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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-06-20
HELEN AND DOC.
An DER True Tale.

Tales and tales Of heroism have been
told and retold. but the following
story, 80 graphically written, is with
out parallel in recent years, possessing
as it does all the earmarks of truth
and elements of romance. 1t is told
in a simple narrative style that is
pleasing, though the illustrations are
by an apprentice. 1t is tale of
The Old Telegraph Trail.
"The old telegraph trail between
Fort Sheridan and Fort Robinson was
the trail on which the government
mail was carried" said Doc Middle
ton the other day to the writer, land
many man has given up his dear old
scalp to the Indians, and then been
roasted alive.
II remember" said Doc, "about
twenty years ago when was working
on the Half Diamond e ranch in the
White river valley. Abo>> five miles
below the ranch wS<the camp of old
Sitting Bull, the famous Sioux warrior,
who was killed in the Wounded Knee
battle in 1890. His. camp was in the
brush about two yards from the trail,
and the weary traveller could not see
it until he stood before it.
1T was in June, and the night was
dark and cloudy. I was on my way
home from the roundup, and as was
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-06-20
Bicycle Gown

dressy With a laced front and balloon
sleeves, is worn under it; for though
many fair cyclists still cling to the
more feminine silk blouse, sweaters
are acknowledged as more the thing
for bicycle wear
In lieu of petticoats, boomers are
worn under the skirt, being met at
the knee by long laced boots in thin
yellow leather, with flat heels and very
pliablc soles.
For those who prefer them there
are shorter boots and shoes to be
worn, with canvas, cloth or leather
CATERS. But the long boots are less
heating than the CATERS, and make
ankles seem smaller and more shapely
which, of course, are always points to
be considered.
The hat with the jaunty black side
wings being worn with this costume
is the newest bicycle shape out.
1t is of the same covert suiting as
the costume, and the visors are so ar
ranged that they can be turned up and
down to suit convenience.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-06-20
euAnnrrxe wtrH FINE cHrs11S.
Thirty Pounds of stone Broksz
by One Pound OF Wood.

Thirty Pounds of Stone Broken
by One Pound OF Wood.
At Bangalore, In Southern India, the
quarrying of granite slabs by meant
of wood fire has been brought to such
perfection that an account of the
method is interesting. The rock forms:
solid masses uninterrupted by cracks
for several hundred feet, and when.
quarried over an area is treated as
follows: A narrow line of wood fire,
perhaps seven feet long, is gradually
elongated, and at the same time.
moved forward over the tolerably'
even surface of solid rock. The line
of the general splitting Of the rock,
light wood, which have been left
burning in their position until strokes
with hammer indicate that the rock
in front Of the fire has become de-
tached from the main mass under
meath. The burning wood is then
pushed forward few inches, and left
until the hammer again indicates that
the slit has extended.
Thus the fire is moved on, and at
the same time the length of the line
of fire is increased and made to be
convex on the side of the fresh rock,
the maximum length of the arc
amounting to about twenty-five feet.
1t is only on this advancing line Of
fire that any heating takes place, the
portion which has been traversed be-
ing left to itself. This latter portion
is covered with the ashes left by the
wood, and with thin splibtcrs which
have been burst off. These splinters
are only about one eighth of an inch
in thickness and a few inches across.
They are quite independent of the
general splitting Of the rock, which is
all the time going on at depth Of
about five inches from the surface.
The burning lasts eight hours, and the
line of fire advances at the average
rate of nearly six feet an hour. The
area actually passed over by the line
of fire is 400 square feet, but as the
crack extends about thee feet on
either side beyond the fire, the area Of
the entire slab which is set free
measures about 740 square feet. All
this is done with, maybe, about 10
cwt. Of wood. Taking the average
thickness Of the stone at five inches,
and it's specific gravity at 2.62, the re-
suit is 80 pounds of stone quarricd
with one pound of wood.-Nature.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-06-20
81 Grasped Her by the Arm and
Raised her to the Saddle"

81 Grasped Her by the Arm and
Raised her to the Saddle"
riding slowly through the woods
heard a peculiar cry that came in the
direction of Sitting Bulls camp.
stopped and listened for a moment,
and then plainly heard the voice Of
q woman, Help! Help! knew what
was up, but was yet six miles from
the camp, and unless I could be there
in very short time it would be too
late. spurred Jaronamou (my horse),
and on, on 1 flew like the wind. When
I came to the woods, and over little
hill, could see the camp fire of Sit
ting Bull and heard the war cry of
a thousand Sioux warriors, as it
sounded to me.
II gave rein to Jarnamou and spur
red him once more, and in a few min
utes l stood within twenty yards of
the warriors. Before me were several
thousand Indians dressed in ar paint,
all sitting in circle. l stopped and
watched them for a moment. Sioux
chiefs were holding a consultation,
while the warriors, two thousand
braves, were awaiting instructions
from the man Of war.
''In the center of the circle there
was large bonfire, and beside the
bonfire sat beautiful young damsel.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-06-20
WANTED TO BE A MOSQUITO.

A New York Mans Singular Wish
for TRANSFORMATION to an Insect
of Worry.
Mrs. Mary c. Baker and John and
Frank Baker, widow and sons of the
late Edwin Baker, the we'll known
real estate dealer of Brooklyn, who
died on June 10, 1894. leaving an es-
tate valued at more than a million dol
lars, began contest of the will yes
terday before Judge RumSey. Under
the will they were practically disin-
herited, the bulk of the,estate ling to
Constance Ellen A. Wokson susan
Murrell, Joseph Calvin and stlSBrook-
Ign library The contestants claim
that Baker was incompetent to make
will and produced witnesses yester-
day to prove that he was insane. Will
lam Schwartz testified that on one oc-
cosion the testatOr said to him: II
would sooner be roasting for twenty
years in purgatory than breathe the
same air with my wife for five min
utes." At another time he said: II
wish that after my death I'd be trans
formed into mosquito. Then the old
woman wouldn't have quiet hour
during her life" Mrs. Baker sent her
husband a pudding on his birthday,
but he refused to eat it until he salts
fed himself by giving some of it to his
dog that it did not contain poison.
Schwartz told also how Baker was in
the habit of drinking whisky in beer
schooners, and in this he was backed
up by George J. Hamlet, who said he
was often sent out by Baker to pur-
chase liquor, and that Bakers weekly
average of whisky was about two gal
lons.-New York Advertiser.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-06-20
Doc. Arc We Safe:

She had perhaps seen eighteen sum-
mers. l had stood there but a few
minutes when she saw me. I gave
her a signal that I would save her.
Just then Sitting Bull arose and said
to his fellow warriors: oh, We war
riors brave, the Messiah has sent word
to YOU and I to roast this pale-faced
devil before the dawn of day.
~ did not wait to hear more, as
there was no time to lose in order to
save the life of the fair young maiden,
and as they thought the Messiah was
near them it would be the best chance
to save the girl. I gave rein to my
horse and spurred him in the TANKS,
and in second was rushing madly
toward the girl. grasped her by the
arm and raised her to the saddle. Be
fore the Sioux's 1900 braves overcame
their amazement was riding swiftly
over the prairie with the fair young
maiden in my arms.
II kept up this gait until thought
it would be safe to rest for little
while. 1 rode about ten yards away
from the road and dismounted. l was
there but few minutes when l heard
the tramping of horses hofs and the
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-06-20

Scodd-Paston was less reticent about
the worldly status Of himself and his
family than might have been expected;
he treated the subject in broad, free
fashion, with great pretense to open
ness. Few apprehended the general
and essential cautiousness Of his dis
closures; most people fell easily enough
into the notion that so much frank
popularity had no other object than to
entertain them; the young man was
doubtless exaggeating, possibly invent
Ing.
absurd situation. isn't it?" he would
set forth. In his large and genial way.
poor father! Six girls to be married
Off, and five boys to start In life-quite
as bad. One In the army, one In the
navy, one In the church, one In the civil
service. and one In America. No other
way; somebody Ind to come to Amer.
ica--the youngest. naturally. Aud here
he is.".-WIth the Procession, Henry Is.
Fuller.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-06-20
The farmers of England are labo

The farmers of England are labor
ing under serious disadvantages as to
area and climate in competing with
those who till the soil in America, and
improvements in American farm ma
chinery also are adding to the depres-
sion In English rural industry. One
unwelcome result in this decline Of
nrosperlty is the decrease of rentals
received by the leading colleges, es.
noclally those of Oxford, whose net
income In the last ten years has fallen
Off about IL per cent. Oriel College,
oxford, has lost ~ per cent Of Its rev.
enue by the decline In farm rentals.
Judged by comparison American farm
ers have reason to be the most hopeful
In the world.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-06-20
A Bicycle Gown.

Divided skirts, boomers and knick-
erbockers are all being worn by
wheel women in New York, but the
short skirt and Elton bodice here illus
trated is the favorite costume for this
exercise.
Covert suiting, in pale brown. is
the material, and the scant skirt is
cut with riding habit snugness across
the hips. The bodice has coat back,
which is more becoming than the usual
cutoff Elton back, neat tailor stitch
ing finishing all edges.
A sweater is loose white wool, made
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-06-20
A LETTER SIX YEARS COMING.

Written by Girl to Her Culture
Husband and Received After Her
Death.
It was like letter from the dead
the missive Frederick Reynolds re-
ceived on Wednesday. 1t is strange
story of letter written and sent years
ago, but which failed to reach it's des-
tination. Stories, plays and poems
have been written on such an incident,
which has always been looked upon as
an impossibility.
Mr.. Reynolds is colored man, and
six years ago he was Excepting COM
pany" with Mary BROKER, who then
lived at Englewood. On Jan. Z, 1889,
she wrote him a letter and mailed it
the same day. He never received the
letter until last Wednesday. Unlike
the stories, plays and poems, this miss
ing letter did not cause any breach be-
tween the two. They kept up CORE
spending, and in 1891 they were mar
ried. They lived happily together and
had two children. Two years ago Mrs.
Reynolds died.
On last Wednesday the widower was
very much astonished to receive let
ter in his dead wife's familiar hand
writing. 1t was, as he described it,
an ordinary love letter, containing
sentiments doubly dear. to him now.
He scrutinized the envelope carefully,
and saw that it bore the Englewood
postofice stamp Of Jan. Z, 1889, also
the New York postofice stamp of the
same day, with the time stamp show
ing that it was received there at 3
p. m. 1t next passed through the New
ark postoffice and was stamped there:
"Rec'd Newark, Jan. 76 p. M, 49,"
This shows that the letter was given
to letter carrier to deliver.
On Wednesday morning this same
boxes. 1t was taken to the postofice,
where the asserting clerk found that
it had been opened. A stamp was
affixed to it, and within an hour the
letter that had been sent six years
ago was delivered to Mr.. Reynolds.
At the postotiice they cannot explain
the failure of the missive to reach it's
proper destination, except by guessing
that in 1889 the letter was delivered
to it's address at S51 Broad street and
some person other than Mr.. Reynolds
received it. opened it, and kept it until
last Wednesday. The envelope is
stained and looks as though it had
been carried about for a long time
When Mr.. Reynolds received the letter
he said LIT is like letter from the
dead."--Newark Sunday Call.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-06-20
Then, That Has, GIFTS.

They were two women and they sat
opposite. Said the fat woman in the
green gown:
s did you hear about the money Mrs.
Smiths uncle left her?'
( "Why, has she had more money left
fher?' asked the woman in the black
bonnet in disconnected way. That
is the third time since l have known
her,
eyes," assented the green gown,
with a sigh, cts just the Scriptural
saying, Them that has, gifts "-Wash-
ington Post.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-06-20
Parental RcprOOf.

ut seems to me, Laura" called out
Mr.. Kajones, who was trying to read
his newspaper, you are doing u good
deal of unnecessary talking and cack-
ling in there. What are you about!
81 am merely sitting by George" de-
murely answered Miss Laura from the
parlor.
"Well. 1 wish you would make less
noise, by George" rejoined Mr.. Ia
ZONES. Chicago Tribune.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-06-20
kicotinized Nerves,

Men old at thirty. Chew and smoke, eat little
drink, or want to, all the time. Nerves tingle
never satisfied, nothngs beautiful, happiness
gone totacco-saturated system tells the
story. There's an easy way out. Mol o BAG
will kill the nerve-craving effects for tobacco
and make you strong, vigorous, and manly.
Sold and guaranteed to cure by Druggists. ev
erywhere. look, titled Don't Tobacco Spit or
Smoke Your Life Away" free. Address Ster.
ling Remedy Co., New York City or Chicago.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-06-20
Fest Market for Wool.

H. M. Hosick & Co., 1S9 to 1913 Michi-
gan street, Chicago, received last week
20 carloads of wool from Wyoming and
Utah. Prices are firm and looking up
ward. It's good time to ship now to
get the benefit of the advance instead Of
a decline as in past years. In addition
to their large storage capacity, Hosick
G Co. have added three large lofts for
the storage of WOOL Ship your wool and
sheep pelts to them and get the best
price the market allows.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-06-20
Killed Every Day.

"a cat" said Tommy, ''has to be
killed nine times before it's dead
"That's nothing" said the neighbours
boy, whose father is on the board of
trade, you just ought to hear about
the wheat crop.'-Chicago Record.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-06-20
Taking No Chances.

Mr.. Delawanna-What are you doing
on that high step ladder? Can't you
let the girl hang those curtains?
Mrs. Delawanna-Why. she might
fall and break her neck! You don't
get girl like Ellen every day!-Puck.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-06-20
One Thing Settled,

Sammy-Heres my new cart. Amt
she beauty?
Tommy-You mustn't say she. A
carts it.
Sammy-Tain't. It's she.
Tommy-I'll leave it to Dick.
Dick inspecting it-Tain't either
one. It's he. It's a mail cart.-Chi>
cago Tribune.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-06-20
The Cut.

"No," observed Samson, examining
his short locks with the aid of set of
patent mirrors, II don't believe I'll be
as strong as was. OF course"
The sadness in his voice was not I'M
mingled with hope.
This kind of hair cut gives me q
cinch on the hayseed vote, but the
swift push will be sure to choke me-"
Detroit Tribune.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-06-20
Several WAYS.

Northern Belle-Of course. all your
gentlemen friends cut him after that?
Southern Beauty-Some Of them cut
him and some shot him.-Detroit Trib-
uno,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-06-20
Tint silver Lining.

"Eb'ry cloud" said Uncle Eben, nap
er silver linin'. De trouble am DAT Ell
heap OBJ men amt got energy nun ter
hustle an tu'hn de cloud wrong SIDE
OH. "-WushingtOn Star.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-06-20
Sometimes, Not Always.

Maude-I suspect they are engaged.
1 saw them kissing the other evening.
Harry-That is no indication. KISS
ing does not count any more in love
than in billiards.-Boston Transcript.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-06-20
Cleaning Mattresses.

C1c0n1n8 mattresses.
4 The thrifty German woman, who
never considers any kind of house
work too laborious to be undertaken
by herself or daughters, empties the
mattresses to be cleaned, sees that ev-
cry particle of the hair filling is pick
ed apart and shaken free of dust.
Then, after washing in strong soap
suds and rinsing in lukewarm water,
the filling is squeezed as dry as posi-
bic and hung up to dry in the sun
and air in large bags made of mos
quito netting. In the meanwhile the
ticking has been washed or new one
substituted, and she is ready with her
long. strong needle and Irvine to sew
1t together again as we'll as any up
Observation-Disclosures Press.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-06-20
The Strongest Men Grow Wen

Sometimes. The short cut to renewed vigor
is taken by those sensible enough to use
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Systematically.
1t re-establishes impaired indigestion, en-
abes the system to assimlate food. and
combines the qualities of tine medicinal
stimulant with those Of a sovereign pre-
ventive remedy. Malaria, dyspepsia, con-
stipation, rheumatic, nervous and kidney
complaints are cured and averted by it,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-06-20
Revenge.

"Then you reject me for my rival?'
EYES,"
'Aha. I owe the fellow a grudge.
then. l have long owed him $40. l
will pay both debts simultaneously.
He will fall dead"
Lighting his cigarette ut gas jet in
the hall, he left with IL loud, mocking
laugh.
But the beautiful girl was not con-
cerned. She knew he had not $40 to
his name.-Detroit Tribune.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-06-20
Matter-of Fuctness.

Mr.. Kansas-Yes, sir; whole pas
senger train was held up while cross
ing the Missouri river the other day.
Lord Blazonberry-Ah, by the bridge
/ suppose? Was that considered re-
marka bic ?-Brooklyn Life.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-06-20

I cannot speak too highly of Piso's Cure
for Consumption.-Mrs. Frank Mobbs, 10
W. 22d ST, New York, Oct. %, 1894.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-06-20

The Empress Anna of Russia was very
portly, and the tleshiness OF her face great
Iy detracted from its good looks.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-06-20

Pain IL not conI ucive to pleasure.
especially when accustomed by cOrns. HindercOrns
will please you. for 1t removes them perfectly.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-06-20
A Matter of Law, Now.

First LADY, am going down town
to consult about new hat.
Second Lady-AIilliner?
First Lady-No; lawyer.-Detroit
Tribune.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-06-20

Take Parker's G niger Tonic witty
You will ind it to exceed your expectations in
,bating colds and many ills aches and weaknesses.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-06-20

j. S. PARKER, F'redonia, N. Y, says: "Shall
not call on you for the 500 reward, for believe
Halls Catarrh Cure will cure any case OF
catarrh Was verv bad" Write him for par
ticulars. Sold by Druggists 75c.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-06-20
Where He WON 1t,

"Was Col. Blood's title won on the
feld?"
''Yaas, on the cotton field. Shot
three niggers in the legs and knocked
a mule down with his fist.''-Indian-
apolis Journal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-06-20

Didn't Care About the Shape.
Rutcher-Will you have Il round
steak Miss?
Young Housekeeper-Oh, l don't
care what shape it is so it's TENDER
Detroit Free Press.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-06-20
Temptation Removed

1cHHVtHt1OHk 1Hc1HONcU'
Customer-What makes you think
shoplifters are mostly persons of IN
sound mind?
Dry Goods Clerk-Our ridiculously
low prices. madam.-Puck.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-06-20

8egeman's Camphor Ice with Glycerine.
Cures Chapped Hands and Face, Tender Sore Feet,
Chilblains Piles &c. c. G. Clark Co.. New Haven, Ct.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-06-20

"Eanson's Magic 0orn Sa1ve."
Warranted to cure money refunded. Ask your
druggist Tor it. Price Is cents.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-06-20

If the BODY is Cutting Teeth
Re and that old and welltried remedy, Mrs
W1SsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP for Children Teething.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-07-06
Fkai; SOLID SOUTH,

1t is quite evident that the Manu-.
facturer, of Philadelphia, does not put
much faith i'll the claim of some OF its
Republican friends that the Solid
South can now be broken. Speaking
Of the difficulties that now confront
the Republican party with reference to
the financial question, it has the fol.
lowing to say:
at wonld be easy to frame plat
form and select u candidate to suit
Boston or New York City, and it would
be easy, also, to do the same for Color
ado and Montana, but to get platform
aud candidate acceptable to both
these extremes is quite another matter.
The Republican party cannot count on
success unless it carries substantially
the whole North. Gen. Garfield did
that in 1880, and Gen. Harrison in
1883. None of the Southern States
can yet be depended on by the Repub.
licans. Some of them may give their
electors to its candidates, but no conf
dent calculation can be rested upon
them IN advance. The Influences
which have made them SOLID for the
Democratic party ever eince the dis
puted contest of 1876 are still powerful
and probably conti olllDg. and until
1896 shall prove the creation of new
situation, they must be set down as
nest likely to give their support to
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-07-06
But tho world widens when
10 TIME For uystcrics.

The Philadelphia Record says: The
Reading Times is still chattering about
free wool and the dreadful hardship of
WOODEN manufacturers who are enjoying
ao per cent Of protection" on their
manufactured products. The tariff edi-
tor OF The Times should give over read
ing doloreus editorials III Protectionist
Journals and give his mind an mtinu
II, inc news, esteemed contemporary
Inc wooden mills are still turning out
wooiens, and many of them havo adj
vanced wages. The time for dumps and
Mysteries has passed.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-07-06

Not til lro's heat is cooled,
INC hcadlone rush slowed to IA quiet pace,
And every pUrtlind passion that has ruled
Our nniser years at last
spurs us III vain and weary of the race.
We care no more who lcBCs or who wins
An not III ali tho best Of life seems past
The bost Of life begins.
To toll for only fame,
Hanueiappings and the tickle gusts OF praise.
FOR place or power or gold 20 gid n name
Above the grave whcrcto
All paths will bring us, were TO lose orr day,
We on whose ears youths passing bell has
tollod,
In blowing bubbles, even "a children do.
Forgetting we grow old.
But tho world wdens when
Such hope OF trivial gain that ruled us lies
Broken among our childhood 5 toys for then
We win 70 self control!
And mail ourselves III mnuhuod. md thera ,iso
Upon us from the vast and windless hoirht
4hose clearer thoughts that are unto tho soul
What stars are to the night