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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-04-18
Artificial Flowers.

No longer is the wearing Of artificial
flowers otherwise than unon the hat
or bonnet considered bad form, says q
New York fashion authority. 1t was
an inconsequent restriction, but one
that has nevertheless ruled for many
years. Now artificial flowers--violets,
rosebuds, primroses, hedgeroses and
many other blossoms-copy nature so
perfectly that they are largely used
to decorate the head and neck, in pref
erence to natural blooms that fade
and witler often before the dance or
other entertainment is half over. Some
of the dainty French ruches for the
neck are made wholly Of fine flowers,
but these, of course, are for very
special occasions. The majority of
these accessories show combination
of lace chiffon, flowers and ribbon.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-04-18
That Tired ceiling

)ischarging watery fluid, and the burn
ing and itching would drive her nearly
wild. Unless we encased her little
hands she would Gear patches Of skin
from her face and hands. We tried
many doctors and many remedies and
at last gave the case up as hopeless.
But our daughter Cora tried Hoods
sassaparilla, to cure scrofulous lump
b91r tho left breast which caused her
much pain aud after taking bottles It
disappeared. Blanche, who is now eleven,
had spent seven years of suffering, so I
concluded to give her Hoods sarsapa.
rilla. She took bottles and her face is
smooth and soft rs baby's, the color of
rose petal. Her hands are soft and
white, where four months ago they were
blue and red and calloused nearly like
leather. I cannot express my gratitude
by pen or mouth. 1t seems miracle
and our friends are surprised" Mrs.
ANNA L. CLARK, 401 E. 4th st., Duluth,
MINI. Get only Hoods, because
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-04-18
had long believed i had nothing more

had long believed had nothing more
to dread"
And Mrs. Chcstcr;on recognized that.
if Norton had now really spoken truth.
fully, then were they, both of them,
lost indeed.
And how trace cut Nicholas Shear
man? the viScount asked himself They
could not call to their aid officers OF
Justice, for. their former accomplish ar
rested. he would denounce his associ-
ates, and drag them With him into the
abyss.
And the viscount and Mrs. Chester
ton acknowledged to themselves, and
to each other that Nicholas Sherman
was Il more dangerous object now
than he had been twenty years before.
for then he had known neither their
MINES nor their fcatures-and now he
knew ALL
But the viscount was mistaken as
concerned himself: Nicholas did not
vet know either the name or features
of the man bH whom he had been
hired to slay Il poor helpless. innocent
child while sleeping. all unconscious,
in his destroyer's arms.
And Nicholas Sherman had been
one of the three masks that had so
terrified her: of that Mrs. Chesterton
WIS now very certain.
Eut Who We're the two others?
The viscount thought of Emmeline
and Darlington; if Nicholas Sherman
had been able to obtain admission to
Mrs Chcstcrton's house. how much
easier. on such Il night, that the others
should have been there also.
Then Suddenly it flashed across his
mind. was not the man who had been
seen in Barrington'S company. and
whose name and address the viscount
had written in his tablets lin reality
the Nicholas Sherman so long believed
to be no more?
Viscount Darcleigh received from
Mrs. CheSterton description, not very
perfectly given, of the man who had
robbed her.
In the evening the agent before spo-
ken of was again with his employer;
and the viscount had soon no doubt
that Nicksey and Nicholas Sherman
were one and the same person.
And the viscountS conviction of that
fact was strengthened when he had
been told by his agent that Nicksey APP
peared to have become suddenly pos
scssed of considerable funds, since he
had been riding about all day in a
hackney coach and scattering money in
every direction.
Mrs. Chesterton had returned to her
own house and thither Viscount Dare
leigh hurried.
'Eugenia." he cried. rs he darted into
her presence. 'if Nicholas Sherman
should continue silent until tomorrow
if by to-morrow's dawn he has not
already betrayed us. we are safe!''
Eugenias heart leaped wildly
This night and alone pursued the
viscount Il will seek that man. and
even with my life. ii it should be nee
essary, will regain from him our Sc
cret"'
Mrs. Chestcrton had confidence now
in her former lover: knew right Well
that he was thoroughly in earnest.
Before proceeding in search of the
man who now held them both within
his power. the viscount said:
'Eugenia. danger has again arisen,
and so let danger make us again allies;
and this time fortune for us both, or
both of us for the scaffold!"
And Mrs. Chesterton gave her hand
to the viscount as token that she as
scented to the new compact he had just
proposed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-04-18

IL a certain indication Of impure and impov-
erished blood. If your good couldlal
ways be rich and puref full of the 'ed
corpuscles upon which ,th1 vitality de-
ponds, you would neversbo weak, or
Nervous Boils, pimples, scroiula' salt
rheum, would never trouble ou. sBut
our mode of living, shut i49s winter In
poorly ventilated homes aIiotops, de-
pletes the blood and there SID N appe-
title, and weakness. Hoods saksaparilla
is the standard remedy for this condition.
1t purifes, vitalizcs aud enriches the
blood, overcomes that tired feeling,
builds up the nerves and gives perfect
health Read this:
"our daughter, Blanche, when four years
of age, had humor break out on her
hands and face. which our physician
pronounced eczema. If the cold air
reached her face or hands they would
swell up, look almost purple, and
headed blistcrs would form and break,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-04-18

And Mrs Chesterton demanded of
him if he had observed in the ball
room. or had seen within the last few
minutes and quitting her boudoir, three
persons who were cloaked and masked.
1.-Two of them were men," she said,
1.-THE third Il woman"
And Noel Darlington. his looks ex-
pressing surprise. answered that he
had seen no persons such as she had
described.
Nor had any of the servants.
And having dismissed them Mrs.
Chesterton asked herself if all had
been illusion that she had seen and
heard
Suddenly she heard a noise in her
sleeping chamber, which adjoined the
boudoir in which she then was.
Desperately she hurried thithcr, and
there was no illusion. she too we'll
knew, in what she then there beheld
She was confronted by man who
WAS standing near her secretary which
had been forced: and lying on the car
pet was an empty pockct-booll which
had contained her last resources-it
had held. too. her last hope, for in it
had been Norton Sowerbys letters.
She darted madly toward the robber.
and Sraspcd and struggled with him.
the while she sent forth scream after
scream. each one louder, wilder than
the former.
And after awhile The man with
whom she was contending shook him.
sclf free of her and then. placing his
hand over her mouth to stifie her cries.
shouted:
II have but paid myself am Mich
olaS Shearman.'
And Il cry more terrible than all be-
fore did Mrs. Chcsterton then peal
forth.
Guests and servants. drawn thither
by her shricks. came crowding into
the chamber. and saw Mrs .Chesterton
standing alone, as if petrifed, gazing
down upon the empty pocket book.
In a moment it was understood by
all that robbery had been commit
ted: there was ample evidence of that;
and many urged an instant search and
pursuit: but Mrs. Chesterton stayed
them-the theft was trihe. she said
absolutely nothing. indeed-she hoppe.
that 10 one would speak of it. for
really. it was not worth mentioning;
entreated that Der guests would return
to the ball-room-and then fell like a
stone scnselrSs at their feet
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-04-18
A Great Joke.

''Wallic,' said the teacher, "who dis
covered American
George Washington" said Wallie
"Dear men' cried the teacher, "how
stupid! Harry, you may tell Wallie
who discovered America"
''Grovcr Cleveland" said Harry.
what is the matter with you boys:
Don't you know anything?" said the
teacher. '"Tommic, you may answer
the question. Who discovered Amer
ica"'
''Sir Walter Raleigh" said Tommie
''Well, declare! l never saw such
an absurd class. You may all retire
to your desks and learn your lesson
I'll hear you again in an hour" cried
the teacher, angrily.
And then Wallie and Harry and
Tommic gigglcd, and roared. April
foOl!'
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-04-18

Illustrating What Hc Meant.
Latter day speakers of English are
getting to be very wordy and pompous
in the use Of our language, according
to the distinguished linguist, Professor
Whitney, and he thinks we ought to
get back to the modcsty and simplicity
of our ancestors. This advice of
Professor Whitney is no doubt timely.
But in advising us not to use big
words and to be clear, pure and SIM
pie in diction he employs the follow
ing words: "Avoid all polysyllabical
prof'lndity. pompous prolixity, and
ventrilaqnial verpidity. Shun double
entendre and prurient jocosity, whetll-
CT obscure or apparent. In other
words. speak truthfully. naturally,
clearly. purely, but do not use large
ordS. Boston Globe.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-04-18
How's This:

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward
for any case of Catarrh that can not be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F. j..
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, To-
ledo, o. WALD1NG, K1NNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Hollis Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent
free. Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists.
Halls Family Pills, 25c.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-04-18
His IjItil,l,ttull,.

"And you reject my offer:' he said
to her. intensely. "Ycu refuse to be
the one woman in all the world to
me?
I'm afraid So" she confessed, rath-
er kindly. for she meant well.
Then l have but one thing to say
to you. madam" he said reaching for
his hat.
II am sure you have my permits
sion to say that. What is it?'
He drew himself up to his full
height
"rhcre arc Others" he replied haugh-
tily, and passed out of the game.-De-
trOit Free Press
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-04-18
Always Something to Work For.

Recently q story was set going by
the Paris press to the effect that Al
cxandre Dumas the elder, when ut the
height Of his fame. accidentally
dropped a 2Ofr. piece in the presence
OF his son, and. in picking it up, said:
81 am said to be extravagant; but,
look: | came to Paris with 2 louis,
and l still have one left"
The story was not true, but it had
more foundation than most anecdotes
OF celebrities. NJ. Dumas the younger
now gives version of the occurrence,
for the truth of which he vOuches.
cone day" says the author Of lie
Dcmi Monde, 81 went to see my father,
and found him working away us usual.
! asked him how he was, and he re
piled. as he went on writing, THAT he
was very tired l said he ought to
take a rest whereupon he opened u
drawer, and showing me Two 2O-frnnc
pieces, said:
"My dear Alexandra, when | came
to Paris In 1893, had 50 francs. Y0,1
see have only 40 left. Until ] have
made up my IL francs ! cannot leave
Off work."
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-04-18
CHAPTER ",
\ New Conract.

Niscount DHreleigh was alone in his
library, and =loonlily rejecting.
1t was the day after the grand party
Al Mrs. CheStcrton's; an evening from
which she had hoped so much. but
which had ended so mserably for her
The yisccunt had not again seen Iu-
Gcr:a: he had said he would be with
her at noon Of that day, and it was
now long past that hour.
And the more tho viscount reflected
the more he felt. to his great rage.
that he was Dowerlcss now against his
former accomplish.
She had so we'll schemcd that all his
efforts would be useless; to struggle
with her openly. impossible
Especially now. when he knew that
Emn"lin" Lindsay was in London.
and. aided by Noel Darlington earn
t'Stly and increasingly striving to clu-
ciGa1e the truth.
He had destroyed tho indication of
which they had wished 10 avail them
selves: but he trcmblp,i lest that let
ter, written by 'ugenia, and which
had so strangely fallen Into Barring
tons hands. had not been the only
weapon which they had hoped to EN-
Dloy against him.
And 50 he had arrived ut the con
ci''"lon that prudence required that, III
appearance at all events he should
yield to Fugenia's demands
lie would adjourn the union Of Tho
odorc and Lord Ashdown's daughter.
EuSenlaS most determined will hn
could oppose only with delay-to gain
time was all that he could dare to
attempt.
Chance would perhaps. he thought,
furnish him with means to wrcst from
Gl$ enemy that fatal correspondence
III which consisted all her strength.
ana he cared not what might be the
means which should offer, Tor at moth
ing would he hesitate again to hold
Those letters within his hands.
And then he smiled bitterly: for IN.
>nad been madly infatuated with that
woman
4 confidential agent. employed by
Sihc viscount. had been instructed to
watch the steps Of Emmeline Lindsay
md Noel Darlington, and to discover
she formers residence.
And that man had not yet succeeded
II tracing Emmeline to her home.
but he had reported to his EMPLOYER
hat he had seen Burlington in, seem
h"ly. very earnest conversati ton with
fellow called Nicksey. and who was
VIGOROUSLY bad character.
The viscounts agent had thought
that as that man appeared to be on
such intimate terms with Darlington.
his employer might perhaps visit to
know something more of him. and so.
with some trouble discovered the
house In which Nicksey had taken UP
his quarters.
The man was doubtless some one
whom harrington had employed to as
sist him in his pursuit, was Niscount
Dareleigh's thought. was not a p, rson
about whom the viscount needed for Il
moment to trouble himself.
But, at any rate. there could be nc
harm in having ,he ras"als address.
And so. lie had written Nichscy
name and residence on his tablets. be
ncnth those of Darlington
"rhe hour which / had named t.
you, viscount. Is long past: and ] had
:own weary Of expecting YOU" said
Mrs. Chestcrton. throwing back the
veil which had concealed her face
from the viscount's domrstics.
And she had not needed TO send IL
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-04-18
RtYnlA.

Robby Skytlats-Say papa, I heard
to-day in the chemistry class that
there's an English professor who
freezes hydrogen, and he can make a
temperature of 800 degrees below zero
easy 'nough.
Mr.. Skyf1ats-Well, don't think he
could give any pointers to the janitor
of this flat.-Life.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-04-18
The Outcnst's End.

1t was beyond the pale Of civiIizatin,
where nature lavishes her tropic splcl.-
doris OH unheeding eyes. where the
stranger white man laid him down to
die.
The simple savases. with whom he
long had cast his lot. drew to his side
with tears and lamentations.
"They little know"
Fills voice was faint and low
What misdeeds drove me hence"
The beating OF his heart grew faint.
.er.
PA shuddcr ran through his wra l.
flHme--''was member Of the Fifty.
third congress-"
But the rude red men understood
him not. and so they buried him Will,
all the splendors of their savage POM
and hOnOrs not his due.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-04-18

Heeeman's Camphor Ice with Glycerine.
Cures Chappcd Hands and Face, Tender or Sore Feet
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-04-18
Artlcnaly Artful.

Lady (artlsD-lIave you noticed the
new art In the show bills?
Philistine--Y Yes; but II that is art,
am fool.
IMdy--It IL art.--Life.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-04-18
IF the BODY is Cutting Teeth
illustrating What Hc Meant

De sure and use that old and we-trcd remedy, ME
WINsLow's soorIIlSG SYRUP for Children Teething.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-01-16
A Sudden Change

In the weather always brings disas-
trous results. 1t checks the circula-
ton, closes the pores of the skin and
throws the blood of the body back
upon those delicate organs, the kid
neys Then come headaches, colds,
coughing. sneezing and the thousand
troubles so annoying and often dam
gerous.
The kidneys are the most delicate
organs OF the body, and almost the
first 10 suffer, whether in men or wo-
men. To keep them in order means
perfect heath more than anything
else conceivable; to allow them to be-
come disordered means certain dis
ease or death. Do you know that
there is but one great remedy for
kidney troubles, and that is Warmers
Safe Cure9 fhss factis admitted by
the best scientific and medical skill
throughout the world, and the great
revolution it has wrought in curing
complicated kidney troubles, female
diseases and even Bright's disease,
and in preventing the evil effects OF
the season upon the kidneys has
Justly made it the most popular of
modern remedies. Your druggist
can certainly supply you with it, and
if you are wise, you will not be with
out it, especially during this season.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-01-16

took Advantage ~ the msnsssry's isa-
proper fsvms TO certain railroads and
brought the matter up in the chamber
az deputies. TnSs led to q baocdiess
duel befxeen q socialist member and n.
Barfssou. minister Of public works Bar
thou resigned last Sunday. and the rest
Of the ssssniHry left ONCE the next day,
beisg followed on Tuesday by Press-
dent Perser.
The uapopuiarsty OF the president was
shown recently by the reelection Of
Socialist Deputy Gserauit Richard, who
in his newspaper assaiied the president
and was sentenced under one OF Perier's
new laws TO !. years zmprisVnsment
The conservatives did all that WAS pos
slbse to defeat Richard. yet he received
= majority OF the vses. his corstitu-
enxs. citizens os poputous Paris dis
trict. thus undressing has arrangement Of
the president.
The rev president will be a radical.
probably. The frronarchists are now %
few IN number that they are unable 10
conservatives. They have no strength
IN the national assembly: most Of their
newspapers have suspended: the pope
has abandoned them. and the pretend
ers no longer contribute funds for nraan-
tanning the royalist propaganda The
common people of France don't want
their president TO be a king In all but
name; are noa =. terested in the acquisi-
ton OF Madagascar. and would gladly
see the army decreased They want
better food and better clothes.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-01-16
sxArr1r, wEDxssDAr. JAN "a
1mx caucus.

There should be no hesitation on the
part OF any Republican fnesnber Of the
legislature to go into an open caucus
whose action IL TO be determined by
the majority. nor should any candidate
for the support OF the Republican party
seek 10 avoid the free expression of
opinion which a call of the roll affords.
Ins1s Is no occasion in the present
senatorial campaign for any secret yos-
fng. Let each rian fearlessly and OPEN
IL declare his choice. and let each cam
dadane abide by the result. IT should
certainly lie required. however. that
forty-ono VOTES chat 49, a majority OF
all the Republicans BE- had In
order to secure . nomination. and not
nserely a majority Of those participat-
tng In the caucus.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-01-16
4 repa,i.s Row in ksnsa..

Topeka, Kan. Jan. IA sensat ional In
cidene took place In the Kansas senate
NJ noon today when that body received 3
concurrent resolution from the house pro-
viding that both bodies so INTO joint ses-
sion to elect q state printer. A substituta
was offered by Senator Dennison that
no certificate OF election be- issued to
any one unless he receives a majority
Of both houses. The substitute was
passed. but cverruled by lAeut.-Gsov.
Troutman. the presiding officer. who de-
clared he would adjourn the senate and
ask the senators and officers to pro-
coed 70 the house for the purpose set
forth All the Republicans. two Demo-
Gratis and one Populist crrue) Went TO
the joint session, wherein Mai. j. X.
Hudson, editor of the Topeka Capital.
was declared chosen state printer by
the following vote: Hudson. l04: Snow.
Pop, Is: Crane. 1; Wagner. = Meanwhile
the Populist senator's remained in the
senate chamber. presided over by Sem
ato< King, Pop. president pro tenn. The
senators declared themselves In session
and, overriding President Troutman's
decision. they proceeded to denounce the
Republicans as revolutionistss and anar-
chists, and declared that no state printer
could be elected save by a majority from
each house. The Populist senator's finally
adjourned till p. m.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-01-16

Senator David r, hin Il not a ladies'
man In fact, Ia is rather crusiy old
bachelor and Is rep0ted 10 shgn the op-
posfte sex whenever pessihis. When he
lived at the Arlington hotel IL is said
that he actually asked the head walter
10 seat him at a table where he could
nor by any possibility face or sit next
TO a guest OF the opposite sex. bat the
senator proved himself most gallant a.
the recent White house dinner. II re-
ports be true. Meeting Mrs. Cleveland
lust before dinner. she said: "Mr. Hnl.
believe II Is eight years ssnce We last
met" whereupon the senator chsrminglg
replied: EFT can't be possible IL is So
long as that. Mrs. Cleveland fer when
look az you II seems no more thaa a
year" IL Is needless TO add THAI Mr.
Hnl was thereafter an especially well
come guest,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-01-16

LESS xxrxssivE kLKCTuoNs.

Not the least asnportant among the
many measures of reform In our stat
sstss. tending to economy. recommended
by the governor In his message are those
reaaasng to election expenses. The cost
of q state election approximaaes $4,000
paid for seEvaces alone. Judges and
clerks are paid par dlerm wages and
messengers are compensated as suits
sfe whims Of auditing officers. When
O large vote Is polled and there Is much
scratching. These officers often get two
s,r sssEre days compensation. The ag-
gremate Is huge sum 20 come direct
from the pockets CT the peupie.
The remedy suggested Is not only
practical. bus rests upon this sound Ie-
gal proposition That every citizen owes
the state some service. and Is subject
10 be called upon fer its performance
without compensation II required. 1t is
therefore recommended thas compulsory
assignment of election officers, selected
from lists OF taxpayers submitted by
the county treasurer. be provided for
by law. under peqsaFsses for failure or
refusal to respond II the detail made.
IN short. that al compensation for IN
iivaduai election services be done away
With.
Supplementary 10 this and I'm further
anee of the aiggenpt TO secure free and
full vote al elections. the goves4lar rec
osrnseTlssa reduction. SO far ax necessary
10 afford time and opportunity to the
e:ecsor b fiSselligerttiy cast his ballot
or the aggregate fasSssnet vote by an
ancfeSsse OF the number Of the polling
pisces. The sefnit suggested. $50 to 200
voters would Insure greater personal
scrutiny Of voters. and tend materially
60 obviase the evil and crime of llega.
voting.
These Recommendations viii, we
trust. Dr. taken M by the iegis-
isture ard cngFaftei ia our elee-
ssnr hws. The expenses OF elsc-
tfsns are enormous. and they occur
With formidable frequency. Sehssoi esec-
tiens. tspad electies,s. municipal e,sS,-
tions aud state elections. each eonssti-
tuse a separate and in the aggregate a
fssrsfEdste9e fax upon fuh,!c who would
md Il hard enough at bcss &. support
state ard iecal governments much un,;,e
economically administered.