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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-07-26

o nave the megrimS often enough
as it is. Come here and kiss the baby.
He is named for you, Meriwether Lew
is, and he has two teeth. Sit down
and behave yourself. Judy will be
here in Il minute. You are among
your friends. Do not grieve. Twill
all come WELL"
This was in the year 1909. Mr.. JEFF
ferson's embargo on foreign trade had
paralyzed all western commerce. Our
ships lay idle; our crops rotted; there
was no market. The name Of Jeffer-
son was now in general eXecration. In
March, when his second term as presi-
dent expired, he had retired to private
life at Monticello. He had written his
spring, in which he said of the people
of his country:
I trust that in their steady character,
mistaken by difficulties; in their love of
liberty, obedience to aw, and support Of
the public authorities l see a sure guar
antee of the permanence of our republic,
and, retiring from the charge Of their af-
fairs, I carry with me the consolation Of
a firm persuasion that HEAVIER has in store
for our beloved country long ages to come
of prosperity and happiness.
Whatever the veering self interest of
others led them to think or do regard
ing the memory Of that great man.
Meriwether Lewis trusted Thomas JEFF
ferson absolutely and relied wholly on
his friendship and his counsel. Now
in the hour Of trouble he resolved to
journey to Monticello to ask the adj
vice of his old chief, as he had always
done.
In this he was we'll supported by his
friend DR.. Saugrain.
"You are i'll, governor. You have
fever of these lands" urged that
worthy. "By all means leave this
country and go back to the east. Go
by way of New Orleans and the sea.
The voyage will do you much good"
"Peria," said Mcriwether Lewis to
his French servant and attendant,
make ready my papers for my jour
ney. Have a small case, such as can
be carried on horseback. l must take
with me all my journals, my maps
and certain of the records of my office
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-07-26
PAGE SEVEN

the level Of the forest. The stone tow
er Of the old Spanish stockade, where
t1oated the American flag, disappeared
at length from view.
Meriwether Lewis sat staring back,
but seeming not to note what passed.
lie did not even notice a long bateau
which left the wharf just before his
w and preceded him down the river,
nov loafing along aimlessly, sometimes
ahead, sometimes behind that of the
governor and his party. In time he
turned to his lap desk and began his
endless task of writing, examining, re-
wishing. Now and again he muttered to
himself. The fever was indeed in his
blood.
They proceeded thus, after the usual
fashion of boat travel i'll those days,
down the great river until they had
passed the mouth of the Ohio and
reached what was known as the Chick
saw bluffs. below the confluence of
the two streams. Here was a little
post of the army arranged for the COM
mander, Major Nicely. Indian agent at
that point.
AS was the custom, all barges tied
up here, and the governors craft moor
ed at the foot of the bluff. Its chief
passenger was so weak that he hardly
could walk up the steep steps cut in
the muddy front of the bank.
Governor Lewis!' exclaimed Major
Nicely as he met him. You are i'll!
You are. in al ague!!"
Perhaps, perhaps. Give me rest
here for a day or two, if you please.
Then l fancy l shall be strong enough
to travel east. See if you can get
horses for myself and my party. 1 am
resolved not to go by sea. have not
time"
The governor of Louisiana, haggard,
flushed with fever, staggered as he fol-
lowed his friend into the apartment
assigned to him in one Of the cabins
Of the little post. He wore his usual
travelling garb, but now, for some
strange reason, he seemed to lack his
usual immaculate n%eatness. Instead
Of the formal dress of his office he
wore an old, stained, faded uniform
coat, it's pocket bullying with papers.
This he kept at the head Of his bed
when at length he flung himself down,
almost in the delirium Of fever.
CONTINUED Next Week)
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-07-26
A Big Proqram,

The recently organized Carlisle CPa.)
I'M of commerce has been carry
ing forward its work in a very practi-
cal manner. For 1918 the chamber
has prepared a program of work which
it expects to undertake which covers
completely every branch of activities in
which a commercial organization in
that particular community can engage.
The program is along departmental
lines and provides for definite things
to be undertaken in each department.
The members of the chamber are now
at work getting action on the program
they have outlined.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-07-26
A TOUGH JOB TO FILL.
Many Have Taken a Fling at First
Base For Pittsburgh Pirates.

Many Have Taken a Fling at First
Base For Pittsburgh Pirates.
1t would seem that the toughest job
in the leagues to fill is that Of first base
man for the Pittsburgh club. Since
1906, when Barney Dreyfuss traded
Kitty Bransfield, the present National
league umpire, then rated as one Of
the best sackers in the game, to Phila-
delphia for Del Howard, twenty men
have had a fling at the position, and
trying to find a man for the job Jimmy
Callahan has undertaken a task which
was handed down to him by Fred
Clarke.
Since Bransfield was shipped to the
Phillies, twelve years ago, the follow
ing players have at n time or another
held down first base for the Smoky
City crew: Del Howard, Homer Hide
brand, Bill Clancy, Joe Nealon, Al
Storke, Harry Swacina, Warren Gill,
Jim Kane, Bill Abstein, Jack Flynn,
Ham Hyatt, Bud Sharpe, Fred Hunter.
Bill McKechnie, Jack Miller, Ed Ko-
netchy, Doc johnson, Hans Wagner,
Bill Hinchman and Warren Adams.
Adams, the youngster claimed by the
Pirates from the Robins on waivers
and later reclaimed by the Robins and
sent to Oakland, was the latest pros
pect to "fivver," and Callahan has been
forced to send Hinchman back to the
initial sack until another candidate can
be dug up.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-07-26

you did. How can l repay you Tor
what you have done today? cannot
tell how, but l feel that YOU have turn
ed the tide for us. All, if ever you felt
that you owed me anything, it is paid
all your debt to me and mine. See. 1
no longer weep. You have dried my
tears"
"We cannot balance debts and cred
it's" he replied. There is no way in
the world in which you and l can cry
quits. Only one thing is sure-I must
60"
81 cannot say %goodby," said she.
"Ah, do not ask me that! We are but
beginning now"
He looked at her still, an %unspeaka-
BILE sadness in his gaZe-at her hand.
extended pleadingly toward him.
won't you take my hand. Merne?"
said she. Wont your
II dare not" said he hoarsely. "No.
1 dare not"
"Why? Do you wish to leave me
still feeling that I am in your debt?
You can afford so much now" she said
brokenly. "for those who have not
won."
"Think YOU that I have won?" he
broke out. "Theodosia-Theo-I shall
call you by your old name just once-I
do not take Your hand-I dare not
touch you-because I love you! I al
ways shall. God help me, it is the
TRUTH"
Her eyes looked up at him lumi-
nously.
you are g%lorious!' said she. Eyes.
a woman's name would be safe with
you. You are strong. How terrible a
thing is a sense of honor! But yon are
glorious. Goodbye"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-07-26
GnAsA

81 am ruined. ! am a broken man."
here. Get my old spyglass. I may
need it, and l always fancy to have it
with me when l travel, as was my GUS
tom in the west. Secure for our costs
in travel some gold-three or four hun
dred dollars, 1 imagine. I will take
some in my belt and give the rest to
you for the saddle trunk"
"Your excellency plans to go by land,
then, and not by sea-"
II do not know. I must save all the
time possible. And Peria''-
Eyes, excellency."
"Have my pistols well cared for and
| your own as well. See that my small
powder canister, with bullets, is with
them in the holsters. The trails are
none too safe. Be careful whom you
advise of our plans. My business is of
private nature. and I do not wish to
be disturbed. And here, take my
watch" he concluded. ut was given
to me by a friend-a good friend, Mr..
| Writ, and 1 prize it very much, so
| much that l fear to have it on my per-
son. Care for it in the saddle trunk"
Eyes, excellency."
"Do not call me 'excellency.' l de-
test the title. 1 nm Governor Lewis
and may so be distinguished. Go now,
and do as I have told. you. We shall
need about ten men to man h barge.
Arrange it. Have u goods ready for
an early start tomorrow morning."
All that night, sleepless, fevered, al
most distracted, Meriwether Lewis sat
at his desk writing, or e%ndeavoring to
write, with what matters upon his soul
we may not ask. But the long night
wore away at last, and morning came,
as it may be only in that latitude.
Without having closed his eyes in sleep
the governor made ready for his jour
ney to the east.
Whether or not Peria was faithful to
all his instructions n cannot say, but
| certainly all st. Louis knew of the in
tended departure Of the governor.
They loved him, these folk, trusted
him, would miss him now, and they
| gathered almost en- masse to bid him
| speed upon his journey.
He was ready to depart, but stood
| still, looking about for the tall figure
which presently he saw advancing
through the throng, a tall man with
wide mouth and sunny hair, with blue
eye and stalwart frame-William Clark,
the friend whom he loved so much and
whom he was now to see for the last
time in his life.
General Clark carried upon his arm
| the baby which had been named after
the governor Of the new territory.
Lewis took him from his fathers arms
and pressed the child's cool face to his
own, suddenly trembling a little about
his own lips as he felt the tender flesh
of the infant. No child Of his own
might he ever hold thus. He gave him
back with Il last look into the face Of
his friend.
"Goodby, VIII" said he.
The governors barge swept down the
rolling food Of the Mississippi, i'm
PEELED by the blades of ten sturdy
oarsmen. Little by little tho blue
smoke. Of st. Louis town faded beyond
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-07-26
MefiWether Leuis
Copyrisht, 1916, by

CHAPTER Xxx.
The Quality Of Mercy.
IN Richmond Jail lay Aaron Burr,
the great conspirator, the ruins
Of his ambition fallen about
~ him. He had found a prison
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-07-26

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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-07-26

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IN Richmond Jail lay Aaron Burr,
b great conspirator, the ruins
Of his ambition fallen about
~ him. He had found a prison
instead of a palace. He was eager NO
longer to gain a scepter, but only to es.
cape q moose.
The great conspiracy was at an end.
The only question was Of the punish
ment the accused should have, for in
the general belief he was certain of
conviction. That he never was con-
victed has always been one Of the most
mysterious facts of a mysterious chap
ter in our national development.
SO crowded were the hostelries of
Richmond that a stranger would have
had difficulty in finding lodging there
during. the six months Of the Burr trial.
Not SO with Meriwether Lewis, low
one Of the country's famous men. A
score of homes opened their doors to
him. The town buzzed over his ap-
pearance. He had once been the friend
of Burr, always the friend of Jefferson.
TO Which side nov would he lean?
Luther Martin, chief of Burr's coun-
sci, was eager above all to have a word
with Meriwether Lewis, so close to at
fairs in Washington. possibly so useful
to himself. Washington Irving, too,
ASSISTANT to Martin in the great trial,
would gladly have had talk with him.
All asked what his errand might be.
What was the leaning Of the governor
of the new territory, a man closer to
the administration at Washington thar
any other?
Meriwether Lewis kept his own coun-
sci. He arranged first to see Burr him,
self. The meagerly furnished ante.
room of the federal prison in Richmond
was the d%iscredited adventurer's re.
ception hall in those days.
Burr advanced to meet his visitor
with something of his own old haughti.
ness Of mien, a little of the former
brilliance Of his eye.
Governor, I am delighted to see you
back safe and sound from your jour.
ney. My congratulations, sir?!'
Meriwether Lewis made no reply
but gazed at him steadily, we'll aware
Of the singing sarcasm of his words.
II have few friends now" said Aaron
Burr. "You have many. You are OIL
the foodtide. 1t GIBBS for me. When
n loses, what mercy is shown to him
That %scoundrel Merry-he promised ev.
erything and gave nothing. Yrujo-he
is worse yet in his treachery. Even
the French minister, Turreau-whc
surely might listen to the wishes of the
great French population Of the Missis.
sippi valley-pays no attention to their
petitions whatever and none to mine
These,were my former friends. I prom.
Used them a country"
"You promised them a country, Colo
mel Burr-from what?"
"From that great ownerless land yon.
der-the west. But they waited and
waited until your success was sure
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-07-26
sUsPENDs PILOT AND PITCHER
Association Chief DiscipIines Louisville
MANAGER and Cocreham.

President Thomas J.. Hickey Of the
American association announced that
Manager Clymer of the Louisville club
and Pitcher Cocreham of the Kansas
City team had been suspended indef-
nitely as a result Of an alteration ON
the playing field.
Clymer asserted Cocreham struck
him after he had ~admonished tho Kan
sas City player, who, with others, he
said, had been Raging Kirke, Louis
yille's first baseman. Cocreham, It is
understood. declared he had resented
an epithet.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-07-26

"YouXpromised them a country, Colonel
Burr-from what?"
Why, that s%coundrel Merry is here this
very day-the effrontery of him! he
wants nothing more to do with me.
No; he is here to undertake to recoup
himself in his own losses by reason of
moneys he advanced to me some time
ago. He is importuning my son-in-law,
Mr.. Aston, to pay him back those
funds which once he was so ready to
furnish to is. But Mr.. Aston is ruin
ed-we are all ruined. No; they waited
too longw
"They waited until it was too late,
yes" Lewis returned. 'That country is
American now, not British or Spanish
or French. Our men are passing across
inc river in thousands. They will never
] loose their hold on the west. 1t was
treason to the future that you planned,
but it was hopeless from the first"
1T would seem, sir" said Aaron Burr,
Ia cynical smile twisting his thin lip,
Il that I may not count upon your friend
ship"
THAT is a hard speech, Colonel Burr.
I was, your friend"
ID More than your chief ever was. I
fancy Mr.. Jefferson would like to see
me pilloried, drawn and quartered, aft
ar tha MD wnv" e
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-07-26
GOES INSANE AFTER
BASEBALL OPENING

FXCITEMENT over the OPEN
o ing Of the baseball season by
o Joe Tinker's American associa-
o ton club is believed to have I'M
o balanced the mind Of Walter
o Madden Of Columbus. He was
o found in Goodale park eating
o grass and clad only in a thin
o baseball shirt and knee trousers.
o Hat, shoes and socks were miss
o ing. Madden claimed he was the
o greatest ball player in the world
o and was on his way to Locust"
o a city Of wonderful beauty.
q O q q q O O O O O O O O q O O q
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-07-26
CHAPTER XXI.
The Friends,

LLlED in fortunes as they had
A been in friendship, Meriwether
II Lewis and Willim Clark went
ON side by Siio in thai. nou,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-30
REPORTS OF MARKETS ECTTON--GRAIN-LIVESTOCK.
ELEVEN

from unchanged figures to l-i cent higher with January S1.26 1-2 to $1. .2b o-S and May $1.2i 3-i to $125 were followed by slight general upturn. Oats advanced to the highest poln, yet this season. Likelihood of exror, business appeared to be the chief fac tor.
 Lower quotations on hogs failed to have a lasting bearish effect on pro visions. Initial declines were over come by tae serength of grain.
 Later the market advanced owing to stock yard buying said to be based on opinions that the cold wave would largely shut off the movement oi hogs.
 No important rection took place. The market closed steady at the same as yesterdays finish to 3-S cent high. CT with January $1.26 5-S and May $1.25 with January $1.26 5-S and May $125 3-S
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-30
New York Cotton.

New York, Dec 29.-Cotton open cd steady, with January four points lower and later positions generally five to 16 points higher. There was good buying of the positions, espe cially October, by Japanese intersts and moderate support from the trade, and by continental houses w.1ich fur nished later strength, January ad- vancing to 30.59 and March to 30.05, representing net advances of about ten points. The demand was supplied by weekend realizing and a little scattered southern selling. A good deal of attention was given to big spot sales in the South yesterday.
 Cotton closed very steady. The range:
 The continuation of trade buying late ill the forenoon let to further trade buying, January reaching 30.6O and March 30.09, or 10 to l5 points over the previous close. Part of this was lost just before the close under more active southern hedge selling and liberal realizing. although tho market was nevertheless finally very steady with prices four to 1S points net hicEer
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-30
WEEKLY STOCK REVIEW.

New York, Dec. 29.--All other de- velopments of the week in the stock market were dwarfed by the action or the federal government in taking over the country's transportation systems.
 The effect of railroad securities was almost electrical, especially as a few of these issues had fallen to new minimums with extreme depression in the entire list. Investment rails rallied five to IS points on Thurs day, minor and non-dividend shares gaining about half that much. These advances were continued on more ex- tensive buying yesterday, when tine movement embraced a number of stocks, such as war shares and utiii- ties not iancluded in the first uprush.
 It is yet too soon to measure the advantage which secondary proper ties are likely to derive from govern ment management with attendant guarantees as to earnings and maintc- nance of interest and dlviuend pay- ments.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-30
WEEKLY GRAIN AND PROVISIONS

Chicago. Dec. 29.--Despite assur- ing possession of the railroads, grain prices have made decided advance this week owing chiefly to storms and other hindrances t Othe free movement of the corps. The upturn in corn was ? cents to 1-4 cents and oats , l-4 to 3 3-4. Provisions suffer- ed decline varying from 37 cents to $110.
 Before the news became public that all railroad facilities had been off cially pooled in single system, the corn market was bullishly affectel by complaints of car scarcity and by the fact that receipts here were dis apaintingly small with the United States visible supply statements showing only sliglt enlargement. Upward swings in value however, were somewhat checked by knowl- edge that low temperatures which were interfering with roilroad CT ficiency could not escape having effect toward curing the new crop Something of a downturn immediate ly resulted from the prospect that the government would bring about a ma- terial increase of arivols of the main look was at least temporarily spoil ed by intensified cold and by vide spread storms.
 Buying ascribed to export interests had 8 good deal to do with the strength of oats.
 hvshow erooeybyethstreIgg
 Big supplies of hogs here pulled down provisions.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-30
ROAD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
 NO. 19-TAX NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that Road Improvement District No. i9 tax for the year 1917 will be due and payable from January l to April 10, 1918, and unless paid within the prescribed time penalty of twenty-five per cent will attach.
 Un1er the law the collector has no authority to remit any penalty.
 R. H. WILLIAMS,
 Collector Pine Bluff, Ark. Dec. 1, 1917. 12-5 Inn
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-30
NO FENCE DlSTRIN(T. NO, I.
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT.

NA DNA1NH 7A'yCLDEoUI1IN Ie The tax book for the collection ot the special assessment upon the land in No Fence District No. One Of Jefferson county, Arkansas. has been placed in my hands. All owners of land lying in the district are re- Quired to pay their assessment 10 me within 30 days from this date. If such payment is not made, action will be commenced at the end of thar time for collection of sa.d assess ments. and for legal penalties and costs
 Given under my hand this 4th day of December, 1917.
 R. II. WILLIAMS, Collector.
 12-4-1ul.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-30
New Orleans Cotton.

New Orleans, Dec. 29,--Reports of continued good spot demand of higher prices caused buying on the opening of the cotton market here to. day. At the end of the first half hour active months were 11 to T points over the close of yesterday.
 The tone held very steady through out the session and toward the e,ose prices were at their highest, net ad vance of 20 to 21 points. Fairly large exports for the day were sustain ing influence. Buyers found very lit tie cotton for sale. Spot prices were marked up 13 points to 30.l3 for mid ding. new high record.
 Cotton closed steady at an advance
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-30
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The annual meeting of the stock holders of the National Bank of Ark ansas of Pine Bluff, Ark, will be held in the directors room of said bank in the city of Pine Bluff on Tuesday, January 8, 1918, between the hours of 10 a. m. and 12 (noon) for the pur- pose of electing directors to serve for the ensuing year and for the transac- tion of such other buisness as may properly come before the said meet ing.
 ,s.-ss-'sa=GG s:.sH. TRIPIEfRF President. Pine Bluff, Ark, Dec, 8, 1917. 12-9-1m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-30
ROAD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
 No. IA.
Tax Notic.

Tax Notice. Notice is hereby given that Road District No. II, tax for 1917. will be due and payable from January 1st to April 10th, 1918, and unless paid within said time, pen- atty of p per cent will attachsA Un- der the law the collector has no au. thoraty to remit any penalty.
 R. Ii. WILL AIMS, Collector. Pine Bluff, Ark, Dec. 8, 1917.
 l2-13-1m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-30
W AN T E D

D. EXPERIENCED SALES men to handle the finest line Of temperance beverages on the mark et Unusual opportunity for live wire man willing to work small country towns. Commission con tract; $35 weekly drawing account.
 B. M. Craig, Mgr, 209 Houser Bldg,
 St. Louis, Mo. IL
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-30

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS in Pine Bluff soon. Men and wom- en desiring government clerkships, departmental, # pQstoffice, railway mail customs, stenographers, write
 for free particulars to J. c. Leon ard Cformer government cxaminer)
 2S9 Kenois Bldg, Washington, l.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-30

FOR SALE--BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY home, four miles from Pine Bluff. S-5 mile from pike. 500 fruit trees. 6 room bungalow house. good ten ant house and out-buildjngs. Will take first-class automobile as part pa, ment. For further particulars see l.. K. Duncan, at s. R. Thomas Auto company; telephone 1899.
 ~ 8-23-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-30
Legal Notices ROAD IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
 No. IA.
TAX NOTICE

TAX NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that Road Improvement District No. IA, tax for 1917, will be due and payable from January 1st to April 10th, and unless paid within said time, penalty of 25 per cent will attach. Under the law the collector has no authority to remit any penalty.
 R. H. WILLIAMS,
 Collector. Pine Bluff, Ark, Dec. 8, 1917, 12-9-1m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-30

WANTED-TO EMPLOY OFFICE AS sistant. Good pay and good future boX SS7, Pine Bluff, Ark. 12-24-6t WANTED-A modern residence in de- slrable neighborhood; will lease for one or more years. Phone 2234.
 12-13-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-12-30

LOST-CHILD'S TAN SHOE, NEVER worn. Was lost out of box on Harding avenue, between Pine and Walnut, Christmas eve. Finder please rteurn 10 320 Harding ave- nue. 12-26-6t