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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-12-29
A Settlers Secret.
Is Discovered, BY a Half-breed
Who Finds Him in the
Bowels of the Earth
At Work on / Ten-Foot Vein
of Ligaite Coal.
THE SETTLER Is, MUM.

The country in end about what is
known as the Fish Trap, is ~ romantic
section full of mysteries and strange
surprises. There Las been gold and>
straightforward there in small quar-
titles and it is a well known faot thas
there are large and r:ch deposits of the,
finest potter's clay in, many places.
|! But alb these are eclipsed by the dis
cOvery 81 immense beds of coal; that is
said to crop out in different places
among She hills and valleys sf that
section The report is' current that Il
certain settler, whose name is with
held for reasons obvioust to the casual
| reader, has for Il number of yealsspent
his time prospecting in that region and
about tlIee years ago he struck seam
of good Ignite coal 10 feet thick. The
secret lie. has carefully cherished and
all the time he has been, at work, under
cover of darkness, developing tiis. re-
markable mine until noa> and has sank
SHAFT I5D rect 1OllOWing the seam
{ that he found on the surface, which
would indicate that section is ricll' in
coal deposits and will forever put'at
rest the fuel question as regards Sava-
Tier county and place us where we can
defy eastern coal barens. The settlers
secret would not have bsen made pub
Tic. yet had not a half-brced came upon
while at work and spread the news
among his friends, but they have as
yet been unable to relocate the place
where the mine is and the settler is
mum, as an oyster. There is consider
able excitement over the report and as
soon as spring opens up an effort will
be.Haade Go thoroughly explore the re-
gion by q party under the leadership Of
experienced prOSpectOrS.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-12-29
Demorest Medal Contest.

There will be a DemoreSt Medal
contest in the Presbyterian church
Tuesday evening January 3rd 1893.
Admission, adults Is cts; school child
rem 10 cents.
Flour, bran and shorts exchanged
for wheat at the New Feed Store.
Complete stock of hardware. We
carry everything in the hardware line
20 per cent cheaper than you can buy
elsewhere. 16 MERCER &, LoUGH.
Ladies! Buy SIS worth of goods and
get silk plush cloak at Langdon Mer-
camille Company. 8
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-12-29

Ladies will find articles Of everyday
use on our bargain counter. CaN and
examine our stock.
IL MERCER & LoUGH.
johnson s. Donovan will quote you
prices on lumber at their Os:labrock
lumber yard that cannot be beat. 9
$3.50, cash, will buy good organ.
Apply at A. I. kEHMsTEDT's.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-12-29
BORN.

DoHERTY-On Saturday evening. Dec
17th to Mr.. and Mrs. c. d. G. DoheY-
ty of this city, a son.-Nelson Co
Independent.
HUNrER.-On Thursday, December
18th. 1892. to Mr.. and Mrs. G. 5
Hunter, a daughter.
The happy papa now steps out VEL
such a digni6ed mien and important
bearing that it would lead one t.
sappose that the batchelordom of shis
city was beneath his notice. We Cor
give him, however, and extend son
CALCULATIONS.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-12-29
ITO! SKAHERS!!

First grand masquerade carnival at
the Langdon Ice Rink on Saturday,
Dec. 3lst, 1892. Good ice, good music,
and first-class time guaranteed.
Everybody come. Leave your orders
for fancy costumes with the under
signed. Admission Csc; maskers free.
GARDNER & KELLAND, Props.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-12-29
Estray StocE.

Stray I'd FROM my place Nov: l. 1892,
Jw0 red two year old heifers. Any in
formation as 20 their whereabouts will
be saaita bly, re1arded.
c. w. HLARKE
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-12-29

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md and
Minneanolis STATIONS Minneapolis.
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via via ! via VIA
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w. STEVENSON. Agent.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-12-29
GOSSIP AND NOTES.

After repeated notifications the
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES has placed it's
delinquent subscription list in
other hands for collection. After
January 3rd prompt measures will
be taken to secure speedy settle
ment with our subscribers. It has
come to a time when every cent
due us must be collected to meet
maturing obligations, so if any de-
sire to save costs and expenses
they should settle before that date.
Due notice will be sent to all in
arrears after which a visit from
the sheriff will follow.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-12-29

ana nOSCeSSeS.
Last fall one D. G. Mcintyre was
arrested for dlsposing of mortgaged
property and after spending few
weeks in the county Jail he escaped
from the custody of the sheriff and fled
across the lines. He returned on
Christmas to visit some friends at
Woodbridge and was again arrested by
Sheriff Pinkerton at the same time
that Foise was captured. Mcintyre
was brought before Judge Dawson and
bound over to the district court in the
penal sum of $500. In the absence of
bail he now lies in the county Jail.
1t is generally conceded that no local
newspaper can be published without
home patronage, and every man is in
terested in keeping up home paper.
If a railroad or factory is wanted the
newspapers are expected to work for
it. If public meeting is wanted for
any purpose, the newspaper is called
upon for a free notice. If any Of the
societies have supper or reception
of any kind the newspaper is expected
to give the necessary notice. The
newspaper must puff the schools and
everything else to advance the inter-
ests of the business men OF the place.
!, and give them handsome notice as
they pass away. And yet some OF
them do nothing to keep up home
paper.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-12-29

You can buy 500 organ for $40 on
the installment plan at S. per month.
Organ can be seen at my residence.
A. I. kEHMsTEDr.
Xmas goods of all kinds for the little
folks. Don't buy until you see them.
Is MERCER & LoUGHA
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-12-29
Chanherlain's Eye and Siin
Ointment,

A certain cure for Chronic Sore Eyes,
letter. Salt Rheum, Scald Head Old
Chronic Sores, Fever Sores, Eczema.
Itch, Prairie Scratches, Sore Nipples
and Piles. 1t is cooling and soothing.
Hundreds of cases have been cured by
it after all other treatment had failed.
It put up in IS and 50 cent boxes.
For Sale at Chalmers & McGruer's.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-08
One of Won ans Ways.

Zone Of the most singular things in
feminine human nature" says New York
hotel man, rs the utter indifference Of a
woman in hotel in matters which in hei
own home would excite the lveliest sp
prehension. I've seen a woman stand her
children upon fifty dollar chairs to look
out Of the windows, and laugh at them
jumping up and down on two hundred dol
lar sofas as If IT were cunning Furniture
upholstered in the most delicate coiors and
textures will be used in the most reckless
manner. She will slam her street shoes on
damp umbrella on it, will put empty plates
on it when meals are served in her rooms
or throw oranges or bananas On IL when
she comes from the dining room-it is all
the same.
Much Of Onf furniture In new Ct deli
cate pattern and very expensive. But how
long will such furniture last with sach
treatment; Women who will do this would
lock their own drawing rooms against their
own children probably keep such rooms
closed except for company As for the
children Of anybody else-weli. they'd akin
EN- alive IL they caught them 81 such
thiDgsl Did you ever notice what dis
iinctively weary appearance hotel furni-
tRre soon aSsumess These are some q the
reasons. And these are some Of the rea>
Sons why the hotel bills come high. New
York Herald
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-08
Claims for Indian Outrages.

To this day suits are being instituted for
slaves killed and stolen by the Greek In
dians during hostilities with that nation
in 1886 in Alabama, the value of the hui
man chattels being estimated ut 81 600
each. There are numerous claims out
standing against the government for dogs
taken by Indians, their worth being reck-
oned at from five to fifty dollars A WON
an in Nebraska applied recently for repay
ment for property destroyed by Indians
who, on Aug. :, 1864. burned her house and
carried her into captivity for eighteen
months
Not very dissimilar is the case of a
woman az Davenport, Ia, who was cap
tured in 1853 in southern Kansas and
held for two months. when she was
bought by an Indian trader for s. 60
and returned 70 civilization Now she is
suing for $500 which was stolen on tina;
occasion from her father who had brought
the money from England in the shape Of
gold and notes Of the Bank Of England
Claims for Indian depredations against
Uncle Sam aggregate 81 oo0. 90. ranging
in amount al the way from Sl9.75 -
s., 81, &c. w ashington Letter.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-08
Cory Corners.

It is debatable question whether the
cozy corner idea isn't likely to be carried TO
excess. Somebody with a great deal OF
genius evolved settee and bit of shelf
and brackets for corner. The result was
so pretty and comfortable and convenient
that Immediately the coy corner fever
spread in all directions.
From a simple convenience the coy cor
ner has come to be sort of shrine, before
which the hOusekeeper bows down and
upon which she lavishes her choicest treas
ures Instead of serving its original pur.
pose as a useful and welcome retreat. it
has in many cases become so highly orna-
mental that it's too good to be used.
This is departing altogether from the
spirit of the original scheme, and the sooner
it is put a stop to the better it will be.
The coy corner is enphatically what its
name indicates, and when this is made
subservient to what are called artistic
ideas, and when the decorations and gen
eral furnishings are too high art for every
day use it would be much better to dis
pense with them altogether. A low, broad,
comfortable lounge, with n multitude Of
pillows, convenient book shelf within
easy reach, or a place where lamp could
stand, throwing perfect light on work or
reading, comprehends the spirit Of such a
place. Above and beyond this there are
absurdities and cumbersome appliances
which are entirely out of keeping New
York Ledger.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-08
Education of Girls.

Louisa II. Alcott, the well known author
of Little Women" wrote these most SEN
sible words about the best kind of an edu,
cation for young girls: Il can only hope
that with the new and freer ideas now
coming up some of the good old ways may
also be restored The respect shown to
the aged, modest women, simple dress,
housekeeping daughters learning from good
mothers the domestic arts, so much better
than the too early frivolity and freedom SO
many enjoy. The little daughter sent me
by my dying sister has given me renewed
interest in the education of girls, and a
fresh anxiety concerning the sort of society
she is to enter by and by. Health comes
first, and an early knowledge of truth,
obedience and self control. Then such
necessary lessons as all must learn, and
later such accomplishments as taste and
talent lead her to desire.
"A profession or trade to fall back upon
in time of need, that she may not be de
pendent or too proud to work for her
bread. Experience is the best teacher, and
with good health, good principles and a
good education, any girl can make her own
way in the world, and be Drawer and better
for the exertion and discipline. No late
hours, unwholesome pleasure and dress, nc
mixing of school and Irritation, but simple
amusements, daily duties, and a purpose
in life to keep them girls at heart even
while preparing for the work and happi
ness of women"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-08
A Sand Heap in the Nursery.

A mother, whose children were inconsol-
able when each autumn they gave up the
sand OF the seashore for playmate, had a
carpenter make for the nursery stout
table with box top and a sliding cover
ike that of a paint box. The dimen-
sions of the table were "a inches in height,
the length of the top 80 inches, the width
Of the top 25 inches, the depth of the box 5
inches The table was painted brown and
the box lined with zinc A barrel of sand
was then ordered and the box was filled
with it. In the sand the toy trees grew
and fourished and cities were built dolls
were buried, gardens bloomed and forts
were reared. Islands and rivers and fig
ures were traced and the definitions of
geography made clear. This box table
has found place in some of the hospitals
for children. 1t is a happy nursery re-
source for children when from any cause
romps and outdoor play are out of the
question.-New York Post.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-08
Anna Katharine Green.

Anna Katharine Green was born in
Brooklyn, where her father occupied i'm
portant positions as a lawyer, politician
and a journalist. At the age of ten she
and her little playmates published q
pamphlet written under her direction, she
thus becoming an editress at that age The
pamphlet was passed from one customer to
another at five cents a read" Miss
Green's first ambition was to write poetry,
and although she cultivated the poetic
muse when she was still extremely young,
yet her verses appeared in several of the
leading magazines. Later she tried story,
and spent two years upon it. That story
was published in 1878, and made her repu-
tation in two months. 1t was the great
THE Leavenworth Case" Since then pub
fishers have eagerly competed for her
works. In 1884 Miss Green married Mr..
Charles Rohlfs, and shortly after removed
to Buffalo.
She is of slight build, has brown hair
and thoughtful gray eyes, and is of very
modest disposition. The mental concen-
tration produced by her work gives to her
face habitual look of seriousness Her
mind is a strange and powerful combina-
ton of romantic imagination and vigorous
logic.-New York Ledger.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-08
Expert Advice About Gloves.

l had just given my glove number. with
the slightly superior air | always assume
on that occasion, knowing full we'll that
very few women wear 81, and was look
ing about with the studied, unconscious
gaze that belongs with the air, when the
girl waiting on me returned with the box
Five and a half IS the smallest we
keep she said. rs she handed out a pair of
that number
You used to have them, ;" returned.
FOR have bought them here: | must have
that size, for these are 81. and Just see how
dreadfully they wrinkle" and put out
Tor her inspection a glove that even /,
though unwilling to acknowledge it, could
see was well fitting, though not tight.
Yes. we used To have them, but there is
no call for them nowadays Fashions have
changed, and perfect mt Is not when it is
almost impossible 10 get into your glove
the iirst time. or a bad lit if you can but
ton the first hutton with comfort | have
sold gloves 10 ladies VINO have told me
afterward that on the first few occasio ns
when they " re their gloves they were -
tight that their hands became numb. and
the feshy portion was purple from the ial-
preston. Ifyou want Il glove TO wec.r ara
look we'll at the same time be sure that the
hand i entirely at ease without the alp
pearance of being short and stumDy. Tie
fingers Of the glove should be shorter than
the fingers % the hand, and the ilrSt but
Ton must close with perfect ease, with,rt
stretching the Kid Some ladies. unless
they have their gloves tried on here, drag
them on by main strength, and then coai-
plain If they tear
'GoUI hand should be free from mois.-
ure, and tLen The glove must be worked on
gently The four fingers put on first, max
ing sure thar the tips Of the fingers are In
the tips OF the gloves. Il is careiessuess in
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-08
HOusewifery.
An English writer SAYS:

An English writer says:
| Though housekeeping methods have
changed, and the area of foresight and
| good management is more circumscribed
than heretofore, the difference between
| good hoUsewifery and i'll remains as marked
as ever, and the discomfort ensuing from
| the latter is as great as it USED to be, for
the human mind has essentially the prop
! critics of a Nasmyth hammer. 1t can medi-
tate on the grandest problems of life OF
worry over the smallest pin pricks. 1t can
| manipulate impartially the powders of
historic tragedy or the most fragile little
| teacup wherein was ever brewed domes-
tic tempest. Hence, owing to this elasticity
the power of feeling, irrespective of size
the annOyances caused by the i'll house
wifery Of today are to the full as pungent
as when this slipshod management in
cluded the weeks spoiled baking or the
case Of home brewed turned sour.
Grant that the store closet is of less i'm
portance now than in the days when gro
ceries were ordered for a months supply
and the weeks marketing was the shortest
term of storage-the nearest approach to
hand to mouth management good house
wife allowed herself-still the i'll house
wifery which allows the stores to run
short, and so has to send out at the last
moment for a screw of sugar or pound
of rice for tho days dinner, is quite as
reprehensible as when the result of such
carelessness was graver. The sense of
scramblingi is just as annoying; the absence
of forethoUght is as manifest.
good housewife needs no mean equip
ment of faculties, both intellectual and
moral; and Ill housewifery has the smirch
of disgrace belonging TO sluttishness and
selishness, TO want of consideration for
others. and to want of regard to duty all
through her work
1t has become the fashion to Willy house
keeping as beneath the consideration of a
fine mind and an heroic temper. II is the
button beyond which the gifted soul
must soar to be worthy of its talents. His
tory bellies this high stepping theory. Eng
hshwomen were never grander than they
were in the days when they were practical
housekeepers and the active rulers of the
household-when sex determined function:
and that man was most honora BILE who did
his masculine work in the world with most
vigor; that woman most Noteworthy who
performed her womanly duties with most
thoroughness and ConScientiousness.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-08
Fish CutgptC.

Pick enough cold cooked fish to pieces to
make pint; sprinkle it with teaspoon
full of onion juice and a tablespoonful of
minced parsley; put teacupful of cream
or milk in a double boiler over the fire; rub
a tablespoonful of butter and three large
tablespoonful of -four to a smooth paste,
thin it with two tablespoonfuls of hot milk
and add it to the rest of the milk as soon as
it reaches the boiling point, stirring con-
stantly, until very thick; take from the
fire, add the beaten yolks of two eggs, and
salt and pepper to taste; mix and turn out
to cool. When cold, form into outlets
Dip in beaten eggt then in bread or cracker
crumbs and fry in very hot fat, enough to
cover. Cress or button radishes make a
pretty garnish.-Ingall's Home Magazine
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-08

became aware of the presence of the two
acrobats and prepared to spring at Dan
iello, who was within easy reach. lopez
pe received the danger of his young pupil.
''Climb up beside me-" he shouted,
make haste Seize one of the ropes and
climb"
For the moment, however, Daniello had
lost all his presence of mind, and it was
quite a wonder that he did not fall to the
ground.
Fortunately the lad recovered his self
possession, and quicker than thought, Just
as the fierce animal sprang toward him, he
seized one of the ropes near at hand and
clambered upward out of immediate dan
ger, while the tiger, instead of capturing
Daniello, only seized the bar which the
young acrobat had Just left causing il to
swing to and fro and becoming entangled
In the ropes. 1t was, however, apparent
that the animal would soon disengage itself
and would probably make another spring,
this time with greater ferocity.
Suddenly a large piece of raw meat was
thrown into the circus just beneath the
tiger. At the sight of thisAthe animal
dropped from the rope, bounced upon the
meat and began to devour it. Then for the
first time the tiger perceived the presence
of another prey. Several yards away stood
young girl of twelve years of age. She
attracted the animals attention by calling
to it, and in al moment the already enraged
animal sprang toward her.
But the brave girl had anticipated this,
and quicker than her enemy she ran down
one of the passages familiar to her and
entered large cage consisting of two COM
partments. The tiger entered after her
but not before the girl had succeeded in
reaching the second part of the cage and
had securely closed the gate after her, so
that the tiger could not follow.
As soon as Lopez perceived the child's
action he leaped to the ground and fol-
lowed after them, arriving just as the girl
had closed the gate of the second cage. 1t
was only the work of a moment to secure
the tiger, and then Lopez, with his heart
full of gratitude, entered the cage and
clasped his child in his arms.
MY dear, brave Mariel" he cried with
10y and pride, you have saved us both" +
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-08

A certain LADY has pet cat which sud
denly became lame some time ago Dur
ing his lameRess his mistress bought meat
on purpose for him every time the u1ea.
cart came on her street After his eetship
recovered from his lameness this was
thought unnecessary. AMI only enough fer
the family was purchased. The cat. hoT-
ever, II! oontenteci with the scraps II cooked
meat coming from the table, resorted g
strategy The next tine the meat cs-s
came 10 the doo-- the CT began hmpin-
and crying p-teogISty For several tiE7Es
he has repeated tEis, his lameness only re
earring -ith the weekly visits VI tie Eaeaz
cArL-LeTisioa Journal
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-08
Women Martyrs.

A great many Russian ladies of high
rank have been martyrs to the nihilists'
cause and suffered the extreme penalty OF
Russian law-Sofia Perovskaja, Vera Sas-
sulitch, the former hanged, the latter dead
in exile; Vera Figuer, who died prisoner
in the terrible dungeons of Schlusselberg,
on Lake Ladoga, for being a leader of the
gang that assassinated General Strelnikoff,
and the sisters Lubovtovitch, now suffer-
ing an existence worse than death in the
mines of Siberia.-St. Petersburg Letter.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-08
A Word for Canned Goods.

Now almost everything is canned, with
more or less success, and the industry is
constantly spreading. Next, perhaps, to
tomatoes and corn come salmon and
peaches, while the putting up in this way
OF various meats, great variety of vegeta-
bles and most of the small fruits, swells to
enormous proportions the total Of the
canned goods trade.
1t is the custom sometimes to sheer at the
whole subject of canned goods and the part
which they now play in the domestic econ
omy, but a sueer is neither argument nor
reason. Certainly no canned stuff" equals
in flavor and delectation the choice prod
ucts of our gardens or fields, freshly gath
cred and perfectly served in its prime; nor
is there any substitute for the appetiziny
dinner. carefully selected in every depart
ment aEd skillfuiiy cooked by an accom-
plished housewife But unfortunately
there are great many if and happenings
which stand in the way of these meals al
the year round and under all circQm-
stances. There are a great many times
in about every household when the best
and most accomplished mistress welcomes
and uses the canned stuff, = and Is devoGt-
~ thankful Tor its assistance in the hour
OF need As a rule ii is wholesome, far
from expensive and OF uniformity and ex-
cellence Of quality which is quite remark
able.-Sewton Merton IN Good Housekeep-
Ing