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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-11-29
The c.nr.. stamp Collection.

Every shoemaker to his last. The con-
concern of the st. Petersburg cure
srcntlent of the Stamp Collectors Port
nightly, is as to the tate of the late
cars magnificent collection of stamps.
The czarevitcl,. it seems, has never
evinccd much interest in philately.
Possibly, 1t is added, tho cars stamps
VIII &C to his kinsman. the grand duks
Alexis Michaclovitch, whose .lamc has
recently been added to the roll OF the
Lopdcn Fhilatclic society. The czar,
we are ioll, was never able, personally,
to take Il very active Interest In stamps.
He was stamp collector only Ivy
proxy. His secretaries acted as his
agents in this matter. and one of them
NJ. petroloif--" for years enjoyed
the distinction Of experimenting the
growth and arrangement Of the ears
collection" 1t is described as Il splen-
did one, especially strong n the old
issues Of Nautilus. A Hamburg dealer
has for years acted as the cars col
lecting agent in Gcrmany.-London
Daily News.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-11-29

ing Of the blackboard rs the terror
stricken horse had hustled it over the
road. the rife had been thrown out
and there it Lag, ready to Nelson's
hand. at the side of the road. He had
to put three bullets into the bear be.
fore she fell. and she would not die un.
til he had fired two more into her
Then he rested. The two cubs came
toddling along by and by. And he cap.
tured them alive. after ALL
Nelson found his horse at the clear
Ing, mile ahead. He went back and
loaded the bear ,Ron the blackboard,
which had endured it's lively trip with
out mishap. strange to say. and reach
ed home by a roundabout way. de-
termined that he would never mix his
6re fighting and bear fighting again.
John didn't have turkey for his
Thanksgiving dinner. but he had bear
meat. 1t can be imagined that he was
thankful from the bottom Of his heart
that he could eat instead OF being eat
en-"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-11-29
THANKSGIVING BEAR.
A story of the Season From the
Michigan Woods.

1t was to fight fire and not bear that
John Nelson started for the woods
bounding his clearing on the west side,
the day before Thanksgiving. The
weather was clear and dry. though
sharp. and no snow had fallen. John
had no turkey for the next day, and not
believing the fire of much Importance
he took his gun along, thinking he
might sight bird or two. John hook
ed his horse to his blackboard and
drove up the road that would take
him within two OF three hundred yards
Of the burning bush, where, by back
firing ,iudiciousiy, he thought he could
remove all danger from the advancing
flames. He had to drive about mile
and a half before he came to the mar
row piece of woods lying between the
road and the burning timber, and which
he Intended to cross to reach the latter
TO fight the fire. Just as he reached
that narrow strip he saw two little
bear cubs tumble out Of the bushes
at that side Of the road and continue
the rough-and-tumble play they had
begun in the woods.
At the sight of the cubs Nelson stop
ned his horse. The black and shaggy
hears looked so cute that Nelson could
not resist the temptation to capture
them alive. He got out of his wagon,
.eaving his rife leaning against tho seat.
But the cubs didn't want to be cap
tured, and, at the approach of Nelson.
ran into the woods on the side of the
road opposite the one they had just APP
peared on as fast as their fat little legs
would carry them. Nelson followed,
but the cubs get two or three rods
into the woods before he overlook
them. He grabbed one Of them. and
was about to seize the other when he
heard savage growl in the bushes
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-11-29
Hard-Workinr Man.

Can you recommend Sam Gregg as
an industrious, Woodworking man."
inquired Squire Sampson, who was in
search of man to take care of his
place. He was talking with old Mr..
Potter, in whose judgment he had great
confidence. "Well: now, rs to Sans
bein' Industrious, aint precisely pre-
pared to say" replied the old man,
with genial smile. for of course
folks idees OH that pint is very var
GUS. But when you come to hard
workin'. why Sam is one of the hard
est workin' men know"
Il don't exactly understand you"
said Squire Sampson. in evident per-
pleXity.
mo. l didn't much expect you
would" replied Mr.. Potter, TRANQUILITY,
'but it's jest like this. If Sam hears
of anythin' unpleasant bein' said agin
him or any of his family, he went
rest a minute till he's hunted it right
down to the folks that said it, an eX-
pressed his mind to 'em. full an free.
An if so be he thinks anybodys put
a slight on him or any of his folks,
he won't set still until he's done what
he calls 'takin' down them that was
the cause-Or causes.
'Then if anybody's got anythin' that's
any better'n what he has, he's up an
dom till he's outdone 'em ON their own
ground, us We might say. An if there
is any gossip goin' the rounds, Sam
he jest works night an day till he's
got it all sorted out, an sailed down
in his mind. -.
Them all take considerable time; an
then. what with keepin' an eye out to
see that none O the neighbors' chill
dren are CROWN up the way their
payments hadn't orter let 'elr, and adj
visin' folks of their faults as soon as
he ketches sight of 'cm. an seein' that
nobody in town loses or glius anythin'
without explainin' why an wherefore,
he is KEEP on the keen jump the whole
durin' time.
His wife allows he don't get a min
ute to help her round the house. He
amt drawed any wood or split any
kindlin's in the mem'ry o., man. So l
should. call it that Sam is the hardest
worked Teller know, an gifts the least
enj'yment out of it. But when you
come to industrious, us 1 said when 1
begun--folks' idees on that pint is
very various
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-11-29
. The TriumphnI Return.

Ine IFlUmpnuI nctufn.
ahead of him, and the next instant the
, mother of the cubs came crashing along
toward him. She was not forty feet
away when Nelson dropped the cubs
and made double-quick time for the
road. the bear only Il few jumps behind
him.
There are not many horses that will
not become terror-strickcn at the prox-
unity of bear and the mere scent of
bruin will throw some horses in a panic.
Nelson's horse was one of the timorous
kind. and it's owner reached the road
just in time to see the frightened ami
mai tearing down the road. ard the
DucE board carcening and jolting over
the roagl, way in :: manner that left
little hope for it lasting long. But
Nelson had no time to bemoan the
running away Of his horse, for the saw
age and angry old bear was close be-
hil.l him. getting nearer at every jump.
Ne!Sal cleared the road almost at a
hound, for he knew he could not out
ruiz the hear if he kept i'll the road,
and, taking the first tree he came to-.
was up its branches out of the reach
Of the bear before he knew it, and
without any clear idea Of how he got
there.
Tie tree was not more than eight
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-11-29
May BE Locked Ont.

New York, Nov. 23.-A general lock-
out of shirt1nakers is imminent The
difficulty ariese from an intention ex-
pressed by contractors to reduce wages
10 per cent and to lock out their EN-
ployes if the reduction is not accepted.
A meeting was held to-day and the
shirtmakers resolved rot to accept the
cut OH the ground that the contractors
were earning handsome profits. Six
contractors to-day closed down their
establishments. The shirtmakers have
been given until Saturday to decide
as to the proposed cut.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-11-29

With the first cold suap comes
thoughts of the holiday season, and
how to get the money to tuy presents
for friends and relatives. Christmas
presents may be obtains:,' az: rely fir .
of cost by drinking Lion coffee n d
then mali the large lion heads cut
from Lion coffee WRAPPERS t. the
Woolson Spice company, iolcdo Oh"
Their list Of presents comprise fl Q
assortment of pictures, boolSs, q knife
game, ETC., especially a fine picture
Meditation. mailed IN exchange for
eighteen large lion heads. Besides
getting these presents you also get
the finest coffee in the world by using
Lion coffee sold only in one pound
packages. If your dealer hasn't an
illustrated Premium List. send your
address on a postal card to the firm
above named.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-11-29
a PECULIAR FISH.
1t Was Blue In Front and Yellow He.
hind and Had Hogs Head.


One Of the most peculiar specimens Of
the tinny tribe that has ever been hook.
ed in this section of the country was
brought yesterday evening by Messrs.
William Markell, of 20 Dufossat street,
and Mr.. Il. Gogrieve, Of 200 broadway.
They caught this curiosity at the Rigo-
let's, and every fisherman who saw it
was puzzled ut it. None like it has ever
been seen here before, it is claimed. but
one Old soldier says that he saw one
in Il distant SEA nineteen years ago,
and that it was called the hogtish.
The head of the fish strongly resem-
bles Il hog, and the flesh looks like
pork. There are three tail fins. hut
they are unlike those Of the ordinary
fish. The front part of the curiosity
is deep blue in color and the rear is Il
bright yellow. These colOrs arc so
pronounced that ut first sight they APP
pear to have been put on with brush.
When it was caught there were several
other hues but these disappeared. and
the blue and yellow were fading when
it was brought yesterday evening.
Mr.. Markell said that the fish was
swimming OH it's side like Il founder
in the reeds nearly half Il mile from
the bridge when he saw ii. 1t would
not bite the bait. but nibbled ut it, so
he was compelled to hook it by a sud-
den jerk Of the line When the gentle
man left the Office last night they ex-
pressed their intention of having it
froscn i'll Il block Of ice and exhibiting
it. 1t is one Of the most peculiar freaks
ever hooked in the waters of this sec
tion.-New Orleans Times Democrat.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-11-29
How's This!

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that can not be
cured by Halls Ca.a,rh Cure!
F. J. CHENEY & co, Props, Toledo, Ohio.
We, the undersigned, have known F. J.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made f. their firm
WEST Il TRUAx, wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, Ohio.
WALp1SG. K1s;:yAN & MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo. Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Care is taken internally,
acting directly Upon the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system. Price 75c per
bottle. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials
free.
Halls Family Pills, 25c
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-11-29
Going East.

chicago. Nov. 20. Gen. Nelson a.
Htilas left the city to-day for New
Vnrr where he will assume command
~ tho department of the East. Four
ofacara who have been attached to
the headquarters Of the departments
NJ the Missouri during the last four
wears viii be members of Gen. Miles
official family at Governors Island.
,rhev are Captains u. Il. Huggins,
Marion r. Maus and Francis Michlar,
his aides-de.camp and Capt. James
Allen. the chief signal officer of this
department.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-11-29
THE GROVE ON PlkE.s PEAR
One OF the Humorous Fanciea Of the
SirnNl Service Men There.

one OF the HumOrOOo N0nCAeo III tn0
signal Service Men There.
A few rods from the signal Observ-
ers' hut lot Of small stones had l,een
piled up to resemble u grave, AMI u
wooden headboard throws a shadow on
them when the western sun is low.
The average visitor approaches 1t with
solemn air, and when he reads the
Inscription he turns a glance OF surpris-
ed inquiry upon whoever may be stand
ing by. The Inscription represents the
grave to be that Of a lady who was
eaten by rats, on the summit Of Pixies
Peak. one night In 1876. which, Of
course. is something that never happen
ed. Along about that time some npWs-
paper fakir published yarn inSthe
East about the horrible death Of a
woman who was spending the night
on the top Of this mountain, and il
was generally copied by the press OF
the country. There was no foundation
for it, and it created great deal Of
indignation here. When the railroad
was first opened the influence of the
press was demonstrated by the number
Of inquiries that were made Of the
weather observers concerning this I'M
fortunate woman. and the signal SER
vice officers. who have very little to oc-
cupy them, displayed their humor. and
spent their spare time in fixing up this
grave and painting the inscription on
the headstone.
1t is n fact, however. that there are
lots Of rats OH the top of Pixies Peak,
and where they come from and how
they live nobody can explain. The man
In charge of the restaurant told me
they had to set traps every night, and
generally caught two or three, but this
did not seem to diminish the number.
Down on the mountain woodchucks,
squirrels. chipmunks and other burrOw.
ing game can be found but the rats that
haunt the signal station are mystery.
Chicago Records Denver Correnpond.
ence.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-11-29
A Legend of the Pansy.
The Cold "CSxll!"


All pansy lovers are fond of CON-
pairing the flower to human faces which
seem to look at them with love and
sympathy. Another pretty fancy in
regard tn this flower is current among
French and German children. The
Household Magazine gives this version
Of it: The flower has five petals and
Eve sepals. In most pansics. especial
Iy Of the earlier and less highly de-
veloped varieties. two of the petals
are plain in color, and three are gay.
The two plain petals have Il single Sc
pal. two of the gay petals have Il Sc
pal each. and the third, which is the
largest Of all. has two sepals. The
fable is that the pansy represents Il
family, consisting of husband nd wife
and four daughters, two Of the latter
being stcp-childrcn. with only one
chair; the two small, gay petals are
the daughters. with Il chair each, and
the large gay petal is the wife, with
two chaifs. TO find the father one
must strip away the petals until the
stamens and pistils are bare. They
have fanciful resemblance to an old
man with flannel wrap about his
neck. his shoulders appraised and his
feet in a bath-tub. The story is prob.
ably Of French origin. because the
French call the pansy the stcp-lnother
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-11-29
Confusing.

''Who is that beautiful blonlc?'
"My wife, SIR
"Ah! 1 beg pardon. The fact is,
proposed to her just now, and"-
And she refused you?'
"No-she accepted me-
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-11-29
You Can't Eat wroush, Iron Nails,

You Can't Eat Wrought Iron Nails,
OF course. and expect to digest them, but
you can eat ordinary food that is Wholesome
and digest it, too, after your stomach. if
enfeebled. has been strengthened by Il
course Of 9Iustetter's Stomach Bitters. Your
Kidneys liver and bowels will be rendered
active and vigorous by the great tonic,
and your system fortified against malaria
and rheumatism. Use it, also, if You are
nervous and slepless
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-11-29
The Home Life Insurance Co.

tractive policy. combining both protection and
investment ever offered by any old line com
pany Cash surrenders loaning feature. ETC.
all absolutely guaranteed. Profitable agency
contracts can be secured. Write for plrticr
lars to FRANK F. LOOMS, Manager North
western Department. 5000 Pioneer Press
Building. ST. Paul.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-11-29

Medical Advice.

Patient-Doctor, what's good for dys.
pepsia?
Doctor-lrreguiar eating and ill-cook.
ed food. Two dollars, please.-Ex-
change.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-11-29
Found Out,

Toots-I don't see why you insist on
going to the continuous performance.
Mrs. Toots-There are no acts for
you to go out between.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-11-29
Hard to Suit.

Jess-Tllat young man is very dis,-
greeablc to stare a. lis that way
Bess-Thc other is just as bad; he
hasn't looked this way once.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-11-29

First Physician-1s this a case that
demands consultation?
Second Physician-I think it is. The
patient is extremely rich.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-11-29
Easily Exnlainetl /.

Joncs--I wonder why poets wear
their hair long:
B1owu~-Didn't you ever have your
hair cui::
Eyes. of course. What's that got to
10 with it,"
Lots. Didn't you have to pay for
it:"-Life.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-11-29
Drawing nm Infer,

Drawing an Inference.
Witherby-Tour little one hasn't got
off any bright things yet, has he?
Plankington-i don't know. What
makes you think he hasn't?
Witherby-Your wife told me he took
after you.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-11-29

Speaking Of humor. there are some signs
OF 1t in front OF the district telegraph offices
which represent a messenger boy on the
run.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-11-29
Throyyn Fre,a 3 ca,,,...

Hampton, Iowa, Nov. 2o-M.,
A. Church, wife Of prominent :.
er living near here, has been kil, 'a
being thrown from a carriage "
Church was prominent In the POW
Sisters and was one Of the rrona
flcers Of the state organization !.
year.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-11-29

spirits take digit. It is time s to ~, sss
the help offered in Doctor Pierre.
vorite Prescription. It's medicine IL
was discovered and used by prouis ss|
Physician . tor many years in all CASES \
orders which arise from Il. H. u sS S
scription," is . powerful uterine tonic =, y
nervine, especially adapted to wom,ss
delicate wants for It regulates and proms s
all the natural functions, builds up inss
crates aud cures.
Many women suffer from nervous M.
tration, or exhaustion, owing to conre ~.
or to disorder of the special functions i.
waste products should be quickly cot NJ
of, the local source of irritation rel;.,.
and the system invigorated with the IN pa
s script Do not .n taks the sos
only put the nerves to sleep, but r.t
lasting cure with d.. Pierce's FaSotss
Prescription.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-11-29
s'Hanson's Magic Corn salve /"
Could Afford 1t,

Warranted to cure or money refunded. Ask your
druggist for 1t. Price 10 cents.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-11-29
Loyal to Morn...

Rio lie JaneirO, Nov. ccc.-The co,
ors of the different states have Sa' ".
in their adhesion to President Ma
The couotry IL quiet.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-11-29
S0clet,

70. women 2 otter \
the effect Of r
h %%eh ...g. ,.t1
&c teas as in In
succession ~
them them WON ont :
.".run-downna
the end Of the \,
son. son. They su
rom from ,nervo,usaa|
'sleeplessuess ~
irregularities, n
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-02
The PRICES ARE The LOWEST
The WORKMANSHIP The HIGHEST
The STYLES And FIT PERFECT
FOREST CITY FLASHES.
Events Of Interest in Lively Town Re
ported with Care
Special 10 the scranton Tribune


FOREST CITY. Pa, May An ice
cream social will be held In the par
lore Of the Baptist church tomorrow
"wednesday evening An excellent
programme OF music will be rendered
John Il. Hughes was in Plymouth 10
day. attending the funeral OF his
brothers child.
H. X Vaughn, who has been Mr..
KrantZ's bookkeeper for some time
past has accepted position the Scrsn
ton Truth staff He will be the Truth
representative at Cubondals
Rev. d. P. Lappeus was avisitor In
the Electric city today.
II. p. Johns made business trip to
Carbondals today.
Miss Cora T. Avery, OF Carbondale,
spent today pleasantly in this place as
the guest OF Miss Flo Allen.
W. A. Price, who moved from Scrsn-
ton to this place short time ago, has
returned to Scranton, leaving for that
place today. Mr. Price will be greatly
missed by the young people in this
place
THE Light on the Point" was pre-
sented by the Glassiord company at
Davis opera house last evening in
creditable manner. The French Spy"
10 the attraction tonight. "Combus-
tion' and dumb Bell, double bill,
will be given tomorrow evening WED.
nesday) Prices 10. 90 and 30 cents
Frank Palmer and Lew Rockefeller.
Of Sus1uehsnna, were in Forest City
today and paid their first visit to coal
mine.
X. NJ Cramer, formerly n resident
Of this vicinity, but of late of Oregon,
Is visiting here for a short time.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-02
pUNMoRE DESCRIBED.
News Of Day Tsrs.ly Reported for
Qliok Perusal

Special ro ne Scranton Tribune.
DUEMoEB. Pa. May I The rapidly
increasing attendance AT the public
schools. III. thought, will necessita,e
the enlargement OF some Of the school
buildings and the building Of others
The present accommodations are inAd-
equate aud the teachers too few.
Schools and I are especially over
crowded, scholars being crowded
three ina seat THE TRIBUNE corrs-
.ponient was assured by good author
ity that steps 10 improve the present
conditions would b. taken at once,
and by next term the educational IA
ciIities will bs greatly increased. Su
perintendent William, has also sng-
gestsd that many higher branches b.
introduced, making 1t possible Tor
scholars to take u college preparatory
course at our schollL
Thoma, PrOthsroe. Tor number Of
wears mine foreman at the Gipsy
Grove oolliery, has accepted = position
with the new mining company which
will locate near the Spencer breaker
The new company will mlns the coal
remaining In the oil Filler workngs
and will also crecta wlshery and 'ep
araie the smaller sizss from tho old
Spencer lump.
Fresh milk cents per quart 81
quarts 81 90 Pilmers. 80
Mrs. j. Cbrist Is visiting relatives al
Tunkhanuock Pa
Thomas Palmer has been erecting
some handsome new signs on hisplacs
Of busines,
The Ladies Aid society " the Pres
byterian church will hold a s1cial In
the cau,ch p,rlor- on Thurslhy even
ing The ladies have an cuvlsbls
record as entertainers aud no on
should stay away
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-02
MINCED At MINooKA.
Our Own Correspondents Daily Dish of
journalistic Hash.
Special 10 the Scranton Tribune.


Special 10 the Scranton Tribune
MNooKA Pa. May Michael Har
matt, of Miners hill, left this morning
for White Plains, N. Y, the home of
his sister, where he will reside perms'
nently.
Mrs Alexandria Connell of Clay
avenue. visited Minooka yesterday.
A championship game of checkers
will be played tonight at Gallery hall
between Michael Thornton, of Pittston
avenue, aud John Washington Coyne
for sos a side. Referees, M. McDon-
ough and P. J. McNally.
The number of cars running to
Greenwood has been reduced and in
stead OF running every half hour they
will run every forty minutes hereafter.
There will be social in Callery's
hall tonight.
Ex-Judgs Handley and Mr.. Munsey,
lard agent and surveyor for the Will.
lam Connell Coal company. were in
this place yesterday viewing some land
which has been purchased by Mr..
Handley. The tract amounts to about
1877 acres and contains considerable
coal
The auditors Of the township held a
meeting last night In the hotel Of Thos.
Mullen, OF Greenwood. to receive the
report of last years supervisors. Only
half has been returned and a portion of
the tressurers report has bsen received,
Work Of opening and grading the
upper end Of Birney avenue has been
commenced by the residents Of that
portion OF the street. Several large
trees which have been standing in the
road have been cut down and large
portion OF the bank that lined one side
of the road has been removed. When
completed it will be one Of the finest
streets in the place
The question OF attaching an insur-
ance fund to the Temperance union,
which was considered at the last quar-
terly convention in Green Ridge, has
been spoken Of in this place, and has
met the dsapproval of the spiritual
advisor OF the st. Joseph's society, who
claims 1t q detriment to the society and
does not wish 10 see anything Of the
kind connected with IL.