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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-08-28
FQRERUNNER or THE BICYCLE
%elocipede Was Considered a Swift
Moving Vehicle When First Intro.
duced into This Country.

The velocipede made it's appearance
in Washington so years ago, much hav-
ing been heard Of this new device,
which had developed a veritable fever
in France. In an article in the Wash
ington Star of November 20, 1868, it
was noted that the use Of this vehicle
had been drought to such perfection
that it is claimed 20 miles an hour
has been made with it." The Star
said:
Lately the velocipede has been in
troduced in this country, and our
young Americans, who at n time
had the boxing mania, followed by the
baseball mania, are now going strong
on the velocipede, and it will doubt
less have it's run all owe the country.
Graham, the carriage dealer On d
street between 9Th and 9th, has just
imported q frst-class velocipede, and
it is al object of great attraction at
his establishment. 1t is a smart, styl'
ish-looking affair, but very simple in
it's working. 1t can be run most rapid
ly with two wheels, but it is convert
ible to a three-wheeler. The working
of it brings in play most of the mus
eles Of the body, and it is said to be
very healthful. From the facility with
which it is steered or turned, it car
be used on any sidewalk or gravel
walk. The gravel walks of the Smith
sonian would be just the thing for We
locipsders. The style of Nelocipede tt
be seen at Graham's is the lates'
French style, introduced in this coun
try by the Hanlon brotlbers, gym
nasts."
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-08-28
Vi OF ACRE OF ALFALFA
Result of Interesting Experiment Cor.
Quoted on Kansas Agricultural
College Farm. .v~%rsss

Experiments conducted on the Kan
sas agricultural college farm have
shown that ITO pounds of green alfalfa,
cut and fed in a dry lot, was equal to
100 pounds of corn. Six pounds OF
corn was necessary to produce a pound
of pork, so the 40 pounds of alfalfa
produced 16 % pounds of pork. Esti%
mating that during the season an acre
of alfalfa will yield 10000 pounds Oh
green hay, this, if cut and fed greer
with corn, would make 1900 pounds oil
pork. Figuring this pork at the pre-
vailing price will give some idea Of
the value Of an acre Of alfalfa.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-08-28

a NO, = is alreaty. we can make
any Treaty we please.
II. Would we have had the Great
War it we had had this Lacquer
A. No. That War cost the world
over 100000 lives and 200, 000, ZOO, 900
dollars.
10. Of what Importance lie the
League?
A. 1t is the greatest deed of man.
kind in the history of the world.
10. Has not anyone a right to OBJ.
ject to the Lacquer
A. Yes. This is a free country. Any.
one has a right to any opinion he
chooses.
20. Why is the League so bitterl,
opposed by a few?
A. Because, unfortunately, any
Treaty or League must be made by the
President, and a President is chosen
by a political party and many mem
bers Of the opposite Party think theI
must decry whatever he does.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-08-28

Collection of weeds pressed and la
heled--1st, Banner No. 2; End, Billings
No. 8.
Best rural school exhibit-1st Bill
ings No. 8; Mt. Carmel No. 3; 3rd, FIRE.
mont No. 2 n Perry No. 2.
Collection Of weed seeds properly
labeled-1st, Billings No. 8.
class l1-Open to girls under Il
Girls house dress-lst, East Alma
No ~ L; 2nd, East as A 1tl H M9 Q I: End. Bill
ings No. 8; srd, osnabrock No. 9.
Darning-1st, Fremont No. 2; End
Fremont No. 2; 3rd, Fremont No. 2.
Mending tear-1st and 2nd, Fremont
Q; 3rd, Osnabrock.
Hemstitched handkerchief-1st. Per
ry' No. 2; End, Perry No. 2; 3rd Billings
Girls house dress-lst, East Alma
No. 1; End, Osnabrock.
Fancy apr %n i trd oMyn t rock; IN 2nd !;
Darning-1st, Mt. Carmel No. 3; End
Mending tear-1st, Billings No. 3;
Hemstitched handkerchief-1st,L Lang
don No. 2; End, Billings No. 9; 3rd
Olga No. 2.
Class 1a-open to boys under II
Rope halter-1st, Billings No. g..
Short rope Splice-1st, Billings No. f;
Halter rope with snap-1st, Billings
Home made kite-1st, End and srd
Billings No. 8.
No. 8; End, Osnabrock No. 8; Srd, Lang
don City.
Class 14-Open to Boys from il to IS
Rope halter-1st, Calvin.
Short rope splice-1st, Osnabrock Nc
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-08-28
EDUCATIONAL DEPARTMENT

.. y. n. b0yU, 5upC
Mrs. Carl J.. GRADER. Judge.
Class list and End Grades, Rural
Writing-1st, East Alma No. q; End,
East Alma No: 2; 3rd, Mt. Carmel No. 8
End, Langdon No. 8; srd, East Alma
No. 2.
Illustrated s%tory-1st, Perry No, 2;
End, Manilla No. 4; 3rd. East Alma NO.
End, Perry No. a Srd. Langdon No, 3.
Drawing in pencil--1st, Fremont No;
2; End, Dresden No. 4; 3rd. Billings MOB
Weaving-1st n End. East Alma
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-08-28
Too Limited a Route.

"Would you object to marrying q
travelling man"
mot If he travels far enough" re-
piled Miss Cayenne. IL couldn't care
for one of these chaps who puts in Ill
his time travelling between here and
Baltimore"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-08-28
Public Necessity.

Good roads are a public necessity
and there is no use trying to stop
progress by complaining about the
cost, or objecting to the automobile.
If every auto were destroyed, good
roads would be as much needed as
with the autos.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-08-28
What Poor Roads Mean.

What Poor Roads Mean.
Lack Of proper roads is costing the
American people 100000 for every
working day. That is the conclusion
Of the Corn Exchange National bank
Of Philadelphia.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-08-28

No. l.. 3rd, East Alma No. 2.
Sewing card-1st, East Alma No. Q;
IND, Mt. Carmel No. 81; 3rd, Gordon
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-08-28

One ofthese oils has the correct lubri-
eating body foryour particular tractor.
The nearest Standard Oil representa-
tive has a chart, prepared by our En-
cheering Staff, indicating which of
these oils will enable your tractor to
give the best results, and he will be
glad to show it to you.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-08-28

Write for 100 page book
Tractor Lubrication." 1t
is free and will be of great in
terest and usefulness to you.
Read it carefully, apply the
information given, and you will
be able TO keep your tractor in
service longer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-08-28
Glass followers

Specimens plants-Miss Iva Arm
strong, list; Miss E.. Nd. Whitman. I'd.
Sweet peas-Mrs. Geo. Armstrong
list; Miss Ida Bleakley. I'd.
Poppies-Mrs. Geo. Armstrong, LIST.
Pansies-Mrs. G.. w. Coyle. list.
Zinnias-Ed. Johnston, LIST.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-08-28

Class 14-Open to boys from IA to Is
Rope halter-1st, Calvin.
Short rope splice-1st, Osnabrock No.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-08-28
Mrs. r. l.. Ober, Supt.
Mrs. Emily Hawley, Judge.
Glass -rnolrivpo n

Package dairy butter 5 pounds-Mrs.
D. MCLAUGHLIN, list; Mrs. Alex Mclean,
I'd.
S pound print farm dairy-Mrs. Geo;
Exhibit dairy products-Mrs. Geo;
Armstrong, list; Mrs, D. MCLAUGHLIN, "a
Glass SMiscellaneous
list: Mrs. j. T. Whitehouse, I'd.
Chicken, dressed for market-Mrs:
Geo. Armstrong. list; Mrs. McDowall,2d
HON made soap-Mrs: d.
lin, list; Mrs. Geo. Armstrong, I'd.
Lunch basket. filled for child-Mrs.
Seccombe, list; Mrs. Fred Heimbecker'
I'd.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1919-08-28

Class 9TH and sth Grades, Rural
Mt. Carmel No. 8; 3rd, Harvey No. 2.
Summer scene-1st, Osnabrock No. 8;
End, Manila No. A; 3rd, Manila No. 4.
Calendar-1st, Osnabrock No. 8; End,
Sketch in ink-1st, Manila No. 4;
End, Gordon No. a; 3rd, Manila No. 4.
Drawing Of garden tools-1st, Bill
ings No. 8: End, Osford No. 4; 3rd, Os-
Evening star., 1919-10-08
CASEY TO BE LAUNCHED
SATURDAY AFTERNOON
Vessel Named in Honor Of Knights
Of Columbus to Have Little
Miss Flaherty as Sponsor.

NEW YORK. October s.-The sixth
eth vessel to be launched at the Hog
Island shipyard at Philadelphia by
the American International Ship
building Company for the shipping
board will slide down the ways at .
o'clock Saturday afternoon.
The vessel is to be christen, ID
Casey in honor of the workers of
the Knights of Columbus, who were
given the sobriquet by the soldiers in
the Argonne forest.
Little Miss Miriam Rita Flaherty,
daughter Of James A. Flaherty of
Philadelphia, supreme knight of the
Knights Of Columbus. has been
chosen as sponsor for the ship. The
shipyard will be thrown open to the
members Of the order and their
friends during the afternoon of the
launching, which is the eve of Co
Iumbus day. and all the ranking Off
cials of the knights Of Columbus will
be present.
Evening star., 1919-10-08
SERVANT PROBLEM HERE
PUT UP TO Mr.. MARSHALL

Vice President Marshal has been
called upon to aid in solving
Washington servant problem.
He has received a letter from
woman ,.ominent in Washington
society urging him to issue a
proclamation to the servants here,
demanding that they give more Sc
rious attention to their work.
The writer charges that the
servants do not take their work
seriously enough, and for that rea-
son are not satisfactory as serv-
ants. This, she says. results in
constant turnover of servant labor,
and Is one of the main reasons
why it is so difficult to obtain
satisfactory servants in the Ma
tional Capital
Evening star., 1919-10-08
|. c. c. CLAUSE SUSPENDS
DISCRIMINATORY RATES

In its drafting of permanent rail-
road legislation the Senate interstate
commerce committee has voted tenta-
lively for a provision giving the l. c.
c. authority to suspend any rates
fixed by a state commission which
are regarded as discriminatory. The
suspension power under the clause
approved would continue only during
the period of the federation commits
sion's investigation unless the final
decision should find the state order
an interference with interstate COM
merce.
In actual practice, members of the
committee said. the 1. c. c. now sus-
pends state rates, but the tentative
provision is designed to make the
power statutory and beyond ques-
tion.
Evening star., 1919-10-08
come operative as it stands on the stat

come operative as it stands on the stat
ute books.
/, The Daily Mail points out that for this
purpose the government has only six
weeks, as it is expected that parliament
will meet a fortnight hence, so there
will be only one month of parliamentary
time in which to carry what will be
highly controversial proposals.
The scheme has not yet been fixed
definitely, but the ministers, the Mail
says, have decided to offer nationalist
ireland what they describe as very
generous proposal indeed" 1t will un-
doubtedly take the form of wide
measure of home rule. But the pledges
given to Ulster are held as binding
and the exclusion in all counties
where Ulster men predominate is
contemplated.
1t is expected that the system of
proportional representation recently
enacted for the Irish municipal cleo
tions will be applied in the cleo
tions for the home rule parliament
The possible constitution of a senate
designed to protect the interests Of
protests outside of Ulster, is being
considered and amended financial
provisions are contemplated.
The cabinet committee. which was
constituted to draft the Irish propo-
sal, has met frequently. and the whole
cabinet on Tuesday. the Mail says,
discussed the scheme and carried it
further.
Evening star., 1919-10-08
AMBASSADOR FLETCHER
MAY BE SENT TO ROME

Ambassador Henry p. Fletcher is
not likely to return to his regular
post of duty at Mexico City in the
near future. That is admitted. That
he may not go back there at all and
may instead be appointed ambassador
to Italy is rumored. but not officially
confirmed.
The mission to Rome has been va
cant since Thomas Nelson Page re-
signed several weeks as, and viii De
iiled when the President is able TO
resume his official duties.
Mr.. Fletcher has been in the diplo-
matte service for seventeen years,
Most of that period was spent by him
in Latin counties. He has been en-
gagged in special work at the State
Department for several months.
Evening star., 1919-10-08
Worlds Record Established.

PHILADELPHIA. Pa, October g.
A worlds record for the delivery of
completed ships by a single yard was
established by the American Inter
national Shipbuilding Corporation at
Hog Island by the delivery to the
United States Shipping Board of the
7.825-ton cargo carrier Mobiles Mon
day. The government, il was an
nounced today. has accepted the yes
sci, which made total Of fifty steel
tons delivered in ten months.
During this period the other yards
Of the country delivered to the ship
ping board a total of 495 steel ships,
with an aggregate deadweight ton
mage of 3,185,239.
The ffty-ninth ship was to be
launched at the Hog Island yard to-
day.
Evening star., 1919-10-08
QERkSSPECULAIE
!. ON WAGE SOLUTION
Form Of Salary Change Fol-
lowing Redistribution Is
Much Discussed.
MANY FAVOR s4O0 RAISE

Speculation is rife among govern
ment clerks concerning the possible
solution Of the wage question upon
which the joint congressional COM
mission on reclassification of salaries
in, the District may settle. The COM
mission, at meeting today. discussed
this phase Of it's work, but took no
formal action.
Conferences with the advisory COM
pointed, will be held for several weeks
before the commission is in any posi-
tien to definitely make UP its mind
on the great wage policy question.
In the meantime clerks here are do
ing a great Zeal of thinking for them
selves as to the possible solutions re-
garding salaries.
500 Straight Increase.
Some clerks have it figured out that
something like this will be decided
upon: A straight increase of 500 will
be granted to each of the 100000 fed
eral and District employees in the Ma
tional Capital.
This would mean that Uncle Sans
salary bill in the District would be
increased by s16.600,000 every year
iCtSdSC "oulu pc cHliFcIS toc
small to do any good, say another
group of workers.
The sum of $500 has been decided
upon by this latter group as what
might be deemed an adequate fiat in
crease. This would mean $42 ZOO. 900
a year added to Uncle Sans already
large salary bill in the District.
Salaries Of Postal Employees.
Sloseiy connected with the work Of
the Feclassi6cation commission. although
handed by a separate commission is the
work now in progress looking toward
reclassificatioR Of postal employees of
the country. There are about 300. 900
of these. Granting that a fat in
crease of $500 be given them, $780,
000.00o would be added to the gov
ernmeHt's pay schedules yearly.
The great trouble with the ques-
tion IF pay increases for the gov
ernm~nt clerks, it is pointed out
is the fact that whereas in private
employ several increases have been
made during the last few years. Uncle
Sam has held off, and is now con-
fronted with smashing big increase
which some hold he ought to make.
The private employer leased" up
along his pay schedules; Uncle Sam
probsbly will have to grant his in
Grease all at once.
Evening star., 1919-10-08
Expects Light on Cooper Murder.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, October S.
That the authorities are expecting
some new development" In the inves-
tigation Of ths murder Of Robin J.
Cooper was declared today by Charles
Gilbert, assistant attorney general Of
the county who is in charge of the
grand jury investigation. Mr.. Gilbert
would not divulge the nature Of the
new development"
Evening star., 1919-10-08
PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF D. C.
ATTENDED By 57,661

One thousand two hundred thirty
four pupils have entered the public
schools of the District of Columbia
since the opening of the school year.
according to announcement made by
Assistant Superintendent Of Schools
Kramer. and the total enroll
ment last Friday was 1851. This
bears out the prediction of school Of
hcials that there would soon be nearly
30, 600 pupils in the local schools.
Superintendent Thurston is studying
the latest enrolment figures SO that
the schools where the oyercrowding is
most noticeable may be relieved as far
as possible.
Evening star., 1919-10-08
Sentenced to Die on Gallows.

JACKSONVILLE. Fla, October s.
Claude Howell, the negro found guilty
of the murder Of Police Charles F..
Turknett. shooting him to death early
in the morning of September rs, was
today. in the circuit court, sentenced
to death on the gallows. A transcript
of the case will be forwarded the gov
ernor, who will name the date Of execu-
tion.
Evening star., 1919-10-08
BRITAIN HASTENS
POLICY FOR ireland
Law Officers Discover Home
Rule Is Operative When
Turkey Signs Treaty.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, "Wednesday, October s.
The governments irish policy is rapidly
taking shape under the pressure of re-
Gently developed circumstances which
surprised the cabinet, says the Daily
Mail. The LAW officers of the crown. the
Daily Mail states. discovered. after care
full examination of the Suspension
act"-an act carried during the war to
postpone the operation of the home
rule act-that under its terms the
nome rule act becomes operative au-
tomaticcaiIy on the day the peace
treaty is signed by Turkey. the last
belligerent to sign.
1t had been generahy assumed, the
Newspaper adds, that the suspension act
would operate six months longer, when
other measures such as the defense of
the. realm act would terminate, but the
ruling Of the law officers upset this
viz
Evening star., 1919-10-08
AMENDED P. 0. MEASURE
| IS REPORTED IN SENATE

Senator Townsend, chairman of the
post Office committee. has reported
to the Senate favorably the House
bill providing increases in pay for
postal employees, with amendments
He gave notice that he would call up
the bill for consideration tomorrow or
as soon thereafter as he found 1t pos
Sihle.
Evening star., 1919-10-08
Quick Action Necessary.

The government. therefore. according
10 the newspaper n under urgent neces-
sity Of formulating Irish proposals. and
home rule act unless the latter is to be-
Evening star., 1919-10-08
Serbian Girls Red Cross Workers.

Working in the American Red Cross
sewing rooms in Belgrade. Serbia,
during the past three months. 129
young Serbian girls have turned out
10,701 garments, using 1870 yards
of cloth. Most of them had to be
taught the craft. In the same school
a group of boys made forty pairs Of
shoes for war orphans
Evening star., 1919-10-08
SAYS CAL|F0RN|ANS
SRONGFORLE
Telegram to Senator Hitch
Geek Quotes Action Taken
by People.

Sentiment Of the people of Cali
forRia lis Overwhelmingly in favor
Of the league of nations and directly
opposed to the attitude taken on the
subject by Senator Johnson" accord
ing to the telegram sent Senator
Hitchcock by the Los Angeles branch
OF the League to Enforce Peace, and
read BY him in the Senate.
$50 Sign Letter.
As . sanple of this opposition on
the part Of Californians to the atti-
tus1e OF Senator Johnson. the Telegram
pointed out that one letter was sent
senator Johnson by more than $50
men snd women of southern Cali
"Youf recent statements that Cali
fornis stands with you in. your oppo-
sition to the covenant Of the league
of nations Is incorrect Hundreds of
pells taken by newspapers and socie-
ties indicate that At least IS per cent
Of the vote are for immediate ratifi-
cation without amendment. which will
be the first great step toward allaytag
the unrest Of the world. Present
chaotic world conditions will not. in
our 5hdgmAat, improve until the allies
reach common understanding Ia mat
ters Of such grave import. We be-
lieys Q representative ought to reflect
the sentiment of the majority"
Chamber Yavors It.
The board Of directors Of the Los
Angeles Chamber of Commerce, the
teiegram stated. unanimously passed
the following resolution:
Resolved, That it is to the best in
terests Of the country that the United
States speedily ratify the treaty and
league Of nations. as it now stands,
without amsndment."
The Central Labor Council Of Los
Angeles. said the telegram. in resolu-
tions adopted "deplored the position
taken b. Senator johnson, and ask him
to cease bis opposition to the cove
Iant Of the league of nations"
Mayor Signs Statement.
Ratification Of the peace treaty and
the covenant Of the league OF nations
was approved by the president IS
council Of the Los Angeles District
Federation Of Women's Clubs. Mayor
Snyder of Los Angeles made the fol-
man Be high representative Of the
people of California at Washington
or q iowly citizen here at home, he
is doing something for which he
should Be condemned If he attempts
TO prevent the ratification Of the
eovenant OF the league Of nations
without offering a substitute for 1t
which will be an improvement"
Others who approved the covenant
were as follows: The lay and minis
terial conferences Of the Methodist
piscopai Church of California, Of
nd ~ i've a
county, the Church Federation of Los
Angeles and twenty-five members of
Senator Johnson's Los Angeles COM
mittee.
Evening star., 1919-10-08
Two Absolute Divorces Granted

Two DEGREES of absolute divorce were
granted today by Chief Justice Nc
Coy. Charles B. Dycus was given q
decree Of divorce from his WIFE. Ella
e. Dycus, and Mrs. Nixon M. Kranz
from her husband, Reno H. Kranz.
Evening star., 1919-10-08

Robert Ewing, member of the dem
ocratic national committee from
Louisiana, has resigned. Former
Representative A. p. Pujo was named
as his successor.
Decorah-posten og ved arnen., 1919-01-17

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Decorah-posten og ved arnen., 1919-01-17

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