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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-01-21

Under Instructions Of Judge Butler,
who said the evidence was insufficient
to c0nvice, the jury In the district court
returned a verdict Of not guilty In the
case Of Frank Atkins, president of the
Colorado Savings bank, indicted on a
charge Of having received deposits
when he knew the bank was inSOlvent.
Foreign Gossip.
The steamer Belgique, while bound
from Antwerp to Bayonne, was wreck
ed. Fifteen persons Of the eighteen
ON board were drowned.
Capt. Morlies, a member of the war
council and president of the court be-
fore which the Barcelona anarchists
were tried, has committed suicide in
Spain. The cause for self-destruction
is not known.
1t is stated that the British admit
rally intends to introduce a new class
of torpedo destroyers Of minimum
speed of thirty-three knots. Twenty
vesSNs, it seems, will be ordered i'm
mediately Of this class
Statistics just published show that
the number of duels in Germany has
doubled since 1889 and whereas in
1901 60 sentences were imposed for
dueling, 1O7 sentences for the same
Offense were imnosed in 1895 in various
parts Of Germany.
Wilfred Laurier. prime minister of
the Dominion of Canada, was asked IL
he would accept knighthood were it Of
fered to him. and declined the honor.
Alexander Mckenzie, when prime min
lister of Canada, also refused knight
hood, as did Edward Blake.
1t appears that the ambassadors of
the powers, in addition to considering
the treatment Of Christians in the
Turkish empire, are discussing meas
ures to ameliorate the position of the
Musselmans.
A Bombay dispatch to the London
Daily Mail reports that all of the lead
ing journals there describe the famine
as the most widespread Of the present
century. 1t is the general opinion that
the viceroy errs in refusing English aid.
While hunting with the Maynell
hounds Right Hon. Henry Chaplin,
formerly president of the board of az
riculture, who was one Of the prince of
Wales party at the duke of Suther-
lands seat at Trentham hall, was
thrown from his horse and seriously in
jured.
The mill operatives and their fam
lilies are quitting the city of Bombay
en- masse, thus adding a quarter of a
million unemployed to the county dis
tricts. 1t is now estimated that $780,
600 persons have fed from the city as
result Of the spread of the bubonio
plague.
The Brazilian treasury delegate
writes to the London Times with refer
ence to the sale at Hamburg Of $4,000
bags Of Brazilian coffee which, it was
reported, were believed to be consign-
ment of the Brazilian government to
the Rothschilds of Lonoon in lieu of
bills to pay the interest on the Brazil
ian debt. The treasury delegate writes
that the Rothschilds already had sufh-
Gent funds to pay for the coupons on
the external debts.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-01-21

A coquette is like a rose. Each lover
plucks leaf; the stem and thorns are
left for the future husband.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-01-21

An employer who understands the
details OF his business is seldom unjust
to his employees.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-01-21
The average man thinks it adds to his
Importance to annoy somebody else.
Most men suffer a good deal less
from conscience than from indigestion.

enough to talk about it seems to grow
lighter.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-01-21
Otherwise.

Otherwise.
It is accidentally discovered in McXi-
CO that honey and water will cure
smallpox.
J. G.. Bailess, commission merchant
Of Cincinnati, has assigned. Assets,
$4,000; liabilities, $4,000.
The shipment of grain from Balti-
more to foreign ports during the month
Of December was by far the largest in
the history Of that port.
At Little Rock, Ark, default judy
| ment was entered in favor of the
Thomson Houston Electric company
! for $22,5S2 against the street railway
| company.
John w. Doan has retired from the
presidency of the Merchants Loan and
Trust company Of Chicago. He was
! reelected president, but has telegraph
ed from Omaha declining to serve.
In the California assembly Belshaw
has introduced a resolution instructing
| CALIFORNIA; delegation in congress to
work against all Pacific railroad re-
funding bills.
The Western Paper Bag company,
one of the Van Nortwick plants, at Ba-
| tavia, ILL.,, was placed in the hands of
| a receiver. Judge Grosscup, of the
United States court, appointed William
Z! q. Stevens receiver.
A receiver has been appointed for the
/ Dorncr & Button Manufacturing COM
e. Strong. Cognovit judgments aggre-
| eating S6S,OOO were previously taken
against the company.
The plate and sheet mill of the Cleve-
land, Ohio, Rolling Mill company,
which has been closed down since 1893,
will resume operations within a few
days, giving employment to probably
200 or 300 hands.
The war Of four rld-famed work
ers against the world, the flesh and the
devil in Boston began in earnest when
D L. Moody. Archbishop Martinelli.
Sam Jones and Francis Murphy opened
the crusade meetings.
| Officers at Perry, o. T., began eject
ing people from claims Of the o. lines
Of the Ponca, Otoe and Missouri and
| Usage Indian reservations, in. accord
ance with the decision of Secretary of
the Interior Francis. 1t is feared that
trouble will result.
Bernard Reed, wealthy farmer, is
in a critical condition at the city hos
pital of Youngstown, Ohio, suffering
from gangrene of the right foot caused
by trimming corn too closely. The
foot was amputated, but there is little
hope for his recovery.
| Andrew Freedman was appointed re-
ceiver for Oscar Hammerstein at New
York, pending the trial of the suit
brough by A. NJ. Byers Il Co. of Pitts
burg to set aside the conveyance made
by Mammerstein on all his property to
his wife, Halvina, and his sons, Ar
thur and William.
| What promises to he stubborn
strike was inaugurated by the coal
miners in the Massilon district. The
convention of independent miners
which assembled at Massillon repre-
scented 1900 men. Resolutions were
adopted refusing to accept the 10 cents
ton reduction ordered by the operat-
ors few days ago.
It Is stated that the litigation at.
tending the winding up of the affairs
of the great cattle firm of Miller &
Lux Of San Francisco Is to be ended
by the Incorporation Of the business.
and that all the heirs will be given 4
share. Stock will be issued to the
amount Of $12OO0,OOO.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-01-21

Bismarck, n. D., Ian. 13.-The senate
settled the Sanforl-Fuller election con-
test by seating Fuller. Senator Ar
mold moved the adoption of the report
Of the majority of the committee, un-
seating Sanford. Dobie moved to sub
stitute the minority report, which was
in Sanford's favor. Sanford the,
asked unanimous consent to address
the senate in his own behalf. He spoke
at considerable length, charging that
ballot boxes were tempered with be-
tween time Of original count and that
made under order OF the court, and
asked that the ballot boxes be sent for
and the entire case opened up. Arnold.
chairman of the committee, said that
they had no power to send for ballot
boxes, that Fuller had clearly cstab-
lished his claim to the seat. On roll
call the substitute was lost and the
majority report adopted. All senators
voted for Fuller except T.obie, DUNLAP.
I-evang. McCarten and Plain. A com.
mittee was appointed to escort Fuller
to his seat. When he came in he was
loudly applauded, aud in a neat speech
thanked the senate for the action It
had taken. Mr. Tuft introduced n bill
taxing all railroad right of way, leased
or not used for railroad purposes.
In the house Mr.. Hurley's motion
ordering the proceedings of the Repub-
lean senatorial caucus spread upon
the minutes was adopted. Mr.. Twich-
Ell introduced u concurrent resolution
Tor the Interstate committee to act
with llge committee of the Minnesota
legislature to formulate q bin for re-
auction OF freight rates. The rules
were suspended and the resolution was
passed and sent to the senate where
It was referred to the committee on
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-12-16
ONE OF TWO WAYS.

The bladder was created for one
purpose, Bnmely, "A receptacle for the
urine, and as such it is not liable to
any form of disease except by one Of
two ways. The first way is from
imperfect action of the kidneys. The
second way is from careless local
treatment OF other diseases
CHIEF CAUSE.
Unhealthy urine from unhealthy
kidnevs is the chief cause Of bladder
troubles. So the womb, like the
bladder, WAS created for one purposes,
and if not doctored too much is not
liable to weakness or disease, except
ia rare eases. 1t is situated back of
and very close to the bladder, there
fore any pain, disease or inconveni-
ence manifested in the klduevs. hack,
bladder or urinary passage is often, by
mistake, attributed to female weak-
ness or womb trouble of some sort.
The error is enSily made and may be
rs easily avoided. To find ont corr
rectly, set your urine asida for twenty
four hours. II sediment or settling
indicates kidney or bladder trouble.
The mild and the extraordinary effect
vi Ut hlIlHeTT oWuInp-hOOI, tHt
great kidney, and bladder remedy is
soon realized. If you need IA medicine
you should have the best. At drug
gists fifty cents and one dollar You
may have u sample bottle and pam
phlet, both sent free by mail Men>
tion the Mddleburgh. Posi- and send
your address to DR.. klmer Il Co.,
Binghamton, N. Y. The proprietor Of
this paper guarantee the genuineness
this offer
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-12-16
kIundike
Alaska! Why not
get your share Of
fDn Urn1f fOrtupps

to be realized from the wonderful discoveries
already made and to be made In this New KlOn-
dike-Alaska-E Eldorado? THE WASHING
TON GOLD FIELDS EXPLORATION COM
PANI under Its character Is authorized to Pros
pect for and 0cquire Mining Claims aDd"Pr0p
critics in the wonderful gold fields of Klohdke
and Alaska. immense fortunes have already
been realized and millions more will lie made
there. VIII you allow this golden Opportunity
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in this undertaking may be the foundation To
your fortune The rush to the wonderland nee
cssitatcs immediate action. The first in the
field the FIRST ia fortune. No s.ch opportunity
has ever been presented TO the peope OF the
present generation as is offered in the Hlon-
dike-Alsska Gold Fields. All shareholders
get their full proportion Of all profits. No div-
dends are made on stock remaining unsod.
Send your orders enclosing One Dollar FOR each
share OF fully paid-up and non -assessable stock
desired to the WASHINGTON GOLD FIELDS
EXPLORATION COMPANY, Tacoma, wash
ington.
The following Tacoma dealers in supplies for
the Klondike and Alaska trade are StOckhold-
crs in the Company and will infCrm yon rec ard
ing the reliability OF its officers: Monty &
Gum Groceries; A. r. Iiosks. Harness Go.
Morris Gross Co Dry Goods and Clothing w.
q. Rowland, Outh.ter; Hugo FelitH, Tents
Tacoma Hardware co. l0-2s-lyr.
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Divorce Notice.

SADIE BAsoS LATE oy MT PLEASANT MILLS, sNy.
DER COUNTY, rRNNA
Whereas William A. Basom, your husband
has lied q libel in the Court OF Common Pleas
OF Snyder county. Pa, of May Term, 1895. No.
Is, praying n divorce sgainst you, now you are
hereby notified and required to appear in said
court or before Monday, the 18th day OF
December, next To answer tho complaint OF the
said William A. Basom, and in default OF such
appearance you will be liable TO have divorce
granted in your absence.
IS. RITTER, Sheriff OF Snyder Co,
SheriH's Office, Middieburgh, Pa Oct. 18th, 1897
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-12-16
A Logical Inference,

Every summer Mrs. Chailie goes of
and spends several months at the sea-
side, leaving her husband at home. a
few days ago Johnnie, who is II thought
less boy. asked the old man:
Papa, are the swallows the wives Of
the sparrows?"
What Il silly question:"
"Wcl, didn't know" replied John
ME. If the swallows amt the wives
of the sparrows, why do the swallows
go Off every year and lea"e the sparrows
at home?"-N. y. World.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-12-16

Wealthy Widower Ito dnughter)-My
dear. l--ahem-I have concluded TO
marry again, and the-the bride will be
Miss De Sweet. To be sure. there is
some difference in our ages, but er--as
she is SO young she will be fond OF So
ciety. you know. and will greatly en-
joy going ont with you.
Daughter (respectfully)-Well. I'll
chaperon her.-N. y. Weekly.
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nishop NeCabe. er New Ysrk.


~ IT. legai d 10 DR.. James Head
Le Powders, l have no hesitatio,
cummeuding them to sufferer,
ON headache. They relieve tn.
nn speedily, aud l have neve
'iown u ,one to b.. harmed by thei,
Il >. | have been great sufferei
"m headache III my life, but hav,
itGost gotten rid of it by the con
;nut use of hot water and fruit All,
y doing without coffee. The Dl
lanes Headache Powders have,
however. greatly relieved me at times
,ud / never allow myself to te with
nut them, and have recommended
10 others freely. G. G. MCCABE."
For sale by W. II. Spangler, Drug.
;let Middleburgh. Pa. 6l7-9m
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-12-16
f Terrible SANDER.

Bildad-That was a singularly unfor-
tunate typographical error that the
paper made in speaking of those Vassar
candidates, wasn't it?
lchabod-What was il? didn't see it.
Bildad-Why. the reporter wrote
they are all angels, and twas printed
they are all angles. Town Topics.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-12-16
Everybody sayo So.

Cascrrets Candy Cnthartic, the most WON
derful medical discovery OF tho age, pleas
ami and refreshing TO the taste, act gently
and positively on kidneys, liver and bowels,
cleansing the entire system, dispel colds
cure headache, fever, habitual constipation
and hi iousncss. Pleesr buy and try u boz
Of &. g. q. to-day; 10, ~. so cents. Sold and
gunrantH~H TO cure by all druggists.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-12-16

City Chld-Do country towns where
you go have theaters?
Actress-No. Country towns never
have theaters. They have only opera
houses. academies Of music and temples
Of Thcspis.-N. y. Weekly.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-12-16
BALLOONS
The Wonder of the Age
The Shooting Star Balloon

These wonderful balloons eonlui" n
merits OF former similar inventions m m
many new and interesting features IN
in the air, discharging WondcriJ ,bd
and Brilliant Shooting Stars, when ,n, 'a,
delight every beholder. They cone
large balloons, each measuring 9'e,
long" In an envelnping case, ana 90" ~
led with perfect safety, rs the ON! M
safc Interior Firework, giving NM
display, ever invented. IL Is prom ~
the press as the greatest wonder ~
works yet produced. They are wsnd nssd
where Tor home amusement, parlot - q
entertainments, fairs, etc. sanp,s
containing 10 balloons with iuil o, Ia
10 cents. 3 for 25. Agents this Is o
Send for prices. Address,, yu0yB [
EMPIRE NOVELTY Co, Mh''
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-12-16
G. 4. GIBSON, SUnbQlY
Does Il Pay 10 br Sick

Besides the discomfort and suffering, illness
OF any kind Is expensive. Hundreds OF people
consult the doctors every day about coughs and
colds. This Is better than 10 suffer the disease
to run along, but thote who use Ottos Cure FOR
the throat and lungs do better still IL costs
less than cure Is certain You can get trial
bottle free OF our agents, w. II. Herman, Trox-
elville Middleswarth & Ulsh, Mcclure; ii. A,
Ebright, Alinc. Large sizes Csc and SOC.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-12-16
How tn he HQutlsOJlc

II IL q mistake to suppose that the on',
TO he good looking Is to be born 80
health has more to do with good iooas
anything else Such diseases rs consus
dyspepsia, liver complaints rheumau,,,I. NJ.
spoil tempers and "looks." Baconss !.
King for the nerves cures these trouoHsd|
II Herman, TroXelville; MiddlcswaHns
Mcclure; sell 1t and will give you
package free. Large sizes 25c ana oVc
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-12-16
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your life lusy.

TO quit tobacco easily and forever, he mag
neiic. full OF life, nerve and yigor, take No-To
Bac, the wondcrworkcr, that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, SOC or 81. Cure guaran.
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago or New York
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-12-16
Trains leave Selinsgrove Junction

Trains leave Selinsgrove Junction,
800 IN New York 53p IN Baltimore III
Washington lJpm
53l p IN daily arriving a; Philadelphia :.
10 20 p III New York SO IN. Baltimore gDI
-, pm week days arriving atphiladelP|
4 30a IN New York 733 IN
Ira ms also leav- Sunbnry: ii
] 80 a IN daily arriving at Phlladeldhao o|I
Baltimore q 70 q IN Washington I ~ an \
York y 80 Il m Weekdays. 10 50 a IN SUNDAY,
15J p m, week days arriving at Phl!ade
Washington l5pm
Trains also leave Sunbury at $50 N ana
and $ 30 p M, for Harrisburg. Philaie'pa"
Baltimore
J X. WOOD, Gen'l Pass
j. b. HUTCHINSON, 9en'I Manager
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-12-16
sl,oeI.eu by The TeIepbone.

Mrs. Ycast-Did you ever get u shock
while at the telephoneP
Mrs. Crimsonbeak-Yes; ! happened
10 overhcar q man telling neighbor
what he thought Of him. Yonkers
Stateeypap
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-12-16
But lie Wasn't.

Jones and Brown are very bitter
against each other"
"Yes, and it's all due TO n misunder-
standing, too"
"Indeed?"
Yes, each thought the other was an
easy mark. detroit News.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-12-16
Rights and LeftS.

Miss Byker-So you have given up ad-
vocating woman's rights?
Miss Thyrty-Ies; | now go in for
woman's iefts.
Miss Byker-What's that?
Miss Thyrty-Widowers. - Up-to-
Date.
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Merely Language.

is your daughter contractor, may
Ask?"
"a contractor? What do you mean?"
We'll, / heard her say that when she
saw the parade coming she tore up the
street" detroit Free Press.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-12-16
Smiled.

She sat on the steps at the evening tide
Enjoying the balmy air;
He came and asked: May sit by youl
side7"
And she gave him a vacant stair.
Cornell Widow.
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MAY | 80 to the races, pa?"
"Oh. yes. my little sonny:
But don't go near the 'bookies' or
They will got all your money"
Chicago News,
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A GOOD MAN WANTED.

A good opportunity for the right man.
"a Wanted, a man well and favorably known
(practcal man prefcrred) to sell on commits.
sion, Billings King Co.'S High Grade Paints
and Varnishes in the counties ofSnyder. Union,
Centre and Miiilin. Apply, with references
KING co, 43s Pearl St, New York City,
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-12-16

II Vt" VT"
hut failed. We called
several physicians but
the spasms continued,
her tongue became
partially paralyzcd
and the doctors said
she would never talk
again. Night and day
We watched the poor
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-12-16
A SUMMER SAIL

in ladies' shoes is a pleasant
voyage afOot. For the pleas
ure it gives, there's no sail
like our sale. Crowds are
enjoying it, and securing the
prettiest, coolest and best fit
ting Summer shoes now man
ufactured, at prices which
buyers find it a pleasure to
pay. For house or street
Wear, pleasure or everyday
practical purposes, walking,
riding, or driving, we supply
the ideal shoes demanded by
fashion and the dictates of
individual taste. l. aides,
whoever claims yOnr hands,
by all means surrender your
feet to these shoes.
G. r. GIBSON, SunbQlY
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-12-16

Don't be afraid, my good man, he
won't hurt you"
mo, mum. tain't best he try
London ldler.
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little sufferer and tried every remedy we
saw advertised for such cases but got no re-
lief. We began giving DR.. Miles Nervine,
and after taking four bottles she was run
ming about as well and happy as ever"
DR.. Miles Remedies are sold by all drug
gists under positive guarantee, first bottle
benefits or money refunded. Book on Heart
and Nerves sent free to all applicants.
DIR. MILES MEDICAL CO., Elkhart Ind.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-12-16
SOME STATE POLITICS.
Senator Quay's Ward Organization
in Philadelphia Killed.
GRADUALLY GOING TO PIECES.

Three Prominent Leaders Desert 1t
in One wcek-Morc Descrtions to
Foliow-The Ficht For Governor
Next Ncnr-A Candidate to BE Put
Up who WIN Command the support
OF All Anti-Boss Republicans.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-12-16

;"--HE many cases Of spasms, St. Vitus
d dance and epilepsy that DR.. Miles
- Restorative Nervinc has cured would
alone give this great remedy wide reputa-
,ton. Mrs. Walter a. Steward, 10 Broadway,
kingston, ~ V, says March 3, 1s9G: "ln 1923,
vhiic on u visit to friends our little girl was
;a'.cn with spasms. We FASTENED home 10
our fduily unysiCian. lie did all he could
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-12-16
CFrom our Own Correspondent)

("Seventeenth ward)"
AS a member OF the league Magistrate
Scott had become thoroughly disguised
with It's false pretense, and 80 he did
not hesitate TO lay bare all OF its sham
srrss .'',seaer,sy He declares that re-
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-12-16

[rAe other da
|0'e out into
q. He Ned h
P0dis and, riff
/. Forest whe.
| hour Then,
Iught was a b,
F'AasheAad
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1897-12-16

Il'ls reror,e,
sltrouble b
+ City hard
Yo and now
(Hltlon by sa
p In his bio,
|aute particle
\ must be acq,