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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-24
jolly Christfas Games.

The very young folk. the boys and
girls, always look for new games on
Christmas Eve. and. Solomon to the
contrary, we hope that the "Bewild-
cred knight will be found as new as
1t is amusing. 1t can best be played
with n large company. Choose some
one to be knighted who Las no ac-
Quaintance with the game, and take
him from the room and blindfold him.
When he Is absent fasten whistle
to long piece Of string, at the other
end of which is a flsh-hook or a bent
pin. The knight-elect is then brought
In and led to the feet of a chosen
queen, where he kneels. eff dub you
knight will you give me your word to
do the first thing commando" she
asks; whereupon, like an obedient
knight, he replies: YES" While the
queen continues, in conversation with
her newly-niade Knight, the whistle is
hooked gently into his coat, so gently
that he is unaware of it, Then the
queen, saying, Rise, Sir Knight ~
loosens the bandages and says: ''My
first order is. that you find that whist
le." These words are the signal for
one of the players to seize the whistle
and blow a long and clear blast, pass
ing it rapidly from one to another and
taking care tosalways blowsit behind
the back of the knight, who turns first
one way and then another, until Mt
last he clutches the bugler in flagrante
delicto.
The Bird Fancier-This is a cunning
game for very little children. Build a
cage of chairs in the middle Of the
room, cut as many pieces of paper as
there are players, and ON half the
number write the names of different
birds; fold all the papers alike and
pass them around on a plate. Those
who draw paper with a name on it
must walk into the cage where q
merchant, who is chosen, stands in the
center From that moment the birds
must never take their eyes off him
while those who draw blanks wall:
around the cage chattering. to- the
''birds." and trying to divert their at
tention. If bird is caught looking
away he must pay a forfeit. Then the
merchant calls out: Il have fine birds
here. Who will bry?' Then he calls
them by name, and describes theil
qualities, as Il Singing canary" a
Shy, domestic little wren,' etc. When.
ever q purchaser chooses bird it is
Immediately released from bondage
and can then become purchaser. The
birds that are not sold must pay for
felt to the merchant, while lie must
pay one to those who are sold.
The Grand NIufti is an old play in 6
new dress. One player stands on 6
stool and takes the part of the Grand
Mufti, making any amusing and alb
surd gestures, the funnier the better
and saying, '"Thus does the Grand
Mufti." Upon which every one must
exactly initiate her. When, however
she says, $50 does the Grand Mufti.'
every one must remain mctionless OF
pay forfeit.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-24

they fastened long white beard to his
chin and above his lips gently curling
mustache. Cutting a ripe rosy apple
in half, they rubbed its glow upon his
cheeks, and added roguish twiH11e
in. his eye and hid laughter in the cor
ners of his merry mouth. Then they
called the Wind and all the other
Snow Children. and they each added a
crystal here and an icicle there, drift
of fakes here and q dash of powder
there, and when all the little people of
the Moss and Flowers, and Rocks,
and Streams, had assembled they took
hands and danced and sung and hailed
him "Old Kriss Kringle, Father Christ
mas"
Awaking at the merry peals of
laughter and pollity, Christopher stood
amazed.
Queen Holda explained it. "Father
Christmas" she said, you have slept
hundred years in my enchanted
wood. rou came into my forest Il
hard and selfish youth. You have seen
our Revels and our gifts each to each.
and YOU gave yourself to us. While
YOU slept my Snow-Children ROBBED
YOU, and now / send you us my repre-
sentative subject out into the world,
where ! cannot go, for must ever
dwell within the limits and hunts OF
Elhand.r You shall travel far and wide
mt the happy season OF the year. Your
Wishing-Trees shall never fall when
you carry Christmas greetings TO the
children with the message or Pence
on earth, good will to men.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-24
Touri.t Car to Califorufa.

An Upholstered Pullman Tourist
Sleeping Car is run once each week
from st. Paul to San Francisco via the
Northern Pacific and Shasta Route.
This car leaves ST. Paul at 2:45 p. m.
every Wednesday, and Fargo 1856 p.
M. every Wednesday. reaching San
Francisco the following Monday morn
ing. Rates for double berths from St.
Paul, Minneapolis and Fargo only $500
for tickets and reservation write to J..
e. johnson ticket agent n. P. Ry. Co.
Fargo, N. ID.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-24
Pa;,tests Issued.
List OF patents issued last week to
Inventors:

List Of patents issued last week to
Northwestern inventors:
Bore III. Borr. son, Minneapolis,
Mimi. trolley pole safety Ievice; Erick
II. Erickson. Minneapolis. Mimi, artifi-
cial limb; Thomas Hennessy, Grand
Forks. N. d., gas generator; Victor
Hodell and A. Olson, Minneapolis,
Mimi, lumber truck; Joseph H. Smith
aud w. A. Lands, st. Cloud. Mimi,
egg-tester; Ira Van Tilburg, st. Paul,
Mimi, metallic barrel; Frederick T.
and j. r. Vanstrum, Minneapolis,
Mimi, non.refillable bottle; Darius G.
Benjamin, Alpha, Mimi, "idesigD fence
strand. ~
T. D.. Merwin. Patent Lawyer, 91O,
Pioneer Press Building, st. Paul.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-24

-
you will.'' TEA d. = " - -
$50 belt" replied Holda. ..You shall
give yourself. You shall be one Of the
son." d ~ !. - !,
Tho Queen of Christmastide clapped
her hands and bldes the Reyels begin.
When all the enjoyment was at its
height Queen Holda1 clapped her, white
hands and four and twenty Wish
Maidens bowed before her, and, tlts1
facing the strange multitude, promised
to bring to every one in Holda's realm
his or her desire. Bowling low to Holdn
they took their leave, soon returning.
Each one now held rosy ribbon at
tached to a silver car, which they
drew along and upon which stood what
appeared to christopher the most won
3derful thing. he had ever beheld-a
gltttering tree. E,s
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-24
Led to Crime.

Kindly Individual going through
prison)-My good man, tell me what
brought you here?
Embezzler--I tried to keep II bicycle
In repair on u small salary.--Up TO
nutp
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-24
AWE SANG OF THE nlRTH OF

ur,ntcd from an old copy OF "Ane
camncndious Booke OF Cody and
S SoIritual sangs. cdinburg, lG21.) /
u come from hevin to tell s25 $500
rho hest nowellis TINT ever befell:
M vow this tythinges trew bring,
And | will Of them say 4 Sing.
~rhis day to you is born anes childe.
NJ Mary meeke and Ylrgine mylde;
That blissit barne, Dining & kynde,
Sail YOU rejoyce baitli heart & mynd.
"My SAUL and iyfe, stand ups see
nnha Ives in ane cribe Of tree,
Guhat babe Is that, 80 guide & faire?
It is Christ, Gods some and aire:
90 God! that made all creature,
How art thou becNM SO pure,
mat on the hay. & straw will I've.
Among the asses, oxin, and kye."
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-24

AIilliner is corruption Of "AIilaner.
from Milan, which city at one time gave
the fashion to Europe in all matters OF
taste in women's dress.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-24

Ed Reed, who one year ago killed the
two Crittenden brothers, outlaws. ct
Waggoner, was himself shot and killed
Mt Clarimore. Ind. T., last night while
creating a disturbance.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-24

A good way to utilize old stockings and
other knitted goods is to rip out the wool.
which makes a splendid elastic stufBng for
cushions, pillows, etc.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-24

Within the last decade the population Of
Europe has increased about 3O,UOOOOO. of
whom Russia contributed l2,51O.OOO and
France only $1,000.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-24
Nothing serious,

Imply What Is the matter with
Miss Plassid's eyes?
Gimply-Oh, they toe in a little, that
is all.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-24

FITS stopped fire. ard permanently cured. Nos
efter first day q use o. IN. IIline's Grer Nerve
Restorer. Free 70 trial bottle and treatise.
Send to Dr.. kLlSE, Y3l Arch St., Philadelphia, Ia
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-24
AGENTS WANTED.

Lady and gentlemen agents in every
town; pays well. For particulars, P.
o. Box 81, Minneapolis, MINI.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-24

Heeeman's Camphor leo with G'ycerIne.
Cures Chapped Hands and Face. Tender or Sore Feet
Chilbains, Piles, &c. c. G. Clark Co.. New Haven Ct
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-24
Next Thing to 1t,

"Did yo,t get that rabbits left hin1
foot in q graveyard?'
mo. but found it On trolley ca1
track" y Chicago Record.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-24

Professors Wife-"What, You want
to go to the tavern? Not much-you
can't so tonight"
Professor with Il sigM-"And yet 1t
is said that knowledge Is power
Fliegendc Blaetter.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-24
NerX0uS.

First Suburbanite-That new cook l
got yesterday was uneasy all the way
out from town.
Second Suburbanite-Wha was the
matter4
First Suburbanite-I forgot to buy
her return ticket.-Judge.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1896-12-24

"Hoff's German Liniment is a Won
derful cure for aches and pains" Ask
your druggist for it.
The record-union., 1896-05-17
The Stork and the rIidgets.

Numerous incidents have been re-
cited showing how the larger and
stronger animals have assisted and
protected smaller and weaker ones
Among the birds, however, there is a
practice which is just as interesting as
any of the acts of consideration per-
formed by animals. A striking instance
OF that is shown on the continent of
Europe.
For small birds to attempt to fly
across the broad Mediterranean would,
because of the inadaptability of their
wings and powers of endurance be i'm
possible. To reach a warmer climate
through Asia Minor, Syria and Pales-
tine would be quite as certain to result
in their DEATH
Through the kindliness of the crane,
however, the small birds are enabled to
reach the warmer climate with little
effort.
When the crane is about to migrate
it flies in wide circles close to the
ground, uttering a loud and peculiar
cry, as of alarm, that can be heard at
great distance. The small birds rec
ognize it as a call for them and they
Immediately fly to the crane and take
up position on the cranes back. When
he has all the passengers he can carry
comfortably, the crane starts on his
long journey. Arrived in the warm
south lands, the small birds fly from the
back of their friend, and are safe for
the winter
The record-union., 1896-05-17

tion-one by imbedding the coffin in
cement, the other by pouring the ce-
ment around the nude body. When the
first method is used it is necessary to
prepare the body with antiseptics. in
order to preserve it thoroughly. This
method is the one commonly used at
the cemetery. The other method is the
one which Judge Hulett has prescribed
by will shall be used in his own case
It preserves a perfect cast of the body
In the process of concentration which
is preferred by many the body is laid
nude in a rough box. It is supported
by a number of unburned bricks. Ce-
ment is then poured in until it COM
pletely surrounds the body and fills the
box. When it is hardened the inscrip-
ton is made on the top, and the lid is
screwed on. All this work may be done
by the undertaken who will have the
body completely cemented for the fun
eral ceremony. This process preserves
the form and features of the dead. and
saves the expenses of clothing, costly
coffins and other features of the COM
mon system of burial. 1t also provides
perfect guarantee against the dan
gers to public health of the decomposi-
tion of animal matter. The cement for
all practical purposes prevents the
gases of the body from escaping and
reaching the earth.-Chicago Chronicle
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She, Too, is a "Stewart."

There are any number of good stories
| floating about town which emanated
| from the smart throng that for the past
three weeks has strolled about CopIev
Hall; but none is told with greater zest
than one heard one afternoon in front
of Justus SuSterman's fascinating por-
| trait of the young and handsome Duke
OF Monmouth, lent by Mrs. Gardner,
which hung half way down the outer
wall of the large hall, and to which
many a Boston belle lost her heart.
1t appears that Mrs. Gardner bought
this painting in Venice in an old pict-
ure shop, giving the dealer orders not
to deliver it until she notified him. The
very next day the Empress Friedrich of
Germany CHANGED to enter the same
shop, and seeing the portrait of Mon
mouth, at once wished to purchase it,
The dealer was abject in his apologies
but informed the Empress that he had
the day before sold it to an American
lady. Victoria's daughter was discon-
solate. She asked the address of the
purchaser, and at once wrote Mrs.
Gardnsr a letter, expressing her desire
to purchase of her at any price the pict-
ure of the Duke, and expressing the
hope that the American owner would
appreciate her desire to possess the
picture of her ancestor, which she
wished to add to the collection at Wind
sor Castle.
Mrs. Gardner replied that she was ex-
tremely sorry to refuse the Empress
Friedrich anything, but that she could
not possibly part with the portrait of
Monmouth adding, land your imperial
majesty will understand my desire to
retain the portrait when / tell you that
l, too am Stewart"
But whether she spelled it Stuart
or Stewart" the narrator did not say,
nor whether she sent the Empress the
key to the joke. 1t is probably one of
those humorous turns only funny to the
perpetrator and her set, and thrown
away on the Empress.-Boston Herald
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st. Peter and the Mining Man.

| A Colorado boomer died (no matter
what the day or date) and when he
reached the portal spied ST. Peter Sit
ting at the gate. From out beneath his
| shaggy brows the good saint eyed the
coming guest, who, with true Ches-
| terfieldian bows, his honor of the saint
| expressed. He said he had grown tireS
| below, his brain was worried with it's
cares, the struggle was a hard one, so
| he thought he'd climb the golden stairs.
| ST. Peter asked the man his name, his
occupation down below, his church, his
creed, from whence he came and what
credentials he could show, and then,
with indiscretion rank, ne'er dreaming
of the fruit 'twould bear, he asked the
disembodied crank how things in Colo
rado were.
This question has never yet failed
to start the Coloradan tongue, and
sanity ears were soon assailed with
widest anthems ever sung. He talked
of leads and shafts and veins, of tun-
nels, Slopes and assures true, of NAM
moth strikes and golden gains, until
the heavenly air was blue. With glow
ing eloquence he sped along the ora
toric track, with gestures of both hands
back, till Peters ears began to ache and
that tired feeling came to him; vet
still the Coloradan spake his little piece
with added vim.
AT last forbearance ceased to be a
virtue and the saint arose. believing
that his guest would see the interview
was at close. Then grabbed he Peter
by the robe and talked and talked again
until the patience of a Job would not
| have stood the trying strain.
In desperation Peter threw the golden
gateway wide ajar and said unto him:
IF you'd view the heavenly glories,
there they are.''
The Coloradan stepped inside, gazed
on the streets of shining gold, and in a
business manner eyed the buildings of
unequal mold. The dazzling beauties
one and all he studied; then, with shake
of head and concentrated Western gall.
turned to the waiting saint and said:
Just as described in holy writ, and I
confess it's mighty sleek; but 1 lust
want to say that it amt in it, sir. with
| Cripple Creek.'
| Then Peter sized him by the neck and
near the bottom of the spine, gave
him one vigorous, sanity kick and shot
him down the dark incline; and as the
body downward sped old Peter gave his
| ears a rub and, with most touching
| pathos, said: Il pity poor old Beelze-
| tbubi"-EXchanpe
The record-union., 1896-05-17
CEMENTATION OF THE DEAD
1t Preserves the Form and Features
and Avoids rIuch Expense.

Concentration is the name given to the
method of disposing of dead bodies
which has now considerable number
OF advocates. The most remarkable and
curious result of cementation is that
it would preserve perfect cast of the
body This system, it is claimed. has
all the sanitary advantages of crema-
ton, while it avoids the destruction of
the body, which is repulsive to the senti-
ment of many, If not most, people. Ce-
mentation has already been put in prac-
tice. Several human bodies have been
buried in cement. These have not been
exhumed, but the bodies of several ami
mails so treated have been taken up and
found to justify the claim made for the
method.
There are two processes of cementa-
The record-union., 1896-05-17
State Tournament.

Bluerocll experts are looking for
ward impatiently to the great tourna-
nent to be held at Stockton on the last
two days of this month, under the au-
spices of the State Bluerock Associa-
ton. a meeting of the Board of Gov
ernors viii be held in Stockton this
evening to perfect arrangements and
modify the rules governing the shoot.
An amendment to the bylaws Of the
association, defining what are correct
and what are not proper records in gun
club shoots, will be considered.
Nearly all the prominent gun clubs in
the State will be represented at the
traps, including the Capital City and
Spoonbill Clubs of Sacramento.
The team representing the former will
be composed of F. NJ. Newbert, L. S.
Upson, S. c. Yoerk, Hal Stevens, Frank
Ruhstaller, Jr., and E. Nicolaus. DR..
+. c. Duel will go as manager of the
team.
The Spoonbills will not select their
team until after to-morrow's shoot.
The Buckeye Gun Club of Dayton,
Ohio has five memebrs who can un-
doubtedly defeat any five target shoot
ers in any city in the world in a team
race, viz: Heikes, Pike. Raymond,
Dando and Mcdonald. They have
thrown down the gantlet to this effect
and are known as the big Five"
At a meeting of the recently elected
Board of Directors of the California
State Sportsman's Association, II. T.
Payne was elected Secretary of the as
sociation. Communications will there
fore be addressed to 531 California
street
The record-union., 1896-05-17
The Presidents New Duck Boat

President Cleveland owns what is
supposed to be the lightest duck boat
in the world. 1t is made of aluminium.
IL is fourteen feet long and weighs ex-
actly thirty pounds. 1t was presented
to him by w. H. Mullins of Salem, O.,
who is the first boat manufacturer to
use aluminium for that purpose 1t will
carry two persons, and may be lifted
easily with one hand, and would be a
useful contrivance, particularly in our
marshes, where frequent portages are
necessary The softest stroke of the
paddle will set it in motion. It's draught
is so small that it can run along the
thick reeds where the ducks love to
hide, and, being painted green, it can
hardly be distinguished from the
rushes. Air tanks at bow and stern
make it unsuitable and as safe as a
wooden duck boat
The record-union., 1896-05-17

than 500 racing sanctions have been
granted for that day.
The happy hours I spend on my wheel
Have only fear to mar 'em:
That possibly I may contract
Kyphosis Bicyclistarum.
Miss Neuwoman-I saw Cholley Dud-
ington out on the boulevard yesterday
on his bicycle and guess What?-he
had on bloomers.
Fan De Siecle-The brazen thing!
The dude who's made a hundred miles
Upon his two-wheeled vehicle
Regards himself with proudest smiles
AS a young man fin de steele.
When a man starts to go down the
hill of life Fate furnishes him with a
fast bicycle. This is a three-ply truth,
warranted to wash.
Johnson-How are you getting along
with your bicycle riding?
Observation-Disclosures! l can do every
thing except chew gum.
+ =
At Woodgreen, Eng, Chase, the BIZ
cyclist, rode fifty miles in 1:4o:3S 80
on Thursday, the fastest time for the
distance.
The use of the wheel allays the pas
sions elevates the imagination and ap-
plies animal energy in wise and i'm
proving ways.
1t is estimated that New Jersey now
has LOCO miles of stone road, with
fifty more building.
The record-union., 1896-05-17
Notes of the Kennel.

George Crocker has purchased the
English settlers Sam T., Minnie T., Cora
T. and Nancy T. for $1,000 Forest
and Stream, states: "W. w. Titus has
also sold his household furniture, stock,
kennel yard. ETC., and will give UP his
game preserve to Mr.. Waddell, who will
establish his kennel in New York. Mr.
Titus, we regret to say, is going out of
the business. While he may leave the
business. he cannot leave his friendships
and of these there are hosts, as is fitting
there should be for man whose ca
reer has been of sterling integrity and
The record-union., 1896-05-17

amiable personality. We heartily wish
him good luck in other fields of action.
Mr.. Crocker has secured dogs of genuine
worth, whose honors have been earned
by the fairest of effort. The prices can
be relied upon as being bona fide.''
*
The second bench show of the Ala
media County Sportsmen's Association
opens in the Tabernacle at Oakland on
next Wednesday and closes on Satur-
day night, May 23d. j. Otis Fellows of
Hornellsville, N. Y, will judge all of the
classes.
The record-union., 1896-05-17
BARTLETT SPRINGS

Have the mePited reputation of be.
ing one of the ondePS Of the
world. and seekers of pleasure
and lovers Of sightseeing. as well
as those in search OF health, viii
be well paid by visiting them.
The record-union., 1896-05-17
Fitness.

Little Lord Charleston, I'm going to
be an omnibus driver when l grow up.
Fair American-But your brothers
going to be a duke, isn't he?
l.. L. C.-Ah, yes; but that's abut all
he's fit for, you know-Punch.
The record-union., 1896-05-17

No mosquitoes. Large Swimming
tank. Many improvements since last
season.
The record-union., 1896-05-17

Train leaves Sacramento at 1880
a. m. Arrive Springs p. m.
RS- NEW SERVICE QUICK TIME
The record-union., 1896-05-17

Address Bartlett Springs Co, % Fourth
street, san Francisco. or II. Il. WARNER
Bartlett Springs, Lake County, for beautiful
new 32-page souvenir. Free.
The record-union., 1896-05-17

\ Positive Cure for Malaria, Rheu-
matism, Liver, Kidney and stomach
Troubles.
The record-union., 1896-05-17
KLAMATH HOT SPRINGS gSEIY0U CnUNTY CAL,

ALAAAIH HOT SThIAI0, l0AITUU UOUNIT, JEL,
ONE OF THE MOST PICTURESQU
spots on the Pacific Coast. Hot mud. sui
phur and vapor baths; large swimming
analysis of the water shows great cura-
tive properties; table supplied with ber-
ries, vegetables and dairy products pro-
duced on the place. The springs are To-
Gated on the most desirable route to
Crater Lake, in Oregon. Address EDISON
BROS, Beswick. SisNyou County, Cal.
The record-union., 1896-05-17
oCooOooOo
The Leading Paper Of the In
terror Of California
The pioneer journal,


which, from early
years in the history Of
the coast, has MAIN
tanned THE FRONT
RANK OF JOURNAL
ISM, having every
news facility with the
San Francisco leading
dailies, and sustaining
che fullest public conf
dence.
The record-union., 1896-05-17

SUMMIT HOTEL, SANTA CRTrZ
mountains Grand mountain scenery: de-
lightful drives; trout fishing: fruit in
abundance: cream; croqUet; tennis: danc-
ing etc Rates IS to $40. c. kINCAID
Wrights, Santa Clara County, Cal
REAUTIFUL BELVEDERE, MARIN
County, Cal First-class board; location
unsurpassed: boating, bathing, fishing
For particulars address X. ELMER.
The record-union., 1896-05-17

It is proposed to erect in Berlin small
open pavilions in public streets and
places where wheelmen may store their
bicycles for a trifie. Such pavilions
are to be erected at almost every street
crossing and on all public squares.
The record-union., 1896-05-17

According to the report of the racing
board of the l.. A. w, July 4th is the
most popular race day to meet. No less
The record-union., 1896-05-17

The signature of Governor Morton of
Now York put to a recent law makes it
. misdemeanor for any person or per-