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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-12-27

U. s.. Land Office,
Grand FORKS, N. D. Nov. 10, 1894.
Notice is hereby given that the following
make final proof in support of his claim
and that said proof will be made before the
Clerk OF Dist. Court Cavalier Co. N. Oak. at Lang.
don, N. d, on December 2sth 1894 VIZ.
JOHN BOESI. II. E. 1882.
for the nwN Sec. II. Twp. 1863 n. R. COW.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence OH and cultivation Of said
land viz.
Frank Hamcrl, George Reidhammer. Henry
KarteSand Augustus Fl. KOehmstedt, oil Of Am
bro, Cavalier county, N. Oak.
1920 JAS v. BROOKE, Register.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-12-27
T.. 81. Land Office,

u. 9. Land Office,
Grand Forks, N. Dak., Nov. u, 1894.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in supporter his claim, and
that said proof will be made before judge ana
'couny, NJ D.. at Langdon, N OAK, on Decem-
EDWARD !. DONOVAN H. f. No. 1862,
for the swA, Sec 15 Twp ISL n, R. 60 W. -.
continuous residence upon and cultivation OF,
said land. viz:
Edward J. Fox, Robert Beadad George Barcelo
:Iohsl x. Hamilton, all Of Aangdon, Cavalier
Co., North Dakota.
1920 JAS. V. BROOKE. Register.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-12-27

U. s. Land Office
Grand Forks, North Dakota Dec. 8, 1904.
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make finsl proof in support Of his claim. and
. N -. said proof will be made before the Clerk
at Langdon, N. OAK, ON ,Janu.ry d 1atH VI:
EDWARD IEAcOCK. II. X. No. 1O0SO,
Tor the WI nwH and VIZ sw,,, See. Is. Twp. 49,
He namee the following witnesses tn prove hi,
said land viz: VIZ
Robert J.. Evans. Nathaniel G. Crockett, I'D
Cavalier Co., North Dakota,
1923 JAS. V. BROOKE. Register.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-12-27
s. Land Office

U. S. Land Office
Grand Forks, N. Dak., November q. 1894.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF
his intention to make final proof
in support OF his claim. and that
said proof will be made before The Clerk
Dist. Court Cavalier GO. N. Oak. at Langdon. on
January 5th 1895 viz;
Albert j. TIMIAN, H. E. No. 1879
III ~ .e ne 9 t' hWt aoS ,r ~ nse W
continuous residence upon and cultivation of
said land viz:
John Chrchil, l.Iohn Mueller Herman Wendt
Jacob Eby, all OF Langdop. Cavalier county.
N. Oak. JAS.V. BROOKE.
1921 Register.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-12-27
U. Land Office,
Grand Forks, N. Oak Dec. 10, 1894

U. Land Office,
Grand Forks, N. OAK Dec. 10, 1894
Complaint having been entered at this office
by Robert NJ Anderson against Hector Roberts
for abandoning his Homestead Entry No. 1898
dated sue.i july 10th, 1sss, upon the nwA,
alcr county. NJ Oak. with view to the cancel
la:ion of said entry, contestant alleging hat the
said Hector Roberts has not resided upon or in
any manner cultivated or improved said land
during the last year. The said parties are
hereby summoned to appear at this office on
the W'h dny Of February 1875. at 9o'clock a. IN ,
to respond and furnish testimony concerning
said alleged abandonment Testimony will be
taken before H L. Dorval, County Judge of Cav.
alier county n. OAK, at Langdon, N. Dak on
the 18th day Of FEBRUARY, 1885, at 10 a. M
1924 JAS Y. BROOKE. Recister
]. E. TRUAX, Attorney
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-12-27
U. 8. Land Omce.

U. s. Land Office.
Grand Forks, N. Dak.. Dec, 10. 1894.
Complaint having been entered at this office
by William Flack against James Mcdonald
for abandoning his homes cad Entry No. 1881
dated May %. 1898. upon the swA Section
9. Township 16O North, Range 90 West in
Cavalier county, with view to the
that said James cDonald has not resided Upon
or in any manner cultivated or improved said
land during he last year; the SAID parties are
hereby s1 I'M MOI to appear at, 1T this
"'clnck a. M, 10 respond and furnish testimony
concerning said alleged abandonment Testi-
1nony will be taken before II. E. Dorval County
Judge of Cavalier county North Dakota
at Langdon N. Oak, on the 10th day Of February
1895 at II q. IN.
1924 JAS V. BROOKE, Register,
J.. + TRuAx Attorney 2O24
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-12-27

A lieutenant In the reserve of the
Italian army and resident Of Genoa
was recently discharged on account Of
his socialistic tendencies. In a letter
addressed to the paper Era Nuova, he
has offered his epaulets to the fund Of
propaganda for the socialist cause.
These ensigns Of his grade will be sold
ut public auction. upon n first bid of IS
Tires. or 81. at which price jeweler
offered to buy the epaulcts.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-12-27

Land Office,
Grand Forks. N. D., Nov. 26. 1891.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim and
that said proof will he made before the clerk
OF the district court for Cavalier county; Nd
WILLIAM CHURCHILL.
for the s3ne4 aud lots and 2, Sec2, Twp 1B9
n, range Civ.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of, said land, viz:
Herman Wendt, Frank Jones, Jacob Eby,
Joseph Sadler; all of Langdon, Cavalier coun-
ty, N. Oak.
1921 JAS v. BROOKE. Register.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-12-27

q. S. Land Office
Grand Forks n D. November q, 1894.
Notice is hereby gwen that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention to
make final proof in support of his claim and
that said proof viii be made before the Clerk of
the District Court for Cavalier county, n. Oak.
on January II. 1895. viz:
for the neA Sec IL, Twp; 1850. n. Range GO W.
Ho names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation OF
snid and viz:
Charles Billings. Edwin E Corbin. John
Weir. Anton Ammundrud, all of Osnabrock,
Cavalier county, n. Oak.
1921 JAS. v. BROOKE Register.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-12-27

The secretary of the interior
has approved seven clear lists of
lands selected by North Dakota,
In part satisfaction of the grant for
public institutions. The lists are:
Educational, 1898; Agricultural
college, 1884; State Normal
schools, 1899; Deaf Mute asylum,
5000; university, 1899; public
buildings, 1856; Reform school
2,479.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-12-27

q Dand Office,
Grand Forks, N. D., Nov 20, 1894.
Notice is hereby given that the following
to make final five-year proof in support OF his
claim and that said proof will be made before
j. H. Mccullough. U. s. Commissioners. Dis
trict of North Dakota at Milton, North Dak.,
on January 4. 1875. viz:
JOSEPH II SUNDERLAND. H Z 1904
for the swl4. Sec % Twp 1859 n, range 50 W.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of. said land viz: Joseph Thompson, John ID.
Soper John Orpe, all of Soper, N. D., and Peter
Livingston, of Kinloss. N. ID.
1921 JAS. V. BROOKE. Register.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-12-27

U. 9. LAND OFFICE,
GRAND FORKS, n. D.. Nov 10, 1894,
Notice is hereby, given that the following.
mako final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made befose the clerk of
the district court of Cavalier county N Dakota,
at Eangdon N. Oak. ,on December 2Sth. 1894, viz.
FRANZ HAMERL. H. E. 1O91l.
for the sw n Sec II. Twp 1853 II. r. COW.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon. and cultivation
Of. said land, viz.
John Boeal. George Reidhammer. Henry
kartes and Augustus II. Koehmstedt all of Am.
bro, Cavalier county, N. Oak.
1920 JAS. v. BROOKE, Register
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-12-27

Nails, rock bottom price at Elford
Bros. 40
Money to loan on real estate and
6nal proofs, at B. Erickson's. so
Don't forget to attend the closing out
sale of the Thorpe Mercantile Co. You
can save twenty-five percent, on your
purchases. 16
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-12-27

Misunderstood that Supt. Eisen.
huth will enter the field of jour.
nalism at the expiration of he1
term of Office and edit a monthly
educational paper to be published
at Grand Forks. Her many
friends all hope at will be success
full both educationally and fnan-
cially.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-12-27
Notice to Creditors.

In the mater OF the Estate of Gunder j. Veum,
late ofthc Town of Olga. county of Cavalier,
State OF North Dakota, Deceased.
All persons having claims against said Gunder
J. Veum deceased, IRE required to exhibit the
signed duly appointed and qualified administra.
tor Of said estate. at my office in the Town Of
Park River. county of Walsh, State of North
lication of this notice has been limited as the
time for creditors to present and prove theit
claims against said estate.
Dated the 18th day of December, 1894.
1872 TARGE J. VEUM,
Administrator of the estate Of Gunter ]. Veum
deceased, Park River, N. D.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-12-27

LAST weeks issue of the Nelson
Go. Independent fairly sparkled in
its dainty tinted dress of blue,
with its columns ladened with
Christmas greetings and a liberal
patronage of holiday advertising.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-12-27
u. s. Land Office

u IHlIQ VUICE
Grand Forks. n. D., Dec. IA, 1894.
Notice is hereby given that The following nam
ed settler has filed notice of his intention to
make final proof in support of his claim and
that said proof will be made before the clerk of
the district court for Cavalier county. N. Oak
at Langdon, N. d. on Jan. % 1858, viz:
ELIAS KURTEN, ii E 1Ooo7
for the swL Sec 10. Twp 1853 II. range 80 w.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence unon and cultivation OF
sud land viz:
Jacob Schneider. John Witzel, John He'll,
Lorentz N. 'knhmatedt. all of Mt. Carmel, Caya.
lier county, North Oak.
1924 JAS. V. BROOKE. Register.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-12-27

U. S. Land Office.
Grand Forks. N. Dakota Dec 1, 1894.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has Tiled notice of his intention to
mike final proof in support of his claim
and that said proof will be made efore he Judge
md ex. otticio Clerk County Court Cavalier Co {.
N. Dakota at Langdon, on Jan. ~. 1895.
viz: WILLIAM BURkITT, Jr lone of the heirs
of William Burkitt, decease,
for the eha nwL and VIZ nell, Sec. 81, Twp. 1854,
u, r. 50 W.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon. and cultivation of
said land, viz
William Steele, Joseph Ridley. John Witzel,
John McGilvery, all of MAZDA p. O., Cavalier
viz: BRUNO R1TcHoT. H. E. No. 11,17o,
for the VIZ seq and e1s swlz, Sec. 49, Twp lC3,n.
r 58w.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation Of
said land viz:
Alfred Iaviolc.te, James Chart,and, John Me.
Kay, Alien Kenny, all of Wang P. o., Cavaiier
Co. N. Oak,
VIZ: ADoLpH PETERSON. H. E. No. II. 1876.
for the sela nell. M sell and Lot /, Sec 5,
Twp. 1S2 II, r. IS ".
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of
aaid lani, viz:
Hans 2. Forsct, Andrew johnson, Martin o.
son Ole II. Olson all of Yang p. o.. Cavalier
county, North Dakota.
17-22 JAS V. BROOKE, Register
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-12-27

U. S. Land Oh!ce.
Grand Forks, N. Oak. Dec 18th. 1891.
Notice is hereby given that the following nala-
to make final proof in support Or HIS claim and
that said proof will be made before the clerk OF
the dlStr CT court for Cavalier county. N. Dali,
Mt Langdon, D.. on January %, 1905, viz:
ROBERT BARTHOLOMEW
Tor the va sw& and nel4 swt4, Sec O. Twp 1G3 H.
range 81 W.
ne names the following witnesses to provo his
continuous residence upon and cultivation OF
said land viz:
Ed. L. Howard. Ed. NJ. Andrews, Ed. Wright
North Dakota.
IVA JAS. V. BROOKE. Register.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-12-27

SENATOR ROACH has secured for
J. w. Cope, who will be remem-
bered as one of North Dakota's
presidential electors of 1892, the
appointment of door-keeper of the
United States senate at a salary of
$3.50 per month.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-12-27
OFFICIAL COUNTY PAPER.
OFFICIAL PAPER OF LANGD0N
ISSUED every Thursday morning at Langdon,
Dakota. Terms-$e.0 90 Per Annum.

WALTER MUIR, the well-known
North Dakota politician has an ar
ticle on the new monetary system
in this months Farm Stock, and
Home which ought to be gen
orally read.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-12-27
Additional Local
Continued from the Fitch PACED
Presbyterian Christmas Tree.

Elbow brightly beemed the light of
heaven from every happy face" as the
sunny smiles of Langdon's y1ngless
angels proclaim the birth of 4 savior.
Long before the hour of beginning every
juvenile eye had surveyed the Christ
mas tree, Respondent with all the pre-
cious treasures that different Parts of
the earth contributed specially for the
occasion. The tree ladened with its
valuable fruit impaired such spring
day of happiness to all that one might
reasonably expect to hear the joyful
chanting of birds. But music more
seraphic responded to the expectant
auditory nerve as dozen earthly
cherubes parted their coral lips to en-
terrain the delighted audience with the
harmonious vibration of their voices.
The first effort of their exhuberance
was expended in singing "Rock-a-Bye-
Baby, and was received with a hearty
round of applause. Supt. Gardner
wearing his everyday cheerful coun-
tenance gladdened the hearts of the
little ones with few choice words be-
fitting the event. Alice Kelly, in her
own inimitable manner recited The
Little Match Girls" pathetic story of
former Christmas eve. Lulu Hold
gins proved beyond doubt that there
are mo Sects in Heaven" Her plea
painfully reminded us that religion in
it's more restricted sense has divided
the world into many antagonistic fac
tions, each conscientiously asserting to
have the only password that will be
honored by st. Peter. Mary Reid told
us of poor gray-naired old man who
worshipped in 1.-The Model Church, as
he did in the "meetin' house, OF yore
when 1.-THE Sermon wasn't Aowery,
twas simple Gospel truth.'', The
school sang Palestine" a song de-
scriptive of all the important places in
Bible history, while Roy Loynes
pointed out those sacred towns. The
other numbers on the program were
rendered by masters of their art, but
space will not permit detailed de-
scription of all. The most comical,
most cute and captivating song was
that delivered by the two little girls,
Bell Mahon and Lena Loynes. They
brought down the house and seated
themselves amid a ringing round of
applause. The children overlooking
with artless joy were now smiling with
anticipation as they gazed upon pole
star of their souls rising in their sum-
mer sky of hope when the gifts were
being distributed. AS they received
the presents [ behold their souls all
sunshine; I hear the clearest, most
musical, laughing. silver voices, which
ever rang with the JOY of childish
hearts. They unwittingly return the
love that God has lent them. My sim
cere hope is that those little ones may
lead pure and holy life and be on the
right side when
Gay mirth shall deepen into JOY,
Earth's hopes shall grow divine
When Jesus visits us, to turn
Lifes water into wine."
Those little ones, themselves happy,
they seemed destined to make happy
the hearts of others. The whole could
not fail to impress all there assembled
with the thought that we were,
Nearer NV God to Thee.'' W.O'R.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-12-27
MORTGAGE SALE.

Default having been made in the payment OF
the sum of four hundred and six and wenty-
claimed to be- due at the date OF this notice upon
| a Ger ain mortgage. duly executed and delivered
by Peter Lambert and Mary Lambert. husband
and W fe to the Western Farm Mortgage Trust
Company, bearing date the first v of July,
1889, aud will the mower of sale therein contain
ed, duly recorded III the Office of the register of
Deeds in and for the county Of Cavalier and
lSs9,at 1918 o'clock m in book l6.of Mortgages,
on page 400 and whereas said mortgage was duly
| ass gned by the ST. id MORTGAGE to the Margaret
in the office of the register of deeds in and for
the county of Cavalier and state of North Dako-
ta on the 10Th day OF December, 1894. and no
action or proceeding having been ms itnted, at
said NOR gage, or any part thereof. Now there
fore, notice is hereby given, That Ey virtue of
the power of sale contained In said mortgage
and provided the sad mortgage will be fore
closed by a sale of the premises described in and
conveyed BY said mortgage. viz; The northeast
one hundred and sr4tyfour qe4), Range sixty
(u) west of the fifth P. NJ. and containing one
hundred and sixty ,{i6O acres. more or less. in
cavalier county and state of North Dakota, with
sale W II he made by the sheriff of said Cavalier
county at the front door of the court house in
the city of LangdOn in said county and state, on
m. of that day at public auction to the highest
bidder for cash, to pay said debt and interest,
and he taxes. if any, ON said premises. and ten
dollars attorneys fees as provided by law in
lowed by law; subject to redemption at any time
within one year from The day of sale, as provided
by law.
MARGARET A SLE1TH.
Assignee OF Mortgage.
B. EE1cKsoN, Attorney for Assigue of Nor gage.
Langdon, N. Oak. 1923
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-12-27
His Snnalle3t.

"Gislin, old fellaw, lend me two dol
laws until next week"
"Sowwy, Callow, deah boy, but
haven't anything smallaw than a fun
note, doncher know."--Judge.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-12-27

Z. S. Land ONCE
Grand Forks. n. D.. Dec. 81, 1894
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice Of his intention 10 make
final proof IN support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before theJudge and
ex-oficio Clerk of the County Court of Cavalier
County. at Langdon, N. Oak. on February 2,
1885. viz:
ARTHUR CHAUvIN. II. E, NO. 1859,
for the nw11 Sec "a, Z. 1862 n, r. 50 w.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon, and cultivation of
said land. viz:
David Beauchamp, of Olga. P. o., Cavalier
county, N. D., Slanise Derosier. and William
Montgomery. Lungdon P. o.. Cavalier county,
n. d.: and John Montgomery, Hannah P. o.,
Cavalier county, n. Oak.
2o-25 JAS. " BROOKE. Register.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-12-27

County Of Cavalier;
bank, do sOlemnly swear that the above state
ment is true to the best of my knowledge and
belief. F.J. HODIINS, Cashier.
Subscribed aud sworn to before me this 18th
day of Dec. 1894. j. Is. TRUAX.
Correct Attest: Clerk District Court.
W. j. MOONEY,
FRANK MORAN. Directors.
p MCHUGH
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-12-27


Loans and discounts. :. S57e47 Is
nvcrdraffs Secured and unsecured :. 25S2 80
u. s. Bonds to secure circulation. ,50I W
Stocks, securities, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS" I.lll ~
Banking house, furniture. fixtures. 6,2S "
Other real estate \ mortgages owned. 1879 w
Due from National Banks mot Re-
Dne from uppyoyed reserve agents.. 8525 II
Checks and other cash items.......... 1,606 ~
Notes of other National banks. ....... 2,247 %
Fractional paper currency, nickels, a.,
and cents. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 10
Lawful money reserve in Bank, viz:
specie. ................ SisSkl ~ ,.. ~.
Legal tender notes .......... 1000 90 t2T Is
Redemption fund with U. S.Treasurer
(5per cent of circulation)..... 582 90
Total .. ..................... lo5,o47 81
LIABILITIES.
CAPITAL stock paid in. ..............s $50, 600 90
Surplus fund...... .................. 1000 90
Undivided profits less expenses and .. -.
taxes paid. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1164 %
National Bank notes outstanding. -. 11,2SO %
Individual deposits subject to check. q, 386 -
Time certificates of depOsit...:.... 14,l6S IL
Total .$105.s4T 81
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-12-27
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
First National Bank.

at Langdon, in the State of North Dakota, at
the close of business. Dec. 10. 1904.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-12-27

Lifes water into wine"
Those little ones, themselves happy,
they seemed destined to make happy
the hearts of others. The whole could
not fail to impress all there assembled
with the thought that we were,
Nearer NV God to Thee.'' w. OR.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1894-06-08

Whenever l hear of break in the
levee down in my district, | know that
nine chances to one crawfish have
caused it. The assertion may sound
slightly exaggerated, but it is a fact
nevertheless that the troublesome little
crawfish work more danger to the le-
wees than does the water. On big rise,
when the bed of the river is stretched
from embankment to embankment, the
crawtish burrow into the levees and
live there in the moist earth. They
multiply faster than maggots and loosen
up the earth worse than moles.
THE levee may be completely sodded
with grass and you see no external evil
dence of the damage going on within,
but when the next big rise comes you
will see it. have frequently known
the water to break through the levee two
or three feet from the top, and you can at
tribute it to nothing but the destructive
work of crawfish. This was particular
ly true of the break at Offut's in 1889,
when a portion of the town of Green
vile was submerged. The builder of
the levee in the future will have to take
into account the crawfsh as one of his
most stubborn foes. st. Louis Globe
Democrat.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1894-06-08

A process has been introduced for pro
tecting steel and iron by menus OF coat
ing of copper. When the invention was
first made it was applied to the construc-
tion OF telegraph wires, but since then
further developments Of the process have
enabled it to be employed in the manufac-
ture of complete ship plates. The method
employed is similar to that of the old silver
plating process, in which plates Of the two
metals were rolled together without any
chemical or electrolytic means being en-
ployed.
A short copper ingot is cast on core of
iron or steel, the copper is shorter than the
core, and not placed symmetrically, but SO
disposed toward one end that the unequal
travel Of the coating, when afterward ex-
tended by rolling, may be compensated
for. Save for the provision Of special groov-
ing OF the rollers to prevent the formation
of fins Of the softer metal, the subsequent
operations are conducted in the ordinary
way. Advantage is taken OF the retention
Of heat by the steel core to diminish the
excessive ductility of the copper by chill
ing the covering. When the porosity Of
the coat of copper and the difficulty in OBJ
tanning perfect adherence is overcome, thu
process will become commercial success
-Pittsburg Dispatch.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1894-06-08

The child is taught at school that a
dozen means twelve every time. but when
the child grows into man he finds that u
dozen is a very elastic term. A bakers
dozen is thirteen. and so is a publishers or
news agents in many parts Of the world,
In some sections dozen Of fish means
twenty-six, and there are other anomalies
Of this kind. But to find dozen indicat-
ing anything from two to fifty it is neces.
sary to go to the carthenware trade.
Here the size and weight Of articles de-
eide how many make Il dozen, and in jugs,
bowls, plates and SC on there are two, four,
six, eight or more to the dozen. A dozen
composed of twelve articles is very I'M
usual thing In the wholesale pottery trade,
and as result there are few clerkships
more difficult to hold than in this line.
tried the work once and failed ignomin-
iously. To have to find the cost of soc
articles at SO much dozen when that
dozen may mean anything is very diff
cult task until man gets thoroughly used
to 1t. st. Louis Globe-Democrat.