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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-23

you all there-aye, and dozen more,
for the matter of that. in the front row
ut double salary. In those days the pub.
lie wanted dancers, trained to the bust
ness by proper masters. Now all that
Is changed, and managers are satisfied
with hopping statues, so long as they
have pretty faces and know how to
pad we'll. So that they secure couple
of reasonably good artists for the pas
souls, they care nothing what they ill
the stage with, SO long us it's pretty
and cheap"
''That may all be true enough, dad"
remarked the eldest of the trio, "but
one has to take the stage as one finds
it,"
"Umph-" growled her father IF YOU
girls had possessed the talent to do
justice to my teachings, you'd have
starred long enough ago, instead of
figuring in the ruck, on a leggarly pit
lance. What do you think, Miss Cliff
ford?
II know nothing Of these things" an
swered Zana. II have never even seen
ballet, though 1 have often seen
dancing-g;rls perform in India. In
deed, once took great pains to learn
some of their dances, for my own
amusement"
Indeed" exclaimed the old man. his
eyes lighting up with professional en-
thus;2sm, as they rested upon the
speakers rare beauty of feature and
grace Of figure. 81 can almost find it
in me to wish that you had to choose
dancing as profession"
Perhaps SHALL" replied Zana, with
faint little smile. Il must do some
thing as soon as am strong enough to
leave my kind hostess here, and think
l could do that, perhaps, better than
anything else"
Out of this seemingly trivial CONVEX
sation sprang results frau~nt with mo.
mentous issues to Zana's destiny, Her
words sank deep into the mind of the
old ballet-master. who. at first. dimly,
and then more clearly, foresaw reason
able prospects OF turning them to good
account. His trained eye told him that
this dark-cyed, olive-skinned girl was a
born danseuse. Il ever Nature created
one; and she hal, moreover, the addi-
tional attraction of exceptional person.
al beauty. Why should not he. Henry
Montmorency, act as guide, philosopher
and friend in the matter Of bringing
her out? Success would mean a large
fortune for her, and modest compe-
tence, at least, for himself Who better
versed than he in the wiles and deyi-
BUS ways Of managers and impresarios:
Miss Clifford, he finally convinced him
self. should he star of the first mag
nitude, and he would be her business
agent.
At first Zana was at loss to ac-
count for the sudden frequency of the
old mans visits, and his careless refer.
ences to the delights and emoluments
of a successful stage career. But he
did not keep her long in the dark as to
his motives.
<ro Be Continued)
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-23
81 HAURlCE n. HERuEY

THAT you shall, MISS" rcjoined her
hostess, ION my bed, in the next room.
! But your hands are deadly cold, and
| YOU are shivcring from head to foot.
! We must see about getting you a bit
warm and comfortable. Joe! Wake
/ up and see to the fire.
Thus adjured, wizen-faced lad
arose from rough shake-down Of
mating, in a corner, and proceeded,
with lavish disregard of a scanty stock
of fuel, to coax the smouldering fire in
| to a blaze. His mother prepared some
! cocoa, which, supplemented by the con-
tents Of Billy's bag, formed banquet
of rare excellence in that humble men,
age. Zana, installed upon the least
, ricketty chair, beside the fire. forced
herself to drink some cocoa, but she
could not face the saveloys and NUT
ton pies.
Must have done rare business to-
! night, Bill" remarked the lad, cycling
! the spread with hungry approval.
you may we'll say that, joe" as
, scented Billy, with significant glance
in Zana's direction. Il just saved
lady from-a nasty fall, and she re-
warded me handsomely. Here, Mrs.
Sims, this purse was given to me, and
l pass 1t over TO you, same as usual.
"Why, Bill" exclaimed Mrs. Sims,
after inspecting the contents of the
purse, the lady must have made Il
mistake; there is close on six pounds
here"
Whercupon Zana felt herself called
upon to explain that she was the lady
in question, and that. so far from hav-
ing made any mistake, she owed Billy
Il debt of gratitude that no money
could possibly repay. Poverty .strick-
en- pride has but stlait limits, and, thus
assured that this handsome windfal
had been honestly come by, Mrs. Sims
demurred no longer to profiting by it.
Upon one point. however, she insist
ed with invincible determination: "a
ma must and should occupy her bed for
the remainder of the night. Too weak
and ill to dispute the matter, Zana
yielded, little suspecting that the de-
mon, Influenza had seized her in its
dire grip, and that she was destined to
remain a close prisoner in Snaggs
Rents for many weeks to come.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-23
znna Was Sufficiently convnlcsccnt

ZNMa Was Sufficiently COnvalcscent.
this score and doubtless moved by a
| desire to make a more creditable dis
play in the doctors eyes, Mrs. Sims
yielded; and, with the assistance Of
Joe and Billy, procured a second bed
stead and sundry articles Of furniture
from neighboring secondhand dealer,
which speedily wrought great change
for the better in the appearance Of the
| rooms. Nay, when to all these invest
ments were added several pots of flow
crs actually in bloom, and a wooden
cage containing bird, reputed to be
a thrush, the good woman's heart
swelled with proud satisfaction to
which it had long been a stranger.
DR.. Smiths report was not Of an
alarming nature. The patient was suf-
fering from an attack of influenza, in
duced by chill and attended by the
usual feverish symptoms. She must be
kept warm. have i light, nourishing
diet and take her medicine regularly.
He would look in again from time to
time to see how she was progressing.
And the time slipped steadily, if
somewhat drearily, by until the NAL
ady had run its course and Zana was
sufficiently convalescent to exchange
I'LL USu lOI d C1lull UCSluC I1C ulc (lul
ing the daytime, and to take thought
as to her movements in the future.
Daft Billy's behavior throughout her
it's devotion. Half dozen times day
he would desert his newsvending mis-
sion to steal back and inquire how she
was, and whether his services as mes
senger anywhere to fetch anything
were needed. And he was never so
happy as when Mrs. Sims humored
him by sending him off hot-footed to
buy fruit or some little delicacy to
tempt the invalid's appetite. II de-
clare, Miss Clifford" she would tell
Zana, with laugh, Il believe Billy is
hopelessly in love with you, in his own
crazy fashion" And Zana would smile
back at the homogeneous suggestion.
Yet when she was well enough to make
her appearance in the sitting room,
Billy rarely came back until she had
once more retired for the night.
Its enough to give her the blues to
seq a scarecrow like me about the
place." he told Mrs. Sims in confidence.
"Nonsense, Billy" was the good ma
turel reply. You know You are a
prime favorite with Miss Clifford. She
likes you immensely"
''Do you really think she does?" he
asked, with piteous eagerness.
Then he went to piece of broken
mirror and, having surveyed himself
therein, hcavcd a weary sigh, and hob
bled away to secure his batch Of spe-
cial editions. Who knows? Perhaps
the deformed waif did love the dark
eyed beauty. whose life he had saved,
just as better-faVOred men are wont to
love bcautifu women; for love is blind
and strikes us all, handsome and ugly
alike. But ii SO, simple as he was, he
had wit enough to keep his secret lock-
ed in his own breast.
Now, upon the third story, and i'm
mediately below Mrs. Sims, lived a
family rejoicing in the high-sounding
and patrician patronymic Of Mont
lnorcncy, or, at least, that was the
name by Which the head Of the family
had for years been known in minor
theatrical circles as II ballet master,
and by which his three daughters were
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-23

Finding MIN invircibly resolute
about the money, Zana replaced it in
her pocket, rs hidden; but where to
procure lodging for the night she did
not know. On no consideration would
she return to Mrs. Rattens. Alone
and without luggage she could not seek
shelter at that hour in the Craven
street hotel, much less in any other
hotel.
81 don't know where to Co." she said,
with a weary sigh. There are strong
reasons why l cannot return to my
last lodgings, and it is too late to Sc
cure others"
"Then," rejoined Daft Billy, what
do you say to Snaggs' Rents?'
"What are Snaggs' Rents?" queried
Zana in hopeless bewilderment.
ooh, nothing very genteel, you may
be sure" he explained apologetically,
"since I live there; but better than
nothing on a cold night, and Joe's
mother will manage some sort Of q
ehake-down for you. She's a rare one,
is Joes mother. Why, what's the mat.
ter? You're all Of shiver!'
A sudden deadly chill had struck
4ana. Il am very, very cold" she re-
Piled.
A sudden, deadly chill had struck
Zana. II am very, very cold" she re-
Piled.
"Then wrap your cloak we'll around
you and follow close on my heels"
counselled her new adviser, shutting
along at fairly brisk pace. Ever and
anon he turned his head as though to
assure himself that she was behind
him: and presently he halted near q
coffee stall.
'You look persisted with cold" he
said pitylngly. ~ cup Of hot coffee
will put some warmth ;ntc SOD, and
If you'll wait here in the shadow I'll
bring you one"
He might have added that he him
self WAS both cold and hungry; but
having only twopence halfpenny in his
pocket he kept these facts to himself.
He brought Zana the coffee and a slice
of not very appetizing-looking cake.
"And yourself:' she asked, with
wan little smile.
''Oh. I'll do we'll enough till we reach
the Rents he answered hastily.
There's plenty to eat AMI drink there.
You'd be surprised how well Joe and
his mother loGi. after things
Simple as she was. Zana could not
help seeing through this harmless
falsehood; Daft Billy's friend Joe was,
in all probability. as ragged and pow
erty-stricken as he was himself. For
the second time she placed Eer purse
in his hand.
Il gave you this before" she said
earnestly. because 1 saw that you
were in want, and after all it contains
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-23

you seem anxious about the young
lady will put the matter in hand at
once. Leave ME your London address
and will call or send you word"
II am staying at the same hotel
recommended Miss Zana to-" answered
Mrs. Baxter. do find her as quickly
as possible, like good soul. You've
no idea how things go to rack and ruin
in the hotel when have to leave Bax-
ter in charge"
"All right, Mrs. Baxter" assented
Josiah spontaneously; I'll do my
best, never fear"
Zana's thin device of taking cab
at the station caused the detective but
small delay; and, well within twenty
four hours, he and Mrs. Baxter We're
deposited at Mrs. Ratten's abode.
Mrs. Ratten was at first disposed to
be sullSy and uncommunicative. She
knew no such person at Miss Zana;
she doubted if she would receive a
ledger bearing such an uncouth name,
inasmuch as she prided herself upon
the responsibility of her house. Upon
this last point the detectives trained
perceptions at once led him to have
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-23
Old Coins.
TO Be COntlnued.)

A curious numismatic relic of the
epoch OF Peter the Great has been pre.
sented to the Petroviski Museum at A.
trachan. This is metallic token. q,
receipt granting the bearer permis.
sion to wear a moustache and beard
At the Russian town of REM, at the
junction of the Pruth and the Danube
a rich find was made lately of the time
of Philip of Macedon, the father OF
Alexander the great. They are in or.
cellent preservation, and five hundred
and twelve of them have already been
seized by the police, and sent to St
Petersburg. y
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-23
CHAPTER XIII.
Snavv's Rents.

Great was Mrs. Sims dismay when
she realized that her unexpected guest
was smittcn down with all illness
which made it an obvious impossibility
for her to move from the bed upon
which she lay. 1t was not that the
good woman was grudging Of her hos
vitality. or that she Demoaned the III
convenience Ito say nothing of the tenn
porary loss Of her own bed0 What
chiefly grieved her was the poverty
stricken appearance of Zana's sur
roundings; for Mrs. Sims had known
better days, and, like most women who
have fallen upon evil times, she was
very sensitive upon this score.
Zana was greatly distressed when
she understood how helpless she had
become in one short night. She even
insisted upon making desperate eff
fort to dress herself and seek refuge
elsewhere, but her throbbing brain and
aching limbs proved unequal to the
task and she was fain, ut Mrs. Sims
bidding, 70 sink back exhausted in the
bed.
II fear l cannot move yet" she said
family, land that it may be some days
before my strength returns"
"You shall stay here as long as may
be necessary" answered Mrs. Sims,
land shall nurse you as we'll as
can in this wretched attic. I will get
DR.. Smith to come and see you pres
emily"
Zana thanked her feebly but CRATE
fully.
I'm my pocketbook," she whispered,
'you will find some money-more than
hundred pounds, I think. If am to
be thrown thus on your hands you
must allow me at least to have my own
way in the expenses"
Finding her nervously resolute on
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-23

s,,u ruown whenever they were lucky
,,,,,,h "a secure ruSaEemcnlS'
In his day Montmorenry pore , ..H
,ln,> ~.,rv fairly we'll: but one ua.A
night he had been run over ny , , md
way cab. aud So cripple" ''t N.Y. ~, , "MI
his occupation being mus S""s =. | ~
his daughters had SEldua''y o,,'''" p w
third story in SnaESS venus ;''.
twrrn them and Mrs. Sims there MS MS
wv sost of uci-hhorly Soou-'se''hs;
on,,n,,n enough amongst the poor a,'A
witch usually fluids expression III .''c
,o",, ,f domestic utensils or even NJ "
ninch Of small sums OF raSh' .,,, ,,r
Ard It So happened that III '''N l".,
+,cn)or time the MnnimoThe! ~.
sources were at Il desperately low s"p'
,,.,,n,.>,s thanks to Xan,. those III MIS-
Sims were mes, unusually a'u'',..'a.,
whence it came about that VISITS WIZ
exchanged With unwonttd tteausuv.'
and acquaintance ripened mo so''''
thing like intimacy. u
Thc three daughters. safcSuarueu' II
NAV be, by a somewhat nisSaruls ~,
lowonce from Dare Nature OF Eoou
looks. and by the whitening 1'hSer VI
Father Tine, were honest young W.
men enough, and hard-workins' 100,
whenever they got chance: And. by
degrees. Zana came to look forward 10
seeing them at tea-time, as reile t
from the gray monotory OF her exist
cnce. Occasionally they were ac"lnpn,
ried by their father. 4 talkatlve o ~,
gentleman, with ineNhaustihle stores W
theatrical anecdotes to draw upon.
JJnon one such occasion the CONVERSE
ton turned upon the daughters prs
poets Of securing IN engagement II. az
approaching All"'nhra ballet OF "n'Sl
they were by no means sans0.ne.
"Ah! l remember the time. broke "
the old man, when could have pu'
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-23

Never mind about expenses now. oe-
sides. there Is still balance IN MISS
Zana's favor to he worked out"
And so Martha Baxter returned 10
Southampton to await the issue OF
events.
"rhis is a queer game Of hidc-and-
seek" soliloquized Josiah as he pro
ceeded to set his fresh inquiries afoot.
II expect I shall get lost myself ncSt
and leave dick Wicks the job OF get.
ting on the trail. Good sort, the old
girl; heart is in the right place. Snug
business, too. a good hotel, Pity she's
not widow"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-23
Bad Smell Made Aereeabl.

Oil on the farm of Widow Blake to,-
mented her sensitive nose to such an
extent that she was on the point q,
leaving in disgust. When she was told
that her share from new we'll would
be $50 day, she opened all the win.
dows in the house and now says crude
petroleum smells sweeter than altar n,
roses.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-23


only a little gold and some silver. 1
gave you the pocketbooE, which con-
tails much larger sum, as an after
thought-becausc l had, as believed,
no further need Of it. You have taught
me that it is my duty to live, not to
die; and to do this l must have the
means Of living. But the purse you
must and shall keep"
every well, lady," he answered at
having so decided he gave practical eff
feet to his words by making hasty
but rapid meal himself, and by pur-
chasing a large paper bagful Of pro-
visions for home consumption. They
then resumed their way. Onward
through dingy, narrow, ill-lighted
streets, through slums and alleys,
characteristic Of that mysterious re-
gion which lies between Holborn and
Fleet street, until they arrived at a
large, dreary-looking tenement house.
This is Snagg's Rents" remarked
Billy. There are four flights of stairs
to be climbed and you'll have to be
careful, for some of the steps are bro
ken
Scarcely able to repress little shud-
der of disgust, Zana followed him up
the stairs, dimly lighted at each land
ing by evil-smelling lamps. Finally
her guide reached a door situated, as
he had said, upon the fourth story.
"You won't mind waiting here min
ute or two, will you ladyy' he inqu1r-
ed nervously. "You see, I'd like to
give Joe's mother chance of tidying
the place I'D a bit"
And taking her assent for granted,
he entered the room, half -closing the
door behind him. Zana heard sounds
as Of hurried, whispered converse.
ton, and then a worn-looking, poorly
clad woman confronted her.
Pray, come inside, MISS" she said
kindly. Il cannot quite understand
what Billy has been trying to explain
to me; but it is enough that you are in
trouble and need shelter for the night
Our accommodation is very rough, but
you are heartily welcome to share it
such as it is
The tears welled up into Zana's eyes
l feel weak and ill.," she answered
family, land know not how to thank
you for your hospitality. Please dc
not let me cause you any unnecessary
trouble. 1 think if l might lie dowr
for a few hours-anywhere-I SHOULD
be well again"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-23
G-Oss Outr1ceS

Upon the stomach and bowels are per-
petrated by multitudes of injudicious peo-
lie who, upon experiencing the annoy
ance of constipation in a slight degree.
infltrate their bowels with drenching
evacuants. which enfeeble the intestinal
membrane to serious extent, some
times, even. superinducing dysentery or
piles. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Is the
true succedaneum for these nostrums.
since it is at once invigorating, gentle
ard effectual. 1t also banishes dyspep-
STA. malaral complaints, rheumatism
ond kidney troubles.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-23
just So,


From whom do we get our current
expression OF the extravaganza Of wO-
men?
From the men.
From whom do we get our impress
sionS of the extravaganza Of the men?
From nobody.
That is why we are familiar with
the story of female extravaganza. If
the women had had a chance to tell of
the extravaganza of the men, il would
be another story.-Memphis CONNER
cial Appeal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-23
Read the Advertisements.

Read the Advertisements,
You will enjoy this publication much
better if you will get into the habit of
reading the advertisements; they will
afford most interesting study and
will put you in the way of getting
some excellent bargains. Our adver-
Users are reliable; they send what they
advertise.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-23
T,,o Much for Them.

Too Much for Them.
"The papers talked awfully about
that Miss StunnynS.
What has she done?
"rlayed Rosalind In her bicycle
skirt. '-Cleyeland Plain Dealer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-23

Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away.
TO Quit tobacco easily and forever. be mag
netic full OF life. nerve and vigor. take No.To.
Bac, the wond"r-worker that makes weak men
teed Booklet and sample free Address Ster'
Nne Remedy Co., Chicago CO New York.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-23
4 lsrOblclll.

81 nebber could un'stan'." said In
Gle Eben, "why some folks'll run inter
debt sos to take the shine off'n some
ncighbor who's payin' lis way. an who
mes likely don't care, nohow.'-Wash-
inrtOu Star.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-23

~, ana Now They Don't Speak.
Ing to forget. ~ 'eartf-
MISS 1oung-Rrthdays, for instance
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-23

Knew Something of Each.
Fred-Pa said honesty was the best
policy" didn't lie, ma?
Ma--Yes.
Fred-Well, how does pa know
Pick Me Up.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-23
A Brief CrftIcis,,,

II have only one fault to find with
this poem," said the soulless editor
author. A''Aeu 'n0
Ats no good.'-Washington Star.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-23

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup
For children tecthing. softens the
allays pain cures wind collie. a6 cents bottle
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-23

I never used so quick cure as Piso's
Cure for Consumption.-J. B. Palmer.
Box LII, Seattle, WASH, Nov. Is, 1895.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-23

A WON In in Manchester 1c,o,,a
eyes which magnify offsets fiftv t,, mas
.llelr natural size The oculists cons,dos
her wonder. eoiieioer
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-23
A Hiyh Roller.

A High Roller.
"Now." said the ambitious billOw,
"Iou just can bet your boots
If ever rise mountain high,
I'll reach the bathing suits".'
Atlanta Constitution.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-23

No-To-nnc for Fifty Cents.
zen s,1ong ,, tynacco habit cure makes wea.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-23
On Sunday,

On Sunday.
"Ralnes law" said the thirsty citi-
zen. may be a law unto itself, but It
don't go with me-"
And he Joined another club,-Puck.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-23

Dr: J; Fl: RINDLAUB, Specialist
Eye, Ear. Nose and Throat.
Fargo. N. DIX.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-23

Halls Catarrh Cure
IS o constitutional cure. Price. 75c
The record-union., 1897-11-25

lawful. So. too, as soon as the islands
are annexed the Chinese and Japanese
will disappear. The Chinese cannot
under the treaty of annexation be ad-
mitted to our continental possessions.
while as for the Portuguese and other
Europeans they are precisely like the
people we are assimilating in our sew
eral States They will probably re-
main in the islands after annexation.
There will be no discernible reason why
they should depart.
But at the extreme limit there will be
in the islands on annexation about a.
900 Chinese and japanese who are en-
ployed there now. These represent Ia
Dor that is inimical to American labor;
whose presence on the islands will be
obnoxious to American law. Their
places will have to be filled, and the
demand will therefore be for 10000
workmen from the United States to
supplant them within say, five years
after annexation is accomplished. So
we repeat, there is nothing in the an
nexation proposition with which labor
interests should fright themselves.