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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-12-20
How the Eyes of the Typewriter
Can be Saved.

How the Eyes of the Typewriter
Can be Saved.
An eminent oculist says that type
writing has an injurious effect on the
eyes. The operator is obliged to. glance
necessarily back and forth from the
keyboard to the shorthand notes, and
this is muscular exercise Of the most
fatiguing sort. The oculist urges all
typewriters to strive to become so "a
miliar with the keys of their instru,
ment that they shall be able to write
without looking at the keyboard, with
just the same certainty that the plan
list feels when he Is looking at the mu.
sic score and letting his fingers take
care of themselves. This is a hint well
worth taking, and there is no great diff
ficulty about it. ITO the copyist four
hours Of eight are saved the work rem
dered pleasant and easy, the eyesight,
which would be severely taxed by
changing from the keyboard to the
manuscript in finding the place, is pre-
served and accuracy is secured. The
ability to operate without looking at
the keyboard possesses many advan-
tages in saving time, labor and
expense, and is lessening the liability
to make errors, and is so comparative
ly easy of attainment, that in the near
future operators who can do it will be
the rule and not the exception"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-12-20
RULES OF "snARK" POKER.

President ArthureA Eleven Hints to
the Man Who Wants to Win.
While rumaging among some old pa
pers left by a deceased relativela Bal
ttnorean came across q set Of ri |ks for
playing poker, which. according to the
manuscript, had been compiled by the
late President Arthur. The rules are as
follows:
1. Don't buy half as many chips at
the start as the other players. The
expectation Is that you will win, and
if you lose it is better that you borrow
or "owe up
?. Never ante up until some one tells
you to and then say you have and stick
to it, which will generally persuade
some one else to come in" twice. TEis
rule, though an excellent one, must be
followed with discretion. If practiced
too often it is liable to produce unpleas.
ant feelings.
8. Toward the end Of the evening it
is always better to lowe up," us the
winner OF the pot frequently forgets to
charge up the debt, and none of the
other players will remind him, as they
wish to do the same thing.
4. When the credit system begins to
creep ill., as it generally does, about the
middle Of the game, you should lowe
up" if possible. and bet chiefly against
those who always put up" This is
one Of the most important rules. TO
win in cash and lose on credit is the
great secret of successful poker play
Ing.
s. In dealing always observe the bot
tom card, which you can easily do be-
fore the cut. Then by noticing how
thick the cut is made you can tell
whether the card goes out. 1t may
help you in the draw.
6. Keep sharp eye on the discards.
They may be of service if your draw
is not satisfactory.
Z. When you are ''in luck" watch
your opportunity. From time to time
put some of your checks in your pocket
without being seen. This will enable
you to lowe UP" if luck turns, and
will prevent the others from owing
you.
s. When any one wants to buy more
checks and you have plenty, get them
to buy of you If possible, in preference
to the bank. 1t enables you to conceal
lue dIuOuul O1 YOUR WuulluSS anu, Ue"
sides, the bank may not be able to
pay up.
8. When you are chipping OUT for
drinks, ETC., put cigar in your pocket
every once Iii while. You are sure
to be so much ahead Of the game, and
thy come in very handy, even when
you don't smoke.
10. Never permit anything to make
you forget for moment that the whole
object Of the game is to save your own
money and secure somebody else's, and
let everything you do, however trifling,
tend to this desirable end.
IL. When the game is over If you
ar" Il winner deny it entirely or fix
the figure as low as possible; if you are
a loser declare you have lost twice as
much as You really have. This rule is
Fever departed from. The money lost
at game of poker always foots up
four times as much as the money
won.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-12-20
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a dS - n,,s1 A. rest to anti
,Quari;,..s, ...-I esp, eA.,..s 20 lailnismat-
lists. is reported irom Matabeland.
Eight es,lHs, all in Il fair state Of pres
eryalioa, ye:e discovered few months
ago by Il \ ,shona native in the neigh
borheou OF The famous ruins ut Zimbn-
bye. a local collector has now. come
into possession Of the coins. which are
undoubtedly Roman. On the diverse
of two Of them is the head OF a woman
with the words Helena Augusta" and
on the reverse the figure Of woman
can also be made cut. -Four OF the
coins bear on the diverse the figure of
man with the words "Constantius
Cacs." One bears on the reverse fig
ures which appear to represent Romu-
lus and Remus being sucked by the
wolf. The coins will probably be sent
to England for fuller examination
New York Evening Post.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-12-20
PITHY PENLINGS
Picked, Pointed and Preserved
For Reading by Regular
Correspondents.
BAG.

BAG.
Plenty of wood teams are visible on
Four streets those days.
Miss Lena Kuenemann departed for
Langdon for the winter. We miss our
favorite.
Albert NlcGregor of MAZDA seems
greatly taken up with the Manitoba
country lately. Stay by Dakota, AL.
We are blessed with fine weather
this winter, but listen: We have some
wedding bells. Mr.. John Benninger
arrived from a pleasant trip to Mani
tou last week.
The Mt. Carmel boys should not let
drop the cheese factory project. It's
just what we want to get a home
market for our grain by feeding it to
the COWS and hogs, besides in a short
time people would get in possession of
the best grades of stock.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-12-20
ELM POINT.
TOO late for last weeks issue.

100 late TOT Aast weeks lssue.j
| Christmas greeting to all.
! Will Bissell from Bathgate is hunting
in this vicinity.
Ed. Walker took trip to Hannah
last week. WHAT'S the attraction Ed:
Mr.. Maloney shot a fine specimen
sof the golden-headed eagle last week.
VIM. Chapel and his bride have
moved to their new home on William
Gallaway's farm.
Whilst making one of his periodical
pilgramages to the shrine of his adored
one Joe metwith mishap and had to
return home with broken cutter.
II. Nelson of Oak Park had the mis-
fortune to lose a promising young
thoroughbred colt recently. This
makes the second horse he has lost this
winter.
The NJ. E. church is nearing compile
tioh. Dedicatory service will be held
in it Dec. 23rd. All due credit should
be give Rev. Reese for his indefatigable
effort in securing for this place a per-
manent place of worship.
Healing Bros, of Mountain View,
contemplate putting in flour mill
with capacity of so barrels per day at
the Fish Trap if the necessary en-
couragement is received from the
surrounding neighborhood.
The social held at Mr.. Chappel's last
week, under the auspices of the ladies
OF Fremont, was very gratifying in it's
results. A lengthy program consisting
of songs, readings and recitations
constituted the evenings entertain
ment.
From another Correspondent
Quite number of real estate trans
fers have been made last week.
The Younger people are now becom-
ing the aristocratic land owners.
Our Co. Commissioner-elect Porter
is making arrangements SO that he can
give proper attention to his duties of
that Office.
Two weddings are soon to be con-
summated. The male half are talking
very seriously nights and building
houses day times.
Politics are at present lying dormant
but our poet found wound out on the
tape of his patent-double-a ction-end-
iess-]ink-c hain-belt-o -tbe-moon- poeti-
ca]-crank-machine, the following:
IN Fremont there's a rustling professor,
Who aspircd to be township assessor;
But last fall lie went Pop,
So next March he will flop
Right into the soup on the dresser.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-12-20
A Postponed Celebration

Il shall celebrate my twenty-second
birthday next week." said Miss GIddey
to her dearest friend.
II suppose you forgot 1t when It
came around eight or nine years ago."
was Miss Flypp's reply.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-12-20

Information Not Appreciated.
Countryman: "This is horrid wealth
er, isn't it,"
Passenger hard ofhearing: "What's
that?"
c.: II say it is shocking bad wealth
err"
P: 81 don't catch what you say"
C. roaring with the full force of his
lungs; cit is awfully-wretched-
weather."
ooh! is that all you've got to
say? can see that for mvselA"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-12-20

II you intend buying Christmas
present you will regret it if you do not
see our stock before buying elsewhere.
we have them suitable for all ages and
circumstances. All that we ask IS to
examine goods and get prices. N. T..
McGruer's drug store. II
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-12-20

There will be SPECIAL SALE of
PIANOS and ORGANS as we'll as
other musical merchandise, sheet
music and music books of all kinds,
held at the Grand Forks Music House
in Grand Forks, N. OAK, commencing
Nov. 20, 1894, and continuing until
Jan. 1, 1895. During the time men
toned sweeping reductions will be
made in prices, affording wonderful
opportunity for the people of the North
west to procure musical instruments
of the highest standard at prices far
below their actual value. In addition
to the extensive line of new pianos and
organs carried by this house, over 100
second hand and Slightly shop worn
pianos MUST BE SOLD. Among
these are many instruments of high
standard that have been used only
few months, which will be sold for less
than half their value. Any person con-
templating the purchase of a piano or
an organ or anything in the music line
even though not now ready to buy, will
certainly find it profitable to attend
this GREAT SALE. The cost of
round trip railroad tickets for any dis
lance under $50 miles will be RE-
FUNDED to any one who buys piano
at this sale. A complete list of bar
gains together with terms of payment
required, will be mailed free to any
one who cannot attend the sale and
desires to make purchase through
correspondence. Grand Forks Music
House, Grand Forks, N. D.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-12-20
The Wisconsin Central Lines Run

The Wisconsin Central Lines Run
Two fast,trains daily between St..
Paul, Minneapolis and Chicago, Mil
Waukee and all points in Wisconsin
making connections in Chicago with
all lines running east and south.
Tickets sold and baggage checked
through to all points in the United
States and Canadian provinces. For
full information regarding routes,
rates. maps, folders ETC., address your
nearest ticket agent or Jas. c. Pond.
general pass agent, Milwaukee. Wis.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-12-20
How ynnaa,tn Got It's Name.

Some Of the names of towns are ar
rived at in a peculiar way. For exam
pie. the town of Vantlalia. in Indiana,
which was named in n singular man.
ner. The man who owned the land on
which the present town of Vandalia is
situated was man without great
deal Of education, and wanted lawyer
friend Of his who was a wag, to give
him Il name for his new town. The
wag suggested that the Nandals were 4
very noted people. and that he should
name his own town "Vandalia, or the
home of the Vandals." 1t was at that
time the coming metropolis Of Illinois
and subsequently was the capital Of
that state, and was named Vandalia,
the home of the Vandals. according to
the wits suggestion.-CincinnaR En-
nuirpr
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-13
POLICE COURT.

Two Men Who Neglect and Abuse Their
 Families Punished.
 John Jones for drunkenness was fined $ this morning.
 John Sharpe left his wife and four chil- dren. the youngest only 3 days old some weeks ago and returned yesterday and got drunk. Tue town has had to care for the family, who were found in very needy cir cumstances. Not bit of coal or wood was in the house and eatabIes were few and far between. Judge Root sentenced Sharpe to jail for 15 days. He tried to beg of but Judge Root told him man who would desert his family in such cir cumstances was bI te and deserved punishment.
 Michael Dunn was oh, rged with assault on his wife She said that he came home drunk, struck her several times. threatent d to kill her and turned her and her seven children into the street. She was afraid to live with him and only wanted to have him support his children. Judge Root gave him 60 days in jail. The woman then tried to have the sentence changed, but only an appeal could be taken. She said she did not know the rulings of a police court or she would not have spoken so karshly
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-13
vr..n Making spe.cnc. Too.

P::IpM0NT, w. Va. Oct. l3-The meet ing here, at which W. l.. Wilson, Colonel w. w. Arnett of Wheeling and Hon. J. C. Blanchard uf Michigan made speeches, was an immenso demonstration. When intrui.::Ccl. Mir. Wilson was accorded a round of cheers, thrice repeated, followed by Pr Jlonged applause. When order was restor,d. Ee said:
 l should be childish man indeed if sto' il hero unaffected by your hearty and kind reception. You have given me your kind and hearty support and have follow I'd me from q comparatively young man until now. My hair is gray, but never before did count myself for so little and the cause for SD much as at this time"
 On the question of the tariff he express cd the views that have characterized his previous addresses
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-13
A Composite Poem.

A Boston paper some timo ago pro cured, aided and abettcd' a literary fan tnsy in the form of q composite poem by members of the theatrical profession. It is as follows:
 Courtenay Thorpe. Love, who had thought to sec his own fsco in n glass!-Emma Sheridan Frye. Sweet face that makes 6 heart that knows no ruth.-Wilson Barrett. Nor dreams that aught that's false shall come to pass.-w. II. Crane. Oh. simple faith that knew no fear nor doubt Frederick warde. Tho hidden pages of the book of fate to scan' Louis James. In thce trust and could not live without
 Camille d'Arville. For love and truth are ono in my hfe's plan Sydney Armstrong. If love should turn to hate. truth lie and life
 decayi-E- IT. Sothern. And nll our buds of hope to Dead sea fruit
 Marion Manola- Mason. And naught but carking care remain to stay
 John Mason.
 Best drop tho veil; you arc too hard to suit. These lines would put a poet to the routi-
 Mario Burrrss- Cupid. the rogue. should to our rescue come'
 Kate Ryan We'll. here's my say. That lets me out--Isa'
 belle Evczson.
 Let it Dc soon ere this poor heart Dc numb.
 William Mcstaycr. Love clipped my wings ere I reached man.
 cotato.-Joseph s. Haworth. Tho estate was different. but my hap ths
 samc.-Holen Dayne. Not happened yet. I still await my fate.-
 Thomas W. Ross. To mo love md mans estate mean the snme Howard Gould.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-13
Caught By Failing Tree,

ANsoNIA, Oct 13 -Walttr Cottrell was chopping up tree in Wallace's grove at II o'clock last night, when he cut away a limb in such n way that the trunk of the tree fell on his leg. pinni2g him to the ground. His little boy was with him and ran for help. Several neighbors respond ed but at first could not see how to work. as there was danger of the tree rolling fur ther on to his body and crushing him. Cotrell directed operations and an attempt was made to dig away the ground under his leg. This was finally done. but it was o'clock this a. m. before he was released taken home and his injuries attended to. The physician found both bones of the leg broken and the flesh badly bruised Cot rell showed great nerve during the time he was suffering He has wife and family and is an employe of Wallace S Sons.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-13
CONNECTICUT INDUSTRIES
Weekly Record of Real Estate Sales ana
 Recorded Mortgag.s.

Weekly Record of Real Estat. Sales and
 Recorded Mortgages.
 The summary of the Weekly Record for the current week shows the following:
 Real estate sales-New Haven and West Haven 13, Bridgeport r. Hartford 10. Waterbury s. Meridrn ?. New Britain 3. Middletown ,, New London 1, Norwich ,. Derby II
 Real estate mortgages-New Haven and West Haven s1GO. 93O, Bridgeport s35, ,966 Hartford 4.O5O, Waterbury S11, 200, Meriden SIP, $40, New Britain g, ,990, Mid dletown, SS ,3u0, New London 5, ,4S5, Nor walk S1 .475. Derby S6.2S9
 The total number of sales this week is 75, as compared with 100 for the preced- ing week, and 96 for the corresponding week last year. The total of recorded mortgages is s2S6. 235, against s154. .9O9, the preceding W, ek. and $1S5. .6S4 for the corresponding week last year.
 For the corresponding week last year New Haven reported 27 sales. Bridgeport l5. Hartford '. Waterbury 10. Meriden ?. New Britain 2. Middletown 3. Norwich 4. New London ,. Danbury 5, Norwalk 9. Ansonia l.
 The transactions. of the New Haven clearing house for the week ending last Saturday amounted to s1 6s1 .O79. as against s1 ell .915 for the corresponding week of last year, an increase of S69. l6i or 4.3 per cent. and as against sl .657. .7Sf in 1892 a decrease of 4 per cent.
 Hartford's clearings for the week were g. STA 2Sl against q. 273. .3!9 last year. ar increase of s6OO. .962. or 26 4 per cent, and as against g 537. .524 in 1892. an increas. of l3.1 per cent
 Five new corporations are reported thii week: A fountain pen company Tn New Haven. with s11 .OOU capital; a real q stat. company in New Britain. with S12. 5Ot capital: A retail shoe company in New Bri tam with s3 0O0 capital: A telephone com pany in Cornwall. with s2 900 capital snC manufacturing company in Naugatuck with S3O QUO capital.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-13
The cnnx....,onh Deadlock,

SARATOGA, Oct. 13.-The Twcnty-seo- ond congressional district Republican convention reached it's one thousand one hundred and thirty fifth ballot and failed to make a nomination. As the hour for filing nominations with the secretary of state at Albany expired at midnight, the convention has reached the legal limit. The last vote of the convention stood: A. x. Parker of Potsdam, l5; General W. B. French of Saratoga. I5.
 At 1920 o'clock this morning tho con vention by a tic vote refused to excuse the St Lawrence delegation, which then withdrew. Immediately on the departure of the St. Lawrence delegation the other delegations nominated General W. B. French of Saratoga for congress
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-13
They Wan. a Join. Debate.

The peoples party of Waterbury has adopted this preamble @ and resolution; on the part of the public for a joint dis cussion between the candidates for con- gress representing the republican. demo- cratic and the peoples parties in this dis trict, therefore be it.
 Resolved. by the peoples party of Wa terbury that we request N. D. Sperry. the republican nominee; J. P. Pigott. the democratic nominee, and II. c. Baldwin. the populist nominee. to come % Water bury and hold before the voters a joint debate on the issues now before the people:
 Resolved. that the peoples party of this city will pay one-third of the expenses for hall for such a contest.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-13
TIM ELY TOPICS.

Ladies. J. F. Phelan has something to say to you to-day.
 J. P. Lavlor is now sole owner of the old Austin stables. His teams are stylish.
 Kelly is selling flour for 395 A barrel and sugar is dirt cheap. Good times gre with us again. Eat bread.
 Miller < Peck are offering great bar gains after six o'clock tonight.
 Upson & Singleton claim to sell clothing lower than any house in the city. Re. member they are large dealers.
 Casey. the druggist. 2O8 Baldwin street sells medicine at the lowest prices. Also glass and putty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-13
Sherman Opens tho Ball In Ohio.

AKRON, O.. Oct l3.-The campaign in this city was formally opened by Hon. John sherman, who arrived here from Mansfield He was rendered a reception at the citizens cIubrooms by the Con- mercial club. After the reception Senator sherman was taken to tho Hotel Buchtei. He was then escorted to Assembly hall. The great hall, seating nearly 1000 was jammed. Hundreds stood up, and other hundreds were turned away. As Senator Sherman rose he was given such a recep- ton as a speaker seldom receives. The speech was profound, interesting and witbal a P1ain discussion of the tariff bill and monef problem.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-13

plunsDlp against MISS I4.ts HtFtll. l.ts the ambitious attack of Miss Bates, win ner of this years all corners match on the courts at San Rafnol.
 Tho features of Miss HoOpcr's work In tennis arc her back court play, her accu- rate driving and her mastCrful luhhlng. She has been an adept with tho racket for five years and Is so fond of tho sport that she has n court of her own near St. He lena. She has cool head, plays n steady game and never gets ''rattlcd." Her lnvc for athletics and out of doors sports Is not limited to tennis, for she Is n talented horsewoman and can drive n four hand as well as many of the best male whips on the coast.
 Tho present lady champion tennis play. CT of tho United States Is Miss Helen +. Hellwig of Brooklyn. Miss Hellwig Is n member of the Kings County Tennis club and won the championship of America near Philadelphia in June. A match hc- tween Miss IIellwig and the California tennis queen would bc a very interesting event, but the long distance between Brooklyn and San Francisco will un- doubtedly prevent such n meeting.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-13
WORLD OF SPORTS.

District Attorney John R. Fellows has accepted an invitation to make the prese h. tation speech of the Temple cup when the trophy passes into the keeping of the New York base ball team. This event will be the feature of a benefit performanct which the members of the theatrical pro fession now in New York have arranged tc take place at the Broadway theatre next Sunday evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-10-13
Waiter rs Judd For Senator,

LITCHF1ELD, Oct 13.-The democratic convention of the twentieth district was held in Litchfeld to-day. Walter s. Judd of Litchield was nominated for senator. MT Judd was a member of the last house of representatives. Eli D. Weeks. also of Litchfield was named as a member of the state central committee. The democratic convention to nominate A candidate for judge of probate was also held here. The nomination was rendered to George NJ. Woodruff. the present incumbent. Mir Woodruff has held the position for fifteen vaarS