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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-05-23
lJi.s Edna Daisy Dav.

aggrieved at the notorlety this action
has occasioned. She says she did not
wear boomers to attract attention,
but because it Is the only hygienic
and comfortable costume she knows
of. At present she has DOTTED the
knickerbockers, only because she is
being talked about so much. She will
wear them in stormy weather. OF
course she will not transgress Mrs.
Eames' order. Miss Days home is in
Orange, N. j., and she looks about 20
years old. She is modest girl, and
one would not suspect her of leading
in dress reform. Unfortunately, her
financial resources are small, and
what binds her to Mrs. Eames is that
she manages one Of the latter's board
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-05-23

Capt Philo NJ. McGriffin of the Chin
csc navy, who was on the Chinese
ship Chen Yuen during the battle of
Yalu, says that the Chinese sailors
are better men than the Chinese SOL
diers. They We're disciplined and paid
good wages. while the soldiers were
not well treated and received no pay
until they mutinied. This is simply
further evidence to show that enlight-
ened soldiery are far superior to ignor-
ant fighters. japan is ridiculously
weak in population as compared with
China, but she has cultivated brains
and patriotism. and thus made 1t DOS.
sible to defeat her numerically super
Tor antagonist.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-05-23

Queen Victoria, who stopped over
at Darmstadt lately to attend the
christening of a eat-granddaughter,
has had nine children, forty grandchil-
dren and twenty-one great grandchil-
dren, and of these seventy descend
ants all are living but nine. At the
rate they are picking up thrones the
family will have a corner in European
royalty in the course of few years.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-05-23
Criminal DOinRs.

Cleveland police think they have I'M
earthed an organized band Of firebugs.
Negroes Mt st. Joseph, Mo-, threaten
vengeance if Joe Buries is hanged.
The Jail is guarded.
The New Orleans. La. grand jury
returned fourteen indictments of keep.
ers Of concert halls and dives.
Frank Clark Of Dundee, ILL.,. at
tempted suicide ut South ElgIn by
swallowing morphine and strychnine.
Capt. H0wgate, charged with cmbez.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-05-23

The Nicaraguan matter simply fur
nishes another illustration of the fact
that England never misses an oppor-
tunity to assert her strength when she
can do so without danger of having to
fight nation of her own size.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-05-23
Wednesday, Nav Is.

Crystal will have an electric light
plant.
Michigan City will erect an engine
house and water tank.
Adam Peterson is the new postmas-
ter at Hoople, Walsh county.
Chief Red Thunder's pictures are in
demand.
The Pembina Cornet band has re-
organized.
Hon. G. e. Gregory has resigned as
city attorney Of Minot and is succeed
ed by Attorney johnson.
Rev. J. H. f. Blue will deliver the
memorial sermon at Tower City on
Decoration day.
Buffalo is having quite boom. Sew
eral new buildings are going up and
all are rented before completion. DR..
Young is putting up new hotel and
William Story several buildings.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-05-23

New York city's latest census shows
that it is likely to pass the 100000
mark before the close of the century.
But if the proposed plan of consolida-
ton goes through this year the popu-
lation of the city would be considera-
bly, over 100000, or 100000 more
than that of Paris and 1,25O,OOO less
than London's.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-05-23

The point is now made that the
armed invasion of Nicaragua by Brit
ish forces abrogates all the treaties be-
tween the two countries. How this
will ultimately affect the United
States remains to be seen.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-05-23

When Turkey finds correspondent
headed for Armenia it gives him a
check for $132 and sends back. The
best way in the world to get war
correspondent behind every log is to
issue an order excluding them from
the lines. But the Sultans idea is
new, anr may work is his war chest
holds out.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-05-23

The report from Key West that 90
in Cuba are sent for shows the falsity
of the recent stories that the insurec-
ton was on the point Of collapse.
Havana has been a distributing cen
ter of misinformation ever since the
disturbance began.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-05-23

England should name it's next two
battle-ships the Bailifr and the Consta-
bic. The Evictor and the Road Agent
also would be appropriate, if not too
candid.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-05-23

Great interest is taken in Berlin in
the coming exhibition of the presents
received by Prince Bismarck in the
last twenty-five years. They include
the pen with which the treaty of
peace was signed between Germany
and France in 1871.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-05-23

A dog committed suicide in Chicago
the other day. This is the worst blow
the Windy City has had since Burns
connected it so closely with the hot
test place in the universe.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-05-23

sion that there is no atmosphere and
no aqueous vapors on Mars, and conse
quently no inhabitants. Thus many q
pretty speculation is shattered by hard
facts
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-05-23
NORTH DAKOTA NEWS
INTERESTING NEWS FROM ALI
rARTS OF THE STATE.

4 Condensed Record of the Impors
tant happenings of tho Week N
North Dnkotn. Arranged for RapaS
Reading.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-05-23

Paper stockings are the latest in
vention for simplifying the household
cares of women. "Darning baskets"
may now be relegated to the lumber
room.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-05-23

In this Russo-Japanese difficulty En-
gland is doing no talking. She is not
neglecting any opportunity, however
to pick up an island, a peninsula, or
such unconsidered trifles as are lying
around loose in the Chinese region.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-05-23
xlemSnt from the government, has
| been released on $4,000 bail.

element from the government, has
been released on $4,000 bail.
The grand jury at Charlotte, Mich,
has returned indictments against
thirty-slx men of the county for VIC
lating the local option law and keeping
gambling houses.
Jacob Brueck confessed at Spring
field, ILL.,. that he robbed ]. A. McGraw
in 1894 of $500. He implicated Frank
Gray and George Groves and the
former was arrested.
At Lebanon, Ind, Jacob Lyons was
shot and killed by his brother-in-law,
Frank Morris. painter. Lyons i'll
timacy with Mrs. Norris was the cause
of the murder.
United States deputy marshals are
looking in Colorado for the assayer
who, it is said. escaped from Carson,
New, with $4,000, stolen from the
mint. He is thought to have been at
Kokomo, Col, about five weeks ago.
A. C. Arnold, the Battle Greek,
Mich, millionaire. arrested for chok-
ing his son to death last December.
was held to the circuit court for trial
on the charge of murder In the first
degree.
Ohio state prison managers have pa
rolled Ralph X. Page. the cashier OF
the Painesville O., National bank. who
was convicted of altering forged prom
issory notes, and was sentenced to
serve ten years. His brother, ex- Con-
gresham D. r. Page, is still fugi-
tive.
Wagoners have brought the news to
Sergeant KY. that the Gilley boys
and Joe and Will Day met near their
homes on Indian Creek. nine miles
from Norton. Va. and engaged in
deadly battle. which resulted in the
death of the three Gilley boys and the
fatal wounding of Joe Day.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-05-23

1t is reporred mat IL 11ung Cnaug
has been again disgraced. If they take
his clothing away from him he can re-
ioice in the fact that summer is COM
ing on.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-05-23
Thursday. May 10

Several f1ocks of sheep in Mcintosh
county are infected with scab.
Among the timber culture patents
received at the Bismarck land office is
one from ex-senator Pierce.
The jury in the case of Mrs. Chasey
VS.. the city Of Fargo returned a ver-
dict of $1,75O for the PLAINTIFF.
Portland and Hope are dissatisfied
with the new Great Northern train
service. 1t now takes two days to
get to st. Paul.
The state enforcement league has
been getting in it's work in Richland
county, and number of blind p;ggers
are restrained by order of Judge
Lauder from selling in the future.
The infant child of Peter Peterson of
Darlington, formerly an employer Of
the asylum, drank from a cup contain
ing concentrated lye. The child died
next day.
Peter Fredericks, squaw man well
known in the vicinity Of Dickinson, is
charged by his divorced wife, "a half
blood Mandan, with stealing and kill
ing 1876 head Of cattle and selling the
beef
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-05-23
Gave 1t Up.

Mrs. Urban-So you feared to re-
main in the country any longer?
Were you afraid Of tramps%
Mrs. Lawnville-No, l was afraid OF
the terrible dogs we had to have to
scare tramps."-New York Weekly.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-05-23
Friday. May Il.

Hillsboro has q starch factory in
prospect.
Churchs Ferry wants to incorpor-
ate.
Grand Forks policemen are after the
bicyclists who ride on the sidewalks.
Cynthia G. Mcneil of Grand Forks
gets an original Widows pension.
Bathgate has organized bicycle
club.
1t liz said the recent frost will kill
a large amount Of the Russian thistle.
There is no young state In the UnNn
which has higher grade of pulpit
oratory than has North Dakota.
Stutsman county has organized q
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-05-23

Feathcrstone-Look here, Willie
When am In tho parlor with your Sis
ter do you ever, peek through the key.
hole?
Willie-SometiMes, when mamma
ISN'T there.--New York World.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-05-23
Miss Day i'm Bloomer.,

MISS Day In BlOOmers.
ing houses. For this reason she can
not resent Mrs. Games RI quest. But
her troubles will soon be over, for it is
whispered that as soon as she grad
yates she is to he married to promi-
cent young man of this city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-21
ToNIGHT'S MASS MEETING

Citizens OF Rock Island to Gather to
Approve the Monroe Doctrine.
The called mass meeting at the
court house to express support of
the Monroe doctrine and to approve
Of the presidents firm stand in up.
holding it in the existing Venezue-
Ian boundary dispute occurs to-
night.
The substance Of the call, together
with the object Of the same. has been
published and the public is too
familiar with all the details of the
threatened unfriendly diplomatic re-
lations between this country and
England to require repetition here.
That every citizen of the republic
is ready by word or act to uphold
the government against all the
world and under all possible circum-
stances. it is equally unnecessary to
say, and tonight's meeting is in
tended to give expression to the in
born determination of every loyal
citizen that America shall be for al
the Americas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-21
KNOWLEDGE

Brings coraso.I and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
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 Figs
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
alive; effectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation;
It has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man
Hfactured by the California Fig Syrup
70. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs
and being we'll informed, you will moi
accept any Substitute if offered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-21
SLASHING STILL.
Young & McComSs Cutting Deeper-The
Goods Must Go.

Young McComos Cutting Deeper-The
Goods Must Go.
No use denying the fact we are
stuck with a big stock and must un.
load. The rain coming on as it did
is our loss aud your gain. Toys and
holiday goods must go, and prices
have been made accordingly. This
is the way we are slashing prices:
Doll buggies 10 cents; doll buggies
35 cents; doll buggies 40 cents.
Children's white bedroom dresst r
worth $3.50. "stuck price" 1925.
Handkerchief cent. 2 cents, 8
cents and up. worth double and
triple the price. asked.
Ladies' ice wool shawls, .'stu k
price" 80 CENTS big bargain.
Gents neck scarfs-many of them
thanksgiving at 12l, 10 and p
cents.
Muffs 80 cents, worth 81 aud up.
wards.
Other goods are going at like
sacrifice. It's your own fault if you
don't get get in on it.
YOUNG & MCCOMBS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-21

ceipt Of the glad news Of the Hbera
Il N Of his father, Erastus Wiman,
of New York, tried and convicted OF
f)rgery in the lower courts . year
and a half ago. the court Of appeals
having reversed the decision OF the
lower courts, as told by the press dis
patches.
There was delicate operation per-
formed on Mrs. Shoop, of Hillsdale,
at st. Anthony's hospital this morn
ing. the patient having 20 gall stones
taken from her. The operation was
in charge of DR.. j. R. Hollow bush,
who was assisted by Drs. C. Bern
hardi, G. G. Craig, G. L. Eyster, j.
P. Comegys and G. E. Barth.
Among the window displays at
tracing attention from the passing
public are those of Eckbart,
Hartz & Ullemeyer and Dolly
Bros. on Twentieth street. Blakes-
ley s. Mcdonald on Fifth ave.
nue. and Allen. Myers & Co., J. RAM
ser & Son, Adams shoe store and
Longs grocery on Second avenue.
Standard illustrated editions of
Hawthorne, Emmerson, Lowell,
Whittier. Longfellow and o. w.
Holmes complete works. For par
ticulars send postal to Frank Lasher,
general deliverOwho will call and
show samples Of same. Sold only by
subscription. Time or cash. Any Of
the above a beautiful holiday gift.
Interesting closing exercises were
held in most of the public school
buildings yesterday preparatory to
the holiday season. At No. 6 in
particular, where Miss Annie Kirk
patrick is principal, there were 236
visitors. the exercises were interest
ing and Santa Claus appeared. At
No. 4 the observauces in Miss
Muses. room constituted feature.
Santa Claus appeared and delighted
each OF the little ones with an ap-
propriate gift. Miss Muse herself
was surprised, too, by receiving
many handsome membranes OF
love from the little people.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-21
MCInfyTe-ReCk Dry Goods Co.
DOLLS, BOOKS, GAMES AND TOYS.

DOLLS, BOOKS, GAMES AND TOYS.
Would you know how to buy the best a the lowest
prices? Then come here Big exhibit second
floor Thousands of amusing and interesting things.
Hundreds of dainty things in China for holiday gifts
HOLIDAY HANDKERCHIEFS.
Seasons come and seasons go. but the Handkerchief
has all seasons for it's own-especiay Christmas. 1t
is satisfaction find gift which you can't 90
wrong. Everybody wants more Handkerchiefs. Sell
dom has Handkerchief offering drawn more atten-
ton than now famous Csc lot. Beautifully en-
broidered values at S5c, &c. 42c and Soc spruked in
with liberal hand-it is truly a reward for the look
ing. This week will sell o. dozen Geo Of the us
nal 25c embroidered Handkerchiefs at l5c and &c.
You'll be well paid for coming. The fast color Ham,
burg Handkerchiefs, printed with Christmas scenes
marvel of cheapness and beauty at 4c; half the
usual asked prices. Thousands OF Handkerchiefs
from 1c to Sc each. Handkerchiefs in lots of half
dozens CSC and will te neatly boxed free
of charge Handkerchefs at SOC and up will be boxed
in lots of one-fourth dozens.
SANTA CLAUS.
Don't fail to bring the children to Santa Claus
in his workshop in the big east window. -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-21

DR.. J. c. Bishop. OF Agnew, Mich.
says: II have used Foley's Honey
and Tar in three very severe cases OF
pneumonia the past month. with
good results" For sale at II. F.
Bahnsen's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-21

Another lot OF books. ''Autocrat
q the Breakfast Table," only 16
cents; King Solomon's mines. cent
per copy; l2mo cloth bound fiction,
poetry. travels, history, ETC., 9 cents
each at McCabe bros.
Thousands of children will have
candy this year who have gone with
out heretofore. Candies of guarau
teed purity can be had at McCabs
Bros. at 5 cents, 6 cents, 8 cents,
cents and 10 cents per pound.
Buy only pure and fresh candy,
McCabe Bros. will sell no other
The great crowds around their cand,
counters proves conclusively tina
the public fully appreciate this fact
The low prices on the best goods tell.
the rest Of the story.
DIR. j. DE Silva and wife have ar
rived from Chicago to make Rocl
Island their future residence, tn,
doctor having arranged for ofiic,
room with DIR. s. c. Plummer in tn
Beugston block, in which he will fol
low his professional practice.
Hon. Ben +. Cable and family ar
expected home the first of next week
MIR. Cable has been detained in New
York by an attack Of quinsy, but
In Chicago today attending the meet
ing OF Illinois democrats there wit
view to securing the Democrat
rational convention for that city.
W. ID. wiman, Of Moline, Is in re
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-21
HOLIDAY DRESS GOODS.

Never before has the tendency been strong buy
useful Christmas gifts and the Dress Goods counters
are busy places. This week we make our strongest
effort and will place wantable and acceptable
Dress Goods within the reach of anybody's purse.
Read with care:
Full S-yard Dress Patterns variety Of pretty
weaves, per pattern, $1.45.
dozen or more novelty Dress Goods styles, per
pattern, $1.98
Dress Goods you've paid up to SOC for, per pattern
1896.
Splendid assortment of novelties in value up to &c.
per pattern. S.48.
Figure out your saving. How differently Dress
Pattern looks when put in a neat box. 1t then be-
comes gift-made for you. We will this week box
free of charge any Dress Pattern at $3.50 over.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-21
HOLIDAY BEAUTY

And holiday economy both here. The store is
splendant with Christmas suggestions crowding both
floors. Goods of all kinds to meet the holiday
thought; prices the lowest to help You out in the
thinking Don't do yourself the injustice of purchas
ing before looking here. You'll 6nd-there's lot OF
economy in our prices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-21
Patrl ,tic Prod uctlOn.

Home talent gave an admirable
production OF The American Jubi-
lee" at Harper's theatre last even.
ing. 1t was given under the direc
ton of Mrs. j. C.Jacobs, fol
the benefit Of the Bowers Liter
airy society. The piece was o
q purely patriotic nature and in its
rendition evinced creditable trainicg
and natural dramatic and elocution
airy abilities of the young people as
suming the various characters.
There was some nice singing aud
several beautiful drills, the costume:
being very handsome. There were
about forty in the cast.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-21

Don't fail to bring the children to see Sante CT,
in his workshop in the big east window. 81
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-21

Continued cloudy weather and
very little change in temperature TO
day and tonight; partly cloudy Sun
day; eighty colder by Sunday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-21
Notice to the Public.

The undersigned wish to inform
the public that they have bought the
baking department Of the Eagle bak.
erv Of William Seidel, Sr., and will
carry on the wholesale branch Of the
business. William Seidel, Sr., retir.
ing. The best in their line will con
stantly be found and they respect.
fully solicit your patronage.
ERDMAN SOLBRIG,
WILLIAM SEIDEL, JR.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-12-21

Hoods Sarsaparilla taken at this
season will make you feel strong and
vigorous. and keep you from sickness
later on.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-11-09
ALL BLAME WOOLLEY
Republican County Committee
Trying to Find Out How
Hudson Went Demo-
cratic.

The Republican County Committee
held a brief session last night, during
which they attempted to explain to each
other why Hudson county went Demo-
cratic. Considerable recrimination was
indulged in, but as the leaders of the
party had ordered that harmony pre-
vail. an open rupture was prevented.
Although the talk was of honeyed
order. strain of bitterness could be
detected underneath, and several of the
committeeman evidently had hard
struggle to obey the order of the leaders
and restrain their desire to say what
BLAMING CITY OFFICIALS.
Much fault was found with several city
officials for retaining Democrats In their
said to have come in for good deal
of censure on this point. The commit
teemen argued that the fact that so
city government that it tended greatly
to bring about the defeat of the Repub-
lican ticket.
JUMPED ALL OVER .wooLLEy.
part of several of the committee to rake
the Bumptious City Clerk for his action
during the campaign, and especially at
like dutiful boys. they bowed TO the
will of the bosses and smothered their
feelings. In accordance with this they
passed resolution endorsing Mr.. WOOL
A row also took place over a circular
alleged to have been sent out by several
Grand Army Posts endorsing. the nomt-
nation of Mr.. Hewitt and Mr.. Black
shaw. George E. Francis. Mr.. Hewitt's
Republican opponent, wanted to know
sonlething about it. William H. Black.
men denounced the thing as a forgery.
After passing several taffy resolutions
the committee adjourned.