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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-08-01
JAPANESE PRAYER BAGS.
Evidences Of Idolntry Found on .
Lot of Coolies. i'll

Evidences of Idolntry Found ON .
Lot of Coolies. 3sss
The immigration inspectors ut San
Francisco examined lot Of Japanese
coolies a few days ago and found that
each one had strung about his neck q
kamisama of praying bag. These bags
contain prayers written on silk or
stout paper and are specially ad-ss
dressed to the possessors household
god. #
The Japs pay their Buddhist and
Shinto priests from 1 to cents for
these prayers, which serve the double
purpose Of being lucky charms as well
kamisama or praying bag. These bags.
as prayers, says the San Fran
cisco Call. The priests bless
the charm upon receipt of the
cash. The possessor prays by
sliding the little pouch up and down
the strings and saying something
similar to '"These are my sentiments"
He is very particular that these prayer
bags and charms shall not be profaned
by the touch of Christian forefnger
and resists the deputy's efforts to find
letters near the little sacred pouch
which reposes on the stomach of the
faithful. For this reason the intelligent
Jap does not carry letters near the
bag. When the Jap is particularly anx-
ious to have his god answer his prayer
he removes the cover from the top Of
the pouch and prays with the paper
in his hands. Fl
Still another evidence of Japanese
superstition is shown by the lucky
stones they nearly all professed
Christians as welD carry in their
pockets. In Japan the women place
locks of their hair and the men place
smooth stones the size Of walnuts Mt
the feet Of their idols. After certain
time these locks Of hair and the stones
become sacred and are either carried
in their garments or worn suspended
around their necks as charms to pro-
tect the wearer from evil and harm.
The japanese immigrants wear and
carry the prayer bags and the sacred
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-08-01
The surroundings.

The heroine had the center of the
stage.
Amid such surroundings" she ex-
claimed, looking raptly at the people,
3'swho could not be happy?"
Upon her felicity broke the william
rudely.
ELLA, ha," he laughed through his
nose. "Wait.''
la She shivered with nameless dread.
he cried, "till you see the
scenery we get when we go on the
road .".Detroit Tribune.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-08-01
Crops All Right.

milwaukee, July 27.-Mr. Henry G.
PAYNE. receiver for the Northern Pa
cific railroad. said to-day that the re-
ports about damaged crops along the
line Of the Northern Pacific were
greatly exaggerated. He says he ra
ceived reports to-day showing tina tie
damage at some points was but slight.
and that he looked for gocd We'll.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-08-01

Stepped on n Percussion Match.
Sioux Falls. S. D., July 27.-Mrs. ].
Sn,ithkirk of Maple township, wife Of
a we'll known farmer, stepped on a
match and her clothes caught fire. She
was terribly and probably fatally
burned.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-08-01
Not Understood,

misunderstood" he bitterly cx-
claimed.
The world had read his poem and
laughed mockingly.
Misunderstood
This time it was the soda water
girl who sold him a clup cocktail for
whisky straight
misunderstood, he sobbed, and
wondered whether he had better use
his last ten cents to buy morphine, or
to get the razor sharpened.-Detroit
Tribune.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-08-01
Welding of Iron.

Some experiments made on the weld
ing of iron bring out number Of
points of resemblance between the ac-
ton of the iron and ice. Both expand
while passing from the liquid to the
solid state. Some investigations re-
Gently made at the mint prove that
wrought iron at welding temperature
possesses the same property of cooling
under pressure which exists in freez--
ing water.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-08-01
A Knotty Problem.

Waiter-The landlord Of the Lion
sends you his compliments and bega
to inquire II you are thinking of.step-
ping across this evening"? g8
Student-What does he want to
know that forY
Waiter-Because II you don't 1t will
scarcely be worth while tapping q
fresh barrel to-day.-Unsere Gesell-
schaft.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-08-01
A Pound of Prevention.

Penoligist-Our prisons and peniten-
taries are a disgrace to civilization.
The convicts are abused, uncared for,
and poorly fed. Can you suggest a
remedy?
Philanthropist-Yes; let 'em keep out
Of such places.-Puck.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-08-01
Getting the Money.

Father-He says he loves you, but
can he support you in the style you
have been accustomed to?
Daughter-Even better, father, dear,
if you will just furnish him the mon
ey; that is all that discourages him.
Kansas City Catholic.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-08-01
Fell to His Death.

minneapolis, July 27.-Lawrence
shafer, aged 20, was killed at Fridley
Park last night while t., ing tc board
a train. Shafer was from Stanley,
Wis. and in company with three COM
panions started to the North Dakota
harvest fields in searc} : { work.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-08-01
Chance for Him Now,

saThink you will run for office this
year, colonel?"
"Sure to-"
ssWhat's your chances?"
sFirst class. The price of cotton and
the general shrinkage Of values have
,operated to bring votes down to where
an honest man can git at em."-At-
lalta Constitution.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-08-01
Tobacco Tattered and Torn.

Every day we meet the man with Shabby
elothes, sallow skin. and stumbling footsteps.
ity quarter. Tobacco destroys manhood and
the happiness Of perfect vitality. No-To-Bac is
guaranteed TO cure just such cases, and it's
charity to make them try. Sold under gLaran-
tee to cure by Druggists everywhere. Book
free. Address Sterling Remedy Co., New
York City or Chicago.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-08-01
Knocked Out.

Reporter suppose you realized a
large sum of money on your last fight,
didn't you?
Pugilist- didn't realize moth
ing until I came to, a week after der
scrap.-Truth.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-08-01
Open the Safety Valve.

5EsaE1 Open the SAFETY waive.
When there is too big head Of steam on,
Or you will be In danger. Similarly, when
TINT important safety valve of the system,
the bowels, becomes INSTRUCTED, open it
promptly with Hostetter's Stomach Bit
tiers, and guard against the consequences
OF Its closure. Biliousness, dyspepsia, ma
larial,. rheumatic and kidney complaint,
nervousness and neuralgia are all subju.
gated by this pleasant but potent conQueror
OF diseases,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-08-01

IT don't for the life of me see how
you can uphold boomers" said the
conservative man.
81 suppose not" said the fluffy girl.
.aThe suspenders fad has been out of
date for more than two years."-1n-
dianapOliS Journal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-08-01
A Large Racket.

Mr.. Darley-What's all that racket
next door? Who's crying at that rate?
n Mrs. Darley-That's Mrs. Noyes's
baby, little Noyes.
Mr.. Darley-Little Noise? I'd like to
know what you call big noise.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-08-01

What a sense of relief it is to know
thatyou haven no more corns. HIndercorns remov-
es them. and very comforting tits SC. ut druggists
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-08-01
! y m n1er
leak ness

10 caused by thin, weak, impure
blood. To have pure blood which
will properly sustain your health
and give nerve strength, take
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-08-01

Fits stopped free by DR.. Kline's Great
Nerve Restorer. No Fits after the tirstdays use.
Marvellous cures Treatise and 81 trial bottle free
Eis cases. Send to Dr. Kline 9Sl Arch ST., fAila, Pa.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-08-01
Murderer Davis curefree.

Sioux Falls, S. D., July 27.-Ed Da-
Wis, sentenced to life Imprisonment for
the murder of Nels Carlson. arrived at
the penitentiary to-day. Davis doesn't
appear to care, either for the killing or
the sentence. He says he will be out
in two years, either by escape or par
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-08-01
Loved Hi. Fellow Men.

3ss Loved His Fellow Men.
3 Diggs -Scribulous must be a very
sympa thetic man.
Figgs- What makes you think so?
Diggs-He was asked to send copy
OF his latest book to the hospitals, and
he wouldn't do it.-Pittsburg Post
Dispatch.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-08-01

Parker's Ginger Tonic is popular
forits good work Suffering. tired sleepless. nv
GUS women find nothing SO soothing and reviving
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-08-01
A Formidable Rival.

fraulein, am over head and
ears in love with your
.ssReally! but my cousin has told me
the same thing"
sizes, but my ears are longer than
his!'-D orjbarbier.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-08-01

Japan's first spinning mill was
erected in 1883 with 5.436 spindlcs. At
the end Of 1893 there were 4G mills.
with about 100000 spindles.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-08-01

In the Western states good horses are be-
coming scarce, and possibly there may be
a revival in transatlantic traffic.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-08-01

s@ If the Beby 10 Cutting Teeth
Be sure and use that old and welltried remedy, MRs
WnsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP for Children Teething.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-08-01
BlOOlnerS.

ALBERT BURcH, West. Toledo O., says:
him far PARTICULARS Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-08-01
A Young Purist
MOST PERFECT. MADE.

A Young Purist.
"Liz," said Miss Kiljordan's young
est brother, do you say woods 'is'
Or woods are?"
woods are, of course" she answer
ed. "Why:"
cause Mr.. Woods are down in the
parlor waitin' to see you."-Chicago
Tribune..e
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-08-01
Wonderful in Technique.

WOMUer1uI T0Cnn1QUe.
"a wonderful bit of work.
Those things were painted by blind
painter"
"What were?"
"Those blinds. ''-Rochester Union
and Advertiser
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-08-01
On the War Path.

Spacer-Old Killbill swears he will
sue for libel.
Editor-What's the matter?
Spacer-He got into the paper with
ian .Hon." before his name.-Pittsburg
IPOst-Dispatch.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-08-01

"Hanson's Magic corn Salve.""
Warranted to cure money refunded. Ask your
druggist for 1t. Price Is cents.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-08-01

Hsgeman's Camphor Ice With 0lycerine.
h Cures Chapped Hands and Face Tender or Sore Feet
Chiibains Piles, &c. c. G. Clark Co.. New Haven, Ct
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-08-01
His Little Poenn.

Oaller-I have little poem which
Editor (busily)-That gentleman over
there, sir.
Caller genially)-Is he the literary
critic?
Editor politely)-No, he's the bounc-
er,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-08-01
swidensky Is Sworn.

Fargo, N. D., July 25. - The Kent
case was taken up this morning at
9:3O, and the court overruled motion
of the defense relative to witnesses
not Endorsed on information. Mrs.
Jones testified to going to Kent's
house after the homicide and the doc
tor to examining the body. S. M. Tut
tie testified over the strenuous objec-
tion of the defense that Kent told him
that he did not learn of his wifes
death until May 20, and that he had
reason for not returning when arrest
ed in Nebraska, which was part Of his
defense.
During the morning session Attorney
Hildreth took exception to remark
of the court, and stated he would file
an affidavit later on. Judge Mcconnell
gave Mr.. Hildreth fifteen minutes in
which to prepare and file his affidavit,
and when Attorney Miller wanted to
file a counter affidavit that the court
had been grossly in suited, Judge Nc
Council refused to allow it. remarking
that he would attend to that later.
Editor futile. of the Mandan Pho
neer, was on the rack greater part
of the afternoon, being subjected to an
by Attorney Hildreth, attacking the
credibility of the witness. Witness
denied having juror removed from
the panel at the former trial or that
he advised Judge Winchester with ref
erence to rulings. He did not feel
friendly toward Kent; had never been
promised money by the Lairds and
did not expect any if Kent was con-
victed. Witness testified taking the
confession of Swidensky and after
ward to getting his signature; denied
telling Kent he stood in with Judge
Winchester, and that if he could raise
$1,000 the case would be dropped.
Witness remembered the case Of the
French nobleman who murdered q
cowboy in cold blood. but did not use
his influence in getting the marquis
off; had talked to Attorney Voss about
the case prior to Nov. g. but had not
gone into details: knew information
Ind not been filed until that date. and
that 1t was important to the state that
he should testify that way. Witness
testified that the interview with Kent
was not to get evidence against him.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-08-01

Not Well Up on the Subject.
"Pity poor blind man with large
family" cried a wayside beggar.
"And how many children have you,
unfortunate man?" asked a lady in
great concern.
"How can tell, madam? can't see
'em."-The Waterbury.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-08-01
KENT MURDER TRIAL.
MYRoN KENT ON TRIAL FOR
MURDER.

A Jury Secured and the Case for
the State Opened by Attorney
Miiler-y witnesses for the State
Offer Sestimoney.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-08-01

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an No.
i Asthma medicine.-W. r. Williams, An
tioch, Ills, April IL, 1894.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-08-01
He Was Thoughtful.

Mrs. Dentists raining, Moike.
Mr.. Dennis-It's mesilf knows 1t,
Bridget.
Mrs. Dennis-And why don't yez
cum in? t
Mr.. Dennis-Orm waiting fur It to
sthop, so l won't be bringing ther wet
into the house, Bridget. Truth.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-08-01

2 m aNIIII Standard 800 to 6OO1t
7 mi lLIH Mixed. per h., 6Hc.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-08-01

Fargo, July 25.-After over a week
spent in the examination of talesmen,
a jury has been selected In the Kent
murder case. Thlkfollowing are the
Jurors who are to determine the fate
of Myron Kent: 4
gist. Il
Of the Reidler-R Robinson Lumber COM
nany
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-08-01
Praying Bags.

70
stones until they reach the missions,
when they are hidden, so as to pre-
vent white Christians from discover
ing these evidences of idolatry.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1895-01-19
Horrible Disaster.

Last Tuesday night horrible
disaster occurred in Butte City,
Mont. A fire broke out in the ware
house of the Butte Hardware Co.,
in which a large quantity of dyna-
mite and powder were stored. Three
terrific explosions occurred, killing
between SO and 100 men who were
working at the fire, and large
number of horses. It is supposed
the fire was of incendiary origin.
Many Nevada people are in Butte,
and further news of the disaster
will doubtless show that more than
one old Nevadan was killed.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1895-01-19

A portion of the Newland's dairy
at Fl. Churchill, has been moved
to Mason Valley for the Winter,
and will furnish milk for the Ma
son Valley creamery. Only about
one hundred cows were transferred,
however, and there remain about
one hundred and fifty at the New
lands creamery at Churchill yet.
The division of the dairy was made
to get hay for the dairy, it being
short at Churchill and plentiful in
the Valley.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1895-01-19
About Petitions.

The Reilly Pacific railroads fund
ing bill will be brought up in the
House next week and will likely
pass that body. Congressman Geary,
of California, says that in his opin-
ion there will not be fifty votes
against it. The Eastern people
care nothing for Western interests.
They know nothing whatever about
the conditions prevailing in our Sec
ton and care less. These monster
petitions that are expected to &C
complish so much have no effect
whatever.
So far as petitions go they amount
10 nothing. Some years ago gentle
man circulated petition in Carson
and received the signatures of the
most prominent business men, and
about thirds of the Senators and
Assemblymen. The petition was
read in Third House and it proposed
to hire the Page of the Senate to
thoroughly saturate the capitol with
coal oil and set it on fire. This
shows how much interest man
takes in any petition thrust before
him
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1895-01-19
Row,s This!

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
FL. CHENEY & CO.. Props, Toledo. O.
We. the undersigned, have known #. J. Che
ney for the last fifteen years. and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transact
ions and financially able to carry out any obli-
CATION made BIB their firm.
West & Truax. Wholesale Druggists. Toledo.
Ohio.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin. Wholesale Drug
gists Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Price 75c per bottle. Sold
by all Druggists.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1895-01-19
Thought He Was Lost.

Last Saturday one of the Ferretti
boys started out for Sunrise District
to inform some Italians there that
they would be wanted in Court here
on a certain day. 1t was the night
that it blew so terrifcally, and Fer
retti was on foot. The men ut Sun
rise came to Dayton without the in
formation from Ferretti, but they
did not see him on the road, and as
it showed considerably in the
mountains for two or three DAYS
after, it was feared that the man
had become lost and persisted. A
searching party from here went out
the first of the week, but could get
no furthur than the. summit on ac-
count of the deep snow. Ferretti
was found Thursday, however, by
some other Italians who were look
ing for him. He had reached III.
Kennedy's cabin, about twenty
miles from here, where he found
something to eat, and was all right.
1t is lucky he was found before
this big storm, or he would have
run out of food and probably have
died.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1895-01-19
1t May DO as Much for You.

Mr.. Fred Miller, Of Irving. H., writes
that he had a severe Kidney trouble for
many years, with severe pains in his back
and also that his bladder was Altered. He
tried many so called Kidney cures but with
out any good result. About year ago he
began the use Of Electric Biiters and found
relief al once. Electric Biters is especial
" adapted TO cure OF all Kidney and Liver
troubles and often gives almost instant re.
lief. One trial will prove our statement.
Price soc. for large bottles at Flows.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1895-01-19

Adolph Fuse, who lives on the
East Walker river above Mr.. Nor
gan's' place, was last week arrested
for acting in very peculiar man
ner. A short time ago be went to
the house of Jim Wright, in that
neighborhood, and broke into the
house. He seemed to have spite
against man working for Wright.
He killed Wright,s dog and stab
bed a fine stallion belonging to him,
but did not kill the horse or injure
it fatally. The neighbors became
alarmed at his actions and barricad-
ed him in his cabin where he was
arrested and taken to Hawthorne
Since the above was put in type the
Bulletin says Fuse was examined in
Hawthorne last Monday and adj
Judged insane, and will be taken To
Reno upon receipt of a commitment
from Judge Mack.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1895-01-19
Before a Full Head Of steam

Is gathered by that tremendously destructive
engine. malaria. put on the brakes with Hos
letters Stomach Bitters. which will check its
progress and avert disaster. Chills and fever,
bilious remittent dumb ague and ague cake
are promptly reviewed and ultimately cured by
this genial specific, which Is also q comprehen-
sive family medicine. speedily useful in cases
of dyspepsia. biliousness. constipation. sick
headache nervousness. rheumatism and neu-
ralgia Against the hurtful effects of sudden
changes of temperature. exposure In wet
weather. close application to laborious mental
pursuits, and other influences prejudicial to
health, 1t is a most trustworthy safeg u6rd. II
fortifies the system against disease, promotes
appetite and sleep. and hastens cOnvalescence
alter facilitating and flesh wasting diseases.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1895-01-19
Could Tell How They Voted.

Several days before his death
County Clerk Huntoon told mum
Der of persons in town that he
could tell exactly how every man
in Dayton precinct voted, and we
believe he showed one or two par.
ties the very ballot they voted. 1t
was impossible for him to do this
except by marking the ballots that
were used in this precinct, and this
was ingeniously done. The ballots
were marked with pinholes through
the different Proposed Constitution
al Amendments. A certain num-
bered ticket would have one or
more pinholes through certain
proposed amendment" and the
Clerk made a key to this number
ing, which he kept. After the bal
lots were cast, and came into his
possession, he would see how many
holes there were in it, tell by the
key he had made what the number
of the ticket was, turn to the stub
of the ballot or poll list and find
who voted that number, and then
tell you just how you voted. 1t is
a roundabout way, but it will work,
as Mr.. Huntoon has proved. 1t
is not known whether the ballots
voted in any of the other precincts
were fixed this way or not, but they
could have been as easily as were
theses of this precinct. No one
but the County Clerk can manipu-
late the tickets this way.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1895-01-19

In the case of the State VS.. Mrs
Hartley, Judge Cheney, Saturday,
denied the motions for arrest OF
Judgment and new trial and SEN
fenced Mrs. Hartley to eleven years
in the penitentiary. Her attorneys
then asked that she be admitted to
bail. This motion was granted by
Judge Cheney with the bond fixed
at $4,000. The bond was furnish
ed that same day, the best men of
Washoe county going on it.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1895-01-19

Hon. Lem Allen, who has repre-
sented Churchill county in the AS
sembly for about quarter of CEN
fury, is in town and candidate for
Speaker.
On previous occasions Lem has
been candidate, but happened
few votes short. He attributes this
to his hayseed and granger-like as
pect, and now sports plug hat and
patent leather shoes. He has not
put the shoes on in this weather,
but the first good sunny day he will
appear in them in the Capitol
building and on the concrete walk.
Lem is in to stay.-CGrson Appeal.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1895-01-19
Reb.kala Installation.

The following officers were in
stalled at regular meeting Of Har-
mony Lodge No 5, /. O. 0. f.,
held on the evening of the 18th:
Mrs. Hattie Lothrop, N. g.; Lillian
Scott, V. g.; Lillian Lothrop, Sec.;
Mrs. Eva Fisher, Treas; w. w.
Coffin, R. s. N. G.; j. H. Hepworth,
L. s. N. g.; J. R. Shaw, R. S. V.
g.; Hugh Davis, r. S. V. G.; Mrs.
E. T. Reynolds, Warden; Mrs. ].
H. Dreyfuss, Conductor; Mrs. Alice
Flaws, l. g.; M. w. Stiles, O. G.;
Mrs. ]. H. Hepworth, Chaplain;
Miss Addie Lothrop, Organist.
After the installation ceremonies
refreshments were served and a
general good time INDUCED in for
an hour or more.