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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-10-31
"A gloomy out,ook.

'Tron borse," snortcd the locomotive,
pettishly. Iron horse. indeed! Do
they take me for back number?'
The Poet shivercd.
For he could think of nothing to
rhyme with bicycle except icicle.-De-
troit Tribune.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-10-31
The Holy Man of Bennres.

The Holy Man of Bennres.
nauda Saraswati, and he is about IS
wears old. He lives near the Monkey
Temple, in garden belonging to a
Rata, wears no clothing, sleeps on the
ground and accepts no gratuities, be-
cause he wants nothing. "By much
study and long contemplation of relig-
ion,' it has been said, "he claims to
be free from all passions-free even
from the very wants Of life lie mas
q face full of sympathy aud Kindness.
He discusses and explains his ideas OF
religion whenever visitor desires to
hear him, and he treats every one OF
the multitudes who call upon him with
constant and most cordial kindness.
Part OF his writings has been publish.
ed in q bulky volume.-Sketch.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-10-31

Pens Of hardened gutta-percha have been
repeatedly tried IN this country and Eng
land, but have not met with success.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-10-31
The Way II Goes

The Way It Goes
"Will the low neck and short
sleeves be fashionable this winter?"
he asked.
Certainly" she replied. ''Whyy'
ooh, I'm only trying to get the thing
straight in my head" he explained, as
he watched the bloomer girl go by.
Its low neck and short sleeves in
the winter and high neck and short
trousers in the summer, as near as l
can make it out"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-10-31
A Child Enjoys

A Child Enjoys
The pleasant favor, gentle action and
soothing effects Of Syrup Of Figs, when in
need Of laxative, and if the father or
mother be costive or. bilious, the most
gratifying results follow its use; 50 that it
is the best family remedy known, and every
family should have bottle on hand.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-10-31
Mislnterpretcd
Mimi.

He-A1iss Kitty, I've heard it said
that kiss without a mustache is like
an egg without salt. Is that so?
She-Really, Mr.. Smoothface, don't
know. can't tell, for in all my life 1
never
He-Now, now, Miss Kitty!
ic Cuts.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-10-31

Reed pens, split at the ends like quill
pens, have been found in Egyptian tombs,
dating probably 1850 years before Christ.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-10-31
THE HOLY MAN OF BENAREs.

One of the Curiosities of India IL
swami Bhaskaranauda Sarnswati.
Here is photograph Of ''the Holy
Man of Benares." One of the curiosi-
ties Of mankind, he is visited by al
most every traveller who goes to Ben
ares. His name is Swami Bhaskara-
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-10-31

The first machines for the manufacture of
gold pens are said to have been made BY
John Rendill of New York.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-10-31

On General Principles.
Maud-Do you believe In a long en-
gagement?
Bertha-I should say not! Break IL
as soon :as possible. -ChicagO Record.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-10-31

Parker's Ginger Tonic is popular
forits good work Suffering. tired. seepless nprv.
Gus women find otiiing SO soothing aud reviving.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-10-31

A towering plant is said to abstract from
the soil 200 times Its own weight Of water.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-10-31
A Moment Of su.nen.e.

A Moment of Suspense.
Physician-It's easy to see, sir, that
you are on the verge Of nervous pros
tration."
Patient-Nonsense! I'm not
Physician (firmly)-Then have been
misled by the fact thnt you are q sub
urban commuter, and it's only seven
minutes to train time.-Chicago Rec
ord.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-10-31

FlTS-All Fits stopped free by nr. + lines Great
Nerve leestOrer. NJ Fits after tue uay use.
Marvellous cures. Treatise ard Sc trial hot tie fr.,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-10-31
Helped Hi. Count.

saw trolley car In Brooklyn the
other night completely covered with
electric lights. Why do you suppose
they need 50 E1any?"
Don't know; but imagine it was
SO that the notorman could keep
count of his victims without stopping
Brooklyn Life.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-10-31
Culinary Extravs

CuNnnfy EXtr0v08ahCe.
He-That's very extravagant cook
you've got.
She-Yes: she seems to think we
have victuals to burn.-Yonkers States
man,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-10-31

A stylus with split point, apparently for
the purpose of writing with fluid ink, has
been found in an Egyptian tomb.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-10-31

Hegeman's Camphor Ice with Glycerine.
The original and only genuine. Cures Chapped Hands
and Face Cold Sores, &C. c. G. Clark Co., n Haven Ct
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-10-31

Most Of the medieval manuscripts have
the important initials in red ink; hence
the term rubrics, from rubrica, red.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-10-31

IL tho Baby 10 Cutting Teeth.
b eurs and use that old and wel-tred remedy, MRS.
Wns1ows SOOTHING SYRUP for Children Teethng.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-10-31

Many sympathetic inks have been in
vented, the writing being brought out or
made visible by the use of chemicals.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-10-31

."Hanson's Magic Corn Salve."
Warranted to cure or money refunded. Ask your
druggist for 1t. Price Is cents.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-10-31

He Was n Substitute.
you are not the blind man who u.s.
ually stands on this corner" said the
benevolent citizen.
II know it, replied the beggar.
''The real blind man has gone to the
exposition an is takin' in the sights
ON the midway!-Atlanta Constitution.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-10-31

The Egyptians used pencils Of celored
chalk, and several of these ancient crayons
have been found in their tombs.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-10-31

On the Way.
A. D. T. Boy 137-Las' night 1
dreamed W w in heaven.
A. d. T. Boy 713-Wuz dere any
messenger boys dere?
A. d. I. Boy 137-Nah, not yet; but
w tole dere w sev'ral on de way
Truth.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-10-31

Laundress-I really do hope you will
settle this little account to-day, sir. I
have a big bill to pay tomorrow.
Captain Indignantly - Confound
your impudence! You go and contract
debts and come dunning me to pay
them. Get away, or I'll give you in
charge.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-10-31

WVuDc H AHU"
that you have no IN ore corns. Hindsrcorns remov-
es them and Very comforting tits Sc ut druggists
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-10-31
Two Of a Kind.
ConscientiOus.

COnscientiOus
Birc-Why didn't you tell me, when
you sold me that house, that I'd have
mosquitoes here by the million?
Seller-Well, because ] make it
rule always to give my customers more
than they expect.-Detroit Free Press.
The herald., 1895-09-06
pennsvIvaria Democratic Societies

LANCASTER, Pa, Sept. 5.-The sew
enth annual general assembly of the
Democratic societies of Pennsylvania met
in this city today. about six hundred
delegates being present. Colonel d. F.
Magee was unanimously chosn temporary
chairman. Because of inability of Secre
tary Carlisle and Postmaster General
Wilson to be present, the mass meeting
announced for tonight has been abandon
ed, and a general reception substituted.
The convention adopted resolutions con-
gratulaising the people on the general pros
perity of the country and revival OF trade
as a result of Democratic measures. de-
claring The late depression was due to the
Sherman silver law and the Mckinley
tariff law. and that the industries had
been revi we'd by the Wilson bill; reaffirm-
ing the platforms of the last national and
state Dem pcratic conventions. especially
in favor of tariff reform and sound
money. Phe platform expresses conf
dence in the wisdom and patriotism of
President Cleveland and our great secre-
tary of the treasury. ). G. Carlisle" In
conclusion the resolutions oppose the
unit rule in casting votes for delegates to
the national convention.
William J. Brennan of Pittsburg was
chosen permanent chairman Chauncey
+. Black of New York was unanimously
reelected president for the ensuing year,
and Major John d. Worman of Philadel-
phia, secretary.
The herald., 1895-09-06
Largest. of Them All

NEW YORK, Sept. 5.-In point of ton
mage, speed and other qualities, the
steamship Great Eastern, now rotting
hulk in the Mersey, will be eclipsed by
the new steamship now building for the
Hamburg American Packet company by
the Belfast firm of Harland & Wolff.
Even the George, the big new freighter
of the White Star line, will not be able
to approach her IN any respect. The
new steamer which the Ham burg-Amer-
lean line has contracted for will be one
of the largest steamers in existence. She
will carry a dead weight of 1900 tons.
Her displacement capacity, which will
exceed that of the Campania by 15 per
cent, IS to be 20. 600 tons. The measure
ment capacity OF the new steamer Will be
about $4,000 tons, at the rate of forty
cubic feet per ton.
The length of the vessel above the water
line is to be 800 feet, which is two feet
larger than the new White Star line
freighter George; beam 62 feet; depth of
holu AZ feet. The George has a beam of
90 feet and depth of 40 feet. Her dis
placem ent is estimated at 20, 1876 tons.
end her carrying capacity at IL 800 tons.
The herald., 1895-09-06
Prosner;ty in r1exico

BALTIMORE, Sept. 5.-President Diaz
of Mexico contributes to this weeks is
sue of the Manufacturers Record a
special interview in regard to the increase
of business relations between the two
countries and the possibilities for the
extension of American trade into Mexico.
Pesident Diaz points out something OF
the general railroad and industrial pro-
gress uf Mexico in recent years and shows
that while railroad construction during
the last five years has not been very
active, yel several imporfanG branch lines
have been constructed, serving to COM
plete the network alradv established and
connecting important districts. The
total length of the railroad system OF
Mexico is now IL. 000 kilom etres. In re-
gard to closer commercial relations be-
tween Mexico and the United States
President Diaz says that he has not the
least doubt but that this can be brought
about by each country removing from its
laws everything which opposes the de-
velopment of these reciprocal interests,
and that so tar as Mexico is concerned.
legislation in this connection has always
been conceived in the most liberal spirit
compatible with its interests.
Referring to the industrial progress OF
Mexico, President Disz says:
Commerce and industry have con-
tinued their progressive march, notwith-
standing that in 1892 and 1893 the crops
were short through want of rain, and that
silver. our principal export, has suffered
q notable decline in foreign markets"
Respecting this last point President
Diaz says:
II believe in reality the detriment has
not been Of the magnitude that was an
ticipated and that this decline has been a
benefit to general industries in the coun-
try. This is easily explained. The de-
preston of silver has produced a rise in
foreign exchange and therefore has raised
the price of imported goods which actu-
ally means an advantage to the industries
of the country. The Immediate result of
this situation has been the establishment
of new industries. the extension of those
ment of agriculture in all these branches
suitable for expectation, such as coffee
henequin, the values of which nave lately
decreased.
''rraffic is increasing so rapidly on the
Tehauntepec National railway that the
government has today given orders that
ten locomotives and large mum ber of
passenger. freight and platform cars ne
brought from the United States. Traffic
from the Pacific coast to the eastern ter
minus of the road is excellent.
Eight hundred m en- will i'm nj ed lately
be put to work in the construction of the
Puebla coal road, which promises to be
one of the pest paying lines in the coun-
try. the charter is a liberal one and
Mexican capital backs the undertaking.
1t is a noteworthy sign OF good times
that Mexicans are going in for railway
building on their own account,
The herald., 1895-09-06
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort 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
ative; etfectually cleansing the system
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t 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
king them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in 50c and 81 bottles, but it is man.
ufactrred by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
Ccept any substitute If offered.
The herald., 1895-09-06
Horrie Makes q Statement

RATION, n. NJ, Sept. 5.-George Hor-
rie makes the following statements:
On July 10. DR.. Fraker. James Triplet,
Alexandra Manendez, a man named Nc
Murray, the driver and myself went on Il
fishing trip. We did not reach the river
near Camden until o'clock. | saw
Ffaker drop into the river. 1t was about
8 O'Clock in the evening. He sank out of
sight. rose to the surface once and then
disappeared. | do not believe it rossi5le
for the man to have gotten out alive. Not
one of us have ever seen the doctor since
that night, and l will not believe he is
living until | see him face TO face. Our
party remained in the neighborhood that
night and next day, making every effort
to find the body, but without success.
Mrs Ash who is also in Jail as an ac-
cessory of Horrie in the burglaries. states
that Horrie several .times received re-
mittances from Attorney Lincoln at Lib
erty. Mo-. tnat HorIie made several trips
TO Missouri in the last two years and at
one time met Lincoln at La Junta, Col.
The herald., 1895-09-06
iTAiY'S CITRUS FRUITS
The Crop Medium in Quantity and fine
in Quality
Orange Crop of Catania soc, 600 Boxes Ties
sina Suffered From Frosts-PaIermo
About us Usual

WASHINGTON. Sept. 5.-During the
month of July last the state department
made requests npon it's representatives
in the consular service in the citrus fruit
growing districts of Italy for reports
concerning the condition of the growing
crops of oranges, lemons and other citrus
fruits. Replies have been received from
the consuls at Messina, Palermo and
Catania, all IN Italy. Consul Caughy at
Messlna writes on the 10Th of August
that he is informed by both shippers
and farmers tnat the orange and lemon
crop of that region will this year be
superior in quality but less in quantity
than last year, the falling off in produc-
tion being due to last years frosts. The
first shipment of lemons will be made
about the 5th of October. two weeks
earlier than usual. He says also that
the mandarin orange and citron crops are
we'll adyanced and will exceed last years
product. There will be falling off in
the Bergamot crop.
Consul Seymour at Palermo finds moth
ing exceptional concerning the crop and
says the prospects are that it will be
found sufficient to meet the demands
upon it.
The orange crop at Catania, accoI ding
to Consul Bruhl, has been somewhat
damaged by the weather both Of last
winter and the past summer, and Will
not exceed 800, 900 boxes. There have been
severe siroucos during the summer. while
the upland districts were visited by
frosts, SHOWS and sleets IN the winter.
most unusual occurrences in that eli
mate The lemons were not so much
affected by the winter weather. because
the trees bearing tho fruit grow on lower
lands which were not touched. He pre-
diets lemon crop in that district of
LOCO 900 boxes.
From October last to July there were
shipped from these three places to the
United States and Canada sol, ,575 boxes
OF oranges and 1,910,97l boxes of lemons.
Consul Bruhl predicts falling off in
the Catania shipments to the United
States in the future.
Heavy losses were experienced in the
shipments Oh last year of both oranges
and lemons. This shippers are, he saws,
thoroughly disgusted with the low prices
received in this country and are inclined
to turn their attention to Trieste, where
the returns are more satisfactory and
where the consumers are not so choice
as to quality.
The herald., 1895-09-06
NATIONAL PROPRIETARY ASSOCIATION
Officers Elected at Denver-California Gets
First Place

Officers Elected at Denver-California Gets
First Place
DENVER, Sept. 5.-The National
Wholesale Druggists association spent the
forneoon today in discussing the pro-
posed plan for the handling and sale of
proprietary articles, designed to prevent t
the cutting of prices. The plan propos-
ed was submitted by n. NJ. Kline. chair
man of the committee on proprietary
goods, to the western association of
wholesale druggists at meeting in Chi
cago, June s. 1895. and was cordially ap-
proved. 1t has been favorably received
here and with slight mod itications will be
adopted.
The National Proprietary association
elected officers as follows: President. X.
E. Queen. San Francisco; first, vice. presi-
dent, +. G.. Wells New York; second
vce-president, Thomas Doll her, Boston ;
third president, G. C. Voorhis,
Cleveland; fourth president, A. c.
Norrissey, Milwaukee; secretary. Joseph
Leming, New York City; treasurer II.
p. Barring, New York City.
The board of control consists of DR.. r.
V. Pierce, Buffalo, n. Y; Brent Good,
New York; George A. Kellmy. Pitts burg:
Thomas Len,ing, New YORK City: II. NJ.
Sharp, Baltimore Charles +. Fletcher,
Philadelphia; f. T. Hazeltine, Pitts
burg
The herald., 1895-09-06

money from the treasury OF the nlted
States by an officer sworn to support the
constitution he would be witho out power
to protect the treasury against sucn nm
lawful claims for the lagrest possible
amount.
: AS to the constitutionality of the act the
COMPTROLLER saws in part that the princl-
ple has long been decided that taxation
must be for public purpose THAT an AT
tempt to take money from the people oy
tho forms of taxation for purposef other
than a public one is not an exercise OF
legislative power and therefore that an
attempt to do so is a mere nuliltsf as an
effort by the legislature To exercisei,power
not granted by the constitution. {.
Manufacturing establishments nave
been uniformly treated as private rather
than pubJic enterprises. Numerous de-
cisions are cited tending to sho'F that
factories OF all kinds, sawmiils, ruling
mills. etc., are private and are IN no
sense public enterprises. 1t is sue gested
that when congress gets out OF tile 90.
main OF the law and into the rec I'm OF
Justice and equity their power is un-
limited. That would no doubt be true il
congress could get out of the don rain OF
the law, but they cannot do so.
As the courts cannot declare any act OF
the legislature unconstitutional cfn the
ground that it is contrary to the prlnei-
ple, of natural Justice and equity, neither
tional which otherwise would ot be so
srmple becsuse in passing the So me they
were actuated by motives found ed upon
the principles of natural Just ice and
equity. -.
The bounty of the act of 1887 is not
limited to those who have sui fered an
injury by failure to receive tb Q bounty
OF the Mckinley act. but is q ven to all
alike, whether they suffered Dss or not,
Tbere is nothing which indie Ates that 1T
is intended to make compei isation Tor
such injury. and that cannot be implied.
If the comptroller should pass the claims
the government would be ahslutely con-
cluded and the money or the people be
taken from the treasury in payment OF
demands not authorized by law. If the
appropriation is in fact unconstitutional.
By refusal to pass the claim the ult-
mate rights OF the claimants are in no
way atfected, Tor they have & perfect
remedy in court to test the validity of
their claims and obtain payment thereof
after final determination of the consti-
tutionality of the law, if it be neld consti-
tutional.
If the comptroller had no other alter
native than to pass or reject the claims
for the reasons ABOVE given. hls duty to
the whole people who cannot bring their
rights into court would require him to re-
iect them.
The herald., 1895-09-06
Astounding Developments

KANSAS CITY, Sept. "a special to
the Star from Liberty, Mo-, says ::
Astounding developments, it is rumored
here, may occur in DR.. Fraker's insurance
case before twenty-four hours elapse. An
Insurance official who is working on the
case, it is said on good authority, states
the prisoner is not the doctor. Judge
J. H. Sandusky, attorney for Judge j. Il.
Lincoln. executor of the Frazer estate.
states this morning they have not yet
admitted the prisoner is Fraker. Persons
who knew Frsker intimately at Excelsior
Springs, where the doctor lived before
the memorable disappearance. will be
here this afternoon. when the question
of identity will be permanently settled.
The herald., 1895-09-06
lansing Hates the Press

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. Sat the
meeting of the state railroad corn mission
today, Chairman La Rue insisted on an
answer to his question yesterday regard
ing the salary paid to c. P. Huntington.
Auditor Lansing said Huntington received
$4,000 annually, as the com bined salary
from all the roads of which he is presi-
dent. The witness said AL expenses had
been included in the statement he had
made to the commission. He was asked
the amount of money expended for polit-
ical purposes. Attorney Martin, for the
company, objected. The question was
insisted upon, and the witness did not
know.
Under the severe examination of La
Rue. Lansing admitted that the late W.
W. Stowe had been III the employ of the
company. He said Stowe was paid as an
attorney. When Stowe made drafts on
the company tor large sums, Lansing did
not know what the money was for. He
said the railroad kept no parliamentary
or legislative fund that he knew of but
amounts might be drawn for use as attor-
neys' fees and for their incidental ex-
penses.
Lansing finally said he despised the
newspapers, and despised the opinion of
the press. He knew nothing about al
legged railroad corruption funds.
The herald., 1895-09-06
Men Needed for the NAVY

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5.-Secretary
Herbert will appeal to congress 10, an in.
crease of enlisted men for naval purposs ~
sufficient to utilize the ships now nearing
com pletion, probably 1000 or 1000 men. At
the last session congress provided for the
enlistment: of 1000 additi na ihen, but
recruits have not been coming forward
and it has been found necessary upon
several occasions to postpone putin
vessels into commission. Ever since the
Amphytrite went into commission in
the spring the navy has ueen hampered
in its operations by the lack of able
bodied seamen. So far this state OF
affairs has prevented the use of the Maine
and Lancaster. which were to have gone
into commission August 1st. 1t Is an
nouncei the situation has begun to i'm
prove and there are men enough for the
Lancaster to go into commission on the
18th instant. In the case of the battle
ship Maine. however. there is still a
shortage of $50 men but it is proposed to
make up this deficiency by cutting the
practice ship Monongahela out of COM
mission,