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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-04-27
The FOOlhRrdy Diver.

The latest sensation" in the amuse-
ment world Of London is the great dive
to be made by Tommy Burns. Liver
pool man. who has already rescued
thirty-siX persons from drowning. The
feat that Mr.. Burns proposes to accom-.
plish is to dive from the highest point
Of the arched roof of the Royal AQuar.
ium into tank set into the floor of the
building. This means a drop Of no less
than one hundred feet. and the body of
water that is to receive him is to be
only eighteen feet long, six feet wide
and eight feet deep.
When questioned rs to the danger OF
diving from such Il great height into
such shallow water. Burns declared
that there was no real danger. and then
made the extraordinary assertion that
he had once dived from a height OF
thirty feet into a fountain that was
only two anu one-half feet deep. What
his method may be by which he es.
capes cracking his skull and breaking
his neck on the bottom of the tank the
diver does not explain, but the pro.
posed feat appears to be one of the
most daring on record, not to say the
most foolhar(ly, and many sober-mind.
ed people will think that the authori.
ties ought not to allow the attempt to
be carried out.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-04-27
Are Women Tfmfd?

Women timid, forsooth? writes Junius
Henri Browne in the Ladies Home
Journal. Much as we man talk of their
being so, our talk is not an echo of our
reason. Every man of us relies on
their courage measurably in the ordi-
nary affairs of life, and entirely in
most of its crises. We usually begin
with our mothers, and end with our
wives. But whatever their relation,
they are an inestimable help to us in
every great trial, by their calmness,
strength, decision and hopefulness. Tn
happy he who at such Il time has no
feminine counselor, sustainer and
friend. How many men have borne
testimony to the invaluable aid of
women, when the future blackened,
and fortune seemed inexorable! How
many more might bear such testimony,
were they but willing to speak! Is
woman not constantly upholding weak
ness, inspiring morality, stimulat ting
higher motives? Not hundredth part
of her efficiency in this way is known,
nor ever will be known. She is rarely
conscious Of it herself; it is regarded by
her as a part OF her duty, as a matter
Of course, and he who is supported,
lifted to a loftier level, often chooses,
through self-love, to ignore her as
siStance. Her acts, under such condi-
tons, are the result of moral courage,
the essence of all courage, and Of the
kind of which men have so plentiful a
need.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-04-27
Friend Of the Family.

In the south of England the pig is
the family pet and pride, and in Hamp-
shire especially his position is as i'm
port pt as that of 1.-THE gintleman that
pay the rint of Irish cottages. A
woman in that country, who was dying,
after a long illness, expressed her
mournful regrets that she had never
seen tbe present pig, adding that if her
husband had known in time how much
she wished it, he would have carried
it up to her bedchamber. Now. how
ever, it was too large and heavy.
Indeed, the local mind seems to be
engaged in constant speculation upon
this useful animal. A clergyman who
wondered whether his flock understood
the long words Of his sermon, asked
one of them if he knew what was
meant by "predestination"
We'll, sir" returned the laborer, 81
believe it's something about the innards
of pig!'
One old man is fond is describing his
"missus,' and ask her to marry him
One old man is fond Of describing his
'missus,' as he first saw her at he1
confirmation in a great cathedral
And did you get acquainted with hel
at once, and ask her to marry you?'
was the question
NO, no. said he. Il waited till ]
had two pigs in my sty and then, sir
l knew l was match for any
woman"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-04-27
The KoOtcnni.

The mineral resources Of the Kootenai re-
gion of Montana, Idaho and British Column
hia are attracting more attention from prac-
teal miners than has been given to any
mineral section of the West for many years.
The extraordinary richness and extent Of
Koetenai Lake will bring about a large de-
velopment this year. james f. Wardner,
the we'll known mine owner. says Kaso
will grow to city of 10000 within the next
noints will have corresponding growth New
steamers have been built to navigate the
river and lake, running from Bonners Fer
ern trains. Bonncr's Ferry, Libby Creek,
I.eonia and other points in the, American
Kootenat are full Of activity. aud 1898 will
wealth.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-04-27
ANGRY WORDS KILL THEM.
3et birds Die From shock III sco,a.
ed In Harsh TOnen

tet ntras Die From shock III Scola-
ed In Harsh Tones.
Are birds ever killed by unkind
words:" asked reporter Of Sixth av-
enue bird fancier the other day.
Not by unkind words alone" replied
the man; but the effect of loud, angry
tones addressed to pet bird has been
known to cause the little sensitive thing
to die Of shock.
You see," he continued sprinkling
some seed in the cageof a yellow
throated warbler, the most Of these
singing birds are very sensitive. and
when one has been made a pet of for a
long time sudden shock is apt to cause
its little heart to stop beating.
You can't be too careful in the treat
ment Of birds, and the thing most to be
avoided Is shouting ut or frightening
them. l had man here to help me
once who knew nothing at all about the
care of birds, so l did not let him do
much except clean the cages and such
things. l had a number Of bobolinks
in stock ut the TINE, and one of them
was particularly fine one
Il placed him i'll Il cage by himself
where he would show of to good ad-
vantage. He was a mischievous fellow
and was constantly putting his head in
the water pan and then rubbing it In
the sand. and gave me Il lot of trouble
in keeping him clean. He did this sew
eral times one day. and While l stepped
in the back room a moment, my as
sistant caught him ut it, and. running
up to the cage, he cried out: Con
found you! quit that, can't you? ut the
same time clapping his hands sharply
together close to the cage
The poor little fellow started up
with flutter. and by the time l
reached the cage he fell over dead. 1t
was the shock. you see.
Seeding bird in an ordinary tone
won't do it. but speaking loud and
making sudden loud noise will kill
most ATTY of the more delicate song
sters.-New York Mail and Express.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-04-27
DO yn the Pass.

An English resident in India when
hog-hunting one day was riding down
a terribly steep hill, where he had an
experience which few would care to
repeat. The pass down to the plains
was. exceedingly steep and dangerous.
In fact, it was nothing more than a
foot-path, narrow and precipitous, and
no one had ever ridden down it,
My friend proposed that we should
make the attempt, and so we started,
I on horse which had but one eye,
and that, unfortunately, toward the
hill
On riding round a sharp turning in
a very precipitous part of the path, we
came upon Il white stone. My horse
SHE'D at it, and. as he wheeled, he saw,
with the good eye, the gulf below. By
great effort he threw himself back
on the path, with his headquarters
dangling over the drop.
I felt him gradually slipping back,
but branch of tree overhung us,
and by standing up in my stirrups I
managed to reach it.. The horse, re-
lieved Of my weight staggered back to
the path, and I, with the help of the
branch, did the same.
This all occurred in less than q min
ute'S time. l was too occupied to see
how awful it was, but my friend, who
was leading, told me it was one of the
most frightful scenes he ever beheld.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-04-27
August
Flower

My wife suffered with Indigestion
and dyspepsia for years. Life be-
came burden to her. Physicians
failed to give relief. After reading
one of your books, I purchased a
bottle of August Flower. 1t worked
like charm. Mywife received i'm
mediate relief after taking the first
dose. She was completely cured
now weighs 1o5 pounds, and can eat
anything she desires without any
deleterious results as was formerly
the case. c. H. Dear, Propr Wash
ington House, Washington, Va. o
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-04-27

man wanted to examine it. The Arab
tossed it to him. While the young fell
low was examining the penny, the
Arab made a dive for the side Of the
ship. These was splash in the sea,
and that was the last the young man
ever saw of the Arab or the sover-
eign."
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-04-27
THEY,RE WAY HEAL

Of the ordinary, commonplace pills in every
way. That is the reason why DR.. Pierceff
Pleasant Pellets are sold on trial, as it were.
They're guaranteed. If they don't give salts.
In Biiiousness, or in any disorder of the
stomach and bowels, you need these little
"Pellets." They're small, easy to take, and
perfectly natural in the way they work.
No reaction after them; you get real and
lasting good. They permanently cure SICK
or Bilious Headaches, Constipation, Jaundice
Dizziness, Sour Stomach, Indigestion, and
consequent stupor or drowsiness.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-04-27
The Name Amused Her.

A writer in the Philadelphia Press
tells funny story Of an old lady who
was recently riding on railway in the
vicinity Of the City Of Brotherly Love-
The train had reached the Bryn-Mawr
station, and. the brakeman poked his
head in through the door and cried
out: "Bryn-Mawr! Bryn-A1awrr'
whats that he said?" asked the
old lady Of the person sitting next to
her.
"Bryn-Mawr," replied the other.
'This is Bryn-Mawr."
The old lady chuckled, and then she
said: I'm from Pennsylvania myself,
but 1 do think you have the funniest
sounding names down in the suburbs
of Philadelphia that l ever heard.
Bryn- Mawr--hee, hee, heew
And where may your home be?"
queried the neighbor, his curiosity
aroused by the old lady's amusement.
"Oh. live at Tiddyyoot," said the
old lady, gravely.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-04-27
Along the Columbia.

Capt. Alex Greggs Of Grand Forks. n. D.,
has commenced running his new steamer,
1.-The City of Ellensburg." ON the Upper
Columbia river. from Wenatchee. WASH, in
connection with Great Northern trains. to
Lake Chclan and Okanogan points in North
Central Washington. The Lake Chelan
country is attracting much attention from
farmers and fruit raiserS. while the mineral
and timber resources of the Okanogan dis
trict are being rapidly developed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-04-27
The Arabs Are Expert Swimmers.

The Arabs Are Expert Swimmers.
The American boy who spends his
summers by the sea, or within easy
walking distance of stream or lake.
sometimes thinks himself an accom-
plished swimmer. In comparison with
the boys who have twelve months of
practice a year instead of three. such
a boy is a very clumsy land-lubber in
deed. A traveller recently returned
from the East told Il writer for the
Chicago News something about Arab
swimmers.
When ships are lying at anchor off
the coast" he said, 1.-The natives swim
about them for hours, with scarcely
moments rest. You may hurl coin
with all your strength as far from the
ship as possible, but an Arab is after
it like flash. Darling through the
water like an arrow, he has the money
before it has sunk many feet into the
water. He invariuble gets the money.
never missing a single attempt.
"Often the swimmers Chamber on
board the boat, and endeavor to turn
an honest penny by entertaining the
passengers In one way or another.
Some of their sleight-of-hand perform
ances are exceedingly clever. I re.
member one instance in particular in
which an Arabian magician got the
better of young passenger. The
Arab swan out to the ship and came
aboard.
while he was endeavoring to per-
form a few tricks for those on deck,
the fresh young man had made him
self very offensive by attempting to
expose all the illusions and explain
them to the audience
"Finally the Arab asked some one
to loan him an English sovereign for
a few moments. The young man
stepped nimbly forward and handed
the magician took the gold piece.
The Arab stretched out his left hand,
and placed the coin in the middle of
his upturned palm IN plain view Of the
spectators. He slowly closed his hand
without moving its position. In a Sec
ond he opened IT., and in place of the
sovereign was Il penny. The English
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-04-27
How Man Is Vanishinr,

A French statistician, who has been
studying the military and other records,
has found that in 1910 the average
height Of man in Europe was feet 9
inches; that in 1880 it was 5 feet 6
inches; in 1920 it was feet inches
and a fraction. At the present time it
is 5 feet 3 Sd inches. 1t is easy to de-
duce from these figures Il rate of regu-
lar and gradual decline in human stat
ure, and then apply this, working back
ward and forward, to the past and to
the future. BY this calculation it is de-
termined that the stature Of the first
man attained the surprising average of
1G feet 8 inches. Goliah was quite
degenerate offspring of the giants.
Coming down to later time, we find
that at the beginning of our era the
average height of man was 9 feet, and
in the time of Charlemange it was 8
feet inches. But the most astonish-
ing result of this scientific study comes
from the application Of the same mex
orable law Of diminution to the future.
The calculation shows that by the year
1000 A. d. the stature Of the average
man will be reduced to Is inches.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-04-27

You can depend upon DR.. Sage's Catarrh
Remedy for a perfect and permanent cure
in the worst cases of Chronic Catarrh It's a
mild, soothing, cleansing, and healing pro
parat;on, which doesn't simply palliete' . but
reward for any incurahle cas-"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-04-27

There is no stock in which young
man can invest a few dollars SO safely,
and be sure of such big returns, as
brood sows. He should star with good
stock and be sure to make a good rep
utation for his pigs. Then he vii! never
lack customers Mt fair prices.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-04-27

The senate failed to make public the
text of the 1treaty recently negotiated
with RnsSia
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-04-27

Caro- Constipation and Dyspepsi,.
Dr. Shops Restorative Nerve Pills semi ~.
With Medical Book to prove merit, for sc ss.mn
Druggists CSC DR.. SHoop, Box W. ,Racine VI
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-10-19
SENATORIAL CAUCUS.
An Effort to Have Il Turned Into a
. Conference.
WHAT WILL THE SILVER MEN Do?
Fears OF Serious Failure OF the Demo-t
cratic Wings to Flap Together
Committee Adjournment.
CBy telegraph 10 the Dispatch.)

WASHINGTON, October B.-The effort
is now being made to have the proposed
senatorial caucus turned into confer
ence, and 10 accomplish this 1t is not
improbable that one or two of those who
signed the request that Mr.. Vest circu-
lated will have their names stricken from
that paper. This would leave II without
a majority, and relieve the chairman or
the caucus from the necessity OF acting.
During the course Of the debate TINS
afternoon a number OF Democrats de-
clared their intention OF not going into
any binding caucus. but indicated n VIII
lingness TO come together for the purpose
Of discussing the question as Democrats
merely. For this reason the caucus may
be transformed into conference, although
that has not yet baen determined.
WIDE SPLIT APPREHENDED.
The Democratic Caucus Committee To-
day devoted its time 10 an endeavor to
prevent what looks like grave split be-
tween the two wings There was laid be-
fore the committee request for caucus
signed by twenty-thTee Democratic sena-
tors This number is sufficient TO require
the chairman to call a caucus. The COM
mittee also received word from the re-
pealers that they would not attend such
a caucus.
The only way caucus can now be
prevented Is by the silver men who signed
the call Withdrawing their demand II
they persist in the attitude indicated, and
the repeal Democrats refrain from at
tending. the consequence will be awaited
with much uneasness.
The committee came TO no conclusion.
and will hold another session in the hopes
Of averting an open clash.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-10-19

first year, and every year thereafter not
less than 100000, and that the bridge
snan ne completed within ten years. other
wise me act to be null and void.
hs tne clerk finished reading the amend
ment Mr.. Warner Democrat) New York.
rushed to the clerks desk and examined
II, and then Indignantly declared that
2 portion OF The amendment, which he
naa written with his own hand and which
had been agreed TO by the gentleman from
California. had been torn of.
MT Geary, said that the gentleman had
expressed himself some time ago as sat
isheu win the amendment as II was now
ouered Three or four days afterward
the gentleman had come to him and asked
him for the bill.
Mr.. Warner said that the gentleman had
msstated what had happened. Instead OF
this amendment being a good thing for
the bill; II might be the contrary. He
bad written the following words. which.
since the amendment had been proposed,
had been torn of: Insert after the word
otherwise, That is. unless the actual con-
structlon OF said bridge shall be com
menced, proceeded with, and completed
within the time anu at the rate above
provided for
THE LIE PARLIAMENTARY.
Then Messrs. Warner and Geary enter,
cd into "a controversy as to what had
passed between them relative 10 the
amendment, and thev each declared In
emphatic. though parliamentary language,
that what the other said was not true.
Mr.. Geary. said that he cared nothing
whatever about Mr.. Warmers amend
ment. but he did not want the gentleman
10 intimate that he had done anything
wrong He did not want any such re-
Election cast upon him.
Both gentlemen were very much excited
and had IL not been for the vigorous up
holding of the rules Of the House by
the Speaker. there might have been a
personal encounter.
Mr.. Warner then offered his amendment
which was adopted, as was also MI.
Gearv's, and the bill was passed without
division.
Tho House then resumed consideration
Of the printing bill. which had not been
disposed OF at o'clock, when the House
ad diOurnpd
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-10-19

without these lines. n.aughter) He did
not know so much about whether ne
would be elected United States senator or
not but he would be found hustiing. end
would turn up later on TO whack AT nis
opponents. UaughterD He defended Colo
mel O'Ferrali. and said that the only
trouble with the Pepulists was that Re
would be elected Governor OF Virginia
After telling few jokes and anecdotes,
General Lee asserted that this fight was
not one involving the success in the CON-
ing ELECTION OF the Demoeratic party. or
OF the Third party, as Charles Il. q rerrsil
would certainly be the next Governor.
and The next Legislature would certainly
be Democratic. II was one which was cn-
couraglng Republican asccndancy, snd
tending to turn over to Radical rule In
time to come the good old State. He
had only a few days ago heard n gem
IL the Democrats Of that State did not
quit their foolishness and get into Inc,
Mckinley would be elected Governor there
bv a rousing majority. This. the General
declared. meant that the author OF The
iniduitous tariff law would be nominated
for President by the Republicans next
time. and II he should be elected the
force bill would again be thrown upon the
people and tariff reform would never
be secured.
The General concluded with an appeal
to all erring Democrats to get into line
into his line OF cavalry not Rosser's unless
assured them that Democracy would
march triumphantly onward and would
fulhll its pledges. lie paid the General.
who sat near him. high compliment
~ a soldier. stating that he was always
brave and courageous. and ffeluertly
went into places In battle that he H.ee)
did not like to go. tApplause) When
GenetaI Les finished he was given an
ovation. as many OF his friends went up
to clasp his hand.
Rev. J. w. Gaines and O.. Wymdn
Fremont. colored Democratic canvass rs
for the State. were on hand. and after
the big speaking they addressed large
number OF coiorcd people and were much
encouraged 9IJh The results OF their day :
iabor
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-10-19
A RICHMOND MAN KILLED.
Mr.. Charles r. Parsons Ran Over by an
Engine In Newport News.

A frightful accident happened about l
O'Clock yesterday morning In the Chesa-
peake and Ohio railway yards at Newport
News. Two young men named Charles Z.
Parsons and - Jones while attempting 10
cross a track, were struck by freight
train and Parsons was instantly killed,
while his companion was seriously injured.
The body of the unfortunate man was
mangled almost beyond recognition. Mr..
Jones was terribly bruised, while his leg
and arm were broken, and he sustained
other injuries.
Two trains were moving In the yards
NJ the time the accident occurred-one
going east and the other going west. lt
Is supposed that the men, In attempting TO
avoid one, got in the way Of the other.
The trainmen heard the cries OF Mr.
Jones shortly after the catastrophe oc-
Cured, and on making an examination
discovered the awful work of the locomo-
tive. Parsons was dead when found. while
his companion was suffering agonies.
An inquest was held over the remains
of the deceased. and the coroner's jury
cidentally killed by freight train while
crossing the Chesapeake and Ohio tracks,
and that the railroad men were not to
be censured for the accident.
Mr.. Parsons was Dridge-Dullder by
trade, and resided In Richmond. Hts re-
mains were sent 10 his fathers residence,
near Portsmouth. The widow OF the de-
ceased. who Is a sister of Mr.. j. III.
Kracker keeper of Monroe Park, left yes
Mr.. Jones Is a resident of Surry. He
was brought to this city yesterday after
noon and carried to the Retreat for the
Sick, where his arm was arnputated.