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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-05-20
CUTTING THE CABLES.
How 1t Is Done In Wartime In Deep
and Shallow Waters.

and Shallow Waters.
Cutting submarine cables in wartime
is by no means so easy a job as 1t
sounds.
Briefly the method is as follows: The
cruiser detailed for the work steams
slowly ut right angles to the cable
route. dragging after her Il special kind
of grapnel. like Il five pronged anchor
with shears attached. which grip and
grapnel is connected With the cable
cutting ship by a strong rope formed
Of strands Of steel and hemp interwov-
en-, and attached to which is an instru-
ment called Il dynamometer, that shows
when the cable is hooked.
By steaming once or twice backward
and forward the cable can be cut in
two places at, say. half a mile apart,
and the severed portion a then be
dragged away by another kind Of non
cutting grapnel and left lying on the
ocean bed at some distance away,
where it is. Of course, impossible to To-
cate it, rendering any attempt to re,
pair the damage a very difficult and
l%aborious operation.
Such is the usual method adopted for
destroying IN enemy's cable in com
paratively shallow seas. In the case
of ocean cables submerged at great
depths. however, the mode of proceed.
ure is somewhat different.
A similar five pronged grapnel is
used, but it is Il noncutting one and
simply grips the cable. holding it fast
The fact that it has been hooked is,
Of course, notified to those Oh board
by the dynamometer. when the ship
is Immediately stopped and the cable
hoisted up toward the surface.
1t never reaches the surface, how
ever, for presently the lifting strain
becomes too great, the cable snaps of
its w accord, and. the two ends fly,
ing wide apart. the severed cable set.
ties back to the ocean bottom oblique,
ly. leaving 4 gap Of possibly a thou.
sand yards or more between the por
tionS.-Pearson's Weekly.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-05-20
CARD OF THANKS

1t is the desire of the undersigned
through the columns of this paper to
give utterance to their feeling Of
heartfelt thanks to friends from far
and near for the many acts of kind
ness and expressions of sympathy ex-
tended them during the long continued
illness of the wife and mother, whom
death removed from the home within
the past week.
c. L. Smith and Family.
Mona, N. D., May 10, 1915.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-05-20
Social Clearing House In St. Louis.

st. Louis is the first city in the Unit
ed States to establish officially a gem
eral cooperative clearing house of all
organizations interested in the welfare
of the city.
Mayor Henry W. Kiel recently an
nounced the formation of a mayors
conference to which all organizations
active In public matters (abcut 500
may send delegates. This plan is the
suggestion Of representatives Of lead
ing organizations Of che city. The con-
forthe discussion of all important move
ments for the city's prosress.-Survey.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-05-20
Join the Back Yard Farmers.

An hours work every day in the
back yard will serve substantially to
reduce the high cost of living" says
c. l.. Smith Of Portland. Ore. asri-
culturist for a railroad company. The
profit that can be made from the back
end Of an ordinary city lot is hard to
realize. 1t is possible to grow not only
all the fresh vegetables needed for the
ordinary family, but to produce enough
small fruits and vegetables to supply
them through the greater part Of the
winter"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-05-20
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Comfy of Cavalier. SIS County Court
In the matterof the estate of James Little
decreased.
N"'ice is hereby given by John Mayerle, ad-
mini>trator of the estate of James Little, de
ceased. to the creditors of, and all persons hav
log claims against said deceased, to present
tenn with the necessary vouchers to the Sale
John Maybe at Laugdon, North Dakota. within
four months after the first publication of thi.
notice.
Dated this goth lay OF May, 1915.
JOHN MAYERLE.
Administrator of the Estate of
James Little. Deceased
First Publication May 20 h., 1915.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-05-20

The Walhalla Mountaineer sizes it
up as being too soon for Americans to
start on a sight seeing tom of war
SCARED Europe, and it has only a
small amount of sympathy for those
of our people who boarded a steamship
of n of the warning nations. The
Mountaineer goes as far as to say that
it was a blame fool trick for an
American to do. Editor Lee sees
neutrality as being the United States
only attitude, although it may seem
to be mighty hard to maintain at
times.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-05-20

North Dakota's wheat acreage this
spring is estimated as showing a ten
per cent increase over that Of 1914.
From the same source, the North
Dakota department of agriculture, it
IS learned that the acreage of oats
will remain about the same; in barley
and flax there is Indication of a slight
decrease in the acreage, but a twenty
per cent increase is figured in the corn
acreage of the state. 1t is stated that
no less than s, 900, 900 acres Of North
H,kota farm lands have been seeded
t. No. | Hard wheat, while the acre
az planted to corn this spring will be
n: less than 600, 900 acres.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-05-20
Towns UgIiness Kills Family Life.

Declaring that Pittsburgh's billy to-
biography IS most favorable to artistic
and sanitary homes. Albert Kelsey. a
Philadelphia architect. told the con-
greSS Of women'S clubs in Pittsburgh
that what is needed is a higher birth
rate. especially among the middle class
es. who are In 4 position to give their
children 4 wholesome if not an elabo-
rate rearing. Mr.. Kelsey said that most
town plans in this country suffer from
monotony and that in part at least this
accounts for the fact that women will
prefer to put their money into theater
tickets and the movies rather than
into caring for families.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-05-20

This spring the Great Northern is
granting to adjoining farmers the
permission to cultivate and plant its
right of way property. The permit
which is issued giving the right of
cultivation of the land on the right of
way between the outside edge of the
ditch and the fence which divides the
land of the farmer and the adjoining
railroad right of way.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-05-20

What the use of manure will do
adding to the returns for the years
work in crop yields is given an illus
test made during the past season at
the Langdon sub-station experimental
farm. 1t was found that wheat fol-
acre was increased seven bushels in
yield per acre, owe wheat on similar
corn land which had not been thus
MANFRED.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-05-20

CITY PAYS CASH FOR I'M
PRCVEMENT SUGGESTIONS.

!, Cash bonuses for employees of
} the city of Oakland. Cal, who
) make suggestions for the better
!, ment o. the service in their vari-
} ouS departments are advocated
j, by the civil service board. AS a
} preliminary step employees who
; make good suggestions are to be
) given special credit in their eff
!; cheney rating. The board has
} sent Il letter to the head of each
. city department as follows:
The civil service department
. of the city of Oakland wishes to
mark the new year by asking
. each man and woman i'll the city
service for definite constructive
) suggestions for the improvement
, Of the manner of doing the city's
. work, such suggestions to deal
, with any or all Of the following
) subjects: Organization. methods
, Of work, efficiency markings, sal
: aries. vacations and leaves of alb
> sence, promotions and eXamina-
= tions.
. In estimating the value pf
5 plans proposed the department
. will have the aid of committees
5 from the offices and employees.
. Special credit will be given for
8 every suggestion adopted. which
Q will materially affect the per.
8 sons efficiency rating,
Q IF this plan brings forth
8 enough Of profit to the city sys,
Q tenn Of cash bonuses will be
9 worked ont for its further de
Q reloplnent,"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-05-20
Memorial Day Flowers

Order your Memorial Day flower.
now. My stock of pansies, asters,
vethenas, stock and red geraniums i!
both fine and large.
S. F. Mercer, Larimore, N. d.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-05-20

When baby suffers from Group, APP
ply and give DR.. Thomas Eclectic
Oil at once. 1t is safe for children.
A little goes a long way. Twenty-Five
and fifty cents. AT all drug stores.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-05-20
SUMMONS.

sTS1Eo OF North DAKOTA IS In District Court
Seventh Judinial District.
Charles j. Pease,
vs.. vi
Rachel Pease.
Defendant,
The State of North Dakota to the Above
Named Defendant
You are hereby Summoned and required to
answer the complaint of the Plaintiff in the
above entitled action, which will be filed in the
Office of the Clerk of the District Court, in and
for the said County of Cavalier and State of
North Dakota. and to serve a copy of your an
swer to the said Complaint on the subscribers,
at their office IN the city of Langdon, i'll the
county of Cavalier and state of North Dakota,
within thirty days after the service of this sum-
mons upon you, exrlusive of the day of service:
and in case of your failure to appear or answer
the said Complaint within the time aforesaid
judgment will be taken against you by default
in the District Court of Cavalier county and
state of North Dakota, for the relief demanded
in the Complaint.
Dated at Langdon. North Dakota. this 2Sth
day of April, a. D.. 1915.
DICKSON d DEvANEy,
Attorneys fer the Plaintitf.
Langdon, N. II.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-05-20
Potatoes Wanted

We will pay 40 cents a bushel in
trade for round lots of Early Ohio and
Early Triumph potatoes. Must be
pure stock.
Boyd's Department Store.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-05-20
Town Has a Civic secretarv

Neillsville. Wis. has added to the
staff OF its board Of education n civic
secretary who will give his full time
to promoting business. recreational aud
municipal a'1gress.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-05-20

FARM FOR SALE-160 acres joining townsit:
OF Walhalla; best Of water in ahundantee
plenty of natural timber shelter: ideal stock
or dairy farm. Corn and alfalfa both have
been grown successfully. Eight-room brick
veneer house, and 4Ox2l barn. Will sell for
the price of raw prairie if taken soon. Terms
ANYTHING that can be agreed on. \. L. Airth,
Walhalla, N. Oak. 3t*
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-05-20

To the above named Defendant:
You will please take notice that the Com.
plant in the above entitled action was filed in
the office of the Clerk of the District Court of
of May. AID. lRl5.'
DICKSON 4 DEyANEY.
Attorneys for Plaintiff,
(t2i7} Langdon. n. ID.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-05-20

COLTS LOST-From my farm four south and
two miles east of Langdon, on or about April
18th, one stallion yearllng colt, color sorrel,
sorrel, with white face; two yearling mare
colts, color bay with star OH forehead one
we yearold mare colt, color roam. Party
taking up any of the above described stock
notify. Louis Stremich, Langdon, N. Oak.
Post Office Box No, 81. %42-13
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-05-20

WARDS REMEDIES-Mr. w. A. Gum, the
Langdon agent of Wards Remedies. has
ceive telephone orders for goods; orders to be
promptly filled by Mrs: solomon Diemert All
orders received either by Phone 1870 call ., or
Mrs, Solomon Diemert for the Ward remedies
will receive prompt and careful attention.. 81
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-05-20

Subscription $l.50 per aunum Canada 81 90
ner annum. Advertising rates on application.
Communications must be received by Tuesday
noOn to receive prompt attention.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-05-20
WANT COLUMN COLUMN
Il

HAY FOR s%ALE-Forty tons of good hav for
sale at a reasonable price. Inquire at the e.
A: Wadsworth farm located six miles east
of Langdon. 4O-41#
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-05-20

Published every Thursday morning at Lang
DIN, Cavalier county, North Dakota.
Entered at the Post office of Langdon as mail
matter ofthe Sacond Class.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-05-20

GAS ENGINE FOR SALE-A Racine engine,
in good shape aud has been recently over
hauled. Can be seen as this office. Price and
Terms upon application A bargain if bought
right away. IS
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-05-20

SALE-Mrs Haseltine's residence and a
first class Mason & Hamlin piano for sale
at a snap, See owner or Or. Tom Smith. &c
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-05-20

FARM WANTED-Farm of 800 acres or less
Tor only hotel in county seat town in Iowa.
LangdOn. 26-tf
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-05-20

AIKEN UP-Since the opening of spring at my
place near Stllwell in Harvey township, two
mare colts; one yearling bay colt; one two
year old roam colt. Same can be had by owner
upon Identification and paying of expenses
incurred. Henry Jennings, Stilwell, n. Oak.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-02-27
Wanted Football Results.

The New York Evening Post relates
a story told in England of Captain Won
Muller, late of the Emden. One night
while the British cruiser Yarmouth
was escorting a merchant ship out of
Singapore, the wireless operator re-
ceived calls from a ship some distance
away He answered them, and to his
surprise found that he was in COM
munication with the German cruiser
Emden. The transmitted message was
as follows: Captain Won Muller and
the wardroom mess send their COM
pliments and would be obliged if the
Yarmouth would let them have the
result of the inter-regimental rugby
football match" The result was duly
given, together with an intimation that
it would not be very long before the
captain of the Emden and the ward
room mess would have the oppor
tunity of a personal attendance at all
field and track events in England.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-02-27
CROWD DIDN'T FEAZE MODEL
Man Insists on Having Curtain on
Window While Hooking UP Back
of Woman's Gown.
Her self-possession was perfect

Her self-possession was perfect
The curious, aloof smile never LETT
her lips, and before all those staring,
mocking people, he buttoned her up
the back!
To all appearances she was uncon-
scious of the jeers, but who could tell
what thoughts were burning behind
that broad brow?
AS she felt the eyes of the crowd
following, inch by inch. his hands.
what hot humiliation was hidden by
that seemingly unfeeling exterior!
He was one who was openly, UNI
doubtedly affected by the painful po-
sition.
Each coarse jest, each brutal gibe
of the mob pierced him cruelty and
brought the fierce bushes to his
cheeks. His hands faltered. fumbied,
among the hooks and eyes of the filmy
gown whose duty 1t was for him to
fasten. And SO cold was she, so un-
affected, that he had good mind to
cut and run-to leave here there to her
fate Yet he stayed, hooking, hooking,
hooking under all those merciless
eyes.
But he muttered holly: IF they
make me dress these darn models
again without putting curtain up
over the windows, I'll throw up my
job!"-Detroit Free Press.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-02-27
HE DIDN'T GET HIS NUMBER
Business Man Made Desperate, but
Unsuccessful Effort to Break In
on Telephone Girl.

Did you ever try to get telephone
number when the operator was busily
engaged talking to her steady
through the receiver? A man went in
to an uptown hotel today to telephone
his office. He found the operator talk
ing over the phone but waited few
minutes until she eased up and then
began: "Will you let me have.
"Just had my lunch" said the girl,
speaking in the receiver. will you
let me have the man began
again. "Oh, sandwich, some Ger
q beg your pardon, but will you
let me have" Nix! I'm not
going to buy any Christmas presents.
I'm too busy" Pardon me second.
Will you" Cant afford to give
away any junk It's foolish" would
you kindly let me interrupt" You
say Willie will be there? Say, kid,
he's some bear at the trot.' My bust
ness is important. I'd like to-" I've
got sore toe, but If Willie asks me to
step heat I'm going to forget that
toe and go to it." The man bit his
lip. Would you please be so kind?'
he began. Jaw, that's nut stun. Joe
learned to tango in some ice house.
What does he think our joint is, a
morgue?" The man turned, went
slowly to the cafe, leaned against the
mahogany and wept
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-02-27
SAUSAGES AT THEIR BEST
At This Season, When They Are Most
Popular, They Are Worth Much
Time and Attention.

Take a tablespoonful OF seasoned
mashed potase and form into shells;
then press ancooked sausage in each;
brush with the beaten yolk of egg
and set on creased pan in a hot oven
to cook; by the time the potato Is
heated through and Drowned the sau-
sage Will be cooked Garnish the dish
on which the shells are served with
parsley or watercress.
Brown the sausage and drain free
from the fat; then let become cold.
Shred crisp cabbage and season with
celery salt and mayonnaise and ar
range the sausages in circle, placing
e tablespoonful CT the mayonnatse In
the center.
Brown the sausages and arrange
on a hot dish. Drain off part OF the
fat from the pan and add gradually
enough boiling water to make a
rich brown gravy, stirring all of the
time to loosen the Drowned sedi-
ment from the bottom of the pan. Be
careful that only enough water is
added to have the gravy rich and not
diluted so as to be watery. Pepper
and salt can be added to suit the In
dividual taste.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-02-27
Mouse's Nest In Skull.

The mystery of the cheeping noises
in the valley chamber of commerce
has been solved. In the display room
is graphic exhibit. There is a skull
of an unknown man found on the Col
orado desert. Beside it is a stalk OF
cotton raised in green Imperial val
ley. The cotton was raised where the
skull was found
For several days queer noises we're
heard in the room but the cause baf-
fed Secretary Place and other off,
GERS. Finally, w. H. Compton, a d.
rector and lecturer for the exposition
at San Francisco, decided upon a mi
mute search, and in the skull he found
mouse. 1t had taken some of the
cotton and started a nest.
"That man probably did not have
rats in the garnet, but he certainly
has now" commented a man just
from Iowa, who was in the room.-El
Centre (Cal) Dispatch to the San
Francisco Bulletin.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-02-27
TRADE PROSPECTS
ARE ENCOURAGING

Improvement in business since depres-
sion reached low tide several months ago
has been gradual Confidence has been
restored and unless all signs fail, the coun-
try is scheduled for boom almost I'M
paralleled.
In order to overcome the depression that
attacks a person in poor health it is neces-
sary that particular attention be paid to
the Stomach, Liver and Bowels. These
organs are the controlling power in all
matters pertaining to health and there is
nothing will make you feel $50 blue" and
discouraged as to be without appetite
to be subject to spells Of headache, indi-
gestion, dyspepsia and biliousness-or to
have constipated bowels.
Nature never intended anyone to be In
such a condition and the only way to
improve matters is to give necessary aid
promptly. This suggests trial of Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters, because 1t has an
established reputation as a tonic and ap-
petizer, and viii be found very helpful In
any Stomach, Liver or Bowel ailment.
It is well known as real first aid,
and for over so years has held per-
manent place in thousands of homes. You
will make no mistake in purchasing a
bottle today, but be careful to see that the
Private Stamp over the neck is unbroken.
This is your protection against limitations.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-02-27

Diagrammatic section OF the cover
Hings of the brain to show the dura
that is injured by blow.
ball and knocked unconscious for
about half an hour.
"A blow which merely fractures the
skull without producing unconscious
ness, such as that from sharp instru-
ment," continued Doctor Murphy, is
not nearly so serious condition, from
the point of view of future possibili-
ties, as that following the blow of a
blunt instrument which renders the pa
tient unconscious"
Doctor Murphy went on to cite sew
eral cases, one of man who had been
thrown from a sleigh against tele-
graph pole and remained unconscious
for three weeks. He had no further
symptoms for about three years, when
he began haYipg commissions Another
was that of e young man who had
fallen from window to a stone pave
ment when baby. His fits" did not
begin until twenty years later, and he
had been precocious boy at school
and successful business man.
Doctor Murphy believes that such
blows cause an injury to that coating
of the brain which is called the dura.
The brain itself is uninjured Then
something arises-worry or extra hard
work or something OF that sort
which brings on irritation where the
dura was injured. The precise cause
is uncertain.
Some of these cases can be cured
by an operation in which the skull is
opened and the dura at the place of in
jury removed, but only about one case
in twenty gets well and stays we'll.
That is why Doctor Murphy would
rather be killed outright than suffer
such an injury. For the victim is al
most certainly destined to become an
epileptic.
The Western outlook. [volume] (San Francisco, Cal.) 1894-1928, 1915-02-27
PROPER WAY TO BREW TEA
Matter That Housewives Do Not Seem
to Understand as Well az They
Should.

1t is unquestionably true that house
keepers would make better tea If they
knew more about the tea plant it
self. The brief explanation below re-
7eals the cause of sleeplessness, head
aches, etc,
Tea drinking is said to be on the in
crease, and when properly made, tea
forms a wholesome and refreshing
beverage, but when made in that hap
hazard fashion SO often demonstrated
In the average home, 1t results In the
discomfort of headaches, ,sleeplessness
and nerve troubles of various kinds.
Where, then, Is the science In tea
making, you will ask. There are as
many as 20 different ingredients
found in tea, but those that concern
US chiefly are theme, alkaloid, tannin
and an aromatic oil. Theme is the
brain stimulant which causes the &C
ton of tea In our system.
Strong tea contains large percent
age Of theme and can be taken by
few in consequence. Tannin Is the in
gredient which gives the bitter, as
tringent quality. which, If taken in ex-
cess, proves harmful. The aromatic
oil, of course, gives the flavor and
pleasant aroma which to large ex-
tent determines the value of the tea.
The one fact that must be borne in
mind is that tannin will not dissolve
In hot water as quickly as theme, so
that after an infusion of from four to
six minutes most of the aromatic oil
and theme will have been drawn out,
but little tannin. This Is what is
wanted to produce a drink that Is
wholesome and soothing. If allowed
to brew longer than six minutes far
too much tannin Is extracted, and the
partaker will suffer in some way,
either with indigestion or some such
indisposition.