witness
was asked If he recognized the hand
writing of certain words written in
pen and ink on the page bearing the
Identifying marks he was allowed to
answer in the affirmative, but before
he could say whose handwriting it was
Barstow stopped him with a protest
ing a He must be allowed to cross
examine the witness, he declared, be-
fore another word was spoken. This
line of testimony had gone quite far
enough.
The defendants counsel had gone too
far, Gilbert retorted warmly. No trick
Of interruption should be allowed to
prevail at such a crisis.
"Trickw
Barstow hurled the words at his op-
ponent, and a rapid interchange of re-
torts followed, which did not cease
until Judge Dudley Numbered the com
batants from the floor. But the clash
1T close quarters had aroused the fight
ing blood of both antagonists, and Bar.
slows argument became a running
fight, savagely maintained until he car
ried his point and gained the cover OF
a favorable decision.
If there was reasonable doubt Of the
witness familiarity with the disputed
writing 1t should be removed before
he was allowed to testify further. an
nounced the judge. The defendants
counsel must be allowed to cross ex'
anime on this point.
With a glance of triumph ut his op
poncnt, Barstow faced the witness Will
grim determination.
"How many words in the copy of the
letter you hold before you are writer
with pen and ink?" he demanded.
The witness counted them, touching
each word with his foretinger as III
scanned the page.
"Six," he answered.
"You say you recognize the hand
writing Of the six pen and ink words
Have you ever previously seen any o
the same handwriting after it had beer
copied in n letter press:'
mo. sir"
'"That is to say, this is the first spec
lnen you have ever see as it appears
q n letter press copy!'
Eyes, sir"
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-12-25

Meyer london's Fighting Face, a Snap
shot Made While he Wa Speaking.
lican opponents in one Of the east side
districts where a majority of the popu-
lation are foreign born.
This race is not his first. He had
long cherished the idea Of representing
East Broadway in the lower house. He
has many stanch friends who were also
determined that he should be elected.
And after several defeats he was sue
cessful.
The eyes of the nation will watch his
every act. He will be the mouthpiece
Of the Socialist party in congress. Lon
don was born in Russia, where most
Of the population Of the district which
he represents was born. He has lived
on New York's east side for years.
struggled, starved, dreamed, argued
and wept there. He came here when
he was eighteen years old.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-12-25
Stay at Homes Arc "Tommy Brownies"

Stay at Homes Arc Tommy Brownies"
London, Dec. 19.-Somebody has in
vented a name for men of England of
peculiarly detached type of mind who,
in conditions such as are existing now,
can pursue their own occupations or
a%vocations absolutely unrufiled. They
are called Tommy Brownies"
A correspondent of the Daily Mirror
explains the term. The original "Tom-
my Browne" was Sir Thomas Browne,
who in the time Of the English civil
war took absolutely no notice Of the
conflict and continued his studies as
though no war were in progress. The
correspondent, ignoring "Religio Medi-
ci," speaks OF urn Burial as
Brownies masterpiece, which seems
curious, but his argument holds good
nevertheless.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-12-25
Gotham's Socialist CONGRESSMAN.

0oena" SOCIALIST congressman
New York, Dec. 21.-For the first time
in the history Of America a Socialist
will represent a New York district in
the national house of representatives.
Meyer London is the sole representa-
tive Of his party in the national gov
eminent.
In one of the closest and most excit-
ing races in the recent election London
defeated his D mocratic and Repub.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-12-25
Giynn to 30 an Editor AGAIN,

Albany, N. Y, Dec. 21.-Governos
Martin H Glynn Of this state, who re-
tires Jan I. when he will be super
coded by District Attorney Charles 8
Whitman, it was announced will re-
turn to the cditorship of the Albany
Times Union on the completion Of his
duties as governor.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-12-25

Crimea and the China war and took
part in the capture of the Canton and
Peiho forts. He was in command Of
the Inhexible at the b~ombardment of
Alexandria in 1882.
He became lord Of the admiralty in
1892. second sea lord Of the admiralty
in 1902 and first sea lord in 1904. In
1912 he was chairman Of the commits
sion on oil fuel.
Baron Fishers career as first sea
lord before vas stormy, but he put
through n thorough system Of reforms
in the British navy in spite Of all op-
position, which vol for him a peerage
and made him n popular hero. [5o 81
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-12-25
TANGO Blamed For the War.

Chrlsti1nia, Dec. ia remarkable
article has been published in Chris
tiania from the pen of the Norwegian
writer Theodore Caspari, who after
profound meditation has concluded
that the dance known as the tango
foreshadowed the present war. He
writes:
when Il certain period Of culture
nears It's termination for lack of new
ideas, then humanity in its search for
d fresh path to follow will undergo
certain psychological symptoms, which
a careful observer will recognize as
precursors of. a new cultural epoch.
These symptoms are Of Il more or less
epidemical character and spread over
smaller or larger parts of the world.
'To dance is nothing abnormal in
itself is the conclusion drawn. but
when all the world is a. in a frenzy.
when there is dancing on all the stages,
in every society and serious business
men ut their old age start to learn new
steps. there must be something wrong.
there must be some mental defect Ill
humanity which forms n grave symp-
tom Of an impending social decline.
Los Angeles Dressed Up For Fairs.
Los Angeles. Cal, Dee. 21.-Three-
score municipalities. nearly 100 civic
organizations and 100000 school chill
dren are banded together in Los An
geles city and county in an effort to
make their section OF the state Il floral
paradise for 1915. when the Panama
Pacific and San Diego expositiOns will
attract thousands ST visitors to Cali
fornia. The former opens Feb. 20.
the latter New Years day.
The task was begun nearly a year
ago. The movement became 81 pOpu-
lar that the county supervisors appro-
| priated more than $685. 600 to defray the
cost Of identifying the public property.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-12-25
A Unique Murder Trial as
Described by the Foreman
Of the Jury, In Which Is
Revealed the MostAStound.
ing and lnconceivable Act
Of Rascality.

Copyright, 1905. by Harper BroA
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1914-12-25

4 WITNESS was placed on the
~ stand who speedily qualified
~ as one familiar with the de
fop6opf'c hopduritino HAVING
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-10-15

The political address delivered by
Frank 0. Hellstrom in Park River
proved an Illuminating discussion of
the ills and shortcomings Of Governor
Hanna's administration. His logic
and array Of facts furnished indisput-
able proof of the fallacious idea that
Hanna's self-styled business admin
istration'' has any concern for the
peoples welfare. 1t has been a "busi
ness administration for the benefit
of the corporate interests, the connec-
ton with whose service runs all
through Hanna's political career. Mr..
Hellstrom's discussion of different
phases of the present administration
was clear and convinced those who
heard him of the soundness of his
reform principles and Of his firm faith
in the idea that the people should
rule.-Park River Gazette News.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-10-15

station experimental farm, as we'll as
the better farming men, who have of
late years been located in this county.
Mr.. John Mahon was educated in
the common schools of Eastern Can
ada, but came west to North Dakota,
when a mere boy. AS a mar he is
widely read and keeps in close touch
with the march Of events. AS is
generally known he has had many
years of experience in educational
affairs, both covering the county and
also more Immediately here in Lang
don, being the first president of the
board of education and is. today a
member of that board, and it may also
be referred to that Mr.. Mahon had
quite an active part to do with seeing
that the city vas equipped with its
present day splendid school equip
ment following the loss by fire of a
few years ago. School matters, both
city and over the county, have at all
times been of far more than ordinary
interest to him and the problem of
making the schools of Cavalier county
the best in the state is an aim he has
constantly had in view.
AS a business man there is little
need of anything being said by US.
For twenty-five years he gave the
management of the Mahon & Robinson
Lumber Co.'S. interests here his per-
sonal attention, and during the entire
time became known throughout the
county for his fair dealing and hon
esty; traits of character which he can
be safely trusted to display in his
work in behalf Of the people if elect
ed by them to be their representative
in the State Senate, giving public
matters the benefit of the sound
judgment and sensible economy which
for these long years characterized his
private business. And when we
remember that a large part of the
duty of a senator in the state legisla-
ture is the spending of the peoples
money, if we are any judge, Mr.. Ma
hon is in a position to know what the
farmers and business men Of this
county and state want done with the
money they pay to the state in taxes.
In drawing to a close let US add
that in all the years that John Mahon
has lived in this county, although he
has devoted much Of his time to the
public good, he has never come out
before the people as a candidate for a
state office. This is the first time
that the people of Cavalier county
have had a chance to vote for him.
Both his private and public record
are open as a book for inspection and
no blot or stain a be found on either
one. We feel sure that if the matter
is given the thought it should the
people of this county will not fail to
grasp the opportunity to vote for a
fellow citizen so s%plendidly equipped
to represent them in the state senate.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-10-15

Only fifteen more hustling days for
the office seeking candidates before
the election on November Bird and
three weeks from today the papers
will be recitfng the outcome of the
battle of the ballots. The real ac-
Invites Of the campaign have only
become noticeable within the past
week and a lot Of work is cut out for
Mr.. Vote Getter from now on to the
time when the polls close at 500 p.
m. on the evening of November 3rd.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-10-15

The Osnabrock Independent, which
has quit being independent and has
been shown 1.-THE light of a republi-
can business administration, must
have unthinkingly made a mis-step
when it's last issue stated that "Hon.
Frank O. Hellstrom, the democratic
candidate for governor, spoke upon
state issues in a most convincing
Manner
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-10-15
T TO CREDITORS

In the matter of the estate of Peter E,
Schwinghammer Deceased:
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned
Joseph b. Schwiughammer, administrator of
the estate of Peter E. Schwinghammer. late of
of Cavalier, and state of North Dakota, deceas.
ed, to the creditors of, and all persons having
claims against said deceased, to exhibit them
with the necessary vouchers. within four months
administrator at the office of Dickson 4 Devan-
ey.ln the city of Langdon, in said Cavalier
county,
Dated October 18th, A. D. 1914.
JOSEPH B. S~CHwINGHAMMER
-. administrators.
A. ID. 1914.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-10-15

In this weeks issue of the Demo
crat Mr.. John Mahon of this city,
presents to the readers his political
announcement as d candidate for the
state senate from this county, which
comprises the Eighteenth legislative
district, at the general election to be
held on Tuesday, November Bird,
1914, and this we feel to be a very
opportune time at which to say a word
in regard to Mr.. Mahon as a man.
1t is now something more than
thirty-five years since he first COM
menced farming in the Red River
Valley, breaking up his homestead
with a yoke Of oxen. Since that time
he has farmed continuously to a great
er or less extent and today is giving
personal supervision to his farming
interests in various parts of this and
adjoining counties. We make refer
ence to this matter more with a view
to show that Mr.. Mahon is in this
particular in a position to know and
understand the needs and difficulties
which confront farmers, in this coun
ty and elsewhere over the state. He
has had experience with crops of
every kind and nature that have been
grown over the northern part of the
state. and as one of the local execu-
tive board is in close touch with the
work which is being done by Manager
Il. d. Stewart on the Langdon sub
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-10-15
n. D.. October 10, 1914.
FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS

To the Electors of Cavalier County, North
Dakota:
Gentlemen: Having received the nomination
at the June primaries, l am the democratic
Register of Deeds OF this county. present my
self as d candirato for reelection at tho hands
of the voters for a second term upon my record
airy /. 1913. 1t has had my entire personal
attention during the whole time. and if re-elect-
ed on November 3, would assure you the Office
will continue to receive my undivided time and
attention. Your vote and influence is respect
fully solicited
JOHN L.. SCHWARTZ.
Langdon, North Dakota, Oct. 10, 1914.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-10-15
Notice of Election

Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday the 3rd
day of November, 1914, in the several election
precincts in the County of Cavalier. an election
will be held for state, district and county
officers. namely:
CONGRESSIONAL OFFICERS:
One United States Senator.
One Representative in Congress, First Con-
gressional District.
JUDICIARY:
One Judge of the Supreme Court on non
partisan judiciary ballot.
STATE OFFICERS:
One Governor.
One Lieutenant Governor.
One Secretary of State.
One State Auditor.
One State Treasurer.
One Attorney General.
One COMMISSIONS of Insurance.
One COMMISSIONS of Agriculture and Labor.
Three Commissioners of Railroads.
SCHOOL OFFICERS:
One State Superintendent of Public %Instruc.
One County Superintendent of Schools.
LEGISLATIVE OFFICERS:
One Member of Senate, Eighteenth Legisla-
tive District.
Three Members of House of Representatives,
Eighteenth Legislative District.
COUNTY OFFICERS:
One County Auditor.
One County Treasurer.
One Sheriff.
One Clerk of the District Court,
One States Attorney.
One Register of Deeds.
One County Judge.
One County Surveyor.
One Coroner.
One County Commissioner, First District,
One County Commissioner, Second District.
One County Commissioner, Fifth District,
-Four Justices of the Peace,
Four County Constables.
Which election will be open at eight o'clock in
the morning and will continue open until five
O'Clock in the afternoon of that day, :,
Dated at Langdon, N. D., this LIST day of Octo-
Der, A.. D.. 1914. l2.15
J. X. HAMILTON, County Auditor.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-10-15

within the city limits and for something
more than six years has been the owner
and manager of the Hotel Frederick of
Grand Forks, one of the largest and most
progressive hotels of the state.
MI. Bartholomew is not a politician and
has never before been a candidate for
Office. He is an enthusiastic North Da-
kotan and was induced to enter this cam
paign to afford the voters of this district
an opportunity to express their approval
of the policies of President Wilson.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-10-15
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.

To the Taxpayers of Cavalier County, Nd.
Gentlemen: Having received the democratic
nomination for the office of County Treasurer of
Cavalier county, North Dakota. l promise if
my personal attention and to conduct the af-
fairs of the Office in the same efficient and
economical manner as | have lone during the
last seventeen months.
Your vote and influence is most respectfully
solicited, Yours Truly,
ROBERr WORK.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-10-15

If the republican party expects to
carry North Dakota in 1916, it must
have some other leader than L. B.
Hanna. Governor Hanna had the
greatest opportunity ever presented to
a man to re-unite the party and do
good service to the state, two years
ago. He at once, upon Inauguration
as governor, became, as he always
had been, a factional governor, and
his faction was that of the old style
stalwartism. He has continued his
factional spirit and appointments and
has at all times continued to build a
Hanna machine for senator in 1916.
He is a reactionary of the most pro-
nounced type and will not change to
real progressiveness. He misrepre-
sents the republican party, as the
rank and file in it are progressive
Fargo Searchlight.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-10-15

The progressive rank and file has
evidently reached the conclusion that
the progressive thing to do is to line
up with a real progressive-Woodrow
Wilson.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-10-15

The State of North Dakota to the Above
Named Respondents:
You, the said Margaret Weston DuVall, John
Weston, Mary Weston Bronson. Winnifred p.
Weston, Margaret Weston, Katherine Weston,
Daniel Weston, Philip Weston, Sidney Weston,
the last five named being minors and j. B..
Boyd their special guardian, are hereby notified
that the final account of R. w, DuVall, the adj
ninistrator of the estate of Margaret Weston,
late of the Townahip of Nekoma in the County
of Cavalier and State of North Dakota, deceas-
ed, has been rendered to this Court, therein
showing that the estate of said deceased is
ready for final settlement and distributions, and
petitioning that his account be allowed, the
residue of said estate be distributed to the per.
sons ,thereunto entitled, his administrator
closed and he be discharged, that Saturday, the
18th day Of November, a. d. 1914, at two
Room of this Court, in the Court House, in the
City of Langdon, County of Cavalier and State
of North Dakota, has been duly appoint
eddy this Court, for, the settlement thereof.
at which time and place any person interested
in said estate may appear and file his excep.
tions, i'll writing to said account and petition
and contest the same.
And you. the above named respondents, and
each of you are hereby cited and required then
and there to be and appear before this Court.
and show cause, if any you have, why said &C.
count shall not be allowed, the residue of said
estate distributed, the administration of said
estate closed and said administrator, Il. W.,
DuVall, discharged.
Dated, the Goth day of September A. D., 1914.
By the Court:
SEAL. H, 4. DORVAL,
Judge of the County Court.