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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-03-28
UGLY ELEPHANTS.

Experience of Ono show MannEex
with the Slatc-COlored rachy.
| Lcrmn.
Manager Harris, of Nickel Plate
show fame, is not one Of the circus
men who swallow whole the artless
tales Of the elephants amiability and
docllity, of which our Juvenile liter,.
turc is full.
II have been in the circus business
since 1885," said the veteran manager
the other day, land in that time have
owned five elephants. 1t may be that l
have had bad luck with them, but am
free to confess that have no use for
tho big, slate-colorcd pachyderms. My
experience with the big elephant l was
obliged to have killed in Mariana last
year was an expensive experience
in tina direction. bought the Big Drut>
-:uld it was the largest one in the
country-in Springfield, Mo-, where he
had been kept in public park for
years, petted by the public. ridden cv-
cry day by children and with Il repu-
tation for docility and meeknesS way
up yonder.
Nevertheless, that elephant carried
about in his unwieldy carcass THE aveng
ing spirit Of demon. He made me
trouble from the start, and the moment
he was landed from the steamer ut
New Orleans he started ON q jaunt up
the street, overturning horse cars, kill
ing horses and demolishing shops.
That days work cost me $500.
1--WE hobb.ed hiln-hobblcd him With
big log chatn-a bracelet between his
fore legs and another ON his hind legs.
Then we strung another chain between
the legs on each side, and completed
the job by a cris-crossing more chains,
cOrnerwiSe on him. The net time We
took him out Of the car was at Pass
Christian. The first thing he saw was
q mad rush Swapping the CHAINS like
pipe stems. and plunged through the
tents, carrying seats and all before
him.
'Wen, the end came at Mariana.
Scott took him out, and the moment he
saw the tents away he went. I made
UP my mind then to turn my $500 Of
elephant into meat. We managed to
get him tied up to tree and shot him.
This took place inside the corporate
limits, and didn't know what to do
with the carcass. Finally had hap
py thought. / told the sheriff and the
county clerk that If they would bury
the meat they could have the ivory.
They jumped at the offer, but guess
it was pretty dear ivory. They kept
every darkey in town hard ut it until
they threw up the job in disgust. Then
tile two officials had a happy thought
themselves. They caused a story to be
circulated that the elephant WAS fe-
rocious man eater, who had killed his
Keeper and swallowed him, with all
his belongings, inclu<ing a gold watch
and chain. Then the negroes. literally
fell upon. the carcass and hacked it to
pieces. OF course, they found nothing"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-03-28
The Genen1oEy Of slang.

Some one with leisure to follow Il
delicate quarry should devote himself
to the genealogy Of slang or to iuustra-
lions of what is nothing else than slang
IN the classics. For instance, 1--WE shall
smile" is in ':Tulius Caesar" 81 have
been here before" is in Rosettis "Sud-
den Light" and I'VE give ourselves
away" in Mr.. Aldrich's sonnet on sleep.
A very choice modern phrase may lN'
perhaps traced to Henry Of Navarro,
in his famous letter nagging his sol
der friend; "Pends-toi, brave Crilon!
Car nous avons combattu n Argues, ct
tn NY etais pas" Surely this does not
mean that Crill0n failed to be at ARGUES
but rather that Ire failed to be- in the
fight there; in literal parlance, he was
mot in ft."-I1le Chap-BoOk.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-03-28
a1ou, RAuara a1ao.

The readers of this paper will be pleased
to learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure
Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure
known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being constitutional disease, requires a
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system, thereby destroying the foundation
strength by building up the constitution
and assisting nature in doing its work. The
proprietors have so much faith in its cura-
tive powers, that they offer One Hundred
Dollars for any case that it fails to cure.
Send for list of testimonials
Address, F: j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
nay Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills 25c.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-03-28
KNOWLEDGE:

Brings comfort and improvement and
s lends to Or personal %a enjoyment when
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, BY more. promptly
adapting the worlds, best. products TO.
the needs .of'physical being, will attest
the value..to health: Of; the. pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the,
remedy, Syrup Of fNgss.
Its excellence ia due to it's presenting.
in the form most acceptablH aasd pleus-
ant to the,taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial! properties off a.perfect lax
alive; eaectually ,cleansihg the system,
dispelling. colds, headaches and 'fevers;
and permanently caring constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to, millions and
met with the appsovals of the medical
profession, because it, act; on the Kid
neys, Lver and Bowels without weak
ening them and tits. perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figsis for sale by all drug
yists in Soc and 81 BOTTLES, but it is mas
ufactured by the California Fig Syzup
20. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup Of Figs
accept any substitute if offered.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-03-28

schraee's S1.OOO,OOO Cure for Rheu-
lnatism
Some Michigan references for
"Schrages's 81, 100000 Rheumatic Cure"
George H. Higgs, 22o Washington
ave-, Lansing: 7. A. -Auberiin. 243 Ca
Uterine street, Detroit; f. Il. w. Hog
gucr, los Gritiot avenue, Detroit; w.
r. Cutter, Ionia; .. E. PraL G. Co.,
Saginaw; ]. II. Passage, Gr.e,.ville;
Henry Kremers. M. o., Holland and
many others. It must 3e good or doc
tors would not prescribe it. Mrs. John
A. Logan (widow OF the famous union
generaD uses it. It:1as received tile high
est Endorsements OH earth; is harmless
and pleasant. Ten thousand truthful
testimonials. Cures where al! else
fails. $3.50 IL bottle. Worth moro.
Take nothing else Gust as good" on
which your dealer makes twice as
much. Write to-day. Costs nothing to
Investigate.
Swanson Rheumatic Cure Co.,
167 Dearborn street, Chicago.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-03-28
An Honest Auctioneer.

Gentlemen, 1 can't lie about the
horse; he is blind in one eye" said the
auctioneer.. The horse was soon knock
ed down to i; citizen who had been
greatly struck by the auctioneer's hon
esty, and after paying for the horse,
he said:
You were honest enough to tell me
that to-; animal was blind in one eye.
Is there any other defect?"
Eyes, sir, there is. He is also blind
in the other eye," was the prompt re-
ply.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-03-28
A Modest: yAHrnnts

Excuse n poor man ont OF. work. }
want few more coppcrs to" pay fos
my nights lodging"
'How much do you WANTS
'Twopence halfpennN.'
Here's the money; now, don't you
beg any mere"
much obliged. But, YOU ;see;, must
go round to the other gentlemen, else
they'll imagine I've grown proud. and
1 wouldn't have that said Of me on any
account. "-Fliegende Blattery
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-03-28
Hard Times The.s,rtenls..

Manufacturers want some a,lvew
Using space on. your drop curtains fol-
tonight
Theater M:inager-Sorry, but every
square foot is taken
ufacturer-Too bad. However,
it will do as we'll if'you'n just change
Hamlet's TO be or; not to be- into 10
wash Or not to wash,'' and have him.
ring in something about my. .seap.-New:
York Weekly
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-03-28
BcCnIne6.

Doctor Ito fair patient)-Put out your
tongue" Meantime he writes out a
prescription). There, that will do
Miss Chatterbox-Rut. doctor, you
did not even ,looksat my tongue.
Doctor-No, l. only wanted you to
keep quiet while I wrote the prescrip-
on.-Geillustreerd Stuiversblad.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-03-28

Tommy Bingo-Sister had her young
man call to see her last night, and 1
was peeping through the kcyhole, look
ing at them, when. ma came along and
stopped me.
Willie Slimson--What did she do?
Tommy Bingo-She took Il look.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-03-28
Grceu.Roon Reminisceucc.

Chorus Tay--Personally, dctest
them. but like to look back ON them
after have gone through them.
S0,bret-WhatY AdversltleSy
Fny--NO; dudes,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-03-28
Chose the Lesser EVIL.

Lefty Leftover--No man over took Il
liberty with me.
Sally slydig-They probably pre-
ferrcd the other thing.
Lett Leftover-What's that!
Sally Slydig-Death.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-03-28
A MisnOmer.

"Why do you call me a lily?" asked
the pretty soubrette.
"'She tolls not neither does she
SPIN" quoted the enamored youth.
'"Toi;, / believe. means to work, .
murmured the maiden.
Then she worked him for a pair of
diamond earrings and did pirouette.
to show she was no lily.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-03-28
Naturally,

Mills-I don't see any harm in a
cigarette, do. you
Stranger-No, indeed; in fact, l ad-
vocate them very strongly.
Mills-Reallyss you surprise me. Are
you Thysiciam2
Stranger-Nos I'm an undertaken.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-03-28
Hoods Sarsaparf|la
The Blood Purifier and, True Nerve Tonic.
Our American Ar,stocracy.

Jones-Mrs. Vanastorbilk is always
talking about blood in connection with
that French count who is going to mar
ry her daughter. Is he really Of good
family?
Smith-O. yes. splendid family.
Jones-I didn't know. She talks so
much about blood that I thought per-
haps he was butcher, or llis father.
Kept a slaughter house.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-03-28

Piso's Cure for Consumption has. no. eqna:
rs a Cough Medcne.-F. NJ. Abbott. 49,
Seneca ST., Buffalo, N. ", May 8, 1894:
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-03-28

aegeman's Camphor Ice with 0lycerine
Cures Chapped Hands and Face, Tender or Sore Feet
Chilbains Piles &c. @. g. Clark Co.. New Haven C.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-03-28

"Hanson's Magic corn Yalvo."
Warranted to cure or money refunded. Ask your
druggist for 1t. Price Is cents.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-03-28
Highly Infla m mable.

Radbourn-Dfd they discover the
origin Of the fire in that newspaper
office?
Chesney-Yes. The editor threw a
poem from poetess of passion in the
waste basket.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-03-28

If the Baby.is Cutting Teeth
Re and that old and well tried remedy, Mrs.
wINsLows SOOTHING SYRUP for Children Teething.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-03-28
MEN READ.

schraee's, 100000 Cure for Rheu-
lnatism
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-06-14
COMMENTS OF THE PRESS.

There begins to be a suspicion
that the Mckinley and Harrison booms
are trying 20 pass N the same track
y. Y. World.
Ohio is said to favor Mckinley
for president Evidently q case OF any
thing to get rid Of him and get man
in as governor who will attend TO his
duties lbany Argus
The increase Of wages among the
Ohio wire and nail workers affects six
thousand men Perhaps il is not the
worst possible blow to- the Ohio calam.
itv candidates, but il Is certain that
none OF them can stand many like it. 49,
y. Y. World.
Under the Mckinley bill there
was not q single industrial establish
ment that we can recall whose labor
received increased wages. while hum
dreds Of employers reduced the wages
of labor under that tariff. To-day
signs Of prosperity are visible on every
side. Times.
FIX President Harrison was
Rugged by an enthusiastic woman at a
reception in New Jersey the other day.
| Harrison, being a widower. can in
dulge enthusiastic women in this way
much more safely than Reed. Mckinley
or Lincoln. who are marrie'. Ills
rivals are compelled To stick to the
timc-honored custom Of kissing the
babies-U tica Observer.
If the repu blicans who are howl
ing for stronger display Of Americana
;evx, ware sincere and not acting FOL
political effect. they would be doing
their best to nominate Frye for the
presidency and Doutelle for the Vice
presidency. IL these gentlemen could
be elected the scream Of the eagle
would be unceasing for at least -four
straight years Detroit Free Press
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-06-14

"Lacteopathy" is a new curative
treatment which a Transvaal doctor
has discovered and writes of in the
English Mechanic. Having noted the
fact that milk absorbs poisonous germs
from bucket. he decided that it
might be possible TO turn this germ
absorbing power 70 therapeutic ac-
count lie put his ideas 10 the test,
and now asserts that he has cured per-
sons Of smallpox. fevers, diphtheria
and other maladies by simply wrap
ping them in milk sheets. The pate mt
i laid on mattress covered with
blankets. and is packed in sheet
Just large enough to envelop the body.
This sheet has first been saturated in
a pint and half Of warm milk and is
applied without wringing. After the
pack which lasts about an hour. the
patient is sponged with warm water
or is put into a warm bath. a case OF
smallpox was. according to this lacte.
opathist. promptly relieved by this
treatment. After the eruption was
well out the milk sheet SO quick y
drew the poison from the skin as ia
effect immediate convalescence. Y
Times.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-06-14

Republican mismanagement OF fnan-
ces and taxation has done its worst
The depleted treasury is in shape TO
stand any attack upon 1t. business is
reviving steadily. The prices Of farm
products are again reaching a level Of
profitable returns Wages had fallen
under the Mckinley tariff and the re-
publican tampcring with the public
credit, which was behind the public
currency. Wages are now improving
in manufacturing industries and bet
ter trade laws are encouraging the ex.
port sale Of our manufactured prod
ucts The prospect is that we shall
soon be selling abroad unprecedented
quantities Of such goods and will be in
possession Of foreign markets which
will give steady demand. The danger
Gus overproduction OF goods made for
. limited home market will not recur
SO frequently. Labor will have contin.
uous employment Republican recls
lcssness was terror. but we have out
lived its worst st Louis Republic
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-06-14
summer Hnts.

The picturc-hats for summer are
dreams of French art and picturesque
elegance and beauty. Lace is the
great factor in millinery this year and
this accounts for the extreme pretti-
ness and great charm Of the newest
headgcar-it is so soft. dainty, and
light, and mingles SO perfectly with
the exquisite flowers Of the season.
violets are still popular but with
many fashionable women have given
place to sprays and clusters OF the
most beautiful roses and foliage. palcst
pink deepening to the richest damask
shades. These roses have the rare
merit Of being generally becoming.
Some Of the new purplish roses, how
ever are so very near the old magenta
tones as TO prove trying to any but
women OF exceptionally fine complex
ions N. Y. Post.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-06-14

The crowded streets OF Indian cities
present manifold attractions, but tho
study Of native life and manners IN
Delhi is frequently interrupted 10y tho
gray herds Of Brahmini COWS, which
roam "A bout at their will, with the evil
dent conviction invariably entertained
by these parnpered animals that their
own Importance far exceeds that %
the community which they inconvcni-
ence 10y their presence. An overturned
stall witnesses to the self-asser:ion ~
the sacred kline. and as our carriag.
disperses blockade Of sleek backs and
interlacing horns. an indignant mem
Der If the scattered conclave vreaks
vengeance on the battered chariot by
pushing IL along with these natural
Weapons To the end Of the street Tho
',raison d'etre" Of the assembled cows
Is found i'm the presence of "A great
Hindoo temple. where glimpse Of gilt
tcring images in fretted shrnc> is un-
willingly granted to the unbel .eycrs.
who's. feet are forbidden 20 tread tho
sacred courts 81 the lrahnin "a nctua-
ry.-All the Year Round.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-06-14
GROWING GLAD.
Calainity Howiers BsginDing to Get Their
Eyes Open

Is business prosperity something TO
rejoice over? And is II really caused
by politics? The Tribune pretends TO
think So though it is rather difficult TO
keep up with it's lightning changes"
on this subject
Last year our versatile contemporary
attributed the small foreign trade and
depressed domestic industries to the
democratic tariff. This hriff hap
pened TO be, on the imports Of last
year. the highest ever known in this
or any other country. But that did
not matter with the Tribune. IL in
Weighed just as loudly against the
free trade tariff as though the aver.
age duty had been only 80 per cent, as
it was under the original Morrill, tariff
instead Of 5005 per cent. as II was ias'
year. And. Of course. the slack trade
was Calamity with big {.
This spring trade began to revive.
Importation increased. The people
gave evidence Of ability and confidence
To- clothe themselves more comfort
ably. Again the cry of distress wen,
forth from the once tall tower. Our
eign goods Rcviving commerce was
as much OF a calamity as dropping
commerce had been And the dreadful
democrats were to blame either way
and in both cases.
But yesterday the organ opened an
other stop. II sounded the trumpet
note OF The Glad Recovery" II pro
claimed that hearty congratulationi
are in order for the substantial i'm
provement in business which ha
already appeared" = and which. !
might have added, it is impossible fo
McKinley newspapers longer TO ignore
| But-and here the funny man agar
gets in his work-all this glad recov
ery- is due to the fact that the repub
licans carried the last elections. Con
sidering that there is democratic
president in Office. and will be for al
most two years more. and that in TIN
senate Of the next congress the popu
lists will hold the balance Of power
this wonderful long-range effect Of
republican victory becomes little shor
Of miraculous. Captious critics Nigh
ask why ii has taken six months TO
politics To revive business, but copun
arums like this would upset the cqua
nimity OF even "A partisan soothsayer
The main thing is that there is a'gla
recovery" and that the Tribune n
longer looks upon commerce as CT
lamity, nor regards industrial prosper
ity and advancing wages with hostil
eye.-N. y. World.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-06-14

Husband and wife Whipped by White Csps
FIR the Alleged Crime of the Former.

NILES Mich, June 6. "A dozen Cass
county farmers disguized themselves
a. white caps Tuesday night and Wis
tied the home Of Zerlcy. who. i IS al
legged brutally assaulted 7-ycar-old
child and left her in the woods to die
They called Zerley and his wife out.
stripped them and tied shem securely
to posts Each man gave the wretches
five lashes with a stout buggy whip.
and then. after warning them 10 leave
the country at once, released them
After the whipping the woman tainted.
Yesterday morning the man lief,
for parts unknown. but the woman i
staying with relatives The little
child Is in very prccarious condition.
and her recovery is not expected.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-06-14
O'BRiEN'S FAREWELL.
Judicialiy Declared q Bankrupt lie Must
R.iinqui-h Vis seat In Parliament.

LoNDox. June o -Wi.liam olIricn
has issued farewell address to the
electors OF Cork city for which parlia-
rentary district he sits in the house
of commons a. senior member. In his
address he says that he will definitely
cease TO represent Cork after June IL.
Mr. OBricn's retirement is due 10
the fact that on June i2 he will he
judicially declared bankrupt, which
declaration will vacatc his seat in paf-
Lament
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-06-14
OFF TO BUzZARD'S BAY.
Mrs. Cleveland and the Babies Go q
Gray tables.

WAsHISGToN. June 6.-The annual
exodus for the summer Of Washington
society was initiated yesterday with
the departure Of Mrs. Cleveland and
her children for Gray Gables. Mrs.
Cleveland was accompanied by Mrs.
Olney. wife Of the attorney general,
and her daughter, Mrs. Minot, who
will 90 TO their summer home in Fal.
mouth, Mass.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-06-14

SIN life to come" shouted the evan.
yelist. there will be no marrying or
giving to marriage" Those who were
sitting near the Chicago woman heard
q low cry u horror a. she arose from
her seat. In that event" She remark.
ed 10 the usher. MS she left the church,
1--WE got no time TO be monkey ing
here. - Detroit Tribune.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-06-14
MILES SELLS.
Death ~ the weil-Known ~. Louis Com
mission Merchant.

ST. Louis. June o.-Milcs Sells, ~
the commission firm Of Sells * Go. died
In this city, Tuesday, from a compiled.
ton Of diseases. lie became Ill last
February and had been slowly sink
ing ever since. The end was peaceful.
Miles Sells was one 81 the best
knswn commission men in this city.
lie was particularly well known
throughout the south, where his firm
has large trade. lie was born in "a,
iumbus. o., July 10, 1923.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-06-14
Weak and Run Down
After the grip or other serious illness,
you find Hoods Sarsaparilla exactly

the medicine 70
build up and
give strength.
feel thankful
10 Hoods Sarsa-
parilla for benefit
derived from il. L
had the grip and
failed TO regain
health. ! did not
have any appetite
and in fact, was
a mere shadow OF
myself. l at last
resorted 10 Hood ;
sarsaparilla, and
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-06-14

The rising tide of prosperity IL
fast getting beyond the depths Of the
financial hcrctica They can never
survive good times boston Herald
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-06-14

soon began to improve. could soon eal
without distress IN my stomach foNr
bottles Of Hoods Sarsaparilla and a box ~
Hoods Pills took away all signs OF the grip
Iwant to say to all who suffer IN q lNe
manner, take Hoods sarSaparlha. 'or =
will surely do you good" GEORGE IAELhf'
Cra.n Oak Michigan.