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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-11-14
why Some Women Grow Old.


One reason why the average woman
wears out, grows old and plain ,efole
her husband is that through mista-
ken idea Of duty she lays out for her.
self at the beginning Of her married
life scheme or plan of duty aud en-
ploylnent for her time, every hour
filed with work, with rare and short
periods Of relaxation.
This she follows religiously for
years, feeling that she las done her
duty because every household event
occurs regularly and ON time, while
she soon becomes merely machine, a
thing without life of itself or volition.
She settles into her rut and goes
round and round on the same track
everlastingly.
Can any woman keep brightness,
originality Of thought and speech, or
even mere prettiness. with such life.
and without those things how can she
keep her husband and growing chill
dren full of the loving admiration
which is the strongest chain by which
she can bind them to her? How
bright and jolly the neighbours wife
seems when she calls. In nine cases
out Of ten it Is because the surround
Eings and talk Of your home are ,ari-
ETY. to her and rouse her to originality
and brightness Of speech.-Donahoe's
SMaEaine
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-11-14

There Is more Catalrh in this section
Of the country than all other diseases
put together, and until the last few
For great many years doctors pro-
nounced it a local disease, and pre-
scrlbed local remedies, and by constant
ly falling to cure with local treatment.
pronounced it incurable. Science has
proven Caterrh to be a constitutional
disease, and therefore requires consti-
tutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure. manufactured by f. J. Cheney q
Co.. Toledo. Ohio, is the only consitu-
tional cure on the market. 1t Is taken
Internally, in doses from ten drops to q
teaspoonful 1t acts directly on tbs
blood and mucous surfaces OF the sys-
tern. They offer One Hundred Dollars
for any case it fails to cure. Send for
circulars and testimonials. Address
+. J. CHENTY & CO.. Toledo, O.
Sold by druggists; 75c.
Halls Family Pills. &c.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-11-14
Pretty for a young Girl.

+ This attractive gown, designed by
5De,norcst, for young girl, is Of blue
and green novelty goods, combined
with taffeta silk. The fullness of the
waist is held in place by fitted lin
ing, and it fastens under the fullness
in front. The large collar is of sheer,
white lawn, finished with a narrow
beading through which pale-grsen rib
bon Is run. 1t crosses the back in
straight sailor fashion. This model is
commended for all seasonable fabrics,
and is simple enough for IN everyday
frock Of serge or alpaca. Washable
fabrics are chosen for the collar and
are In all cases made separate, for
convenience in laundering. Those
made Of velvet silk, or lace may be
used for the dressier gowns. The
skirt used with this model is the
"Edgemere," very popular style Of
skirt, cut with gored apron front and
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-11-14
TIE WOMAN'S WORLD
INTERESTING GOSSIP FOR MAID
AND MATRON.
Southern Women Farmers why
Some Women Grow Old-Pretty
for Young Girl-Delft Embroid-
ery-A Vcntilating Lid.


Eve's daughters, Judging from the
agricultural display at Atlanta, do al
most as much dclving as Adams sons.
1t appears from the agricultural and
horticultural exhibit that the South
contains many very successful women
farmers.
The head Of the committee having
charge of this exhibit is Mrs. Henry
Wilson, herself q farmer on q large
scale and an authority on corn, cotton.
wheat, vegetables and dairy produce.
Mrs. Joseph Thompson Is melon
grower of renown. Other Southern
women have equally creditable dis
plays. Mrs. Augusta Betend makes q
wonderful display of apples, peaches.
grapes and other fruits. Her peaches
compare favorably with those of Del
aware, while her apples equal the
finest varieties grown in Nova Scotia
and New Brunswick. Miss M. e. Rob
ertson of Council Grove, Kan, form
erly of Georgia, has one Of the most
complete agricultural and horticultural
exhibits ever seen In Atlanta. She
says modestly that she farms for
profit as well as pleasure. and that a
successful farmer should possess aud
use every contrivance which will
rrofitably increase the quality and
quantity of his output. Mrs. Mary e.
Thompson Of Ellettsville, Ind, shows
ia full set of dairy products Of the
highest excellence, and will undoubt-
eddy receive one of the prizes of the
exposition.
A number of Arkansas women make
a beautiful display of all the feed
grasses including white, red and scar
let clover, the famous blue grass,
birds grass, orchard grass, timothy,
alfalfa, Bermuda. Japan clover, pea
vine hay and clean, long hay. There
are altogether some thirty varieties In
the display, and all are of the highest
grade. Another talented woman farm
er is Mrs. Thomas Wiley, a beautiful
and accomplished Texas matron. She
is Louisianian by birth, but she has
been Texan for many years. She is
thoroughly conversant with farms and
farming, and may be selected as one
of the judges at the close of the fair
the last of December. Mrs. Julia Tut
tie of Miami, Fla, makes her special
ties of fine vegetables and tropical and
sub-tropical fruits.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-11-14

He looked surprised and PUZZLED.
DO YOU really mean." he said. with
tinge of hateur in his accents, that
YOU will not visit her-that you refuse
her request?"
l smiled. II really mean, my dear
Signor Ferrari. that being always &C.
customed to have my own way, I can
make no exception in favor Of ladies,
however fascinating they may be.
have business in Naples-it claims my
first and best attention. When it Is
transacted l may possibly try a few
frivolities for a change-at present
am unfit for the society of the fair sex,
an old battered traveller as you see,
bruSQue, and unaccustomed to polite
lying. But l promise you will prac-
tice suave manners and court bow
for the countess when can spare
time to call upon her. In the mean
while l trust to you to make her
suitable and graceful apology for my
non-appearance."
Ferrari's puzzled and veXed express
sion gave way to smile,-finally he
laughed aloud. 'Upon my words" he
exclaimed gaily, "you are really re-
lnarkable man, Conte! You are ex-
tremely cynical! am almost inclined
to believe that you positively hate
women"
oh. by no means! Nothing so strong
passIon.-to hate we'll one must first
have loved. No. no. do not find
women worth hating-I am simply in
different to them. They seemed to me
merely one of tho burdens imposed on
mans existence-graceful. neatly
noal.o1 uh 1>,1r in ~
but in truth, terribly heavy and soul
crushing"
"Yel many accept such burdens glad
ly!' interrupted Ferrari, with smile.
glanced at him keenly.
men seldom attain the mastery over
their own passions" replied; "they
pleasure that comes in their way. Led
call love, they snatch at woman's
beauty as greedy schoolboy snatches
ripe fruit-and when possessed, what
is it worth: Here is its emblem'-and
] held up the stone of the peach had
just eaten ''the fruit is devoured-
what remains: \ stone with bitter
Kernel
Ferrari shrugged his shoulders.
L cannot agree with you. Count" he
said. "but will not agree with you.
From your point of view you may be
right-but when one is young, and life
stretches before you like a fair pleas
ure ground, love and the smile Of
woman are like sunlight falling on
flowers. You, too, must have felt this
in spite of what you say, there must
have been time in your life when
you also loved"'
ooh, have had my fancies, Of
course!" answered with an indiffer-
ent laugh.-Yrhe woman I fancied
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-11-14
To Be CONTINUED
TRIUMPH OF JUSTICE.

The Poker Players Had m 4ne
With the .C0untryman.
II was in the hotel Of little New
England village" said THEODORE sutro,
when he and a party Of friends wore
exchanging stories in an uptown ho-
tel" About q table sat three strangers
who had started friendly game Of
poker by roping in the usual country
jay. After an hours play they had
ficeced their victim to the tune OF $40.
He was good-natured md did not
growl, and so the game was continued.
'The scoundrels showed no mercy.
They did not let the victim win even
few dollars to encourage him; but
either booked the cards or else whip
sawed him, until he was forced to
drop.
"Forty dollars had swelled to $50,
and at the last pot the country jay
was S65 loser.
Have you had epough?' asked the
leader of the gang, rising with q
smile-and his winnings.
The jay looked angry and quietly
said:
Gentlemen, am one of the select
men Of this town. You may consider
yourselves under arrest
1.-The gang, awe-struck, was led to
the lookup, where 1t rested for the
night.
ION the following morning they
were brought before the selectman.
The constable had searched them and
had placed the contents Of their peck.
cts on the table.
Gentlemen, yoa are charged with
gambling and with obtaining money
by fraud. What have you to say?
They had few remarks to make.
The sentence interested them more
a fine of $50 each or thirty days In
the county Jail. They paid the fines
and the money went to the state-or
to the selectman. Next morning the
Jay bought new set of chips. New
York Press.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-11-14

They are tribes, 1 said careIessly.
turned out to be saint,-I was not
worthy Of her,-at least SO I was told!
AT any rate was so convinced of her
virtue and my own unworthiness,-
that left her,
He looked surprised. can odd reason
surely, for resigning her, was it not?
VERY odd ,-very unusual-but suf-
ficient one for me. Pray let us talk of
something more interesting-your pic
lures. for INSTANCE. When may see
them!'
When you please" lie answered
readlly,-though fear they are scarce
ly worth visit. l have not worked
much lately. really doubt whether
have any that will merit your notice"
You underrate your own powers.
Signor," said with formal politeness.
"Allow me to call at your studio this
afternoon. I have a few minutes to
spare between three and four o'clock
ii that time will suit you"
1T will suit me admirably" he said,
with a look of gratification;-"bu
fear you will be disappointed. 1 as
sure you l am no artist
l smiled. I knew that we'll enough.
A'uI Aiduc uo reply u his remark
said, Regarding the matter Of the
jewels for the Countess Romani,-
would you care to see themy'
II should indeed he answered;
they are unique specimens, think"'
Il believe So" / answered, and go
ing to an escritore in the corner of the
room. I unlocked it and took out a
massive carved oaken jewel-crest of
square shape. which l had made in
Palermo. 1t contained a necklace 81
large rubies and diamonds. witch brace.
let to match. and pins for the hair
also sapphire ring, cross Of fine
rose-brilliants, and the pearl pendan,
had first found In the vault. All the
gems, with the exception of this pend
ant. had been reset by skilful jewel
er in Palermo, who had acted unde,
my srperintendence-and Ferrari ut.
tered an exclamation of astonishment
and admirati as he lifted the gilt
tering toys out one by one. and noted
the size and brilliancy of the precious
stones.
"T!ley are tribes" said carelessly-
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-11-14
So tolkinc. and LAUGHING as he tank,

So talking. and laughing as he talk
cd, he escorted me up the short mar
row flight Of stairs to the light airy
room where he usually worked. Glanc-
ing round 1t I saw at once the evil
dences of the neglect and disorder.
He had certainly not been there for
many DAYS, though he had made an at
tempt to arrange 1t tastefully for my
reception. On the table stood a large
vase of flowers grouped with artistic
elegance; I felt instinctively that my
wife had put them there. noticed
that Ferrari had begun nothing new.
All the finished and unfinished studies
l saw and recognized directly. seat
ed myself in an easy chair and looked
at my betrayer with a calmly critical
eye. He was what the English would
call ''got up for effect" Though In
black, he had donned a velvet coat In
stead of the cloth one he had worn In
the morning. He had a singles white
japonica in his buttonhole, his face
was pale and his eyes unusually brill
liant He looked his best-I admitted
it. and could readily understand how
an idle, pleasure-seeking feminine AMI
nal might be easily attracted by the
purely physical beauty Of his form
and features. spoke a part OF my
thoughts alond:
you are not only an artist by pro-
fession, Signor Ferrari, you are one
also in appearance"
He flushed slightly and smiled.
you are very amiable to say So"
he replied. his pleased vanity display
ing itself at once in the expression Of
his face. But I am we'll aware that
you fiatter me. By the way, before !
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-11-14

WE'LL" has been the objection urged
against it, but the DIRECTORS have evil
IDENTIFY been silenced, for on every side
appears blue embroidery.
Prettiest and daintiest are the dol
lies representing with fidelity of de-
tail delft plate. There is. of course.
the inevitable Dutch landscape, i'll
Guiding, naturally, a windmill and a
canal. Or, ii the designer scars into
the realm Of flowers, blue roses, butter
cups and carnations-a rich old blue
bloom in astonishing stiffness and va
riety.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-11-14

the remainder in circle shape, with .
bias seam down the back. The back
ls laid in two godet plaits, held In po-
sition by a narrow tape or elastic fast
ened on tile inside. II the distended
effect IL desired a deep facing Of hair
cloth or crinoline may be used. Any
of the popular wooden or cotton fab
RIGS may be chosen for thi0 model,
and 1t can be worn with any style Of
basque, waist or coat.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-11-14
Household Hints.

Household Hints,
Use soapy water when making
starch. The clothes will have n CLOS
sicr appearance and the irons will be
less likely to stick.
If the hair is dry and brittle. with a.
tendency to fall out. IN English No.
storatiye is the simple one of free ap-
piication Of pure cocoanut oil with,
daily brushing. This treatment, con-
tinued for a few weeks-six, perhaps
will, it is said, accomplish the best
results.
A valuable assistant on silver-clean-
ing day, is lemon. If silver, after it
is cleaned, is rubbed with piece of
lemon and then washed and well
dried. 1t gets white brilliancy which,
it seldom has otherwise, and will keen
clean longer than with the ordinary
cleansing.
Silk must never be ironed, as the
heat takes all the life out of it and
makes it seem stringy and flabby. If,
however you wish to press out bits Of
silk and ribbon foir fancy work, use
All iron only moderately hot ana place.
two thicknesses of paper between.
that and the silk.
Fur, after some years. wear. will,
look much improved if cleaned with,
new bran previously heated in the.
oven. Rub the hot bran we'll into the.
fur with a piece of flannel shake the.
fur to remove all particles, and then
brush thoroughly. The fur will clean
more easily If the lining and wadding
are first removed, but such removal Ia
not absolutely needful. The fiat. oilv
look which mars the appearance. Of
the neck portion Of furs long In use is
mostly, IL not wholly, removed by the
means Of hot bran. Rub the fur the
wrong way.
A soft wooden cloth, plenty OF mh.
bling, and one tablespoonful of vine
gar mixed with three Of pure linseed
oil, will make n mahogany dinner tn.
bic shine like mirror. Piano keys
when In need Of cleaning should he
wiped off with alcohol. For sponginr
cut bureau drawers and drawers 81
sideboards use tepid water containing
per cent solution of carboltc acid or
II that is disliked, use a small 0uan.
tity Of thymoline in the tepid wator
Instead Of paper, some housekeeDers
line such drawers with white oilcioih
II the contents of drawers are delicata
waists or other articles likely to bo in.
jured by dust, 1t Ia a good plan to Law
In the bottom Of the dra wers pioco
Of cheesecloth as wide as tho dra wer.
% that 1t can DO folded over the ton
OF things In the drawer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-11-14
He Couldn't Afford It.

Triend-I can't think why you don't
attend to yourself instead Of having
that young DR.. Gravely.
Eminent PhysicianI emit afford 1t,
my boy. My charges are IS a visit,
while DR.. 'Grayely only charges $3.50.
Boston Traveller.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-11-14

forget it, must tell you that I full.
filled your commission"
ITO the Countess Romani ?"
Exactly. I cannot describe to you
her establishment and delight at the
splendor and brilliancy of those ewjels
you sent her. 1t was really pretty to,
watch her innocent satisfaction,
laughed.
Marguerite and the tjewel-song' in
Faust. I suppose, with new scenery
and effects?" 1 asked with q slight
sheer. He bit his lip and looked an
noyed. But he answered quietly
II see, you must have your joke,
conte; but remember that IL you place
the countess in the position Of Mar
guerite you, as the giver Of the Jewels.
naturally play the part Of Mephis-
topheles."
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-11-14
Tn An Awful situatio.

I'm in a quandry,' said the emf
ncnt official
Whats the matterE' inquired his
wife.
''They are talking about having
prize fight under my very nose. I've
got to do something or the law-and-or-
der element will be after me-"
We'll issue q proclamation forbid
ding It,"
Yes-and IL lido that they'll 20 ana
have. the prize fight somewhere. else"
Washington Star.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-11-14
Delft Embroidery.

The craze for delft ware and CORE
spending blue and white decoration 10
invading the realm of linen embroid-
cry, where blue has always hitherto
been scorned. 1T does not light up as
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-11-14
A vcntilatinx Lid.

Here is one of the best and most
convenient little inventions that we
have seen in long time. It is vent
Hating lid for Jugs, milk pans and 9TH
er vessels, and while it allows the con-
tents of the vessel to have all the air
needed. it effectually keeps out flies
and other insects.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-11-14
ELECTED.

elias" cried the tyrant- "And did
the miscreant confess?"
The first lord of the rack and thumb
screws laughed lightly.
yes" he rejoined, eve gradually
drew him out Yes."-Detroit Tribune.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-11-14

Files, particularly, should be kept
away from all food. They have been
known to carry germs of disease on
their feet, and no one is safe from the
possible harm that they may do. This
lid will bar their entrance effectually.
For greater convenience in using the
device, a smaller lid is provided in the
center, by raising which milk or other
fluid may be poured into the vessel.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-11-14

Health once impaired is not easily regained.
yetParkers Ginger Tonic has attained these results
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-11-14

1t Is more than wonderful
how patiently people suffer with corns Gee peacs
and con fort by removing them with HlndercornS
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-11-14

The. Strand Magazine has a. circulation Of
over :on0N copies, and the Idler is sup
posed to come next
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-11-14

Three hairdressers in Leeds have been
fined 1s. each. under a statute go years
DID,. for shaving on Sunday
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-11-14

WASTED-Any Adv w,.b,,v
mont snoy quickly and needing stesv s sSs
Address A. NJ nv nSf me selling nisealsd WS$esy.
boston. ~ 0ss " C0aumbna RNo.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-12-24
SOUTHWARK.

Trains No. 405, 40. <iS and al are daily ex-
cent Sunday Train Mo- 40 runs Sunday only.
Traditional mixed train leaves southward az
4 "a and s.5fA. NJ, arrive at Harrisonhurg at
fIS5 A. NJ. and 6.3s ?. ~. except Sunday.
CONNECTIONS.
Train. 4OS connects at Harper's Ferry with
Fast limited Express train leaving ut l:05 p.
m. arriving 1T Pittssburg Ss45 p. M and at
Chicago IL O5 n. M. next morning with train
feavinr at 5s15 p. m. arriving at Cincinnattin Mt
7.s5 a M. ST. Louis 600 pm. and %connectt
at Weayerfon with Train arriving nj Hagers-
town AT 2:Ii o. M, snd at Washington Junnc-
zion with train arriving atFrederick ati:55 PM.
Train 446 connects with Fast Vcstibule train
Mt Harper's Ferry At 9:59 p. M. for Chicago, ut
1921 D. m. for Pittsburg aud 1853 a. m for
and st. Louis. Arrive at Pitts
bnrr at 700 q. m, Chicago ut 9:45 p. M. Gin
cinnattf ut 5 u. p.m., and St Louis ESQ A. m.
Excursion Tickets Will be sold 10 parties OF
ten or more between oil ticket stations ON the
Valley Dfyision-Good for two.days-5
For tickets and further Information apply TO
IL. so. agents or to b. F.lBond. Pass. Agent,
baltimore. C.. +. Dudrow, Travelling Passenger
Agent, Winchester, Va
Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars are run
through TO Cincinnati, st. Louis, Chicago and
Ptttsburg on all express trains. =
II. ID. CAMPBELL. Gen1 Manager =
CHAS. o. SCULL, GenH Pass. Agt-
Nov. 10. 1895.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1895-12-24

Additional trains leave Baltimore for Union
Bridge and Int ermediare Stations at 10.17 a.
m. and 6g05 p. M, and leave Union Bridge
for Baltimore and Intermediate Stations at
COS a. m. and s2.47 p m. daily, except Sun
day. 1-
Sundays only-leaye Baltimore for Union
Bridge a1dintermediate Stations at 20 a an.
and 2.35 p. M, and Union Bridge for Baiti-
more Mt 6.4G a. m. aud f.05 p m. to4le1
Leave Rocky Ridge for Emmftsburg at 8.26.
and 10.40 a. ". and 3.31 and 6-3f +. ~.
Leave Emmitsburg for Rocky Ridge at
7.50 and 10.00 A. NJ, and 2.55 aud 4.50 Z. NJ.
Leave Brucevilie for Frederick at $40 a. m.
and $40 D.. IN Leave BruceTiiie for fancy
town. Littlestown and Columbia ut IA a. m.
and 3.45 p. m.
B. o.. passenger trains leave Cherry Run
for Cumberland aud inter mediate points, ~
10, Daily at s.57 a. m For Piedmont and -
termediate, No II. daily, except Sunday. ut
1.26 p M and Chicago express, No. !, daily
at fEO2 y. M
d Pa~sEe1gers5for Chicago Limited, No. 8. or
Cincinnati Limited, No. J. take No II TO Han
cock and there transfer 70 No. 5 or No. 1.
Passensers for b. 20. Pfttsburg Express,
No. Q, take No. q 70 Hancock and there trans
.DaiIy. sAll others Daily, except Sunday.
iStops only TO land passengers from BAIL
j. NJ. HOOD, Pres,t. and Gen1 Man'gr.
B. II. GRISWOLDs Gen1 Pass Agent
Oct. Is. 1895.
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Secure a Position.

Wanted for office work. on salary, in most
every county in the South and West q young
lady or gentleman. Those from the country
also accepted. Experience not necessary. In
fact prefer beginners at u small salary at first,
say. to begin from $4,000 to S6o.O0p per month,
chances for rapid promotion good" Must
deposit in bank cash, about $4,000. No
loan asked no investment required. 1t is a
salaried aud permanent position, Cstrictly
office work.. OR enterprise is strongly en-
1dorsed by bankers. Address T. o. Box 4SS
Nashville, Tenn. CMention this paper.)