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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-01-10
MOURNING FOR sNAK-s
New England Reptiles Must lie TAI
Ing, Their Vacation.

Whenever you say. This is a sple
did season" to the Boston Journal
snake editor, he shakes his head Ga
rowfully and remarks, Not bit
it. It's the worst summer on record
why, didn't you see the other dl
that rattlcsnakcs had appeared ut En-
ter, N. u.?" he WAS asked by an \
quirer.
What Of tlat?" was the repl
''Would you consider that that w,
worth being compared with the stoi
from the West-about the man WI
went down into IN Abandoned mi,
and killed 1873 rattlcsnakcs, drank
quart of whisky and earned 500
less than IN hour?"
And the snake editors eyes fair
glistened at the thought Of rhe ndve.
tllrc.
Don't you remember the eight-fot
snake found out at the Back bay ?"
What is all eight-foot snake i'll Ro
ton to be compared with the big Sc
pent stories coming from all parts I
the country? There was the boa co
strictor who escaped from Il cage ~.
hid in sewer"
'Ol, that was old"
NO; that happened in Washington
and is youchcd for. Then there WI,
the duel between two jealous boa co.
strictors in Brazilian forest, and tt
two different stories about lEen harej
escaping being swallowed by python
and the educated black snake wl.ie
MIXED COW, and the man who .callg'
eight ground hogs and was attacss
by black snakes and had to thro
the animals away to appeaSe the Il i
tiles
This was long sentence and til
snake editor had to pause for breatl
but before the qunstioner could ger i
a query, he resumed the catalogue.
''Then there was the temperance o
the sea serpent in the Pacific ocean
and the man who eats rattlesnakes i,
preference to spring chickens, and til
snake charmer Who was being pilot
graphed with his pets, when they Wen
on q strike and demolished the es!a}
lishment. I had almost forgotten til
two cases of people on the CalifolTi
coast who were seized by-shall sa
octopuses or octopi?-and almost killed
No, this has been q splendid seaso
for snake stories in every section 0
the country but New England, and j
is enough to drive an enterrrising snak
editor West, where there is somethin,
to do. New England isn't in it,
And with that the disheartened snak'
editor mournfully wendell his way to
ward Il place where he could go il
training for seeing snakes as much al
he liked.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-01-10
DEATH FROM OIL STOVES.
Causes of Fatalities in Using petro-
4 1eun in Different Eorms

Causes of Fatalities in Using petro-
leun in Different Forms.
The records of the coroner's office
and and the hospitals tell of only a portion
OF the number Of accidents resulting
from the use, for Illuminating or cook
ing.purposes. of oils manufactured from
petroleum. Nevertheless, the coroner's
books show that in the twelve months
ending tlg July l at least fifteen persons,
OF whom twelve We're women or girls,
Sded from burns caused by the over
turning or. explosion Of oil stoves or
lamps, or by attempting to quicken a
coal or wood fire by pouring oil ON
the fueL Some of the explosions were
caused by pouring oil into lighted oil
stoves or lamps, and others by upsetting
the stove OF lamp. In every fatal case
the accident resulted from carelessness
Some OF the oil accidents which did
not furnish cases for the coroner or
hospitals caused damage to property
and personal injuries which were not
too serious to be remedied at home.
Gasoline, benzine and kerosene, all
products of petroleum, are of largely
tla degrees Of volatility, gasoline
being the most volatile. They will
blaze without exploding, unless they
nave produced vapor in confined
space. The yapor, when mixed with
the air, will take fire from a spark,
and if ignited in confinement, explodes.
Most Of the deaths were in the cases
OF clothing taking fire from the burn
Ing oil, either spilled in the carrying
OF the lamp or stove, or scattered in
al directions by IN explosion.
Generally a woman's first impulse ID
TO throw a burning lamp, OF even a
stove If it is not Il large one, out of
the house Meanwhile her clothing has
caught fire, which is famed by the out
door air into blaze that soon entirely
envelopes her body. In cases where
the fire was not drawn into the lungs.
death has resulted from the stopping
up Of all the pores over a considerable
area of skin, or from nervous shock.
In addition to the coroner's cases.
there have been some deaths resulting
indirectly from lamp or oil stove eS-
ploslons, and occurring Il considerable
time after the accident All these fatal
results, with the many cases of recov-
cry at home or in the hospitals, have
made long list Of victims every year,
IN consequence of either the use of
inferior oils or carclcssness in handling
Hluminants that are not dangerous
under the management Of cautious and
prudent housekeepers. - Philadelphia
Record.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-01-10
SAT THE HOT RAILS.
A BAND of Apnches Given n Surpris
ON - Snnta Fc Train.

A BAND of ApncEes Given n Surprise
ON - SANTA Fc Train.
"For real hot-weathcr stories you
want to go to a hot weather country"
says w. Il. White, passenger traffic
manager Of the Santa Fe Railroad
"Now you can find hot weather that
is hot weather in New Mexico and
Arizona. It's one thing to go through
that country now on train which Car.
ries the conveniences for keeping cool.
but it was quite another thing when
the railroad was being built and there
was nothing between you and the sun
but fiery alkali dust.
The Atchison road reached Deming,
N. NJ, in 1881, and it was hot sum-
mer. 1t had been hot right along for
days in that steady, energetic fashion
that would make 4 man wish for an
hour in Bessemer steel mine to cool off
The first construction train pulled into
Deming on .. day that was so scorch-
ing rs to stand out even among those
ether biistering days. The train Was
made up OF a long line of Hat cars, and
along the center Of the cars ran Il pile
Of steel rails foot high. The rails had
been in the full glare of all unblin!ling
sun until they We're about as hot as
when they first came through the rolls
at the mill.
when the train came into Deming
it was. of course, an object OF great
interest, and no one was more in
terested than a lot of Apache Indians.
They We're peaceful enough. and filled
with curiosity and were quick to assert
the birthright Of the American Indian
to ride free on a railroad train. The
conductor in charge was something Of
d joker and saw an opportunity for
some fun. He urged the Indians all
TO climb up on the fiat cars and have q
ride. The enginee, was in the scheme,
and, rs soon as the Indians We're I'D on
the cars, he backed his engine with a
jerk. They could ride buclsing pony
under any condition of unSteadiness,
but this motion was new tc them and
the entire party sat down on the rails.
Nov, you must remember the sum-
mer costume of an Apache can be cut
out Of a pocket handkerchief with cloth
to spare. Well. my idea of Indian stol-
cism was shattered. There We're slrieks
that added new notes to the regulation
war WhooD, and the Apachcs left that
train and started off across the hot
sands in a way that would have turn
ed us all gray if they had been coming
toward us instead of running away.
They undoubtedly to this minute re-
member that as the hottest day they
ever knew"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-01-10
The Opal and Bad Luck.

Although the opal is the most beauti.
perstition which says that bad luck
will come to him who wears one has
come to be SO generally believed that
the market for opals is small comDar.
ed with that of many jewels which are
not nearly is handsome. To those
who love beauty and are not hamper
ed by dread of such traditions no stone
is more dear than the opal, with it's
brilliant flashes.
The most famous opal of any age
was that which belonged to the Roman
senator, NoDiuS, who, rather than part
with it, suffered Punishment when it
was considered by the Romans that ex.
lie from Rome WAS a worse punishment
than death. Nonius' opal was the size
Of a hazolnut, and he wore it IS
ring 1t was SO beautiful that it was
valued at a sum equal to 100000 in
our money. The lovely gem attracted
the eye OF Marc Anthony, who at the
time had been ensnared by the wiles
Of Cleopatra, and he decided to get
it as 4 gift to the beautiful Egyptian
Nonius could not be persuaded to give
1t up. and he fed from Rome and be-
came q begger for the sake Of his treas
Uro.
To Sir Walter Scott is attributed the
change of sentiment which transform
ed the opal from an emblem of good
fni'i1nc 70 harbinger Of bad luck. Sir
Walter did not admire jewels, and it
was i'll his Anne OF Geierstein'' that
We brought it into bad repute. You
may remember how Anne says: "Of
III the sauds which the females of my
mouse have owned this uhe opal per
maps has been the most fatal to it's
possessora- ''-Pittsburs Dispatch.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-01-10
ELM POINT.
Free lunch-ice cakes.


One of Richfeld S prosperous farmers
passed New Years with friends here.
James Long contemplates to remove
west soon.
William Hall, Of Cavalier. was the
guest Of Chas. Chapel during the holt
days.
The home of John Ireland resounded
with the joyous laughter and eontagi-
Gus merriment of a Juvenile party on
New Year. night.
Our mighty nimrods of Bald Knob;
can display eight deer pelts as reward
for their powers during the seasons
hunt.
Joe celebrated New Years with a
''hielarity'' beGtting the occasion.
A select party of young folks tripped
the light fantistic'' until early morn
at the home OF our commissioner OH
on New Years.
Henry Clayton. the infant son of
Samuel Hamilton passed away last
week. The parents have the sincere
sympathy OF the entire community. in
their bereavement
William Galloway, a former resident
OF this town, was married at his old
home IN Muskoka to Miss Bemer. His
many old time friends extend their
congratulations to the happy couple.
VIM. Snider, of Snowflake, pioneer
settler OF this town, greeted a few of
his former neighbors one day last
week. Bills genial face was wreathed
in smiles, but it bore unmistakable evil
dence that his old complaint was still
with him.
We are glad that our stray poeticai
crank machine with its wandering
mind-reading attachment las fallen
into such efficient hands. The proper
blfrocation to change the air will be
found in the bottom.
Our town clerk lost valuable Young
mare from inflammation last week.
The Elder of the M. E. church is ex-
pected to arrive here from Grand
Forks the latter part of the week.
There is going to be some fun in
aristocratic circles in this town before
long and your correspondent intends
to be strictly in it, further particulars
will be forthcoming after the walking
match has taken place.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-01-10
Decline OF Natural Gas.

The use Of natural gas has. according
to the report of Special Agent Weeks,
been gradually declining since it's grand
spi,gt i'll 1892. The only state in which
it's Use Tor manufacturing purposes in
'reassI i'll 1893 is Indiana. While the
%rply is far below the demand in
,ther large gas fields, it is declared to
re we'll sustained in Indiana. The re-
)3Ited number Of feet Of pipe laid in
-.'eascd during the year to 11.969,657
Il Pennsylvania. 5,72O,373 in Indiana
nd 1.404.09S in Ohio. The largest
production Of the gas in Pennsylvania
;.as $19,2S2,375 in 1888, since which
inc it has fallen to S5,4SS,OOO. Ohio
slowed the largest falling off in pro-
AUCTION. In 1892 the amount was $2,-
5000. while in 1893 it went down to
i1,3lOGOO. The total value of natural
gas consumed in the country in 1893
was $l4.346, $50, against $14,9OO,714 in
1883. The greatest value of the gas
consumed i'll any one year was $780,
5I9,875, in 1888. From that time there
has been gradual decline, with aggre.
.,:lte of about $780, 900 less for the last
year than 1883. Natural gas is now
found III commercial quantities, outside
Of the three states named, In New
York. Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, West
Virginia. Texas, Arkansas, New Mexi-
90. Utah. Tennessee and Wisconsin,
Age Of Steel
HAPPY and content is home with"The Ro
stertalamp with the light Of the morning.
4eveesSk7Egs.ilxils 6eeaeissS kssu c. At,, I1sL
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-01-10
PITHY PENLINGS
Picked, Pointed and Preserved
For Reading by Regular
Correspondents.
OAK PARK.

Weather fine; roads slippery.
Christmas is past and the turkeys are
gone.
Joseph Gravlin spent Christmas in
Olgo and reports a good time.
Mr.. MINER is busy plastering and
reitting his dwelling on Main street
and expects opening grocery store in
the spring.
Mr.. Nelson has built an addition to
his house and says he is still in the
race. That's right, Moses, goit while
you are young.
Charles Gravline took in the sights
of Langdon Thursday.
Tea meetings are in full blast and
the prettiest girl takes the cake.
1. A. Laidlaw accompanied by Miss
Rose Graveline were visiting friends in
Ernest last week.
One part of our town is noted for it's
good men, fast horses and best pulling
teams.
Arthur Menzes is making arrange
ments for new dwelling on Park
street.
Some of the Bay Centre boys spent
Christmas in our town. Come again.
boys.
S. Gondrow has purchased of Philip
Hunt his brood mare Nell.
A sleigh load Of our jolly people
spent New Years day in Walhalla.
Moses Nelson, our pound keeper, has
now in his possession four stray ponies.
This is one great drawback our town
has-letting horses and cattle run at
large.
William Greenwood, one of our
young bachelors, is busy papering and
re!itting his dwelling. What next.
William
Jim, our noted horse dealer, drove to
Neche Monday on business.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-01-10
With or With ut.

Seedy Customer Ito drug clerk)-Can
you give me something that will stop
my headache?
Drug Clerk-Certainly. I've got an
excellent preparation here; something
7 can recommend at any time; 1t will
Ak you up in good style; in fact, it's
the only thing we know of that will
positively cure hearache. The price is
30 cents.
Seedy Customer was in hopes you
would fix me up for nothing; haven't
got q cent.
Then the best thing you can do, my
friend, is to 90 home and 80 to bed;
and, take my word for it, you'll be oil
right In the morning. South Boston
News.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-01-10

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cases made. 1t is the trade
mark of the Keystone Watch
Case Combany,, of Philadelphia,
the oldest, largest and best
known factory in the world
1900 employees, capacity 1000
cases daily. Its products are
sold by all jewelers.. 1t makes
the celebrated Jas. Boss Filled
Watch Cases, now fitted with
the only bow (ring) which can
not be pulled off the case-the
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-01-10
A Well Earned Reward.

Hardwright-You arc getting pretty
fat. Hops! You better look out!
Mr.. Hopschen-Ydh, cad und trink
me blcnty for git fat; und den meiD
doctor tells me schmoke blenty for
cit thin.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-01-10

Some cooks add to the water in
which rice la to be boiled the juice of a
lemon. 1t Is said to whiten, tighten
md separate the grains.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-01-10
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Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-08
HON. JOSEPH F. JOHNSTON

The Montgomery Advertiser of the 9th has the following article:
 The newspapers are mentioning Hon. A. G. Smith of Birmingham and Mai. I. c. Harris of this city in connection with the governorship next year. They both modestly acknowledge the soft impeach- ment and do not deny that they would like to be governor but deny most en- phatically and decidedly that they will be candidates next year. That is doubt less true, for the field seems to have narrowed down to Capt. Joseph F Johnton of Birmingham and Governor Oates as the unwilling candidate of the administration democrats for a second term. The governor does not wish to be candidate for governor and will not if he can help it. believing that it would be very damaging to his chances for the eenatorship to be made governor again. It is announced authoritatively that Cap- tain Johnston will not stand for governor if Governor Oates permits the use of his name, believing as he does that the gov crnor should have a second term if he desires it. But in that event it is also given out that the captain will stand for senator"
 So far as the above article refers to any authoritative expression from Captain Johnston. directly or indirectly, we are authorized to say it is unfounded It seems probable that Captain Johnston will be a candidate for governor, not senator. If Governor Oates becomes an unwilling" candidate for governor 1t will be to prevent some other democrat from receiving the nomination, and not because he desires to be governor two years longer The governor announced before his nomination and time and again since, that he desired only one term. There is certainly no precedent to re- nominate a gentleman who Is unwilling 10 hold the office and is a candidate for another place. It seems more important to nominate a democrat who can be elected than to be worrying over 'divi- slon of spells and precedents.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-08

there is something wrong with the law | or it's administration. If there were not l this shortcoming in one or the other, the lynching would not occur The crime for
 which, more than any other, it is in- | flieted, or threatened, is the outraging Of
 women and young girls, and there is growing conviction In the pubic mlnd that the legal penalties generally pro vided for this do not adequately punish it."
 An editorial in the Galveston News is
 on the same tune The News is opposed
 to all forms of lawlessness, but it be-
 lieves that our lynehings are the protest
 of the people against the delay and un-
 certainty of the law. It says that the
 wise constitutional provision for speedy trial is. as rule. disregarded by
 the courts of the country. Our con- temporary goes on to say:
 'It has been only a few years since
 rape fiend was liberated time and again
 at Texas court house to repeat his at
 tacks upon helpless girls and women of the vicinity almost in tlha shadow of that edifice. Crime finally rendered it neees- sary for him to leave Texas, and, after murdering two young women in another state, he was hanged by citizens of Ken
 lucky. With the preposterous delays, re- versals and failures of the courts, the eX- travagant exercise of the pardoning pow
 CT by the Altgelds of the country, the trlckery, acquittals or escapes that fol- low all these chances and opportunities, to condemn mob violence is almost like whistlng in the wind. There is no good reason why the man who undoubtedly commits rape or murder today should
 not be tried tomorrow and hanged the day after"
 Why cannot we have a law allowing the jury of the vieinage to try cases of rape? Let there be a summary trial! If
 judge cannot be reached at once why should not the neighborhood select a jury and judge to try the case and sentence
 the accused at once? Of course the pro-
 ceeding must be guarded by all the safe guards of law. We see no reason why the people should not be protected in such cases by 8 prompt trial and execution of sentence.
 The original idea of jury trial was that the accused should be tried by a jury of
 the vicinage-that is, by the people who
 know the parties and facts; but that idea is now lost in the obscurities of legal technicalities. It has come about that juries are now selected from persons who know nothing and care nothing about the interests of the vicnage. The entire the
 ory of jury trial has become farce and delusion. Surely there must be way to have prompt trials of these cases of rape. It is a matter for our lawyers to develop
Birmingham state herald., 1895-11-08
THE TORRENS LAW.

The voters of Cook county. Illinois. de- cided at Tuesdays election by an over whelming majority to apply the rules of the Torrens system to the transfer of land titles in that county. The law au- thorizing the adoption of the Torrens sys- tenn was approved by the last legislature and was to become operative when rati- fled at popular election.
 The adoption of the system in Cook county means the beginning of a great reform in the methods of transferring land titles. Hereafter the purchaser of land may have his title registered under the Torrens law. When this has been done no question as to the validity of the title can ever be made. Its validity is guaranteed by the state, and future purchasers will not be under the neces- sity of procuring expensive abstracts for the property in question or of obtaining legal advice touching it's validity.