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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-04-13
LEGAL NOTICES
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE

Notice Is Hereby Given That by reason of de-
fanlt in the terms and conditions of that Ger.
tain mortgage executed and delivered by Elias
hnrten, a singleman, ~mortgagor, to H. d.
ALERT and W.. F. Winter, mortgages, dated the
9TH day of August. 1912, and filed and recorded in
the office of the Register of Deeds. in and for
the Countyof Cavalier and State of North Da-
kota, on the 5th day of August, 1912, in Book
SIS of Mortgages, at Page 237, said mortgage
will be foreclosed by a sale of the premises in
such mortgage and hereinafter described, at
the front door of the Court House, in the City
of Langdon, in the County of Cavalier and State
of North Da kota, atthe hour of two o'clock in
the afternoon on the 22nd day of April, 1916. to
satisfy the amount due on such mortgage on
the day of sale,
The premises described in such mortgage and
WHICH will be sold to satisfy the same are de-
scribed as follows:
The Southwest Quarter (SW1i} of S c'ion
Ten lO) and the Northwest Quarter (Nwli, of
Section Fifteen O5l in Township One HUI dr..
S~ixty-Ihree, Q63) North of Range Sixty cto
West, IN the County of Cavalier and State uf
North Dakota.
There will be due on such mortgage AT tn.
date of sale the sum of S5939n. so. besides A,a'u-
tory at torney's fees and the costs of tins
foreclosure.
Dated this 18th day of March. a. D.. 1916.
II d. ALERT W. Il. WINTER,
.di-'@ Mortgages.
THOMAS DEvANEy,
Attorney for Mortgagees.
Langdon. North Dakota.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-04-13
SALE OF LAND.

Notice Is Hereby Given. That under authority
OF an Order of Sale. granted by the Honorable
F.. w; Bleakley, County Judge of the County OF
Cavalier, in the State of Nor'h Dakota, dated
the 10Th day of April. y. D. 1916, the undersign
Koltc, Deceased, late Of the County of Cavalier
and State of North Dakota. will sell at private
sale to the highest bidder, for cash, subject to
confirmation by the Judge of the County Court
the following described land, to wit:
The South Half of the Northwest Quarter anC
Lots Three and -Four Of Section -Four, Town,
ship One Hundred Sixty-Two. Range Fifty
seven, Cavalier County, North Dakota.
The sale will he made on or after the 9th day
of May, A. d.. 1915. All bids must be in writ
ing, and may be filed with tn, Judge of the sale
County Court or delivered to the undersigned
personally
CHI \RLES G.. SOEBEY.
Administrator of the Estate of Hans kolte
Deceased.
Dated April 10. 1916. yS41
CRIMSON d JOHNSON.
Attorneys for Administrator
uangdon. North Dakota.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-04-13
Dissolution of Partnership

Notice is hereby given. That TAX
ing effect with the date of this notice
the partnership heretofore existing
soetween Howard T. Ober and Fred l..
Gber, in the fruit and confectionery
bEsiness. under the firm name of H.
e Ober & Co., has been dissolved by
mutual consent. Howard T. Ober
srsiring from the firm. the business
being assumed from that date by Fred
Il Ober. who assumes all the out
standing liabilities against the firm
IF II. T. ODER & Co.
Signed Howard T. ODER.
Fred L.. ODER.
Dated at Langdon. N. D., April l, 10
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-04-13
METHODIST CHURCH SERVICES

Specla! services every evening ex-
cept Saturday at 500 o'clock.
Palm Sunday services: Morning,
at IL 200; subject, "The Divinity of
Christ
Evening at 200 O'Clock. subject,
'Enthroning Christ"
Sunday school at II m.
Epworth league at TOO p. M,
subject, ''Getting Along with Dis
agreeable Folks Miss Eva Souch,
leader.
Harvey Center: Sunday school at
q and preaching at 8 p. m.
A, hearty welcome for all.
Geo. G. Lee, Pastor.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-04-13

The report of the postmaster general
for the current period has to deal With
Il deficit due, the report states, to the
loss Of revenue brought on by the
European war. One assuring fact,
however, IS made conSpicuous-a a V
ing has been accomplished in the bu-
reau Of purchases which aggregates
for the contract period nearly $1,000
600 The ANIMAL saving is about $780,
coo, and the items reduced, including
envelopes and stamps, indicate that
the saving can continue indefinitely.
In closing this page of the report the
postmaster general says. The purchas-
ing agent who has supervision Of the
purchase of the vast quantities of sup
plies used in the postot1ice department
and the postal service deserves great
credit and cannot be too highly com
mended for the improved business
methods which have resulted in the
saving of such Il large amount of the
public money!" The agent was trans
ferrcd at the beginning of the admin
istration from the newspaper field.
whore his namc-J. 4. Ldgerton-ap-
pended to both prose and verse, had
long been familiar to readers OF many
parts OF the country.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-04-13

When the weather comes up to the
prediction the laggard regrets that he
didn't do his preparedness shopping
early.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-04-13
There is no lack Of prccedents and

There is 10 lack Of prccedents and
rulings to sustain our contention that
neutral trade should be free, no mat
ter If bclligerents are injured by this
freedom. During the Boer war Great
Britain declared that all 'foodstuffs
with Il hostile destination can be con-
sidcrcd contraband of war only if they
arc supplies for the enemy's forces.
bic of being so used; it must be shown
that this was, in fact, their destination
ut the time of the seizure" In 1904
Russia seized Il cargo consigned to pri-
vatc merchants i'll Japan, and Great
Britain applied to this case the princi-
pie hat the cargo must be shown to
be destined for military and naval
use" Also that the decision of the
prize court of the captor in such mat
tcrS. in order to be binding on neutral
states, must be in accordance With the
recognized rules and principles of in
ternational law and procedure" The
United States ruled in the Russian
seizure cas- that PARTICLES which, like
arms and ammunition, arc by their IA
ture Of self evident use are c%ontraband
of war if destined to enemy territory.
but articles like coal, cotton and provi-
sions, though if ordinarily capable Of
warlike use, are not subject to capture
and contiscation unless shown by evil
dcncc to be actually destined for the
military or naval forces of q bclliger-
cnt." Nothing has occurred since the
positions of the two nations now in
dispute were thus outlined to weaken
the basic principle.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-04-13

Another good thing about old fash
Toned winter is that it makes buck
wheat cakes and maple sirup taste like
old times.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-04-13

Railroads also must keep an eye on
the weather which prevails at the
mission.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-04-13

MAN AND WIFE CAPABLE man with wife and
one child desires work on farm. both have ex-
perience and can come at once. Address p. T..
d, in care of this office. 81
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-04-13

If the Mexlcans keep on cutting up
they may unity our preparedness pro-
grams and bring u Mexican policies
TO q head.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-04-13

GIRL WANTED-At once capable girl for gene
raj housework for a family of four. Steady
position at good wages. Apply to Mrs. John
Mahon, Langdon, n, d. 81
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-04-13

We can ever promise a rousing epic
on "MeXico's Last Bandit" as soon as
that interesting individual "alTives'-
that is to say, departs.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-04-13
WMANl COLUMN |

q ADVERTISEMENTS will De inserted in this
81 column for One Cent a Word each insertion
NO advertisement inserted for less than fifteen
cents. Cash must always accompany out of
town orders. The rate for the insertion o.
business locals among pure reading matter will
hereafter be ten cents ~perl!ca eachinsertion.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-04-13

HAY FOR S~ALE-Choice hay in stack near
town..A Apply to B. Heating, Langdon, N. D..
for price and particulars. 37-39
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-04-13

The United States chamber of com
merce in a recent report declares that
the outlook for better business for 1916
is i'll striking contrast with the outlook
ut tho beginning Of 1915. There are
localities where caution and conserva-
tism yet prevail, and the prospect Of
high prices for the future further ac-
c%entuatcs this caution, because dealers
ing by the nsum Broadly speak
ing, the report goes on, it may be said
that the spirit of optimism and hope
fulncss prevails to a degree that has
not been apparent for nearly a decade,
and the general belief and expectation
are for such prosperity during 1916 as
will recompense the people Of this
country for all their past misfortunes.
Tho City of Mexico has ever been
noted for insanitary surroundings.
Perhaps Il new site for the Mexican
capital will improve the nations sanity
as we'll as sanitation.
Two hours a week for military train
ing is Haryard's contribution to patri-
Otto preparedness. OF course rowing
and baseball practice must not be
skimpcd.
Yuan can hold the Chinese monarchy
business in allegiance and at the right
time repudiate as emperor the agree
ments President Yuan made with
Japan.
With Russia and Japan. Turkey and
Bulgaria. making up after their fierce
Quarrels who shall dispute that war
hath her victories ever when nobody
wins?
Some people are stumped by the
question, what makes the boy ban
dts" Permitting boys to start wrong
evidently plays a part in it.
We can even promise a rousing epic
on "MeXico's Last Bandit" as soon as
that interesting individual "al1ives'-
that is to say, departs.
If the MeXlcans keep on cutting up
they may unity our preparedness pro-
grams and bring u Mexican policies
to q head.
Railroads also must keep an eye on
the weather which prevails at the
meets Of the interstate commerce com
mission.
Another good thing about old fash
Toned winter is that it makes buck
wheat cakes and maple sirup taste like
old times.
When the weather comes up to the
prediction the laggard regrets that he
didn't do his preparedness shopping
early.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-04-13

Some people are stumped by the
question, What makes the boy ban
dts Permitting boys to start wrong
evidently plays a part in it.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-04-13

Tho City of Mexico has ever been
noted for insanitary surroundings.
capital will improve the nations sanity
as we'll as sanitation.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-04-13

Two hours a week for military train
ing is Haryard's contribution to patri-
Otto preparedness. OF course rowing
and baseball practice must not be
skimpcd.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-04-13

SECOND COOK-Wanted Immediately compe-
tent second cook, steady position, good wages
Columbia Hotel, l.. FRYE, Prop, 36-tf
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-04-13

With Russia and Japan, Turkey and
Quarrels who shall dispute that war
hath her victories even when nobody
wins:
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-04-13

Yuan can hold the Chinese monarchy
business in allegiance and at the right
time repudiate as emperor the agree,
ments President Yuan made with
Japan.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-04-13

FURNISHED ROoMs-For rent, two we'll
furnished rooms, good location and strictly
frst-class; gentlemen preferred. Apply at
this office. j M. Soft
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-11-07
NEW YORK DEMOCRATS MOST CONFIDENT
FLOOD OF WILSON MONEY COMES OUT IN TIVE EAST; SULZER RUNS
 AWAY IN LEAD ON THE CHANNEL
BULLETIN - NEW YORK - S12 districts outside of city
 65774; Wilson, 4S,6S9. 14O precincts in city Wilson 2O5OO; Hughes 17,OOO

NEW YORK, Nov. 7.-Both Dem- ocrats and Republicans are claim ing the election at 6 o'clock this evening, though the Democrats ap- pear to be most confident.
 The betting went to even money early in the day, and the close of the New York Stock Exchange there was a flood of Wilson money, not all of which could be covered.
 The weather in New York and all the doubtful states of the East and Middle West was fair, except Northern Michigan.
 The early returns from Massa- chusett8, showing that Wilson is getting 40 per cent. of the Pro- gressive vote, and the Democratic gains in Kansas, encouraged the Democrats and have made them more sanguine.
 A tremendous vote is being polled ill New York City, indicating that the Tammary organization is exert ing itself.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-11-07
EXTRA WILL BE ISSUED BY TIE
 EMPIRE TONIGHT
All Returns up to the Time of Going to the Press to be Placed
 Before Readers.
NATIONAL AND ALASKAN

Tonight The Empire will icsue ar election extra which will contain the latest news regarding the national and also the Ala7kan election. This extra will hs complete with all re- turns received up to within few minutes of going to press. The ia eilities of The Empire permit of a rapid and thorough manner of hand ling and printing the news.
 The election extra will be sold on tho streets Of Juneau, Thane, Doug les and Treadwell sY The Empires hustling boys.
 Today all arrangements were com plesed for Che quIckeot possible re- turns not only from the national election but from Alaska at large and Gastineau Channel precincts partieu- larly
 A corps Of extra men have been enlisted for the local returns and The Empire will cover the field with its usual thorough way. Auto mobiles with competent men capa- blc of securing the latest election in- formation will begin assembling the new5 as soon as the polls close and this information will be rushed to The Empire o'fice, and with the two linotype machines with experts at the key board, will soon have the matter in type ready for assem- bling in tho forms. The Empire preparations include gathering the rotu~ns of all Gas.ineau Channel pre- elnets. Treadwell and Douglas, Thane and Jualpa, Perseverance and other places a8 well @ Juneau.
 The Alaska news from other To- calities will be rushed by cable by special representatives.
 The National news will be sent here by cable, and choud start coming late this afternoon from farther Eastern points.
 The extra will be on the Street just as soon as definite details can be secured.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-11-07

With political workers on every corner end with the hard rain hold ing off, the citizens of Juneau are today casting Q record breaking vote for Delegate and the Territorial of- fices.
 At three o'clock this afternoon a total of 917 votes had been cast in the three precincts in the city and the Gold Creek precinct. It is esti- mated by the watchers at the polls that at least 70 per cent of the total vote cast is going for sulzer.
 The vote at three o'clock stood ACT in Precinct No. 1, voting place at the City Hall: 2S5 in Precinct No. 2, voting place in the Brunswick Building; 96 at Precinct No. 9, across Gold Creek bridge, end in the Gold Creek Precinct, 69 had been cast
 The polls are to be open until z o'clock and the last few hours will witness a heavy vote as many work CTS at the Alaska.Juneau and other places do not reach the city, or have leisure to vote until the latter part of the day.
 The outlook in Juneau at 3 o'clock this afternoon Is thct Senator Charles A. Sulzer is running strong for Delegate to Congress. The work CTS at the polls say that the indi- cations have not changed the e5ti- mates thct Sulzer's majority will be large on Gastineau Channel.
 Most of the interest in the elec- ton seems to be centored on the Delegateshlp, and the Sulzer work CTS are more numerous than any others.
 A warm contest developed over the wet and dry contest. Both sides are claiming Juneau.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-11-07
Fast Light Cruisers Are on the Way Across the
 Atlantic to Hunt
 UnderSea Boats.
TO OPERATE OFF COAST
Hunters Are New Craft of Motor Launches Now Used on the
 English Coast.

NEW YORK. Nov. Hunting the submarine has become quite a sport among the British naval officers in the waters adjacent 60 the British Isles and now iJ would appear that British activities must be extended overseas.
 According to a Britisher in this country in a position to know. Great Britain has probably on the way here a fleet Of fast light cruisers bearing on board a number Of the famous 5O-foot motor launches which are used for hunting the bis game and that this country may yet see how Che British capture or sing undersea boats.
 There is no more popular arm Of the naval service than the assign ment to these fast motor boats. which midshipmen are frequently given the job Of commanding How yer. the luck Is not always with the motor boats which are armed with small guns. and there are many in- stances Of submarines sinking these little vessels with their deck guns. But the launches cost only SiO.0O0 while a cruising submarine costs from $LOO00OO to S1500.0O0.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-11-07
WARN MEXICO AGAINST BASE
 FOR GERMANS
Two Governments Send Word That HarbOring of Submarines Not
 to Be Allowed.
RUMORS AGAIN RIFF

WASHINGTON, Nov The Unit ed States government and also the British government have warned the Mexican de facto government not to harbor any German submarines or allow them to maintain a base in Mexican waters.
 This announcement is taken to mean that both governments have re- liable information regarding a con- templated plan of the Germans to operate on the Atlantic coast from a Mexican base 1t is also stated in several official quarters that it is believed that a base is already located along the Mexican Gulf coast.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-11-07
CHARLES A. SULZER

The paramount in tOdays election in Alaska is inc choice of Delegate to Congress beyond partisan ship matters is an issue that lies at the very O Alaskan welfare
 Questions schools our finances our tax aton all the other mutudnous matters o gov ornmen by interested in them are involved
 The question goyenment itself nyoyed-the question ol the government O Alaska Aaszans in Alaska
 The question cooperative action for AL asEan welfare is involved.
 The question elimination personal and aconol and sec tonaI hate. malice selfshne3s, is involved
 The question representative at Washngon all aborng for Alaska Alaska of Road commissioners the local scnool Boards City Councils public welfare organizations involved.
 The capitol Channel bridge and many other local matters the utmost importance development involved
 All these issues sharply and specifically drawn
 The themselves serve their homes Alaska and patriotism by voting CHARLES A SULzER FOR DELEGATE TO CONGRESS-
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-11-07
CLOSES
 GAMP 8I3N FOR
 THE PRESIDENT.
Urges People to Vote for Wilson as Country Is Safe With Him At
 the Head.
ANNOUNCES NEW WORK

LINCOLN, Neb, Nov. 7.-ln his closing campaign speech here last night William Jennings Bryan sery- ed notice to the world that with the campaign at an end he would next turn his energies to the cause of National Prohibition.
 Au Bryan at the close of his speech last night made one of the strongest appeals for the re-elec- ton sof Woodrow Wilson that has ever been uttered
 You have man who has been dictated to by none. His course has been tine best Put him back where he belongs He is safe and the nation is safe
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-11-07
WILSON GAINING
 IN MASSACHUSETTS

BOSTON, Nov. 7.-Meagre re- turns from five towns and one third of New Bedford show President Wilson getting about 40 per cent of the Progressive vote of Massa- chusetts.
 Five towns in Massachusetts give Wilson 2S9; Hughes, 544.
 Last election these towns gave Wilson 192; Taft S5S; Roosevelt PIP.
 New Bcdfard, not included in above, one-third complete
 Wilson, 1.7S7; Hughes, 1889.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-11-07
WAR BOATS IN A
 DUEL, BOTH SUNK

ROME. Nov. 1.-tn Austrian sub marine and an Italian destroyer have bo,h been sunk in a duel ae- coriing to an official statement Of the Admiralty today. lt is under stood that the submarine made an attack on au Italian transport and the de- ,roycr went Co the scene Of the conflict. The transport escaped but the two smaller crafts fought until both went down. The fate Of the crews are not know.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-11-07
STEAMER MOVEMENTS
and Mail Information
NOW NORTH BOUND

NOW NORTH BOUND Princess Sophia will be due northbound tonight Has mail Al.K will be due from the south late this week. City Of Seattle will be due Thursday with two days mail
 SCHEDULED SAlLlNGs Prince Rupert is scheduled to sail from Vancouver Thurs day.
 Mariposa is scheduled to sail from Seattle Thursday Admiral Watson is scheduled to sail from Seattle Friday.
 SoUTH8oUNO sAlLlNGs Northwestern is expected to arrive southbound Saturday. Jeffersoa is due to sail south bound tonight at midnight. Alameda is expected southbouni next Sunday.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-11-07
HEAVY VOTE IS BEING
 POLLED IN WASHINGTON

SEATTLE, Nov. '. A very heavy vote will be polled through out the State Of Washington. The voting machines are working slow ly. but it is believed that every body will get an opportunity to vote.
 At the party headquarters both Democrats and Republicans claim the State for the President and State tickets.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-11-07
KETcHIKAN JUDGES
 REFUSE VOTES OF
 NONRESIDENT VOTERS

KETCHIKAN, Nov. 7.-The judges of election here refused tC permit those who are not actual residents of their precincts and have not been so for 30 days to vote today.
 This shuts out ]. F. Chamberlin, Oscar Hart, Joe Moherin, George Slmpkins, and D. A. Thompson, all Juneau citizens, who expected to vote here. All six of them are support CTS of Senator Sulzer
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-11-07
Mn EEAT FNR TRAINS.

BERLIN, Nov. 7.-Trayeling on the railroads owned by the German government have just been warned Go wear warm clothing. is it will be be impossible Go heat many of the cnaches thls winter.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-11-07
WILSON GAINING IN
 STATE OF KANSAS

KANSAS CITY, Nov. 7.-Incom- plete returns show Wilson leading in the Republican cities of Fort Scott and Wichita, Kansas, and Hughes is leading in Topeka.
 Roosevelt carried Wichita and Fort Scott four years ago, and Will son had a slight plurality in To- peka.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-11-07
WILL
 VOTE AT WRANeELL
 ENRoUTE TO SOUTH

On board the Prince Rupert, which sailed for the south last night, were 25 voters from Juneau and the cap lain promised that he would reach Wrangell in time for them to be able to cast their vote there in the election today.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-11-07
WILSON MONEY
 FLOODS NEW YORK

NEW YORK, Nov. 7.-The New York Herald says a flood of Will son money rolled into the Exchange before the closing hours"
 Tex Rickard bet many thousands of dollars this morning on Wilson at even money.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-11-07
sULZER GETS EARLY
 VOTERS AT FAIRBANKS

FAIRBANKS, Nov lone hun dred votes were boiled before 9 O. clock this morning. It is estimated that at least 60 of them were for Sulzer.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-11-07
U BOAT PIES
 UP ON COAST

BERLIN. Nov. 7.-The War Office today officially announced that the submarine U-2 was destroyed by her own crew two days ago when she piled up on the west coast Of Juuaui through an accident to her machinery.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-11-07
sULzER IS RUNNING
 THREE TO ONE AT sKAeWAY

sKAGwAY. Nov '. - At 2:3O o'clock this afternoon 125 votes had been cast and from those watching the polls the vote is three to one for Sulzer for Delegate. It is ex- pected that Sulzer will easily poll S25 of the ballots to be cast.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-11-07
sULzER WILL CARRY
 LONG CREEK DISTRICT

LONG CITY, Nov. '. - Senator Charles A. Sulzer will carry this district at the leection today. The people here are tired of Wicker sham's fight against the Alaska Board of Road Commissioners. The working men are for Sulzer
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-11-07
FRENCH FLAG GOES UP OVER
 GREEK FLEET

LONDON. Nov The Reuters Athen correspondent says that it is reported from Patras that the French ,las was hoisted yesterday on the Greek light cruiser flotilla at Ker- lst.ni