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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16

the sails fold up just as an umbrella
does. At first sight this would seem
a drawback, but in reality it is not so,
for the mechanism is the simplest pos
sible, as when lacking the sail is mere
ly shifted from one side to the other.
The boat is a light one and sails very
fast, and seems admirably adapted for
rivers or any quiet bay. A glance at
the picture will explain the working
of the sails better than any amount
of description.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16
A New Flooring Material,

IL inventive genius keeps on in its
present course chemistry will be able
to furnish us most of the necessities
OF life. One of the latest achievements
Is novel sort of tile, which is made
from chemical compounds, which are
as yet profound secret, aside from
the fact that sawdust and lime are
among the ingredients. The compound
is made into sort of paste or pulp.
and while damp is put into molds and
subjected to extremely heavy pressure.
It forms tile which is said to be in
every way more durable and satisfac-
tory than wood or any other kind Of
flooring. 1t is susceptible of high pol
ish, may be made in any color or size.
and can be decorated after any de-
sign.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16
Fable of the Dog,

Once upon time dog had tin
can tied to his tail.
"Alas" exclaimed the happy beast,
when he could run no further, what
q curse is life! Yet death hath no
charms for such as 1. A dead dog is
the wurst everv'
This fable teaches that the pessimist
is the creature Of environment as well
as temperament; of the objective fact
as we'll as the subjective illusion.-De-
troit Journal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16
PrecautiOn.

Say. missus,' said Meandering
Mike. do you wanter hire anybody?'
No"
"lou don't think your husband
wants ter hire anybody, do yer?''
I'm sorry to disappoint you, but
am sure he does not"
"Tajn't no disappointment. l jes'
wanted de assurance dat ould go ter
sleep in dis mex lot widout bein' dis
turbed by offers of work" -Washing-
ton Star.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16
Had Been Duck Shooting.

Mrs. Blinks-See here, Mr.. B., 1
thought you said you had been duck
shooting?
Mr.. Blinks-Yes, M dear, been duck
(hic) shooting
"But these ducks you brought home
are tame ducks"
Eyes, m, dear; I tanned 'em after
chic shot 'em." -New York Weekly.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16
WILLING to Please.

''1'his is too much"' he exclaimed.
when his wife appeared in her new
bathing suit for his inspection.
'Do you think SOP she asked. 'Well,
I'll take off six inches more Of the
skirt" -Chicago Post
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16
Facetiously Intended.

zone of Mack's bridal presents was
a lawn mower, and it made him furi-
GUS"
Furious! He ought to have been
pleased"
"No; you see he married grass
WidoW."-Puck.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16
Not a Sister of Mercx.

Young Artist (who has had all his
pictures rejected.)-I don't see why
they didn't hang my work.
His Sister, guess they thought
hanging was too good for it.-Brook-
lyn Life.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16

Each instrument excels in some par
ticular passage, the piano in scale pas
sages, the harp in arpeggio, the man
dolin in the rapid repetition of ono
note, the banjo in the rapid playing
Of broken chords, and so with other in
struments, but the violin can beat them
all on their own ground, while there is
much violin music that can be played
on no other instrument.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16
Not q, Mere Seuarntion.

Wallace hear that you got sep
arated from your money While you
were at the seashore?
Hardgraves-Separated? 1t was an
absolute divorce.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16
Brilliant Idea.

Hammon-Is Smith really as dumb
as they make him?
Beans-Well, he went camping out a
few weeks ago, and took gas stove
with him.-New York Evening Jour
nal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16
Even Newspaper Women Have the
Last Word.

Last Word.
One of the many private secretaries
at the national capital is still new to
his honors. One day newspaper wo-
man, full Of business, burst into the
office of the secretary's chief. The
great man was out.
Can you tell me when he'll be in?'
she asked.
Really" drawled the clerk, 81
haven't an idea.''
"Well," said the newspaper woman,
as she turned to go, 81 must say you
lcok t."-Washington Post.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16
SCIENTIFIC TOPICS.
CURRENT NOTES OF DIscov-
cry AND INVENTION.
A Telephone for Use in tho hIodernizod
Dwoiling-A Boat Nailed by Umbrella
Power-A Wonderful Pump - The
Nicaragua Canal.
A Wonderful Pump.

PUMP built for the
stamp mills of the
Calumet & Hecla
Company is consid-
cred one of the
m ost marvellous
pieces of mechan-
ism ever put to-
gether. Without
crowding in the
least and with as
much aDDarent ease
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16
A Strange Boat.

Here is picture of the most novel
boat ever constructed. 1t is called
the umbrella boat" from the fact that
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16
Fellow Feelinns.

"All men ought to stand by the min
ers.''
"For what reason?'
II Look at the coal we husbands have
handled for no wages at all."-Chicago
Record.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16
Art Note.

"NIiss Gallagher is as fleet as Diana,
isn't she?"
81 don't know; all the Danas I
have seen were made out Of solid rock
and weighed a ton."-Detroit Free
Press.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16
Halls Catarrh Cure
Is taken internally. Price, 75c.
An ELOQUENT Comment.

81 would have you know, fellow"
said Charlie Van Beet, that I come
down from the real Knickerbocker
stock"
'It's terrible come-down," said the
man.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16
Hot Weather UuInor.

Il believe the poet was dead right
when he said, The happy mans with
out shirt"
Nonsense. Come up to my room
and see how blistered my back While
swimming last Sunday."-Cleveland
Plaindealer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16

NC-To-Bac for Fifty Cents.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure. makes weak
men strong. blood pure. Sue. 81. All druEgistA
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16
Profitable.

Visitor lin the penitentiary)-I sup
pose the profits from making counter
felt money were quite large?
Convict-Well, yes, it was a lucre-
atiye business while it lasted.-Judge.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16

To Cure COustipatiOn Forever.
II c. C. c. fail to cure. druggists refund money.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16
The Tri-COlOr.

A cloud had appeared in the sky of
their connubial bliss, a cloud no big
ger than mans hand.
These dimensions, though small,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16

She had just discovered some red
white and blue chips in his coat pock-
et.-.Judge.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16

FREIGHT Dam on orders of 1000 So IT, of
GnGuOns TASV Roofing or Wall and Ceiling.
Manila. Write for samples and prices. The Fay
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-16

It is asserted that the wealth of the
Rothschilds has doubled in the last
twenty years, and is now $4,000, 600, 900.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-05-13
women's Curse FuIalIed.

Thegrave of Thomas Watt at Bryant's
chapel, near Centerville, Ind, was bur-
rowed into by ground hogs and several
of his bones dragged to the surface.
The discovery of the above facts makes
interesting a prophecy uttered years
ago. Thomas Watt was the neighbor-
hood drunkard. His children ran wild
as colts and but little more clothed
His worthlessness and depravity
aroused the indignation of his
neighbors, and particularly of an
old woman, who, it is said, had the
gift of divination. She demonstrated
with him, and upon his failure to heed
her advice pronounced a curse upon
him. She prophesied that he would die
of violence and his bones would not find
repose in the grave. Thomas Watt was
drowned while in an intoxicated condi-
tion in attempting to cross swollen
stream. Now that the latter part Of the
dismal prophecy has received literal
fullfllment the old woman, who is yet
alive and in the divination business, Is
greatly feared and her power as for.
tune teller receives much credence.--
Chicago News.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-05-13
Relief in Six Hours.

Distressing kidney and bladder dif.
eases relieved in six hours by the "Ne1
Great South American Kidney Cure"
This new remedy is great surprise OF
account OF its exceeding promptneFs iD
relieving pain in the bladder, kidneys,
back and every part OF the urinary pa~'
sages in male or female. 1t relieves re-
tention OF water and pain in passing II
almost Immediately. If you want quics
relief and cure tbisis your remedy. Sold
by w. r. Smith & Co., Druggists.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-05-13
lDr. Mcclellan.

Among the changes that come with
recent years, none have operated more
to the benefit of the people of limited
means residing in the country or in
small places than the recently adopted
practice of skilled physicians going to
points other than large cities. Now it is
possible to secure the services of the
best doctors right at home and for
charges within the means Of the humb.
lest citizen. A case especially in point
is the expected visit OF Dr. J. McClel.
Ian, of Columbus. who will be at the
Parker House Friday, May 2lst.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-05-13
A prominent western newspaper rec

A prominent western newspaper rec
ommends fax seed tea as an excellent
remedy for whooping cough. Itmay be
good but it is not to be compared with
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy This
preparation will allay the violent fits of
coughing and make them less frequent
and less severe. II also liquefes the
tough nlucus, making it easier to expec.
'torate. Complete recovery is much
quicker, too, when this remedy is given.
There is no danger in giving it to small
children, as it is a pleasant syrup and
contains nothing injurious For sale at
% aud so cents per bottle by Garrett &
Ayres, Druggists
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-05-13

The distance across the United States
is found to be 2,625.2 geographical
miles from the lighthouse six miles
north of Cape May, N. j., to the light
house six miles south of Punta
Arenas, following the thirty-ninth
parallel of latitude as closely
as possible. This is conceded to
be about the mean breadth of the
country. A glance at the map will
show that the United States is much
wider toward the north and much mar
rover toward the gulf coast, but the
thirty-ninth parallel is about as fair an
average as can be drawn. The meas
urements were made by triangulation-
that is, by taking observations from
fixed landmarks and verifying them by
astronomical tests. The distance
across the continent thus obtained is
40 feet longer than that reported by
Bessels in 1856, and 9S feet longer thaA
that reported by Prof. Clark in 1885,
Chicago Record.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-05-13
THE TURK AS A FIGHTER.
He VIII Run When He Thinks He II
Getting Whipped.

Col. Francis V. Greene, q. S. A., re-
tired, who was sent by this government
to Russia during the last Turkish war
to represent the war department at
Washington, lately told of his observa-
tions of the Turkish army while in bat
tie. "The Turks are individually good
fighters" said Col. Greene. "They
are fine soldiers, very obedient, fanatic
in their religion and fatalists. The
Turks fights up to certain point and
when he thinks matters are going
against him, he will run. Not for any
lack of courage, but because he thinks
fate is against him. The Turkish SOL
diers are well armed. During the Russo
Turkish war, the Turks were better
armed than the Russians. They are
well clothed, but the commissary and
transportation systems were fatally de-
fective.
"In numbers the peace strength is
125,0OO Greeks and 10000 Turks, and
these can probably be increased to
three times as many on each side. In
1877, the Turk put over 100000 men in
the field in Europe and over 100000 in
Asia, and they made a very much
stronger resistance than the Russians
anticipated. l think Russia put nearly
half a million men in the field before the
war was over.
Turkey is bankrupt, but so she was
in 1877, and that won't stop her from
fighting. They will probably manage
to borrow enough money to buy guns
and ammunition, and they will get food
out of their own country. The Turks
20 years ago fought an entirely defcn-
sive campaign. No reason why they
should not do so now. Their plan was
to seize some important point and
throw up Notifications which they con-
structed with remarkable skill, and
then wait to be attacked behind their
breastworks. They collected large
amounts of ammunition and provisions
in their forts and awaited attack. Some
times their positions were burned.
They were compelled to retreat, and
then they would abandon all their am
munitions and stores and fall back on
another line of Notifications, 20 or so
miles in the rear"
Col. Greene was asked his opinion as
to the relative strength of the armies of
Greece and Turkey. "There is no ques-
tion," he said "that the Turks are more
than a match for the Greeks. But the
whole question is what stand the great
powers willtake. They are all extremely
anxious to keep peace, because if the
war is once started among the great
powers it is impossible to say when it
will end."-Detroit Free Press.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-05-13
A Bundle of Notions.

This world will not be such bad
place to live in when:
Electric ships do thu yoyag' to Amer.
ican in twelve hours
Electric trains run at the rate OF
mile second.
Selfbalancing bicycle. for beginners
are invented.
Aerial navigation is al accomplished
fact.
Detectives can unravel my steries like
detective story writers
Doctors are able to cure every known
disease, and death only results from
natural decay.
Every one has fair share Of the mon.
ey in circulation, and work houses and
prisons are things OF the past.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-05-13
HARD GREEK NAMES.
Not Pronounced quite as the Aver
age Reader Would Suppose.

Not Pronounced quite as the Aver
age Reader Would Suppose.
Greek proper names have been the
source of considerable study to the
reading public of the United States
since the Greek troubles began, and the
pronunciation of the names of some OF
the officials who are prominent in
Athens at the present time has been the
subject of controversy.
The man who is well versed on the
subject said that the modern Greek Pc
culiarity was to a great extent the ac-
centuation and gave as an instance the
name of Mauromicnales, the Greek Sec
retary of the interior. The name is pro-
nounced Mov-ro-michalis, with strong
accent on the second syllable. The sec
retary of foreign affairs, Alexander
Skouzes, pronounces his name Sko-u-
yes, with strong accent on the u. The
name of Philip Varvogles, minister of
justice, is pronounced Var-vo-chlees,
the ch in the third syllable being hard
like the German CHI. Nicholas Metaxas,
minister of war, has an easy name for
foreigners, but the minister of marine,
Ievides, pronounces his name Levee-
thes. The president of the chamber of
deputies writes his name Zaimes and
pronounces it Za-i-mis, with accent on
the second syllable. Canaris, the fleet
commanders name, is pronounced Can
arees, with accent on the first syllable.
The name of Delyannis appears in print
every day and most readers have ideas
as to its pronunciation. His Greek
neighbors call the premier Delee-yan-
ees, with accent on the second syllable.
Like the Russians, the Greeks have no
family names, except in the higher
walks of society, and man whose name
is Gregorious will call his son Gregor-
iades, pronouncing the d much like tn
in though. The son of Demetrius is
called Demethriades.
One of the most popular names in
Greece is Pappadopoulos, which may be
assumed by any man whose father was
a priest, and man instead of taking
the name of Antoniades may call him
self by the longer name, if Father
Antonia was priest. The in Antonia-
des, Pappadopoulos and in all names
where it comes before vowel, is pro
nounced like tn in though.-N. Y. Trib-
une
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-05-13

A Dutchman who had lived mean
and niggardly life in South Africa, died
and Was buried A large concourse of
his couutrymen attended the funeral.
And first one and then another tried
his hand at eulogy, but broke down, for
no one recollected single good point
about him; till at last an old fellow
spoke up as follows: "Vell, peoples
may say vat dey will about Hans, but he
wash yoood schmoker ~
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-05-13

The Beaver County 20. t Signal, in
writing up recent funeral, thoughtfully
remarked that "the corpse, tastefully
arrayed in white, lay quietly in the
coffin" We heartily commend that
corpse for it's quietude under the cir
cumstances. A corpse which chambers
out of the coffin and goes cavorting
round is almost certain to get itself dis
liked.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-05-13

When the spring time comes, gentle
ANNIE" like all other sensible persons,
will cleanse the liver and renovate the
system with DeWitt's Little Early Risers,
famous little pills for the liver and stom.
ach all the year round. W. R. Smith &
Co Druggists
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-05-13

When cold is contracted, cure it at
once. One Minute Cough Cure will set
you on the road to recovery in a minute.
1t will cure pneumonia, bronchitis, Group
and all forms of lung AMI throat troubles
W. Il. Smith 4 Co, Druggists
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-05-13
Cheap Excursions Via HiilsborO r. Il

On Feby. lst and 2d, Is, l6th-March
lsr and I'd, Is, l6th-April 5th and 9th,
10, -Mayi3d and 4th, II, 18th. The
Hilsboro R. R. Co., will have on sale
excursion tickets to points South, East.
West, and Southwest, permitting liberal,
stop overs for inspection of lands. Ad-
dress, Fred B. McKeehan, Agt,, Hills.
boru, o.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-05-13

PERsoNAL-Theg gentleman who annoy.
ed the congregation last Sunday by con
tinually coughing will find instant relief
by using One Minute Cough Cure,
speedy and harmless remedy for throat
and lung troubles. W. r Smith & Co.,
Druggists
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-05-13

T. F. Anthony, eA-postnlsster OF
Promise City, Iowa, says: Il bought
one bottle OF Mystic Cure for rheum.
atis,n and two doses Of il did me more
good than all the medicine ever took"
Sold by W. r. Smith 4 Co., Druggists
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-05-13

English SPAWN Liniment removes all
hard, soft, or calloused Jumps and blem.
ishes from horses, bloodspavins, curbs,
splints, sweeney, ring.bone, stiles,
sprains, all swollen throa,s, coughs, etc.
Save $50 by use OF one lottle. Warrant.
ed the most wonderful Blemish Cure
ever known. Sold by W. r. Smith &
Co., druggists, Hillsboro, Ohio
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-05-13

Seized Her opening he said,
tentively, "are you woman OF re-
sources" True" he answered, "and
l have conluded to husband them"
However, it was to late to reach for his
hat
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-05-13
Permanent Fortiacations.

Many writers, both speculative and of
military art and science, have called in
question the value of permanent forti-
fications, but every great soldier has
regarded them Of the highest utility
and necessary to the defense Of Q coun-
try-Philadelphis Press.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-05-13

Experience proves the merit OF Hood's
Sarsaparilla. 1t cures ali .rns nf blood
disesses, tones the stousct, builds up
the nerves
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-05-13


Save her he could not. but for himself
lay one desperate chance, which he
seized as drowning man astraw. She
was alone-alone and helpless, deserted
by him who had told her of that others
selfishness.
Keep calm, Marion. Our only hope
lies in decided action without excite
ment. will save you or die with you,"
whispered voice in her ear, and, turn
ing she saw the man who had fought
his way not to life and air, but to her
side to bear her with him into safety or
share her peril.
II am not worthy, Nelson. Save your
self, and when you think of me, remem-
ber that my folly was for the moment,
that l have met its just reward, for
loved you through it ALL"
Hush, darling, hush-even though
your words nerve me to fresh courage.
Marion, will it be my wife with whom
I live or die?"
"Your wife, If you will take her, Nell
son. Happier to meet death at your side
than live apart from you"
But death was not to have his prey.
And, though Nelson bears on his hand-
some brow cruel scar, In his wife's low
ing eyes it Is new beauty, since it ever
tails her Of the noble struggle which
gave her life and Happiness life
which met its rich fulhllment when
crowned by Nelson ElltS lovs.-N. Y.
Ledger
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1897-05-13


Town expressed Thought which had
rankled SO Long and sowed the first seed
Of doubt, she shuanlS at the idea of Talk
ing the step from which there was no
Withdrawal
"Why are you so anxious, Nelson ?"
Ehe at last said to him. Think of the
long years we are to spend together
Absolutely it is appalling! You will
get tired of me soon enough"
"Tired of you, darling. Does ONE tire
Of the sunlight, or voluntarily seek
the shadow? 1t seems to me since I
have met you that I have only for the
first time realized what a great boon
life may prove. have waited long and
patiently, dear. Give me the promise /
ask tonight. Let the June roses bios
som for my bride. and the robins song
acho our happiness"
'Where shall we spend the summer,
\Feleom?"
II have chosen little cottage far
away from the noise and hustle of the
world. 1t is perfect in it's every ap-
pointment and we can spend the long
GUNNER days in forgetfulness that
here exists the seething, surging cur
Rnt of human life, from which we have
separated our own. Do you wonder
hm impatient, dear?"
2"Oh, but Nelson, ! hate cottage HE,
Ind ! am sure our society would become
mutually unbearable in such monot-
'ony."
"What do you mean. Marion?" and
Nelson Ellis lips grew white. DO you,
who havs promised TO spend your whole
" with me, talk Of II alssady = b.
The herald., 1897-10-24
Won His Coffin on a Wager

John Deitzer, for forty years a
resident of Shelbyville, Ind, was
buried Monday in a coffin won on po-
litical wager made many years ago.
Soon after coming to this city deceased
formed the acquaintance of Thomas A
Hendricks, then struggling lawyer In
this place. He was a great admirer OF
the statesman, and when Governor Hen
bricks remains lay in state at Indian
apolis, Deitzer was there to extol the
good qualities of his dead friend.
When Hendricks ran for governor OF
Indiana in 1872 and defeated by mar
row margin Thomas M. Browne, the
story Is related that from the day of his
nomination until he was inaugurated
governor, Deitzer never closed his eyes
in sleep During the memorable cam
paign Deitzer wagered his all on the re-
suit, the last bet made by him being $50
against coffin with Undertaken
Joseph Cummins.
Hendricks was elected, Deitzer's
mea sure taken and the coffin made
Cummins kept it in good shape, too but
died three years ago. and Deitzer had
his coffin taken home, and it was his last
request that he be buried in it, which was
carried out.-Chicago Times Herald.