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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-04-01
YOU CAN AID THE ASSESSOR

During the month of April the
assessor will call upon the taxpayers,
and this is the year in which he
gathers the statistics which are tabu-
lated and reported to the governor.
They constitute the official statistics
of the state and receive the widest
possible publicity that the state gov
eminent can give them. 1t is of vital
Importance to the farmer that he I'M
derstands this proposition, for instead
of these figures working against him,
they are his only protection against
the Spectator who arranges his fig
ures to suit himself, and which might
work against the farmer. If the
farmers cause of the county in which
he lives, and in fact the entire state,
suffers by comparison in the estima-
ton of everyone who is seeking know
ledge OF North Dakota, her products
and resources. Commissioner Flint,
of the agricultural department, is
guarding the interests Of both the
farmer and the state, and IS out with
the request hat all farmers, for their
Owl good if nothing more, get Us near
to the exact figures as possible when
the assessor calls. The same applies
to those in the cities and villages who
are engaged in manufacturing and
other enterprises, in that they should
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-04-01

AS stated long before the close Of
the session, the 1915 legislative as
sembiy has been the most expensive
OF all sessions the state has had.
State Auditor %Jorgenson says that the
cost to the state so far has been in
excess of $1O2, 43O. 90. The exact
cost cannot be arrived at for some
months as all the expenses have not
yet come in. The 1915 Legislature
cost the state $lO2, 43O; the 1913
$97, DAT. 66; the 1911 session $685.
204. so and the 1909 session S96, 615.
1t will thus be seen that the cost Of
the last session despite lis promulga-
tions Of economy was far from being
such. The cost per diem and mileage
of members has been as follows:
1915, $55, O13. so; 1913, S56, 256. 70
and 1911 session $53, 1856. 80. For
officers and employees the expenses
have been in 1915 $28, $40; in 1913
$28, 268. 20 and in 1911 $32, 1O6. 90.
1t viii be noted that despite the per-
fectly good cams of neWsprint used
up in spreading the declarations of
the members that this vas to be 9
real session of economy and despite
the criticisms of previous legislatures
by members of the fourteenth, they
spent as much and more for employees
than did the thirteenth.
w. H. Smith of Sarles, is noted as
having headed a movement last winter
to secure the establishment Of a state
fund for hail insurance. We have not
ascertained as to whether such a bill
was presented to the last legislature,
but no such measure was considered.
Mr.. Smith, writing on the subject
says: ITO me it is a matter of seri-
Gus import. The farmer needs all the
help that he can legitimately secure.
He ought to have cheaper money and
cheaper hail insurance. The levy re-
CURED would not be large, but it
would enable every farmer to get his
crop insured at a premium he could
stand We want to say to u good
friend Smith, that the only trouble
with North Dakota hail insurance is
that too many of the Hanna gang of
politicians are interested in hail
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-04-01
SWORN STATEMENT.

Statement Of the ownership, management
etc, of the Courier Democrat, published at
Lang,ion. North Dakota, required by the Act of
August u, 1872. Name of editor, Al, Koehm-
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er, Al. koehms:edr, Langdon, n. d.. owner,
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security holders, holding one per cent or more
Of total amount Of bonds, mortgages or other
securities. None.
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Sworn to and subscribed before me this lSt
day of April, a. D., 1915.
THOMAS DEYANEY, Notary Public.
(My Commission Expires August Il, 1920
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-04-01

North Dakota has "A, GIT, 100 acres
of land. When the last census was
taken. 20, 455, O92 acres of it were
improved. This is almost three times
as much as the New England states,
more than eleven times as much as
Florida, more that Ohio or Indiana, it
was almost as much as Wisconsin and
Michigan combined.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-04-01

The weather at both ends Of the
month Of March has been so lamb like
that either we must be getting right
close up to spring or that March lion
is making up its mind to show US
some extremes of weather some time
in the month of April. Well, it
wouldn't be the first time a North
Dakota winter and spring got things
mussed up that way and there is US
ually a pretty good crop in the fall
when it happens that way to.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-04-01

School consolidation in the rural
districts of North Dakota will receive
a great impetus as a result of the ac-
ton of the recent legislature which,
in addition to renewing the a%ppropria-
tions of the former biennial period for
rural schools, set aside an additional
$50, 900 for their encouragement the
coming two years. Of the total in
crease, $40, 900 will be distributed
among consolidated schools in the
rural districts, while only $40, 00C
goes to the one.room rural school.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-04-01

When writing or when having
printed matter prepared, spell out in
full the name of our state. Make it
North Dakota, not N. d. BY doing
this, much good advertising will be
had without additional cost, then too,
it is better form. In other parts of
the country, North Dakota is not we'll
known. The name is seldom heard or
seen. We who are interested in her
development should do everything in
our power to make the name Of our
good state better known One way is
to bring it to the attention of others
in full. Make it North Dakota, not
N u
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-04-01

1t is now going the rounds of the
state press that the democrats Of
North Dakota are going to run United
States Treasurer John Burke for
United States senator next year in
their effort to retire Senator McCum-
Der. They believe that there is great
internal dissension in the republican
party Of the state and have picked the
three time successful gubernatorial
candidate as the man to reap the
greatest benefit from this condition.
The political dopesters Of the demo-
cratic party in the state have a bunch
that not only will Governor Hanna
seek the defeat of McCumber for the
denomination, but Representatives
Helgeson and Norton, and possibly U.
L. Burdick, will enter the senatorial
race, and they believe that the dis
ruption will leave many wounds that
it will be impossible to heal in the
party in power.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-04-01

insurance companies. Sweep the
reactionary politicians out of the state
house at Bismarck and state hail in
surance will come soon enough. 1t is
a good measure and every farmer in
North Dakota ought to have it
Cando Record.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-04-01

If we are to believe the press dis
patches Of the daily papers these days
Speaker Clark's 1916 presidential
boom is already launched. This is a
free country and Mr.. Clark has an un-
disputed right to run for the demo-
cratic nomination for president of the
United States if he wants to. But we
wonder if he has entirely forgotten
his remark of only a short time since
to the effect that President Wilson
was entitled to another term and that
if the denomination was denied him
the democratic candidacy would not be
worth a picayune to any other man.
And we believe that the opinion ex-
pressed in that remark by Speaker
Clarke is the view taken Of the situa-
ton by most Of the thinking people Of
the whole nation at such a time as
this.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-04-01
Hay for Sale

Thirty tons Of good choice hay in
stack on Section 81 Harvey township.
Apply to
E. /. DONOVAN, Langdon, N. D..
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-04-01
WHEAT FNARkeT

Prices corrected up TO noon Thursday
Mar. ~. 1915 by Agent John } Power, or
thu Farmers ElevatorCo., Langdon, N. Oak.
Wheat No. ] Northern =. 81 81
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-04-01

Published every Thursday morning at Lang
ovn, Cavalier county, North Dakota.
Entered at the Post office of Langdou mail
matter ofthe Second Glass.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-04-01

Subscription $3.50 per aunum Canada 500
ner annum. Advertising rates on application.
Communications must be received by Tuesday
roon to receive prompt attention
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-04-01

POTATOES FOR SALE-Early Rose and Ohio.
Price l0c per bushel. il. Power, Langdon,
N. ID. sit
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-04-01

GIRL WANTED-Competent girl for general
housework, Small family, modern house and
good wages, Mrs, w. A. Mcintyre, Langdon
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-04-01

HORSEMEN ATTENTION-Route books and
Stallion posters printed on short notice, first
class work at a moderate price. Complete line
of horse cuts. Inquire at tho Democrat Office
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-04-01

PURE BREEDS FOR SAE-Bred sows, $40 and
up; pure bred pigs 50 to $40; also registered
ShorthornS, Apply at Z. a. Wadsworth's
Stock Farm, Langdon, n, D.. l5-tf
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-04-01

FOR SALE-Mrs Haseltine's residence and a
first class Mason e. Hamlin piano for sale
at snap, See owner or Or. Tom Smith. 10
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-13

but the time was so short that only a
miracle could effect the political rev.
olution that was hoped for. And the
evening of election day arrived, and
the announcement expected mOmen-
tarily gave little cause for hope.
Elsie, at Lees side, pressed his
hand.
Phillip, dear, she whispered, q
want to give you my answer now, be-
fore the declaration. It is"
But her intention was frustrated
For the town clerk appeared to read
the figures. In the intense hush he
announced that Philip had beaten
Johnson by Is votes votes, and Simp-
son, the figurehead, by sos. Lee was
the new mayor of Pathways.
A bowling, roaring mob found Phil
ip, and, hosting him upon their
shoulders, snatched him from Elsie's
side. And, after all, he read her an
swer in lip language, because the
noise was too great for any sounds
to be heard.
Copyright, 1915, W. G. Chapman)
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-13
FASHION FRIVOLS

To take the Sag" out of the per-
sistently sagging circular skirt the
dressmakers have invented all sorts
of tricks, such as scaIlops at the bot
tom of the skirt and squares with
pipings of satin. The fOurpoint skirt
is another scheme to hide the ugly
sag.
The cretonne or garden gate"
dress is one of the freaks of summer
fashion. They look warm and I'M
comfortable, and they are probably
as uncomfortable as they look. Why
not leave cretonne to the upholsterer
when there are dainty mulls and or
CANDIES and ginghams for the dress
makers creations?
Tub frocks are not always tub
able" Many of the new organizes,
voiles and cotton are trimmed with
taffeta.
GirdIes of black VeIcet, or of satin
in delicate shades Of heiotrOpe, maize
or violet give a touch of smartness to
almost all summer gowns of wash
fabrics.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-13
PEAS FOR FILLING PATTES-
.---..., GASES.
CASES.

Cook 2 cups Of peas until tender;
salt to taste, and drain. Put into
double boiler 1 cup of top milk and
heat slowly, then blend p tablespoon
of flour with 70 tablespoon of corn
starch with tablespoon of butter.
When smooth add a little of the warm
milk and stir until smooth. Add to
milk in the boiler and stir rapidly to
avoid Jumps. Cook 10 minutes, add
ing peas and heat very hot. Make
rich pie crust, roll thin and bake on
inverted muffin pans. Fill the cases
with peas and serve at once.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-13

Miss Louise Cleveland, graduate of
the University of California, is. the
Youngest barrister in California,
being in her. early twenties still. She
has hung out her shingIe in San
Francisco, and has announced her in$
tention of fighting through the law
to improve humanitarian conditions
among women,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-02-13

the enemy attempts to resist US, his
opposition is quickly broken.
in Poland-On the tight bank Of the
Vistula our attacking troops crossed
the lower Skrwa and are proceeding in
the direction of RaciOuc.
ION the left bank of the Nistula there
is nothing Of Importance to report"
Germans BOmgnrd Newport.
The French war office at Paris this
afternoon issued a report on the prog
ress Of the fighting which says:
From the sea to the Lys the Ger
mans Friday bombarded Newport and
the country of the dunes. Their artil-
lery fired on Ypres during the night Of
Feb. 11-12 and on our positions to the
east Of Ypres during the day of Feb. II.
Our artillery replied to this fire effec-
lively.
Bombs Fall On Verdun.
Some 10 aviators have flown over
the region of NeFdun. The bombs
thrown by them did no damage. During
the night of Feb. 11-12 there were two
German attacks on our trenches and in
the forest Of Caures, to the north Of
Verdun, which were repulsed.
In Lorraine the German attack on
our positions at ArraCOurt, mentioned
in our report Of last night, was led
by-One company, while at the same time
another German company endeavOred
with no greater success to occupy Our
position at RenZey."
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-02-13
LETTER FROM G. N. YoUNGBERG.


Editor El Paso Herald:
IN Thursdays paper judge Jackson is
reported as saying in a speech that the Alta
Vista school was built in violation Of the
eight hour law. I was the contractor that
built that school, and this statement does
me great injustice, and is apt TO injure
my business. I always observe the law ana
never knowingly violate it
When I obtained the contract for that
school I did not know that such a law ex-
listed, and I did not take into consideration
that law in making the contract as 1 was
ignorant Of its existence. However, on June
Z7th, 1912. ] received letter from Joseph
NJ Nealon who was then district attorney,
in which he informed me that complaint
had been made that I was violating the
law and telling me what the penalties were.
He said in his letter that he supposed if
the charge against me was true I had acted
in ignorance Of the act, which was not pub
lished in the published acts Of the legisia-
ture. owing to the fact that the governor
had attempted TO veto it. but that the
veto was filed too late.
Before receiving the district attorneys
letter. the skilled mechanics were working
only eight hours and the uuskilled labore1s
nine hours. After ] received that letter none
Of the mechanics or laborers, skilled or un-
skilled, worked more than eight hours
day.
AS YOU have published the charge made
against me, I ask in Justice TO me that you
publish this letter. The following is the
lelter Ihat / received from the uistIlcI -
torney which shows my innocence in :he
matter:
'June 81. 1872.
Complaint has been made to this office
that ~ building the East Ell PasO school
house you are requiring men to work me1e
than eight hours a day in violation Of an
act Of the legislature passed at the last
regular session which provides that There
the law is summarizedl. I therefore write
you this, supposing that If the charge Is
true, you have acted in ignorance Of this
act, which was not published with the regU-
lar acts Of the legislature last summer ow-
ing to the fact that the governor attempted
to veto the act His veto was filed too
late and the act Is now I'm full force and
effect To such persons al are reported to
be violating the law I am sending a letter
OF warming, so that they may desist.
Jos. NJ. Nealon, District Attorney.
up. s. Kindly communicate the contents
of this letter to your superintendent. all
contractors and forenen engaged in this
work"
Please publish this in order that 1 may
stand right before the community
c. Ne Toung5erg.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-02-13
JAPAN, DISSATISFIED, BREAKS
OFF PARLEYS WITH CHINA

Pekin, China, Feb. 13.-The confer
ences which have been in progress be-
tween diplomatic representatives OF
China and Japan concerning future po-
litical conditions. were terminated Fri
day by the japanese minister, Eki HiOki,
who informed the Chinese minister, Lu
Cheng-H slang. that Japan was not al
together satisfied with China's attitude.
However, the Chinese government in
structed its minister at Toxic to con-
suit with baron KatO, Japanese foreign
minister, with a view to composing the
differences. if possible.
1t is stated that the Chinese foreign
minister recognized the right of Japan
to make proposals concerning Man
churia and ShantunE, but was inclined
to differ with Japan in regard to the
matters at issue which affect other
provinces.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-02-13
CAL0MEL TODAY,
SICK TOMORROW
Dose Of nasty calomel makes
you sick and you lose a
days work.

Calomel salivates, Its mercury.
Calomel acts like dynamite on a slug
gish liver. When calOmel comes into
contact with sour bile IL crashes into
it, causing cramping and nausea.
If you feel bilious, headachy, consti-
pated and all knocked cut just go to
your druggist and get a so cent bottle
Of DUdsOn's Liver Tone, which is a
harmless vegetable substitute for
dangerous calomel Take q spoonful
and if it doesn't start your liver and
straighten you up better and quicker
than nasty calomel and without max
ing you sick, you just 90 back and get
your money.
If you take calomel today you'll be
sick and nauseated tomorrow; besides,
it may salivate you, while II you take
DUds0ns Liver Tone you VIII wake up
feeling great, fun of ambition and
ready for work or play. It's harmless,
pleasant and safe to give children;
they like it.-Advertisement
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-02-13
PUBLICITY BUREAU TO GET
ADDITIONAL FUNDS FORWORK

An addition of $500 was reconN7nend-
cd to be added to the joint publicity
bureau fund of the chamber Of com
merce Saturday by the advertising com
mittee to aid in carrying on the work
OF the bureau.
It was also decided by the comsnit-
tee to buy SO more of the leather COW
ers for the FL PasO booklets to be
placed in passenger offices and on
trains in the east. The plan of erect
ing a billboard at the uniOa station
showing the Elephant Butte dam viii
be investigated.
The offer of the Orpheum Theater
company to take moving pictures Of
the dam to show in the east was de-
clined because fthe expense. The
proposal of Foster K Reynolds to dis
tribute literature Of Ell PasO in the
east was also declined.
The members of the committee pres
ent were H. S. Beach, H. d. Slater and
II. r. McClintock.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-02-13
English Mariner Dies at
1903; Was 50 Years on Seas

London. Eng, Feb. 13.-Capt. David
jackson, 10S years old, who just died
OF heart failure at his home in footing,
was for nearly so years a master
mariner on ships between England and
America He made his first trip as q
cabin boy in 1917.
Capt jackson received a letter of
congratulation from the king ON his
Tooth birthday anniversary, and a
similar letter each year since.
One of the old mans boasts was
that only once had he been aboard a
steamship, all his other voyages having
been made in the days OF sailing
vessels.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-02-13
GERMANY AND AUSTRIA FREE
POLAND. REPORT STATES

Pctrograd, Russia, Feb. 15.-Germany
and Austria have declared the indepen-
dence of Poland, to become effective
February H. according to apparently
authentic advices reaching here. It IS
said a convention will be held at Graz
COW, Galicia. for the purpose of choos-
ing a king for Poland. Archduke Karl
Stephen, of Austria, is mentioned as
candidate.
Germany has yielded German Silesia
to the proposed kingdom. Pending the
holding of the convention the tempo
rary government is headed by Ignatz
Daschinsky, Socialist member of the
Austrian reichstag.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-02-13
ONE KILLED, TWO INJURED
WHEN SHIP Is DAMAGED

Scarborough, Eng, Feb. 13.-The
new cargo Steamer Torquay Of Dart
mouth, was towed into Scarborough
haIbor Friday ni%ht in a sinking con-
ditiOn, after either striking a mine or
having been tOrpedOed eight miles
east of this port. The damage sus-
tanned by the steamer was amidships,
one boiler having been penetrated. One
man was Killed and two were injured.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-02-13

Clothes Made IN e. Paso.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-02-13
GERMAN iIRNEN
lombard VERDUN
Kaiser's Forces Shell Nieu-
port; Berlin Celebrates
Prussian Victory,

ing London are that it is still a see
saw affair with both sides sustaining
enormous losses. Further south the
Austrians contend that they are con-
tinuing their advance into BukOwina.
Military experts in London are Of the
opinion that the Carpathiah front still
remains an area of prime importance
in the east
Bomb Damage Slight.
The official statement issued today
9y the German army headquarters at
Berlin says;
In the western theater Of war
Enemy aviators Friday again dropped
bombs on the coast. The bombs caused
regrettable damage to the civil popu-
lation, while from the military point of
view we suffered only slight losses.
On the extreme western front, ar
tilery ammunition was found which
doubtless originated in American fac
tories
Russian Opposition Broken.
In the eastern theater of the war
On both sides Of the east Prussian
frontier our operations are everywhere
progressing successfully Wherever
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-02-13
Letters to The Herald.

IAN communications must bear tbs
signature Of the writer, but the name
viii lie withheld Il requested
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1915-12-03
!. D. OUATTLEBAUM.

Mr.. J. D. Quattlebaum is one of the
busy men of Prosperity. He is the
owner of the Idle Hour Mill, which
mas been kept very busy this fall and
is generally busy at all times. The
Idle Hour Mill grinds corn, making
the best meal and grist that is offered
in the market. "A large part of the
product of the mill is sold in the larger
markets of the state and gees to sup
Ply the city demand for food stuff. Mr..
Quattlebaum also has sales stable,
and keep good stock on hand for towH
and country trade. His business also
embraces the buying and selling of
poultry and eggs, in which line ne IS
one Of the few dealers in the state
who pay cash for country produce
Mr.. Quattlehaum has served Prosper
ity we'll as alderman, and he has done
a great deal in many ways for the good
of the community and the degelopmen;
of its trade. He is wide awake and
progressive citizen, and his mill an1
his produce business are valuable as
sets to tae commerce of Prosperity