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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-07-05
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cheeks grew shining red. "There shall
not nobody hear 'em 'cept me: ri
taKe EN- down to the woods And say,
IN hunt your dog every time he gets
iost-dont you give any otner Teller
the job. What they got in that wag.
on?"
ut must be the English ram Mr..
Turner's been buying" said Har-
vey, as he turned to look. Gave
two hundred dollars for him. guess
Ill walk down and see him when they
take him out"
'Two-hundred-do for a sheep"
'Phrastus hoped over the fence and
trotted along by his friends side
What pile of money for one sheep!
Say, Harvey, d you jest as lief put in
boy Of matches and f1'-cent flag stead
of two o them bunches?'
Just exactly"
The wagon turned into Mr.. Turner's
barnyard, and the boys followed it.
Il bet I'd never pay them old British
two hundred dollars for Sheep" said
'PhrastuS. thrusting his hands deep in
to his pockets as he watched the men
carefully lower the Cotswold ram King
George NIL" to the ground.
What do you know about the Brit.
ish Ruh?' asked one of the men.
II know we whipped 'em 'twicet-
Fourth of july" said 'Phrastus.
"Well, it seems they can beat us on
sheep" laughed the man.
II 'sDect if Mr.. Turner had looked
round he'd got jest as good one in
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-07-05
HOW THE BRITISH
BEAT 'PHRASTUS

''N' she says sha'n't spend enc cent
for crackers ner torpydos, ner go down
to see the p'rade, yer any Of the boys.
She saws I've got to stsy hum and keep
still this Fourth"
The prospect WAS evidently dire to
Theophrastus Wilson, but the person
to whom he poured out his woes only
twinkled pair of merry eyes. Harvey
Harris was several years older than
'Phrastus, but he listened with an in
terest very comforting to the smaller
boy.
"She says I kin take the old boss
pistle n fire it off once down behind
the barn. m kin tie dads old flag
to broom stick and wave it about all
I wanter. Who wants an old broom
stick round, anyway? That amt no
Fourth Of July
'Phrastus snifred-he almost snivell-
ed. His nearer laughed outright.
"Say, 'Phrastlls, what under the can
cpy did YOU do last Fourth that makes
Aunt 'Scilla settle down on you like
this?'
"Nothin'," said 'Phrastus, sullenly
"Oh, pshaw! I know you and
know Aunt Priscilla. She'd never cor
ner you up so close without some rea-
son. Honest, now, out with it, and
Ill see what can do for you"
There was cat" said 'Phrastus,
digging his toes into the ground.
What about the cat?'
"She told me to give him his dinner,
nd l put fire-cracker under the pan.
1t didn't hurt him none, but he never
come fer a week; md he won't tech
goldfish sence."
"Oh, no! What else?"
1.-The settin' hen," said 'Phrastus,
scratching his right ear. II knowed
she wanted her broke up, m I bet
couple O. crackers'd do it."
well, did they?"
Guess you'd a. thought so! They
set the nest afire, and most burnt up
the chicken-house." 'Phrastus actually
grinned.
"Ah, ha! Go ahead; that wasn't all.
What put ON the finishing touch?"
Il spose twas the new wash-b'ilcr,"
said 'Phrastus, frowning. "We TUX 1t
out behind the barn to light bunch
in. My, didn't they pop! Then we fer
got 1t teetotal. and come wasl-day no
body knowed where the b'iler was"
And when they found it?"
"Suthin' had stepped on it," muttcred
Phrastus. "But I don't think folks
ought to hold things hull year"
Harvey threw his head back and
laughed SO heartily that 'Phrastus
stopped. frowning and giggled.
Now, look here" said Harvey, when
ne had had his laugh out, II haven't
forgotten how you found Frowsy for
me last summer, and If you'll promise
not to use them round the house or
me barn, or anywhere where they'll
disturb Aunt 'scilla, Ill put half q
uozen packs under the big stone be-
nlnd the barn for you Fourth of July
Forming"
Its awful good of you!" 'Phrastuss
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-07-05

Has 1T.
work hard and those who pursue pleas
use diligently. AS these two classes in
clude most women it is easy to see that
the disease is very prevalent. But it
is delusion of each patient that she
alone knows it's ravages. A certain
doctor, who has large practice among
women, says that each patient de-
tails her symptoms almost in a whisper
appearing to think that she is revealing
something hitherto unknown to medi-
cal science and that she invariably
ends with, Ibid you ever have such a
case before?'
Of course there is nothing amusing
about nervous prostration itself, but
there is something funny about these
patients who think they are on the
brink Of it. In the first place the idea
that she is about to have nervous col
lapse strikes woman suddenly. She
is feeling bit depressed, and not even
anticipation Of the success Of her gar
den party the next day of her confident
expectation Of her publishers delight
in her new book arouses her. Garden
parties and books alike seem a weari-
ness to her, and she wonders why she
concerns herself about such vanities.
Then it occurs to her that this is not a
healthy frame Of mind. And if it is
not there must be something the mat
ter with her. Evidently she needs en-
livening. Thereupon she rushes madly
into whirl of such gaycties as she is
able to command. She goes to the
theater and finds funny plays entirely
lacking in humor. She goes to bright
little dinners in curious little restau-
rants, and her gloom only deepens.
Some evening us she stands on an ele-
waited platform and watches a train
bearing down upon her she speculates
mildlyon the possibility Of throwing
herself before it. She has no desire to
commit suicide, but the thought has
occurred to her, when she recalls it,and
with horror when she recalls it. and
then she decides that her nerves are
in bad way and that she must look
out for herself"
She promptly cancels all engage
ments and decides that what her case
needs is a little determination and a
great deal Of fresh air and exercise.
She reasons that after winter of work
or excitement the system needs ton
ing up, and she proceeds to tone it
with Indian clubs and walks. While
the day is yet young she tramps up to
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-07-05

old gentleman VINO reads his newspa-
per in the car beside her becomes a
lunatic who. will choke her before they
reach their destination. And all the
time she is keenly conscious Of the
idiotic nature of her fears. Even while
she is revolving in her mind the pleas
ing possibilities Of going crazy and
numbering her mother, she is calling
herself imbecile and iI;ot.
The violent physical exercise and
fresh air style Of treatment are kept
up for several weeks, during which
the fear of the insane asylum or even
the electric chair grows stronger and
stronger. Half her time the patient
spends telling herself that the delu-
sions and imaginings of the other half
are not true. She dislikes intensely to
be left alone, for it is in solitude that
her fancy takes its widest flights
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-07-05

There is disease abroad in the land
IN comparison with which even the raw
ages Of 'ismology," as Ward McAllis-
ter calls a prevailing malady, are not
TO be mentioned. Ismology, according
to it's distinguished nomcnclator, is an
ailment which displays itself in the
widespread feminine demand for suff-
rage. But the symptoms of this other
disorder are many, and it's victims are
numbered by the tens where the suff-
rage infection comes only by units.
1t is the fear Of nervous prostration.
The patient fingers on the brink Of
that unpleasant condition and gives up
valuable hours of her time to think
ing how soon she will have lost her
footing and plunged into the precipice
itself. She pictures sanitariums yawn-
Ing for her, and her Imagination leads
her sometimes to see even insane asy-
lums swinging wide their doors to ad-
NIT her, according to the New York
WcTl3.
it is Il widespread malady this spring
as Hy physician who treats nervous
patients will testify. 1t embraces the
wo1aen Of two classes-those who
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-07-05

dishes in the kitchen, Uncle Ben slyly
of each switch.
1t was in the middle of the afternoon.
when a boy with dirty, tear-marked
face and mud-stained clothes shuff1ed
into the house. Under his arm he car
ried dismasted toy schooner, and q
dilapidated, five-cent American flag.
80, Theophrastus Wilson, greeted
Aunt 'Scilla. you've been to the p'rade
after all. Very well. sir, you're going
to remember this Fourth of July as
long as you live. Come straight here"
She fourished one Of the switches,
and it fell to pieces in her astonished
hands.
"Guess 1 shell member it." whined
'Phrastus. II haint been t. the p'rade
Il haint! stuck up in tree this hull
everlastin' Fourth, with Turner's Old
ram a-buntin' at it tryin' to shake me
down. I'd had to stayed there all
night. too. likely, If MIR. Turner's Pete
hadn't come along. You jest asst him."
When Harvey Harris beard Of it he
could not resist saving, 80 the British
beat. Oh, 'Phrastus?"
Just that once" said 'Phrastus.
MRS. FRANK LEE.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-07-05
Third stnrc-Collnnse.

InlrN StuSc.COll0pSe.
At the same time she takes no real
pleasure or interest in society. Her
conversation is wandering, and it is
only when she listens to some one
else rccounting symptoms of dread
full depression" that she is really
aroused. She always promptly ap-
propriates to herself any symptom
from the other woman's case which
has so far been lacking in her own.
She welcomes any physical pains as
a heaven sent diversion from the men,
tai gloom.
There is a story on record Of one
Of this springs victims who found
felon Il source Of distraction, and who
actually cherished the pain that made
her" walk the floor at night because
it gave her an opportunity to forget
how she was going to go crazy sudden
ly and kill her family.
When she has taken enough fresh air
and exercise to weaken her system
thoroughly and is still no better it
occurs to The patient that she is really
i'll. She can't sleep, and she can't
eat. She goes reluctantly to a physi-
clan, convinced that she is going to
make revelation which will astound
him. With prefaces and introduce
lions and with bitter tears she be-
gins. She. waits eNpectantly for the
look Of surprise, the keen scientific
interest which is to oversDread the
physicians face. 1t doesn't appear. 1t
is possible that he has had other such
cases. She asks him tremblingly if
any other woman has ever had symp-
toms like hers, And when she hears
that half the women in town are her
companions on the brink of nervous
prostration She would feel disguised
if she did not feel such infinite relief.
She is told to stop her self-prescribed
remedies. Instead of long walks, ex-
ercise and tonics she is hidden to lie
abed and to take sleeping drlughts.
Instead of being enlivened by friends,
she is commanded to eschew society,
and seek only sleep. Instead of brac-
ing her nerves up with tea OF coffee
she is told to relax them by slumber-
inducing bromides and even choral.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-07-05

Second Stnsc-Hcr Idea of n Kennedy.
the park through it and home again.
Gloom of the profoundest sort seizes
her after this effort. If she reads in
the newspaper of suicide She is sure
that she will take her own life. If she
reads of a murder she knows that dur
ing the small hours of the night she
will arise and Stay her sleeping fami-
ly. In the light-footed maid who
brings her letters to her she hears the
step of an assassin who turks about
that he may kill her. The harmless
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-07-05

She goes home, dons negligee in
stead of gymnasium suit, and lies
down on pillows. She takes her sooth-
draughts, pays attention to her diet,
drinks copiously of laxative and clea1S
sing waters, and by and by, when her
system is cleared and her nerves quiet
ed by this regimen the tonic is adj
ministered. Soon she is about again,
with scarcely remembrance Of the
hideous imaginations and the horri-
BILE depression that have beset her.
Only when she is enjoying the felicity
Of telling woman who is still in
the overwrought, morbid state that
there is really nothing much the mat
ter with her, that she herself had suf-
fured much worse things and recov-
cred, does she recall the days of gloom
and nights Of horror
During the convalcscent period her
lot is not really an unhappy one. Turk
ish baths are part of her treatment,
and she usually manages to gather
together enough other women in the
same state to make pleasant party.
There they sit, wrapped in sheets in
the hot room, and lean back and tell
one another just what their latest
symptoms are. A ghost-story party
could not be more entertaining. Then
there arc little dinners, strictly by
gienic as to the menu. and very carly
as to the hour, at which the invalids
discuss the effects of their various
treatments. Altogether the dread NAL
ady, though countings its victims by
the hundreds, gives them many COM
pensations.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-07-05
An Unreasonab1e Mule.

Sam Johnsing, Dallas colored man,
has mule that balks. After Sam had
belabored the mule for an hour the
animal trotted off all right.
OAR" said Sam confdentially to the
mule, "dar, yer see, eff yer would do
what's right we mout lib tergedder jes
like two brudders.''
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-07-05

With head erect the soldier BOY
Stands in the village market place;
His fathers stay. his mothers joy
The proudest of the populace.
The steeple clangs it's brazen bliss,
The guns their iron glee Declare;
The patriot feels q manlincss
Enter his breast and tarry there.
He rests his musket on the grass,
Its brightness shows mothers pride.
The millcr's daughter, bless the lass!
Fashioned the sword knot at his side.
What knowetl he of war, this youth
Reared in the tranquil arts Of peace?
Wars lesson soon is learned in truth,
When Shackled nations seek release!
The cheers ring down the fearless line.
Congress hath issued decree,
In language burning, just-divine!
Ills read, that Title of the Freet
lis read; from many tender cheek
\ telltale tear il brushed away.
And agt. eNlain:s, in utterance weak,
"Wculd l We're younger than to-lay".
Ills read, and souls that long have
rined
In thraldom's cherries, sable night,
Rejoice. like those from craule blind
When first they SEE the morning light.
i:ut freedom smiles upon the strong,
Sr;li.li1ig the weaker SOILS Of lnen,
Till 1ylnnts blush 70 do wrong
The sword must ever aid the pen!
fic fought, that brave young yillagcr!
He fought for that which could not
fail:
He fought for parents, home-for her!
But came not back to tell the tale!
When yorktown rang the country
Ger
And babe unfettered pulses throb,
A conlrade brought the knot he wore,
And they thanked Heaven through a
sob!
Before the glorious day arose
10 dash away the prisons gloom;
Before the nightshade bore rose,
He found q soldiers nameless tomb!
Bold pioneer of human right,
Time yainly steals your mortal
So. breath;
We see you still by freedoms light; i.
You live! You scorn the scythe OF
death!
Thomas Frost.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-07-05
Never Buy Whiskey tor Medici-

nal purposes unless you know the bottlers
under celebrated names are spurious, cheap
articles, whose bottlers cannot afford to
have their names on the labels.
Uncle Sans Morgan Whiskey is Dottled
by the oldest and largest firm in the liz"
line in the Northwest and the favor with
which it has been received IS the best proof
Of Its superior quality. Ask your druggist
or retail dealer for it.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-07-05

Florida, California and Arizona together
have about 100000 bearing and non-bear-
ing orange trees.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-07-05
The 1872, $50 craters which have been dis
covered on the moon, are supposed to have
been caused by bombardment Of aerolites-

Henry A. salzer, manager Of the John
is in Europe looking up rare novelties In
vegetables and new things in the farm
seed line. He will visit the celebrated
land, Belgium, Russia and Bohemia, and
the customers Of this wide-awake firm can
congratulate themselves upon his bringing
along the cream of farm and vegetable
seeds that these foreign countries offer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-07-05
When Travelling,

Whether on pleasure bent or business, take
on every trip bottle Of Syrup Of Figs,
as it acts most pleasantly and effectually
on the kidneys, liver and bowels, prevent
ing fevers, headaches and other forms Of
sickness. For sale in 50c and 81 bottles
by all leading druggists. Manufactured by
the California Fig Syrup Co. only.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-07-05

An old boiler, which the owner claims
belonged to the first boat propelled by steam
n the world, is relic at Frederick, Nd.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-07-05

The first septennial parliament began its
sittings in l7l6.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-07-05

Karl's Glover Root Tea,
The great Blood freshness and clearneas
to the Complexion and cures Constipation. Csc. 81
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-07-05

Smoke stacks of ocean steamers are much
Larger f than = e faay IS Iney
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-07-05

"Hanson's Magic Corn Salve.''
Warranted to cure or money refunded. Ask your
druggist for it. Price Is cents.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-07-05
Arc You Going to Travele

If SO, and in what direction, or by what
ever route, have suficiency Of Hostetter's
bid defiance to seasickness, brave the influ-
ences of a malarious climate or abrupt
transitions of temperature, avoid dyspepsia,
food and water, and counteracts an unex-
pectedly developed tendency to constipation,
biliousness and rheumatism.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-07-05

sS$ f;f s 81 s r. IT, ] s
H. FL sss n
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-07-05
MALADY OF THE HOUR
"NERvES" AND THEIR HORRORS
RAMPANT AMONG WOMANKIND.

Gloomy Days and Nights Of Brood
tnN Are the Lot of All Who Attempt
It0(keeD Up With the Times-Tur.
y ktEh Baths a Part Of the Treat.
ment.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-07-05

Civilized people didn't begin to sit at the
dining table until the time Of Charlemagne.
Previous to that they reclined at theiH
meals.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-07-05

Halls Cntarrh Cure
Is taken internally. Price, 75c.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-07-05

mo trifling with the court"
"Heaven save us! I'm not trifling
with the court l was married, but
got a divorce My wife got married
again, but I didn't; so am not mar.
ried, but my wife is.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-07-05

OIL has been used in lighthouses since
the seventeenth century.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-07-05

Hcgeman's Cam rs,u. >viah Glycerine.
The original and only E.nuln.. CGItS C6Rpped Hands
and Face Cold Sores. 81. Z. g. 60 .Havenc Ct
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-07-05

Preference.
Have you any little sisters, Pom
sonby?''
"No. I don't admire small women.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-07-05

Are you married. asked the just
ice of man who had been arrested for
vagrancy.
mo, am not married, but my wife
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-07-05

It is estimated that in Japan, out Of
population Of 237,00o,OO0 people there are
less than 10000 paulers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-28
The Maine Republican Platform.

The Republican party of Maine invite all the
people OF the State who are in accord with the
principles of the following platform to unite in
a common course of action
:, financial policy not in favor of monometal~
lism, either of gold or silver. the basis of
financial system, but international bimeta llism 10
be secured by strenuous efforts of the national
power. Now, and in the future all dollars should
be of equal value TO the end that a suitable cur
rency, abundant for all wants shall secure to all
the peop.e the full results of their labor.
Inc enactment and enforcement of all laws re-
of labor.
The American Union, its citizens and their great
privileges can be protec cd in DO surer way than
by absolute exclusion from our country. of the
paupers, criminals. and diseased of Europe. The
party, therefore, favors the passage Of such re-
strctive legislation will admit to our shores
only those immis rants who have the capacity and
desire TO become good American citizens.
hrm and unbending foreign policy, which will
prevent the interference of European powers in
the domestic government OF American states and
countries. The party sustains the course of
President Harrison and Minister John L.
Stevens toward the people of the Hawaii islands.
and wholly disapproves the un American policy
OF the Cleveland administration in relation there
to
Legislation for the benefit of the Union soldiers
OF the war CT the rebellion, their widows and
children, and disapproval of the present policy of
the Pension Bureau in making such laws, to a de
gree, nullity.
Full recognition of the benefits to all the people
OF the State which have come from temperance
ana prohibition and we pledge our continued and
hearty support OF the enforcement of the prohibi.
tory laws.
tariff for the protection of American labor
against the underpaid and pauper labor of foreign
countries.
The Republican party calls upon all the voters
OF The state TO express at the polls their disap-
proval OF TIE Wilson tariff bill, the main vicious
features OF which are maintained and added TO in
the bill now before the Senate, which surrenders
the interests OF Northern labor, while il protects
those Of the South. and delivers nearly every in
dns.ry of Maine into the hands OF our nearest and
most hostile rival, the Dominion OF Canada.
The Blaine system Of reciprocity and opposition
to the Democratic policy which attempts its aban-
donnent and repeal.
Cordial approval of the course of the Maine del
egation, in tie Senate and Ia the House of Repre-
sentaives, in fighting The Democratic tariff bill at
every stage, and continued support in every fur
Their effort to obstruct and defeat the BILL
A full Enforcement of the conduct of the affairs
of the State BY the executive and legislative
ernor Henry b. Cleaves for re election TO the high
office which he has so admirably filed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-07-28

Some one asked one of the officers of the
Maine militia what effect the urging of mem
bers of labor organizations to join the
militia would have in Maine. The question
may prove most pertinent one in some
states but not in Maine. Although it is likely
very many members of the Maine militia in
this State are members of labor organizations
they have too much sense to be affected
by reason of that. The minute such q
move is made by the laboring men they
voluntarily set themselves apart from good
citizenship. Read this from the journal of
the Knights of Labor in New York:
every workingman should join the mi
litia, thus getting the arms and discipline
necessary to defend the country and the
people from the Anarchistic railroad mana
gers, their trust attorneys, and the muder-
GUS deputies and Pinkertons whom they
employ"
Such a step would pave the way for far
worse condition than has resulted from hir-
ing of Pinkertons. 1t would afford capital
every excuse for maintaining private hire
lings for self-defence and protection of
property. 1t would lead to the disbanding
of the militia, for the citizens of state
would refuse to tax themselves to support
militia resolved to carry out the dictates of
Sovereign and Debs and jeopardze
property and person. Not only that
but every one who entered the
the service for such purpose as is implied
in the above appeal would be guilty of trea-
son, would violate his oath taken at the
time of enlistment. The workingmen are
not separate class. Many of them are
capitalists1in a small way. Everyone OF
them who owns home would see destruc-
ton of self-interest in such an attempt. To
work up scare seems to be the object of
certain vaporing labor leaders unable to do
any other mischief at this time.