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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-06-14
A TOKEN OF GRATITUDE.

The following resolution was read
by Attorney John Marshall, of Milton,
after supper at the institute ball last
Friday evening, on behalf of those
Of the Cavalier county teachers who
had been the guests of the Columbia
hotel during their stay in the city
RESOLUTION.
To 4Nsssrs Burke e. Fyun.erteN and their
cstinsa6ls 1adtss, cftae.. Columbia Hotel:-
WHEREAS; The institute just closed
has been an event that we wish to be
long remembered as one of the most
instructive and pleasing of occurrences
and as the COURTEOUS kind and efficient
treatement received by us from the
management and the efficient corps of
assistants of the Columbia Hotel was
in great measure responsible for the
happy and profitable result.
Now Therefore, we the teachers of
Cavalier county, who enjoyed the
pleasure of being your fortunate
guests; desire to extend to you this
testimonial as an expression of our
heartfelt thanks in return for the
uouJ hAIu AdVOlO COAuuClSC W OuI.
comfort and pleasure during our stay
with you.
Yours Respectfully.
TEACHERS OF CAVALIER COUNTY.
Langdon n. Oak. June 9th, 1894.
In reply Landlord Burke addressed
his guests in the following terms,
thanking them for their kind express
sions.
REPLY.
Ladies and Gentleman-Wea appreciate
very deeply the kind words expressed
in the resolution just read. There is
no circumstance in life that gives more
satisfaction than to haye the assurance
that our duty has been we'll performed.
We assure you we on our part have
been we'll rewarded for our humble
efforts in your behalf by the pleasant,
polite and ladylike and gentlemanly
conduct of all toward one another and
toward your humble servants. We
shall always remember with pleasure
the week just past. We thank you.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-06-14
Sealed Tenders.

Will be received at the township
clerks Office, Osnabrock township, up
to noon Saturday, June 10th, 1894, for
the purpose of constructing a bridge
abross a coulie situated between sec.
tion 8, in township 159. range SO and
section "a, in township 100, range SO.
The board reserving the right to reject
any or all bids. Specifications can be
seen at the clerks office.
w. j. ELLIS, FRANK WR1GHTsoN,
Clerk. Chairman
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-06-14
MILTON.

| a Demorest contest was held at this
place last Friday evening in the NJ. E.
church in which prize was contested
by the best Demorest speakers of Lang
don and Park River. The winner to
receive beautifully engraved silver
cup. Mrs. Cora Clarke in few OPEN
ing remarks stated that there was no
rivalry between the two towns in COM
! peting for the cup. The object of the
entertainment was none other than
that OF intoxicating temperance in the
minds Of the young. The first item on
the program was vocal solo entitled
"Old Album Faces" and was we'll rem
dered by Mrs. Kapler, of Park River;
recitation, "the National Curse,'' by
Miss Grace Morgan of Langdon, was
delivered in a clear impressive voice
accompanied with appropriate gestures
On being encored she treated her
amused friends with ga Charity Fair"
during the entire recitation she held
her audience spell bound. Miss Maud
McKeown, of Park River, ratified off
Clutch" at wonderful rate in recit-
ing "A Black-Eye for Lager Beer and
Bier for Lager" She spoke a little
too fast, otherwise her delivery is per-
feet. Responding to an encore she ia
vored her listners with "Courting.
which was loudly applauded. Miss
Ward, of Osnabrock, demonstrated be-
You'd doubt that she has mastered
the art of club swinging, her exhibition
OF which was greeted with prolonged
cheering. Miss Mollie Comstock, of
Langdon, i'll an interesting and eloqu-
eit manner told her fortunate hearers
of'Prohibition, the Remedy for Hard
Times" and encore persuaded Miss
Comstock to reappear, loud applause
following her to her seat. Mrs. HAPPIER
brought down the house with vocal
(; solo, Kate McShane,' an encore
eliciting from her another soul-elevat-
ing song. Next was THE Saloon Ar
raigned,@' by Charley Thompson, of
Park River. Charley, although as vet
mere boy won the admiration of all
and with practice he will make one of
the eloquent orators of the day. He
bowed his thanks to the encore. While
the judges were summing up the re-
suit of the contest Mrs. Clarke DELIGHT
ed her audience with "The Spinning
Wheel Song the encore brought her
back with 1.-The Power of Eloquence''
The writer can find no words to de-
scribe the voice, articulation, gesture
and memory of this gifted artist. Miss
Lulu IIodgins of Langdon, electrified
the house until she had finished,
Charley McCree,' an encore induced
hEr;to amuse those assembled with
"GcneWith aHandsomer Man, which
was received with enthusiastic ap-
plause- She was not one OF the crntes-
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-06-14
Democratic State Convention.


a delegate convention of the demo-
cratic voters of the State of Month
Dakota will be held in the opera house
in the city of Grand Forks, n. D., on
Thursday, July Goth, at II O'Clock Il.
M, for the purpose of placing in nomi-
nation candidates to be supported and
balloted for at the next general cleo
ton as follows:
One member of Congress.
Governor.
Lieutenant governor.
Secretary Of state.
State auditor.
Superintendent ofpublic instruction.
Commissioner of insurance.
Three Commissioners of Railroads.
Attorney general.
Commissioners Of agriculture and
labor.
One Judge of the supreme court.
The basis of representation being
one delegate at large for each county
and one delegate for each fifty votes
or major fraction thereof. cast for
Hon. James O'Brien, Democratic can
didate for congress in 1892, will entitle
the respective counties of the state to
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-06-14

tants. Mr. Prom, of Milton, consented
to sing Little Sam and sat down amid
loud cheering. The judges were Rev.
Monroe, and Messrs Prom aud IIelye-
son, all of Milton. Their decision
awarded the prize to Miss Comstock.
The audience was select, intelligent
and appreciative and were given an en-
tertainment worthy of their appreci:4
ton.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-06-14
The following delegates:

1t is recommended that the county
conventions called for the plrpose Of
selecting delegates be held no later
than July 21st, and that credentials Of
all delegates be filed with the chairman
or secretary of the state committee at
Grand Forks, N. D., not later than
July 25th.
BY order of the Democratic State
Central Committee of the State of
Dakota.
Grand Forks, N. D., April 18th a.
D. 1894.
WILLIS A. JOY,
ANDREW BLEWETT, Secretary.
Chairman,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-06-14
--~----
: ELM POINT.

Banker Pask WAS the victim of a
nasty fall last week by being thrown
from his horse.
Divine service will he held at the
residence Of Mr.. Chappell, on Sunday
evening at the usual hour.
The new school house in Dist Ne. 3
is nearly completed and will be ready
for occupancy this week.
Jumbo is the arist0cratic equine of
this burg and Moses handles the lines
with the skill and gracefulness ':of,one
to the manor born.'
The position of school director seems
to be all office much sought after and
the election next Tuesday promises to
be of more interest than at any former
occasion.
The unusual activity that is beng
displayed in the bnilding line Of Will
Greenwood, looks as if another
bachelor is about to take upon himself
the responsibilities Of connubial felicity
ELM point is booming, the grand
scramble for choice town lots has COM
menced. Mr.. Kyle, of Hyde Park will
conduct general merchandise this
summer. His place of business will
be opposite palatial residence of our
banker.
There are enough professional
''bums'' in this town t. make quite a
respectable contingent to Coxey's army.
If they would only take the road for it
some of our freeh olders would praise
God from whom all blessings flow."
The coal baIons of this town are
negotiating with view to amalgamate
their respective interests. They pro-
pose to have their properties in opera
tion by winter. The new combine will
foat its bonds under the suggestive
title OF ''The Fremont Gas & Combus-
zion Co.
Gee. Spense was the unfortunate
loser Of a mule last week. The animal
had served its master faithfully for
tWenty-seYen years. Our mighty
medicine man WAS called in, but lis
efforts to do any good were without
avail. This is the first case he has
lost since commencing to practice here.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-06-14

Land contests brought OF defended
against by b. Erickson, attorney-at-law
and notary public, also filings and
proofs attended to. 4O42
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-06-14
Sealed Tenders.

Will be received by the clerk Of
Loan school township up to and in.
GLIDING June 18th, 1894, for the build,
ing ofseven chimneys on school houses
six Of said chimneys to be built eleven
feet and one thirteen feet; the con.
tractor to furnish all material. The
board reserves the right to reject any
or all bids.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-06-14
OLGA.

Where is the Olga Teachers Beading
Circle?
Is it proper to say Beans and
wink the other eye?
Messrs Saul Pion, 2. Brosseau, Joe.
Duchamp and McElroy upheld the
honor O! Olga in "a game Of base bail
with the Cavalier bays last Saturday.
,.When you put your dog up in the
attic to avoid paying tie tax on him.
Ne careful to have the canine tied SO
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-06-14

Chamberlain Cough Remedy
Is fame as
Cure for severe colds.
Famous as "a
Preventive of pneumonia.
Famous as a
Preventive and cure for Group.
Famous for the relief it affords in
Case or whooping cough.
Famous as safe and pleasant
Medicine for children.
Try it. so cent bottles for sale by
Nick McGruer Langdon N. Oak.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-06-14
Wonderful Cures

performed by Ayers Sarsaparilla, ono
in particular being that of iitl!o
daughter of Church of England minis
ter. The child was literally covered
from head to foot with red and ex-
ceedingly troublesome rash, from which
she had suffered for two or three years,
in spite of the best medical treatment
available. Her father was in great
distress about the case, and, at my
recommendation, at last began to adj
minister Ayers Sarsaparilla, two bot
ties of which effected a complete cure,
much to her relief and her fathers
delight. am sure, were he here to-day,
he would testify in the strongest terms
as to the merits of
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-06-14

A dozen different flavors, thoroughly
wholesome, healthy drink. Try it, only
cts a glass, at Schulke's fruit store.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-06-14
EST RAY.

Come to my place, Tuesday May 22d,
1894, three colts; one light bay mare
years old, with white star on face and
white right hind foot; one light bay
mare years old, star on face and white
hind left foot; one light bay mare
year old. Owner please call pay
charges and take same away.
o. r. DANIELS.
Daniels post-ofiice, N. Oak.
The National tribune., 1894-01-11
Risks of Science.

In 1864 Tyndall performed the experiment
of separating light from beat. In the course
OF the Investigations which enabled him to do
this he made one OF the most daring expert
meats that ever "A scientific man ventured on.
Mr. Jeans said, Knowing layer of iodine
placed before the eye intercepted the light, he
determined TO place his own eye IN the focus of
strong invisible rays lie knew that if in do
ing so the dark rays were absorbed in high
degree by the humors of The eye the abumen of
the humors might coagulate; and on the other
hand, If there was mp high absorption. the rays
might strike upon the retipa with force suffi-
cent to destroy it. When he first brought his
eye, undefended near the dark focus. the heat
on the part surrounding the pupil was too in
tense TO be endured. He, therefore, made an
aperture in the plateaof metal. and placing his
eye behind this apertursi he gradually ap-
preached the point of copvergence of the in-
visible rays. First the. ,pupii and next the
retina were placed in the focus without any
sensible damage. Immediately afterwards a
sheet of platinum foil placed in the position
which the retna had cecap pied became redhot."
The National tribune., 1894-01-11
Bismarck In Paris.


+ 7 recognized many faces that had got to
know at Versailles during the siege. / saw
Meiningens, and Hohenzollerns, and Alten-
burgs, and Lippes, and Reuss. and Piess and
Sehoenburgs, Wadecks. Wieds, Hohenlohes,
and Mecklenburgs, and other names that are
written large in the chronicles of the Father
land.
/ And as / went on looking my eyes fell onto
the front rank, and the fourth man in that
rank Bismarck.
His right hand was twisted into his horses
name; his heImeted head hung down upon his
chest so low that could perceive nothing of his
face except the tip of his nose and the ends of
his mustache. There he sat. motionless. evil
IDENTIFY in deep thought. After had watched
him for a couple of minutes-I need scarcely
say that, having discovered him, ceased TO
look at an yb body else-he raised his head slowly
aud fixed his eyes on the top of the Arch, which
was just in front of him. some eighty yards off.
In that position he remained, once more mo
tioness. for awhile.
did my best-he was only the thickness of
three horses from me-to make ont the express
sion of his face, which was then fully exposed
to me; but there was marked expression on
10. Al that moment of intense victory. when
all was won, inside surrendered Paris, with the
whole world thinking of him, he seemed in
different, fatigued, almost sad.
The National tribune., 1894-01-11
A Scorpion Story.

A man who kept several scorpions as pets has
this to say about their habits and characteris-
tics:
never saw them use their destructive weap-
ons except in procuring food and as means Of
defense when attacked. Naturally they do not
like TO ne handled, but when one lets them run
over the hand they do not try to sting; they
hurry away. seeming to want TO get on a more
congenial surface than the human skin.
1t has been said that in captivity they become
caauikals aud kill aud eat each other / saw
them live together cheerfully. and apparently
understanding each other very well. Only
once did | see large one eating little one,
and then think the little one had died nat
ural death. Like many other animals they
may be excited 70 combat by artificial means
| but i Bever saw such battles have any serious
consequences. The participants seemed 30 pre-
! fer 10 stop without shedding blood.
There has been much discussion as to whether
scorpions commit suicide by plunging their
stings into their own bodies when they are
driven to despair by being surrounded by a
ring of FIRE. or by being otherwise tortured by
| that dread element Certain experiments have
| shown that the scorpions venom has no effect
on himself nor upon a scorpion of a closely
similar species, and also that scorpions are
/ quickly killed by a moderate heat.
When they are distressed by heat or ehloro-
| form fumes they wave their tails in the air.
| and thrust out the sting as if 10 strike some
! invisible enemy. Clearly the explanation oi
| some of the apparent suicides is that the ami.
mails died Of heat. though their distressed wav.
| ing OF the tail and sting might have given the
| impression that they had stung themselves.
The National tribune., 1894-01-11
A Monkeys Death-Bed scene.

Professor Gamers chimpanzee, Elishaba, re-
Gently fell victim st Liverpool to the severe
weather. The scene at the death-bed was very
distressing. Poor Aaron, the male Chimpauzee.
bad been most assidious in his attentions to his
consort during the whole of her illness. Pro-
fessor Garner was present during the last mo-
ments. and when he put his hand to her heart
to find if it had ceased to beat, Aaron also put
his hand there, looking up in the Professors
eyes if inquiring if that was all they could do
for her. Aaron would not suffer EEshaba to be
taken from him, and clung to her body with
such tenacity that the Professor was compelled
to lay it down ON its bed of straw. The sad
ness depicted on Aarou's eountenanee could
not have been more clearly portrayed on the
face of any human being Poor Aaron was
not consoled until he had placed his hand in
that of the Professor and by signs and sounds
had told him of his distress. Both of the
animals had become greatly attached to Pro-
fessor Garner, and, apart from her value in sup
port of his theory, the loss of Elishaba is
keenly felt by him.
The National tribune., 1894-01-11
Figs and Ihistiess

nam 3 morn.
II you have any doubt about whether a
doubt is right not have nothing to do
with it.
John the Baptist had trouble about reach
ing the MASSES. because his theme was Christ.
Many man who is anxious to reform the
world has gate that is hanging by one hinge.
The man who succeeds in any calling is
the one who takes stand that means some
thing.
If God had to have perfect instruments with
which to work His kingdom would never
come.
The more treasure we have laid up in
heaven the more power it will give us for good
on earth.
fhe world is not dying because there is not
more preaching, but because there is so little
practice.
The who is doing nothing to help sup
port missions is hndering Gods work in his
own heart.
There is power in the religion that can praise
God when there is nothing but the DEVILS
face in sight.
The National tribune., 1894-01-11
1t was Illegal.

Just after the suppression Of missing word
competitions in England, some months ago, a
Salvation Army man gathered in London
street an audience of two or three girls and
boys. To them he addressed the message OF
salvation, inviting the Juveniles to "come and
be washed" ETC.: and at the end of his ex-
ordium. he blossomed forth emphaticslly. en-
phasizing each paragraph with one fist in the
other palm. HE spake the WORD. and Peter
spokeit (panse). "And Paul spoke it" (paaSs).
Have you read the WoRD7" (pause). do
you know the WoRD?" (long pause. And then
came the inevitable policeman, who, urgently
pushing the preacher on the shoulder said,
gruffly: You get away, young man; you
know it amt right. We :sn't have no Missin'
Word Competitions ERE. You know they're
illegal, so Just stow it."
The National tribune., 1894-01-11

He "Bested the varmint," But In Doing So
Only just Won.

He "Bested the Farmint," But IN Doing So
Only just Won.
One of the wild animals which infest the
north part of Jay County. Ind, especially the
region of the Loblolly Swamp. has made its
appearance again. and in a most startling way.
travelling salesman recently had hair
breadth escape, and saved his life only by the
liberal use of trusty revolver, assisted by bis
horses kicks.
Frank Neubloet, salesman for New York
house. had driven from Briant over to Penn
vile to call on customer. He saw his man.
and was on his way back, and within few
miles of his destination, just about dusk, when
one of the most blood-curdling screams or yells
that ever fell upon mortal ear rent the frosty
air. 1t was followed by another, and then a
whole series, each one seeming more fearful
than the others.
The thoroughly scared drummer did not
know what to do. as he had never heard any
thing of the kind before. His horse stood
motionless, trembling in every limb, with ears
pointed back and eyeballs almost starting from
their sockets, despite the vigorous cuts of the
whip.
The sounds came near, and a sharp cracking
in the underbrush at the roadside showed that
the danger was at hand. Suddenly a quaint
form sprang over the fence and leaped into the
road. For a second it stood glariug and growl-
ing with its great yellow eyes glowing with
hate. 1t then rushed to the attack, and the
horse which had dropped back on its launches
jumped to one side. The panther missed its
intended footing. but clung tenaciously to the
dash board and single. tree, struggling for bet
ter foothold.
Neubloet, in the meantime, had not been
idle, but fired shot after shot at the struggling
beast aud his horse. driven to desperation,
thum ped its sides with his irOn-shod hOofs Sur
prised at the unexpected reception, the animal
painfully but quickly made it's escape and dis
appeared in the growing darkness. Neubloet
had not received the least injury in the
counter. aud the horse only received two or
three scarcely noticeable scratches.
The National tribune., 1894-01-11

"Wbat perfect fiend of world this is ="
says Maggie, warming a small foot satisfactorily
at the fire. Maggie is 10 aud quite modern.
Maggie has broken her heart perhaps haif-a-
dozen times already, and is perpetuaily digging
up the pieces and looking at them. It is New
Years eve. appropriate moment for such re-
searches.
What is the matter?" asks Bertha. The
room is Bertha's, and has air of gravity
about It's prettiness. which Is like Bertha her.
self But, then, Bertha is nearly so.
Pm horribly miserable" says Maggie. Her
hair elesm ms and glisteus brightly IN the fire.
light, which catches something shining on her
neck and arms.
Again." asks Bertha, who. unfortunately,
has sense of humor. Aud Maggie shrugs her
shoulders and says the other times were moth
ing. and this tiiie is everything, aud means
For Ever. And Maggie is the most miserable
person in the world. just she would be the
bappiest If only one little thing were different.
While she is talkieg the church bells suddenly
break into the stiffness of the night. and at the
same moment the waits who have been whis-
pering round the house begin their song: ION
earth Deace--peace On earth and good Will
toward men,"
AN old attachment you know" finishes
Maggie THAT he isn't attached to. Bound in
honor, he says; which is dreadfuly ridiculous
OF course. Men exaygerate these things 80 alb
but feel sure she is dreadful old creature
perfectly mmovable and unaitering and I" -
and a tear-a dear. little, easy tear-falls down
Maggie's soft cheek Oh to Bertha's hand, which
she holds.
What is his name?" says Bertha gently.
She is very tender to this butterfly creature,
with her brief emotions and her light, pretty
yeuthfulness.
Jack Cranberry, of course. How can you
ask7" says Maggie.
There is silence-quite little silence
and Bertha still holds Maggie's hand quietly.
Maggie is looking into the fre-a red, dying.
thoughtful sort of FIRE now-thiDking about
herself as usual. and if there is a change in
Bertha's face she does not see it, Maggie is one
of those in Cent people Who have no eyes tor
the unpleasant. The waits have moved away
to another side of the great country house
They know that there are Christmas euests IN
every room. The bells seem to have taken mp
the burden Of their seng, "0n-earth--peaee
and good will toward men. On-earth--peace
and good Will toward men,"
You're not surprised. are you. you dear
clever, obseryant Old thing?" says Maggie.
What does yaur hand mean by being so cold
when am as warm as toast7"
Bertha replies steadily that she is not surpris-
cd. She asks, still very steadily if the old attach