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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-11-04
CHAPTER Xxx.
The End of the Mystery.

The End of the Mystery.
Faithful and loyal to the last, Mrs.
Somerville obeyed her husbands in
structions to the letter, and when the
warder on duty warned her that the
final. heart-Ereaking interview must be
brought to close, the fatal phial was
transferred from her lips to those Of
the doomed man without exciting the
faintest suspicion. Truly, a kiss of
Death, and as sore test of wifely love
as ever self-sacrlticing woman was
called upon to give.
Il can do no more, Richard" she
moaned, than pray that we may meet
again in Heaven. Farewell, my hus-
band!'
Somerville embraced her in silence;
aud, so soon as she was gone. busted
himself as usual, with his manuscript.
When the last sheet had been carefully
revised. he made the monograph into a
neat packet, which he addressed to the
President of the Royal College of Sur
geOns.
"And now that my earthly labors are
over" he remarked, with grim en-
phaSis, to his custodian, Il think I'll
take rest"
BEST thing you can do, SIR replied
the Warder, more impressed than ever
with the doomed mans cool courage,
cor your nerves may be unstrung in
the morning."
"Not they" was the calm rctort
'.rhey'll be as steady as those of q
corpse. Goodnight"
"Good-night, sir" rejoincd the ward
er, half-shudGering at the idea of wish
ing a goodnight to man doomed to
be hanged next morning.
Somerville lay down upon his truck
le-bed and covered his face with a
blanket to deaden the sound of the
broken glass. Then his strong, white
teeth closed upon the phial, and in a
few seconds all was over.
'He sleeps precious sound for a man
who has got to die in an hour" NUT
tered the warder, as the prison clock
struck seven. Il never saw nor heard
of his match for right-down, hard
pluck. And that's a fact
Very shortly afterwards the con-
demned mans breakfast was brought
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-11-04
Skating With Messages.

When London messenger boy is
sent for he comes on skates. Recently
the proprietors of the messenger sys-
tenn have tried the experiment of hav-
ing its boys use bicycle skates, and
While 1t Is uncertain yet whether the
whole force will be so equipped, it is
said to work very we'll so far as it has
been tried. The bicycle skate is an ex-
ceedingly clever little invention. It
consists of two small pneumatic tired
wheels, exactly like very small bicycle
wheels. These are fastened at each end
of the skate. Being much larger than
the ordinary wheels of roller skate.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-11-04
~ rAUQlCE n. HERueY

"N'hy. what's this?.... Blame me If
l don't believe he's given us all the
slipw
At that moment the hangman made
his appearance to perform the prelim-
ina:ies of his CHASTITY work, followed
by the chaplain, the governor and the
! gaol surgeon. The sheriff had not yet
arrived. Gaol surgeons are accustomed
to fainting fit on the part of the con-
demned man, when the fatal time
draws nigh; and, therefore, DR.. Griffin
did not, at first, suspect the truth. But
a very brief examination satisfied him
that, in this case, the gallows had been
robbed of its prey. He lowered his
face to within a few inches of that of
the dead man, and then turned toward
the hangman, who stood irresolute by
the door.
Your services will not be required"
he said, quietly. Cyanide Of potassium
has done your work."
SIS the man really dead?" asked the
governor and the chaplain, in breath.
ply.
The governor pursed his lips in vexa-
ton. That a felon should have pro-
charge was a deep modification, and
duty. The chaplain raised his eyes to
Heaven-doubtless the proper thing
for a chaplain to do under the circum-
stances. The, the rapid tramp Of
many feet :sa heard in the corridor,
and the shariff entered, accompanied
by the magistrate ard several police
ofF H,,tf of hot
had taken place, the sheriff walked
briskly up to the truckle-Sed and said,
in CHEEKY tones:
Better late than never. DIR. Somer-
vile! We have sire ng proof that the
missing man has turred up at last.
though why he should have masquer-
is still somewhat a mystery..... Why,
to tie loctor.
the reply. "By some means he pro-
oned himself during the night
"What pity" exclaimed the sheriff.
''Then we are too late to save him, at
ter ALL
So the body of Richard Somerville
the inquest.
on" whispered the executioner to the
warder, half-spitcfully. you'll lose
your billet, to certainty"
"And you lose your feew was the an
cry retort, as the two followed their
superiors into the corridor. A moral
reflection, lost billet and lost fee
Not thought for the broken-hearted
wife. Such is human nature.
When Ernest Norton awoke, the first
object his eyes rested upon was Zana,
seated by his bedside.
"Zana-'' he cried. "Yor here!. =. Or
am still dreaming?'
mo, dearest" sue answered. softly.
''The whole hideous dream Of the past
is over. at last. But, oh. Ernest. How
came you to disappear so mysteriously,
and then to cross my path so changed
that / never suspected your identity
with the Daft Billy who saved my
life?"
Norton stared at her in utter bewild-
erment. Il don't understand, Zana,"
he said, after a. pause. From the
night when Somerville tried to hypno-
tie me perhaps he did until re-
gained consciousness in this ward, my
memory is blank. But tell me Of
yourself and all that has happened"
And so she told him the whole story,
as it has been given in this narrative,
from the time Of their parting at
Southampton-or as much as she knew
of it; and, indeed, seldom has lover list
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-11-04
Chapter XIX.-(Continucd.>

Zana was soon ready, and together
they proceeded to the hospital. BE
prepared for surprise" he told her on
the way, "but do not ask any questions
at present"
The dispositions were completed as
they entered the ward, and the sick
man, exhausted by excitement and his
previous struggles, had once more fall
en- asleep.
"'What is now needed to justify the
gaol authorities in staying the execu-
ton until the facts are laid before the
home secretary, is some proof of the
Opponents identity" remarked the
magistrate, judicially.
II have brought witness, your wor-
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-11-04
The End.
Changed Conditions.

'.Phew! isn't it coldy" exclaimed
Bellefeld.
Don't you like it?" answered Bloom.
field.
II can't say do"
"But you are one Of the men who
were wishing for an old-fashioned
winter"
''Well, it's a condition, and not the.
DRY, which confronts me now."-Pitts-
burg Chronicle.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-11-04

by local applications as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There is only one way to cure deafness,
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by IN intiamed condi-
ton of the mucous lining OF the Gus
famed you have rumhilng sound or Inn
perfect hearing, and whes it is entirsly
closed, Deafness is the result. and un-
less the Inflammation can be taken out
and this tube restored to its normal con-
dition. hearing will be destroyed forever;
nine cases out Of ten are caused by ca:
tarrh, which is nothing but an inttamed
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case Of Deafness Caused by catarrh)
that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. Send for circulars, free.
r. ]. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-11-04

Ignorance OF the law excuses no
man. said the court, sternly.
And you just said," replied the pris-
oner, that l was no man, or I would
never have struck woman"
Being losician as we'll as a turist,
the Judge reasoned instantaneousIy
from the premises to the conclusion.
and suspended sentence.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-11-04

You See, L Was Right, After All.
does not make summer, we all now,
gets husband"
Like Ernest" interrupted Zana,
laughing. "Of course, notv'
Nor other man living who has a
wife like mine," added Norton, kissing
his bride fondly.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-11-04
JOKES FROM EUROPE.

A peasant who regularly attended the
market in the neighboring town, on
seeing the children of the orphanage
walking by in procession, was heard to
remark: "How strange! I have now
been coming to town for the last twen-
ty years. and these brats never get any
bigger. They're just the same size as
when my father was alive. "-Lokal-
Anzeiger,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-11-04
1t Looks Like 1t.

Briggs-1 have climbed all these
stairs, sir, to ask you one question.
Weather Bureau MAXWELL, what Is
It?
Briggs-Is Henry George running
this prediction shop?-Cleveland Plain
Dealer
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-11-04

The Great White Crane OF the Plains.
THE great white crane is a grand
stately fellow, clean-cut and shapelv
from the points of his dagger-like
mandibles to the ends of his slim black
toes. When standing erect his lean
head towers above the grass nearly IN
the height of an average-sized man
and his keen eye can range ovor
leagues of prairie for approaching foe
CARRIED in plumage pure as new-fa1len
snow, with extraordinarily long Glen
der, shiny, black legs and with tho
graceful line of his back ending IN .
cascade Of lovely, curling white nlumos
he always reminds me of the powdorod
belacel, ~coat-tailed, spider-lepped
gallant OF the old French schoo, a.
Grus amercara is surely gallant
"cncl'man and dignified withal. ona
"an he not, like his relative. asher
ed Hrus canaders:s. dance the minn
It I'D 'anr" it as it should be dancef o.,
:. ". sa2dys, n Outing.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-11-04

they are fitted for outdoor work, and
they will pass readily and easily over
smooth pavements and at a speed
many times as fast as boy could run.
When the messenger reaches his des-
tlnation he can slip the skates off, put
them under his arm and carry them
with him until he is ready to return.
In this respect the skates are far bet
ter than the bicycles, which may Chi
cago messengers use.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-11-04

A soldier, condemned to receive Is
strokes, is handed over to a couple of
comrades, who are ordered to strike al
ternately. A dispute arises at the
eleventh stroke. "That makes ten,"
says one. "Twelve!" replies the other.
"Ten!" "Twelve!" II say, let's start
afresh!"-Le Monde Illustre.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-11-04

NO-TO-Bac for Fifty Cents,
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure. makes weak
men strong. blood pure. 50c ST. All druggists
China has a war god with 1000 names.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-11-04

The want columns of the daily papers
prove that man wants a great deal here
below
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-11-04
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

In Hamburg the authorities tax dog
according to its size.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-11-04
Everybody SAYS so.

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most wonder
ful medical discovery OF the age, pleasant and
refreshing to the TASTE act gently and positively
on the kidneys, liver and bowels, cleansing the
entire system, dispel colds, cure hea lache,
fever, habitual constipation and biliousness.
Please buy and try box Of C. C. c. to-day; 10,
%, 50 cent. Sold and guaranteed to cure by all
druggists
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-11-04
FOR BOYS AND GIRLS,
SOME GOOD STORIES FOR our
JUNIOR READERS.
How Bobby Wont to the Grocery-Skst-
ing With MessaEos-How tho London
Messenger Boys Make Haste-The
Great White Crane Of tho Plains.
Tho Mother bird. Appeal.

HIRP!" sang a tiny
mother-bird
i. That fluttered III
n tree:
Pray, do not hurt
the little ones
So very dear to
"Think. boy and
girl with curly
hair.
What would your
parents do
If cruel hands de-
roye ed their
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-11-04
And stole their darlings too!

"Then think Of us with kindly hearts.
AS glad we fiutter free;
And do not hurt the little ones
So very dear to me-"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-11-04

Smiles are merely little noiseless laughs.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-11-04

The profigate rake is never able to hoe
his own row.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-11-04

afresh!"-Le Monde Illustre.
A poor man succeeded in gaining ad-
mission to the presence of the wealthy
Baron Rapineau, to whom he told the
narrowing story of his misfortunes and
his restitution in such eloquent terms
that the baron, moved to pity and with
tears in his eyes and voice broken with
sobs, said in faltering accents to his
servant: Jean, turn the poor fellow
cut. He breaks my heart. lie Chron-
ique.
The prince of small German state,
whose ambition it was to crafty, If
only on a small scale, had invited a
number of gentlemen to go on a deer
stalking expedition. Everything prom
Used well. The weather was superb,
and the whole company was in the
best Of spirits, when the head forester
approached the petty monarch and lift
ing his green cap, said in faltering
tones: "Your highness, there can be
no hunting today" why not?" came
the stern retoinder. "Alas, your high
ness, one of the stays took fright at
the sight of so many people and has
escaped to the adjoining territory, and
the other stag has been i'll since yes
terday. But your highness must not
be angry-it is most likely nothing
worse than a bad cold. We have given
1t some herb tea and hope to get 1t on
its legs again in a few days" -Zitaner
MOrgenZeitung.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-11-04

Smoke sledge Cigarettes, 20 for s cts.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-06
THE GRAND SHOW.

1t Surprised Many and Pleased All
In Its Varied Excellence.
Stoves International shows have
come and gone. and not having been
heralded as the wonder of fourteen
continents the public was surprised
and delighted in being greeted with
something absolutely new as well as
much that was old in new and better
clothes.
The great tent was filled to its capa-
city noon and night, and the verdict
was unanimous for Stowe Brothers.
The trained animals is great card
and the exhibition was given exactly
as shown on the bills. 1t is thrilling
spectacle and a dead hush prevails
throughout the entire audience while
il is being presented. That savage
lions can be so controlled, is marvel
of the age Brutus, the riding lion, is
a wonder. The bovolapus is another
strange and wierd thing.
From the gorgeous band wagon with
its eight black horses, to the clown
banG under the tent, is royal richness
and inspissated FUN. The acrobauC
spedcialiues are great and the fun
making features simply superlatlye
| and everything as clean as pin.-The
Sun, Fort Smith, Arkansas.
San Antonio two days, Monday Dec
10, an IA. OppositeTurner Hall, cor
| Nacogdoches and Houston streets.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-06

morning in which Saul received the
worst of the encounter. They were
arrested by Police Officer Hildreth,
and will be tried by the recorder to-
morrow. 1t is said Lynn was the ag-
gressor.
DIR. Reese, the famous spiritual
medium and magnetic healer, has re-
turned to the city and is located at Jos
South Alamo street, where he will
promptly attend to all calls. If you
are in need of his wonderful powers,
call and be convinced that he can do
you good. physically and spiritually.
-Messrs. Jas. A. Mosely and Geo.
A. Pitcher, Jr., of New York city, ar
rived Saturday last and will remain
In San Antonio "A few days on bust
ness.
There were five lively chicken
fights Mt thes Monterey street cockpit
yesterday afternoon.
Hoods Pills cure all liver Ills.
A colored. woman living on Narp
street, Seventh ward, near the corner
of Sycamore, was severely burned this
morning by her dress catching fire
from the living room fire place.
"A marriage license was issued this
morning to Jesse Il. Achison and Adah
NJ. Cox.
The Harmony bowling club and
their lady friends will bowl at SOM
mers' alley tomorrow night.
Antonio Garcia was arrested by
Deputy Sheriff VIII Green this morn
ing on n capias charging him with
theft under $50 wherein he is accused
of stealing a 81 cot belonging to S. II.
Gillett on December 1.
-Estrayed A flock of eight geese,
which the owner can find at 20 Pine
street: and paying for this notice. II"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-06
A LEVY FOR TAXES.

City Collector Sutor this morn
ing walked into the Bell Jewelry
Store on West Commerce street,
accompanied by two policemen
and made a levy on four solid gold
watches in the show windows in
liquidation of delinquent taxes OF
the firm.
This is the first levy under the
law and there was considerable ex-
citement,caused thereat. Mr.. Su-
tor regrets having 10 resort to such
measures but he declares he will
insist on the collection of taxes.
He was elected for nothing else.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-06
FRoHsINN FESTIVITIES.

The Mission Garden hall was we'll
filled with an appreciative audience
last night on the occasion of .ne ''ev-
ening entertainment" and hop given
by the Frohsinn Singing society.
The program opened with an over
ture by the orchestra following which
were two selections by the maener-
Choir, a duet of Tyrolean music by
by Messrs. Klieber and Bauderer,
baritone solo by Prof. Halbedl, and a
either solo by Prof. Fried.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-06
THE DISTRICT COURTS.

The following dispositions were
made in the Thirty-seventh dis
trict court this morning.:
1897. Evans VS.. Jenny jackson,
divorce; Judgment for plaiutiff.
S945. The State OF Texas VS..
Alfren Herman, Judgment nisi,
defaulting witness; dismissed at
plaintiffs cost.
1924. w. B. Sleeth vs. w. s.
Sleeth, divorce; Judgment for
plaintiff.
1868. j. f. Smith We. City of San
Antonio, to recover salary; judg-
ment for plaintiff. The amount
sued for was 1925, the plaintiff be-
ing formerly superintendent OF the
city schools.
Forty-fifth district court conven-
ed for the December term this
morning. Juries were demanded
in a large number of cases. Only
two judgments were rendered, as
follows:
1923. Hutchinson & Frankel VS..
Tuttle, dismissed at plaintiffs
cost.
1859. Dobson VS.. Jennings,
judgment as per agreement.
1888. Heutenvill Fletcher VS..
Harry L, Fowler, ct al, debt; dis
missed as to Ed Rice and John
Rice and Judgment against Joseph
HI. Jones and Fowler.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-06
THE HERRM ANNS.

Leon Hermann, nephew of Herr
mann the Great, deceased, the
world famous legerdemain artist,
drew a crowded house at the
Grand opera house last night,
with Mrs. Adelaide Hermann
and gave a splendid entertain
ment, thelmost artistic and pleas
ing portion Of which was Mrs.
Herrmann's many new aud pleas
ing dances. Mrs. Hermann is
better in her specialties than ever
seen and deserves the hearty en-
cores she elected last evening.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-06
A SAD FUNERAL.

Last Remains of Talented Young
Musician Laid TO Rest.
The funeral of the late Prof. Seymour
S. Heymann, who died Saturday, of
consumption, at SIG Montana street,
took place yesterday afternoon at $50
o'clock and was largely attended,
Prof. Carl Beck's band, of which de-
ceased was member, leading the pro-
cession.
Deceased was an excellent musician
and was exceedinly popular ana
well liked by all who knew him. lie
was a violine virtuoso and 1t was ye4!
soul stirring to listen to the rapturous
melody brought forth from an instru-
ment ny mis- gentlemusical touch.
He as born in Narragansett Pier, X.
l., July 10, 1871, being 26 years old at
his untimely death. He was educated IN
New York City, where his father NOV
ed and entered business when he was
quite young. coming out of college
WIN high honors He then entered a
conservatory of music, where his nat
ural talents for the lyric art We're
rapidly developed and where his SUI
| perior musical qualities soon placed
him in the front ranks.
| After graduating in the conservatory
| he remained in New York until four
| years ago when the dread malady con-
sumption compelled him to seek a
more congenial climate. AccOmpan-
| led by his father and mother he came
| to this city and later went to BOerne,
where he was greatly benefited until
about six months ago. when he sudden
| ly began TO decline rapidly, which led
| up to his sad and untimely demise
| Saturday.
He was model young man, temper
| ate in manners as well as in all other
| things. was kind and dutiful son TO
his parents and was extremely popular
| with all his friends and associates in
this city as well as in New York, his
home before becoming afflicted with
the malady which took him away in
the summer of life when all was so
bright N future for his talented
young musician.
He was a member of the musicians
union under whose auspices the fun
eral occurred. Following officiated
as pall-bearers: From musicians un-
ion-John Holquin and ii. A. Noise;
Harry Wyman, Emile Blum and
Julius Oppenheimer.
The services, which were very i'm.
pressive, were conducted by Rabbi
Marks.
! Kansas City papers and New York
Herald please copy.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-06
RATE ON JAPAN COTTON.

Commercial Agent Fahey, of tie
Southern Pacific, has addressed the fol-
lowing letter to cotton shippers:
referring to the matter of cotton
for China and Japan, l beg to advise
the receipt of the following telegram
from IL. a Jones, general freight
agent:
"'Until further advised Japan cotton
will only be accepted at net rate of
$1.21A per hundred pounds, subject to
delay and endorsement, on bill of lad
ing with privilege of storing. Advise
all interested parties.
This will enable the G. Ii. & S. A. to
accept your shipments when offered. y
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-06
Beware Of Ointments for Catarrh that
contain Mercury.

as mercury viii surely destroy the sense Of
smell and completely derange the whole system
when entering it through the mucous surfaces.
Such articlesshould never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physicians, as the
damage they win do is ten fold to the good yoS
Cure, manufactured by r. j. Cheney q Co.,
Toledo, o., contains no mercury, and Is taken
internally, acting directly upon the blooa sno
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine; " "a
taken internally and Is made in Toledo, Onaos
BY r. J.. Cheney q Co. Testimonials ree.
~ Sold BIZ Druggists, price 7Sc' per potties
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-06
HORSES ARRIVE.

Among the race horses which ar
rived this morning for the race
meeting were the following:
Gray Dog and Dickey owned by
Clayton Bell; Leap Year, by
smith; Tom Tucker, by Doc Way
Litttr vulcan and Joe Cotton, by
W. Nj. Jackson; Coley, by Cross
rrilby by VIM. Brooks; Blitheful,
by Watkins; TriXey, by Gibson.
Among the first jockeys to ar.
rive this afternoon.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-06

There is no medicine in the world
equal to Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
for the cure of throat and lung .,iseas-
es his is fact that has been proven
in numberless cases. Here is Il sample
uf thousands of letters received: II
have tried Chamberiain's Cough rene
dy while suffering from a severe throat
and found immediate and affective re-
lief. can unhesitaringly recommend
Edgar w. Whittem0re, Editor
Grand Rivers, CKy) Herald For sale
by all druggists.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-06
ADJUSTMENTS.

Tomorrow Night
Alden Benedict's Pablo Romani'
will he presented at the Grand opera
house tomorrow night only. 1t is a
fine creation and is pronounced by the
press wherever it has been presented,
to be an excellent dramatization of
Marie Correlli's famous novel THE
Vendetta"
The company secured by Mr.. Bene-
diet is one of the best organizations
now travelling and the scenery and
spectacular effects are equal to any
thing of the same nature ever before
produced in this city.