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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-11-28
Poison scatters

The idea is apparently widely enter
tanned that sidewalks and the floors
Of public conveyances and buildings
are sort of ever-ready cuspidor. The
habit of ubiquitous expectoration, al
ways disgusting and unnecessary in
health, becomes dangerous when prac-
| ticed by consumptives Sweeping
trains catch a surprising amount Of
filth and tubercle bacilli as well as
other germs have been found in the
skirts of ladies' dresses, whence they
may be introduced into houses. How
often do we see a consumptiye shiv-
ering over a register and dropping the
scourings of the cavities in his lungs
down the hot-air pipe, to be dried and
disseminated throughout the building!
An apparatus, differing only in detail
from the ordinary register, is used in
labora tories for the experimental In
oculation Of guinea pigs with tuher-
culosis.
On the other hand, the consumptive
must not swallow the infectious ma
lterial raised from the lungs, for, by SO
doing, he might set up tubercular in
fammation Of the stomach and intes-
/ tine. The expectoration should take
place into a cup that can be readily
Idisinfected, or into waterproof paper
receptacle that can be burned.-Fronl
Consumption Considered as Con-
tagious Disease, by A. l.. Benedict,
M. D., in the Popular Science Monthly.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-11-28
A1aulD AIR.

e ts only about q year since the sci
entiflc world was surprised and de-
4lighted with Prof. newar's brilliant
series Of experiments with liquid air,
LIQUID oxygen and liquid hydrogen.
and physicists have Just about had
time enough to recover from their sur
prise at these discoveries. Now the
announcement comes that DIR. Lindc,
the Inventor OF the refrigcrating sys-
tom bearing his name, has devised an
apparatus hardly more complicated
than a refrigerating machine, whereby
liquid air can be produced on a COM
Mercial scale He dispenses with tue
carbonic acid and ethylene, which
We're required In the earlier processes,
and liqueties the air by Il series OF
compressions. expansions and cool
tngs, which are so simple as to remove
the production of this particular ma
terial from the laboratory to the fact
DRY. But this is only part Of the re-
marknble mechanical achievements
which has Just been announced. The
production of liquid air but step
toward the preparation on a large
scale of fairly pure oxygen. The great
arate the oxygen and nitrogen in the
air has heretofore required compli-
Gated process. DIR. Linde starts, how
ever. with the fact, that when liquid
air Is evaporated the nitrogen Is given
OF first and Their the oxygen so, to
secure oxygen. he merely let's his liQue-
fed air evaporate and collects only the
oxygen. The cost of producing in this
way a gas containing 20 per cent of
oxygen is estimated to be about Is
cents per 1000 cubic feet, If the ma
chinery works under the most favora
BILE conditions. A gas containing over
20 per cent of oxygen will cost more
than this estimate, of course. The
process is still in its infancy, and its
commercial value has still to he de-
termined; hut it is worth noting as one
of those brilliant discoveries showing
that the opportunities for new applica-
tons of physical laws to mechanical
purposes are by no means exhausted.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-11-28
Firele.s Locomotives.

On the line of railway from the
heart Of the city Of Marseilles to the
metropolis in the quarter of st. Pierre,
1.sG miles long. 1894 feet of which is
d tunnel, fireless locomotives are en-
ployed. These consist Of cylindrical
receiver charged with warm water at
u maximum pressure Of 227.5 pounds
pe. square inch, At the end Of run.
saws the Railroad Gazette. this drops
to from 43 pounds to II pounds. The
water Is then reheated to 2O3 degrees
g., corresponding to 227.5 pounds pres
sure by sream from the generators at
the central station. The cylindrical
warm water receiver is 10 feet by 3.8
feel. holding $50 gallons and about q
cubic feet OF steam. The steam from
the generators Ia eqmlly distributed
throughout the warm water by means
81 properly arranged pipes. It Is con-
lensei after being used In tho cylln-
ders IN n condenser over the receiver
.onslsting OF 1,154 tubes. representing
i coollng surface OF 0SS square feet.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-11-28
EARLY THANKsGIvINGs.
The First Proclamation Was Issue,
in 1877.

The First Proclamation Was Issued
in 1877
The first Thanksgiving proclama-
ton that was ever printed was issued
in 1877. and copy Of it is in the
collection of the Massachusetts, State
Historical society. During the Revo-
lutionary times many Thanksgiving
days were ordered, and congress al
ways adjourned on the day set.
Gen. Washington issued a Thanks
giving proclamation to the Continent
al army Thursday, Dec. 18, 1877, and
again at Valley Forge, on May Z, ITS.
Eleven years later, as president Of
the United States, he issued the first
national Thanksgiving proclamation,
a document which is now in possess
ion of Rev. ]. A. Wellman, who inher-
tied it from his grandfather.
Congress discussed with the serious
ness of the times the advisability Of
requesting the president to issue this
proclamation, and many were the OBJ
jections raised.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-11-28
HER sTRATAGEM.
Owing to the Unforeseen Ruse o1
Mr. McSwat, 1t Failed.

Owing to the Unforeseen Ruse OF
Mr. McSwat, 1t Failed.
81 believe you have been deceiving
me. Billiger," said Mrs. McSwat.
Deccivins you, Lobelia!" exclaimed
Billiger, aghast. "How?''
"Iou have been trying to make me
think you don't smoke
II swore off smoking six months
ago. and you know it,
81 know you did. You don't smoke
about he house, but have reasons for
thinking you smoke in your Office
down town, just as you used to. and
I'm going to find out. You mark my
words
"H'mphv'
The subject was. dropped. Mr.. Nc
Swat turned to his paper again, and
Lobelia lay down on the lounge and
went to sleep.
s'Sshe's going to find out. is she?"
said Mr.. McSwat to himself next
morning. while on his way down
town. 81 woEder what her scheme is!
Maybe she intends to surprise me.
Maybe"
Here an idea so brilliant. so original,
LOOn ROOSSSSiOu VI 3AAAs uANS"uI IAASAt AAO
laughed aloud.
eff that's her plan," he soliloquized,
ttI'll fix her. She will meet me at the
front door this evening, perhaps, with
out waiting until have had time to
do away with the evidences of my per-
fidy and make myself presentable.
She will unmask me, peradventure.
All right, Mrs. McSwat. I'll be on
hand about the usual hour"
At G:3O p. m. Mr.. McSwat presented
himself at the front door of his dwell
ing and let himself in with his latch
key.
'Billiger. I'm so glad to see you!
I've been lonesome today"
A pair Of soft arms stole around his
neck.
"You don't know, Billiger, how
faugh! What have you been eating?''
"Onions, Lobelia, onions" Chicago
Tribune.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-11-28
bread, coffee and SORGHUM molasses.

bread, coffee ana sorghum mOtQSUes. f
Ben, her youngest son, was al tho
barn for something and, yieldin "a
the impulse of the moment, Ghe called
out to him from the doorway: Run
me down a chicken, Ben, if you men
folks can set along TIN one O'clock
without yer dinners.
"Aye, aye!" said Ben, heartily, but
when he came in with the chicken he
looked so inquiring that HIS mother
said: II plum forgot 1t was Thanks
giving" Just as If they ever observed
it either inwardly or outwardly. Ben
said nothing, but shying o glance Ut
the sleeping babe, went out softly,
but was whistling gaily when lIe
reached the corn sheds. Cant have
dinner till the horn blows: reckon
whats up?" asked Tom.
The Kingsleys were not humorous,
but an idea did occasionally strike
Ben, and now he answered. severely:
"You can't expect mother; to take
care of youngun and have meals
square up to time"
slIang the youngun!' was TOMS
ungracious reply. Say. Jack, you
better so over to Sweets this after
noon."
IF you've any business at Sweets,
go yourself; haven't any.
Even Mr. Kingsley, who was not ct
all observing, opened his eyes when
he entered the big kitchen, from which
most savory odors had already greeted
him.
Never had the old room looked so
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-11-28

Jack was Marching About.
ately. 1t would have been study for
AN artist-the old brown farm house
amid the leafless trees for a back
ground, the furry of snow sifted over
the porch, the great willow basket,
from which smiled the lovely infant,
and the uncouth figure in high boots,
oyelalls, short brown coat and SLOUGH
hat bending above it.
How long he might have remained
i'll this pose is uncertain, but the little
ones efforts to free her arms aroused
him. Once more letting fall the lid he
lifted the basket into the kitchen just
as his mother emerged from her room.
What on airth you got:" she ques-
TONED.
Somebody's young 'un left on the
door step"
Mercy sakes!'
The inmate of the basket here raised
her voice in protest against longer i'm
piisonment and once more Jack lifted
the cover.
81 reckon It's about froze," he said.
and then turned to replenish the fire.
Mrs Kingsley wonderingly undid the
rich. warm wrappings until the lit
tie arms, unpinlOned, were held plead
i.Sly up What woman could refrain
from lifting the little creature out and
pressing 1t to her breast! Even Mrs.
Kingsley could not. though she made
sure first that Jacks back was turned.
,.'Don the remainder of the family were
IN the scene. surprised ana wondering
over "Jack's baby" as it was called
from tho first.
@ lhrre was nothing by which she
annld he identified, save Il square
White card bearing the one word
Fay
al al,rcalsfast Mrs. Kingsley remark.
,cd so,Dplalningly:
'.S0w ihcre'll he q trip clean to John
.Sw-Sa',."
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-11-28

Aol SVSA WASA ~ SAV uASSASSS
school, not one of them would play
family, they were Industrious, econonl-
zeal and well-to-do. Work, work. work
was the order of the day. and save,
save. save was the keynote OF their
lives. If there was one among them
more Of a hustler than the others it
was the eldest son, Jack. and if one
more than another of the sons was
averse to society, it was Jack.
1t was on Thanksgiving morning
that our story opens, but we doubt if
any of the Kingsleys had given a
thought to the day. III their busy, un-
sentimental existence there had been
no account made of the days that
come like pleasant mile stones along
the way. There was no THANKSGIVING
cheer, or Christmas gifts; New Year
meant nothing to them but change
of date. and Easter was only Sunday.
the day of rest. at this farm house.
In the East. long years before, Mr..
and Mrs. Kingsley had been church
members and doubtless still claimed
to be, but for years they had only at
tended services when some neighbor
was buried. They had come West
when the country was new and the
children babies. There was no place
to go at first, and by the time churches
and social privileges had come to
them, they did not want them. The
boys never inclined to mix much with
other people, though plenty of nice
girls i'll the neighborhood would have
Tisked their chances of happiness in
their keeping. for morally they were
without repruach.
If any one could he said to rise first
in family where all We're up betimes,
it was this same Jack. whose heavy
football oftimes wakened the house.
On this Thanksgiving morning he was
out even earlier than usual, for 1t was
corn-husking time and in one way
and another they had been hindered
this particular fall. Stumbling out
ilto the cold, early light, he was sur
pfiSed to run against great willow
basket
what tile nations this?" he growl-
ed.
Now, we would not have you under
stand that Jack was a particularly Ill
natured MAJ: but it is usually true
that In families where the little re-
finements and courtesies are omitted,
the Representatives the girls grow
up surly and irritable in manner, even
when, in reality. there is no anger in
their hearts.
With the half-formed thought in
mind that some neighbor had left it
after the family had retired, he lifted
the lid.
Jupiter was the one word that
escaped his lips, and then he simply
stared. But it was not Jupiter or any
other celestial body that lay there so
snugly in the basket, but very lovely
terrestrial body-in other words, q
beautiful babe smiled up into his face.
"Jupiterv' he said again, and let fall
the lid, only to lift it again immedi-
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-11-28
lever had the old room looked So
Jack Quietly Lifted the High Chair
to Place Beside His own.

to Place Beside His own.
inviting before, and no, wonder! AZ
toothsome feast on the table spread
with the white cloth and best dishes
only used for company-and baby
form in the old high chair SO long
relegated to the garrett. He smiled.
and laid his rough hand on the little
head covered with golden red curls.
"Whoop-ee!" said Tom, looking an
provingly about. $50 all this comes
Of having a girl in the 'familyr' ass
Jack glanced at his mother and then
did what no Kingsley was ever known
to do before without being asked
filled the water pals.
Ben looked down at himself: then
there was another departure. He put
on clean ''wamus" and washed and
combed with unusual care. Every
one had smile or a pat for the
bright, fearless babe, who, they tacit-
ly understood, was in some way re-
sponsible for the good cheer.
When ready to sit down, Jack quiet
~ lifted the high chair to a place be-
side his own. He meant to take care
Of her, evidently. And so the new
life at the Kingsley's began. Not all
; in day did the changes come, but the
truth of the words: "And little
child shall lead them," was never
more thoroughly verified than in this
linstance By another Thanksgiving
/ time royal feast was spread and the
minister and his family invited to par
take. The house was frightened; each
member of the family dressed, talked
and acted more like ''other peoples"
they even sent wood and vegetables
! to several poor families, and remem-
bered that they themselves had cause
to give thanks for many blessings,
not least among them Jacks baby
Farm, Field and Fireside.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-11-28
wAst she wantea,
Although poor, he loved the girl Will

Although poor, he loved the glrl with
tropical, warmth and Oriental splen.
dor
Darling" lie whispered to her, In
the fervor of his soul, there is moth
Ing YOU could ask OF me that would
not willingly grant"
"Well, Charlie" she responded, "give
me a chance to marry somebody who
has little jus7 little bit-more
money than you sfseA:, that's a good
hoy. Boston Traveller.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-11-28
Let U. Give Thank. Unto the LORD.

Let Us Give Thanks Unto the Lord.
"I.ct us give thanks unto the Lord,
for He is good, and His mercy endnr-
eth forever. Yes; He is good. De-
spite all the mystery, pain and sorrow
Of life, we believe and feel that he Is
good. 1t is written deep down in our
hearts. II 1t 1t were not SO we could
not live. With real disbelief of Gods
goodness we would 20 mad or die.
Our truer hearts contradict our way
ward thoughts. The profound under
current Of Christian consciousness
flows on undisturbed, though contrary
winds sweep the surface Of the
stream Of life. God is good. and we
will give thanks unto Him In our
watch through the troubled night,
waiting for the break Of ay.-Christ-
ian Advocate.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-11-28

We think Plso's Cure for Consumption is
Rnckard, Springfield. Ills, Oct /, 1884.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-11-28

Many influences combine to reduce health
to the danger limit. The revivlng properties Of
farkers Ginger III mic best ovelc mo these Ills.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-11-28
llae Witnes.&s

There are |. >vcs now and them met with
who rcpresen, certain local bittcrs and
poisonous stimuli as identical with or pos.
sessing properties akin to those of Hostel
ters Stomach Bitters. These scnmps only
succeed In foisting their trashy compounds
upon people unacquainted with the genuine
article, which is as much their opposite as
day Is to night. Ask and take no substitute
sia. constipation, rheumatism and kidney
trouble 5
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-11-28

Every ono knows how 1t ia
to suffer with cOrnS I'd they nro not conducive to
graceful wulkEg. Remove them with Aindefcorns'
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-11-28

In Clana ottcrs are taught to catch fish
for their owners
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-11-28

The first buckwheat state is New York.
with 2S,,G.9 acres and 4,G75, 735 bushels Of
pc0duct.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-11-28

The common black pepper berry grows OF
q climbing vine, wnion altnlns II length OF
from twelve to twenty feet.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-11-28


HE Kingsley vs.
were called by
neighbocs "pecu-
liar" and we are
not disposed to
contradict them.
There w as t h e
father. mother and
three sons. the lat
ter all w o III Il IL
haterS, or at least
woman summers,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-11-28

"Hanson,s Magic Corn salve.~
Warranted to cire money refunded. Ask your
druggist for 1t. Prize u cents.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-11-28

The vicinity of Balrorel is neorleA by
Alberts and VictOrias.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-11-28
Foreign

llussia's czarina is i'll and may not
Nubar Pashn, the Egyptian prime
minister has resigned OH account Of Ill
health.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-11-28
1t is a Pleasure
Hoods D;lIs not harm ,n.ously Will
sAOOA > iAlo Hoods SarsaparillA &e
A Generous Request.

GcnerOUs BeQuest
A husband, feeling his end up
proaching, sent for solicitor to make
his will.
II leave my wife lIfe-interess IN
hundred thousand francs"
Very good; but If she neEzdes
ngain?"
I'm that case, III make 1t two hIn-
bred thousand. 1t is not for her, how
ever-I leave it to her husband. Poor
fellow, It will be hard-earned money"
2-Illustrazfone Popolare.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1895-11-28

The only scienr,no Tobacco Cure placed before
the pubic. Cues when sil others fai W offer 500
for single case have failed to cure when Us d ~
directed. It creates distaste for Tobacco k4s tho
nervecraving effects and expels the nicotine from
system. Tobacoene is absolutely harmless and Pure
Vegetable. Manufactured In ping and used sa,na -
tobacco. Ask your Druggist for II or send sleo Tor
two plugs guaranteed cnre. to Tho Tobacoen. mig
Co.. iowa Falls, Ia. Lock bpx 900. Sole agents tas
U. S. and Can.aA- AEents Wanted.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-18
EDENTON, N. c.

Edenton, n. c., Dec. 1f.-(SpeciaD-
Nora Machree," the new Irish play.
was produced last night ut Rca's Opera
House by Reese and I[ecgan's Company
fhc play Is interesting from start to
finish. developing a plot fun of exciting
situations. delightful surprises laugha-
bile complications brilliant repartce and
Characteristic Irish wit. Nora and Lar
rE, her lover. own the admiration OF TIL
audience from the start. The audience
demonstrated their appreciation of the
play by frequent applause.
DR.. w. III. Cooper after several weeks
absence at Baltimore, Is home again for
Il few days.
Rev. Mr.. Watson returned from Eliza
beh City last evening. TO the gratiiica-
ton OF his many friends Mr. Watson
was returned to Idcnton for another
year.
The Mora Macrhee' Company will
close it's engagement here tonight
NNedncsdnN).
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-18
BY Taylor & Co., Auctioneers,
p AvvNBRoKER's SALE.

;, by direction of Mcssis. r. Jacobs g,
SHnurch street, commencing THURSDAY'
- december 18th, at 1880 a. IN. and $50 D.
NJ M. large collection of forfeited pledges.
Diamonds, Jewelry. Clothing. etc Fur
M ieGTGi Consisting of Carpets. Heaters,
Every article will be sold without limit
NJ parties having forfeited pledges
viii us are requested to call and redeem
same, else they will lie sold
Il. JACOBS &c BRO.
~ TAYLOR IL CO,
ueli-li Auctionccrs
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-18
ELIZABETH CRY

Elizabeth City, N! c., Dec. 17.-(Spc-
cial.)-Mr. II. G. liergeron. who has been
OF on long trip has returned.
Mr. G. NJ. Scott has returned from u
snort business trip to Norfolk
Mrs. r. ID. Williams, and family who
have been visiting Mrs. y. l.. Pendicton
on Road street for several weeks re-
turned to her home to-day in Gates
note, Of HEREFORD, y. c.. will give n
very interesting talk at the BAPTIST
Church Thursday night on THE OlIak-
or of the South" Everybody is invit-
Mr.. II. Huckabec and wife, of Eden
ton, y. c., formerly or this Mace 10
visiting Mrs. j. II. Ziegler, on Ehring-
haus street.
The large and handsome store of Mr..
G. NJ. scott on Fearing street is nearly
finished. Upon completion it will be
occupied by Messrs. Weatherly & Twid-
dy, the leading confectioners OF the
city.
Mr.. Thomas. who is to put In a tele-
phone system at this place is here and
will soon begin on the work. ,Thc
poles on which the wires are to he hing
are all prepared and Will soon be sci.
tied.
Conference being over almost all of
me preachers have left. There are
to hear the Rev Sam Jones deliver
his lecture Get There and STAY There"
Friday night. 1t Is to be hoped that
they carried away a better impression
OF the city than they had when they
hrst came on account of the terrible
weather
Paul, the infant child of Rev. MIR. and
Mrs. j. a. Castell, who has been sick
for some time. departed this life this
morning at O'clock, aged about one
year The funeral will take place this;
after noon at the home of it's parent. on
EhrinShaus street. Our sincere SYM
pathy is extended to the hereaved fam
liy in their afiiction.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-12-18

Celluloid photo albums, toilet boxes.
comb, brush and glass. 75c. each.
Plush and celluloid shaving cases,
celiuloid glove and nand:kt :chicf boxes,
atcn.izors, jewellery, pen knives. silk
carriers, pocket books, fancy laces,
collars, hand mirrors. lld glofcs rib
bons, vclvets, muslin under esr, fcath-
er boas. fur boas, ladies ana gents
heavy underwear. drapcrics, towels,
towcling, napkins, table linen, table oil
cloth, notions. blankets. bed comforts,
silk ard linen handkcrchiefs. corsets,
buttons, cashmere gloves. ladies', gents
and children's hosiery. millinery, wool
shirt waists, dress Innings. &c. &c.