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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
Books All Mixed.

Pierre, S. d., Specal.-The more
the books of the insurance department
are probed into the worse they seem
to be muddled. The ledger shows cor
rections by insertions and alterations.
and as they 90 not agree with the
public examiners figures, it is his be-
lief that they have been made since
he took Off his figures.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
Blaze Mt Livingston

livingston, Mont, Special Fire
broke out in vacant building on Sec
ond street and threatened the bust
ness portion Of Main street. The
flames communicated to Carriers ci-
gar factory and a row Of frame build
ings across the street. Hard work on
the part Of the tiremen confined the
fire to these buildings.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
KILLED by HIS OWN ENGINE.
Wisconsin &c ntrnl Engineer IL Ru

Wisconsin Central Engineer Ii Run
Over.
st. Paul, Special.-Patrick McNulty,
an engineer on the Wisconsin Central
railroad, met death in a shocking man
ner at Gladstone. While he was lying
on the ground repairing the air valve,
with his head before the fore and rear
wheels, his train was struck in the
rear by another engine and showed
so far that the drive wheel Of his en-
CINE passed over his neck, severing his
head from the body.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
ARRESTED FOR ROBBERY.

A Man Who Had Robbed n Farmer
Arrested for His Crime.
Verdon, s. d., Special. - George
Starlls, who has been working for a
farmer near Bristol, S. D., the last six
weeks, was arrested here by Consta-
bic p. Mereness, who ha:! q telegram
from Bristol saying he (S:a:ns) was
wanted there for robbias ::::; employer
Of $500. He admitted baving taken
$65, but claimed that WIS all he had
taken, and that he had that amount
due him.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
BLACK HILLS STRIKE.
immense Body of Iron Ivrites Un-
covered Near DeadwOOd.

HI MeDsc body OF IRON PYrftes IN"
covered Near DeadwoOd.
Deadwood, S. D., Special.-The Hard
in Mining and Manufacturing COM
pany at the 2OO-fot level has struck an
immense body Of pyrites of iron ore.
The vein so far is fourteen feet thick
and they are still in ore. John Blatch-
ford, superintendent for the Golden
Reward company, thinks it may be
100 feet thick by its appearance. The
value of the ore is richer as depth is
obtained. Assays from the bottom
of the shaft are going as high as $6S
per ton. 1t is by far the most inn
portant find on account of it's richness
ard magnitude ever discovered in the
Black Hills.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
c.,sm s.stemat,c overchnrges.

Ch:e,h,s,;..i,s, S. D., Special.-What
promises to he a prolonged and bitter
fight has been commenced by the
residents Of Presho and Pratt counties
against the authorities CT Lyman
county. The chief cause of the trouble
is the alleged exorbitant charges on
the part Of Lyman county officials
against the other two counties for
cases arising in them.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
FORT pEMnINA TO nE SOLD.
The United states Land Officers to
ONiciatc AN AuctlOncers.

The United States Land Officers to
ONNciatc ux AuctlOncers.
Grand Forks, N. d., Special The
local officers of the United States land
office have received instructions to
sell Mt auction the entire equipment Of
buildings at Fort Pembina. These
buildings number forty-four in all,
some of them large and substantial
ones. The sale is to take place Dec.
IL. The sales are all to be for cash
and none can be sold at less than the
appraised value. All the buildings
purchased must be removed in thirty
days. Messrs. English and Brooke
will have an opportunity to develop
their abilities as auctioneers.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
Fire Mt .AlDena.

Alpena, S. d., Speclal.-Two TRES
partially destroyed the general store
Of C. c. Issenhuth and other property.
The firemen worked heroically, al.
though the flames were near the oil
tanks.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
Large ENROLMENT.

Winona, MIMI. Specialize enroll.
ment of students for the fall term OF
the normal school has commenced.
Judging by the first days enrolment
the attendance at the fall term will
be about the largest in the history Of
the school. Most Of the new students
entering are high school graduates.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
Robbers Make u Haul.

Winnebago City. Mimi, Special
The postofiice at Huntley was entered
by burglars, the safe blown open and
about $500 in cash and some stamps
taken. Most Of the money belonged
to Williams & Perrigo, grain deal
ers, who had it there for safe keeping.
No clue.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
ThreshinG Begins.

Vienna, S. d.. Special. -Threshing
hns begun. Wheat is a poor yield,
about eight bushels will be the aver
age; flax will be good crop. Pota-
toes, corn and oats will also be good.
The frost did no particular damage as
corn was too near uatured.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
MINNESOTA NEWS.
A TRAIN no.BER.

Suspect Captured in q Bonded Car
NJ Winnipeg Junction.
Fergus Falls, Mimi, Special-A man
suspected of being one Of the Moor
head train robbers was arrested Mt
Winnipeg Junction and brought here
by Pinkerton man and a constable.
He was found locked in n bonded car.
When found he was trying to bore
out. He tells story which does not
hang together. On his person was
found mask which corresponds to
those worn by the train robbers. He
is held for breaking a seal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
Wells for Judge.

Aberdeen. S. d.. Special.-Attorney
James Wells Of Rriton. Marshall coun-
ty. was nominated here for judge OF
the Fifth judicial circuit by the Demo-
cratic and Populist conventions which
met ut the same time in the court
house.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
To Prevent Hog Cholera.

Redwood Falls, MIMI, Special-Dr.
Brechin and DR.. Reynolds. Of the state
board of health, addressed a meeting
of the supervisors Of townships in the
county. with the object of giving in
formation calculated to prevent the
spread Of hog cholera.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
Stevens County Fair.

Morris, MIMI, Special.-The annual
fair of the Stevens County Agriculture
nj society was held In this city under
most favorable circumstances, the
weather being all that could be de-
sired. There was good display in
the several departments, some Of them
being very fine. An interesting pro-
gramme of sports, including horse rae
ing and base ball, was successfully
cokaSleted,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
Accidents mt Granite.

Granite Falls, Mimi, Specialized
ward Neste, son of X. o. Nestle of this
place, was accidentally shot through
the f1eshy part of the left arm while
hunting ducks.-A very peculiar acci-
dent befell Tom Shea while threshing
north of here. A man got down from
the stack and stuck his fork in the
ground too close to the belt, which
threw it with sufficient force to drive
the tine clear through Shea's leg.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
ALL CAN FIND WORK.

The Mining Camps of the Black Hills
Do Not Harbor Idlers.
Deadwood, S. D., Special.-F'rom
every mining camp, large and small,
in the Black Hills, there comes the
most encouraging reports of improved
conditions as the developments ad-
vance. Every camp is employing as
many men as possible, and it is a rare
thing to find men, who are willing to
work, out of employment, in any part
of the Hills. Several Of the larger
concerns have doubled their forces of
men, and are working both mine and
mill night and day.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07

Victoria, b.. c., Special.-The steamer
Tees has returned from Northern Brit
ish Columbia ports. She brings a
prisoner from Gordon. held on sus-
picion Of having murdered Thomas
Jones. his partner. while on pros
pecting tour up the Skcen river. The
crime is very similar to that Of But
Ter, the Australian murderer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
Deadwocd's Coin Sweaters,

Deadwood, S. D.. Specialize. j.
Early shot and killed Henry Border at
Baggs. Wyo., few days ago. From
descriptions he is thought to be Dick
Flick. who is wanted in this city by
the United States authorities for TAX
short time ago. His partner, John
Byrnes, has just been sentenced to
two years at Sioux Falls for the part
he took in the crime.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
Heavy Reward for John.

Aberdeen, S. D., Special.-John
Walsh. in the county Jail for grand
larceny, broke out, and is now at
large. His parents reside at Minneap-
oils. and it is thought he is bound for
that city. The sheriff offers $25 for
his arrest.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
A Dakota Institution.

Fargo, N. D., Specialize new lin
seed oil mill. with capacity of 100000
bushels of flax seed per year has
started up. 1t will have daily out
put of sixty barrels of oil and furnish
work for twenty-five men. All need
ed flax can be bought here and nearly
all the output will be sold from this
point. North Dakota Ignite coal will
be used in the furnaces and the whole
thing is 4 North Dakota institution.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
Asxfcned mt Ninona,

Winona, Mimi, Special.-Hon. John
Ludwig has made a voluntary assign
ment to Charles Daering Of this city.
The assets are mostly in improved
real estate in this city, including n
homestead, in all valued at about $40.-
600. The liabilities unsecured will not
exceed $500.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
Grnnt Coantx,a Flne show1ng.

Milbank, s. D.. Special. - The ag-
gresate of tax reduction here is 10
mills from last year. Besides lower
taxes the county has reduced its in
debtedness $4,000 and built new
court house the past year. The city
has paid off $500, and will pay $1,000
more in January, besides expanding
mere on its streets than in any year
before.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
Case Was Dismissed.

Fessenden, N. D., Special.-The case
against George Parker OF Fessenden
for shooting George Blair early last
winter has been dismissed by Judge
Glaspell. His action gives general
satisfaction,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
AbscOner CaDtured,

Pembina, N. D., Special. - An alb
sconder from Manitoba has been ar
rested here. He was a queens post
master and he took some government
money. A reward Of 5000 was offered
for his arrest.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
FOR THE GALLOWs.

An Ely Man Convicted of Murder in
the First Degree.
Duluth, Mimi, Specialize jury
in the murder case agail st Ettore
Catibini. the Italian who killed an
Ely saloonkeeper in June last, brought
in a verdict of guilty in the first de-
gree. The jury was out twenty hours
and stood eleven to one for murder IN
the third degree for twelve hours.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
Cattle ON the Move.

Miller, s. d., Special.-During last
week $4,000 worth Of cattle were
shipped from here to market. Every
one is feeling good over the change
in prices Of stock and grain.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
Saloon BURGLARY.

Rush City, Mimi, Specal.-Burglars
broke into Joe McLaughlin's saloon
and took SIT in change, but nothing
else. An attempt was made to get
into Jim Murray's saloon.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
Acricultu, nj College Opened.

Fargo, N. D., Special. - The agrl-
cultural college has opened Tor the
fall enrolment. Some new professors
have been added to the faculty since
the close of the last scholastic year.
and the prospects for SUCCESSFUL
Year are very bright.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
PIGGERS.

Two Operators and Two Gamblcrs
Arrested ut Gilby.
Grand Forks, N. D., Special.-Depu-
ty Sheriff Collins went to Gilby and
arrested Abe Reynolds and w. j.
Thompson on the charge of selling
liquor in a prohibition state; Jack Nc
CURE and John Kyle for operating a
gambling house, and bootlegger
named Kane. The latter had a velise
in his possession well stocked with
bottled whisky. The men were
brought to the county Jail.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
Clos. Call for uankinson.

Hankinson, N. d., Special. - A barn
belonging to Charles Helm and STU
ated in the heart OF the business POT
ton of town burned. 1t was only the
hardest work on the part OF citizens
that saved the town from being de-
StrOycd.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
Boy Killed,

Wahpeton. N. D., Special. - Paul
Mertz, the ten-year-old son of Mrs.
Grace Mertz, who has been driving a
sprinkling wagon during the summer,
-Vas killed in runaway.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
nan or With the Team.

I.arimore, N. d., Special.-Chief Nc
Glory, of the Larimore police force,
has secured the arrest of Robert But
Ter and George Williams, whom he
claimed hired a team Of him and
failed to return it.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
Franchise Wanted mt winona.

Winona, Mimi. Special. u. j.
Brown, w. H. Laird and John Dietze
have made application for n fifty-year
franchise to construct and operate a
light, heat and power plant: if the
franchise is granted they will incor-
porate the Peoples Light and Power
company, with a capital stock of $780,
OOO
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
Farmers Heavy Loss.

Huron, S. D., Special.-The large
barn Oh James Dawson's farm, near
Broadland, was destroyed by fire, to-
ge.her with five horses, harness, wag-
ons, machinery, hay, feed, etc.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07

Mullen Dies From His Wounds.
Forman, N. D., Special.-Percy Null
len, who was accidentally shot by
Miss Bingham while she was fooling
with revolver, has died. The young
lady is distracted with grief.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
n,,,o.h,,y Outfit Burned.

THOMPSON. N. d., Special. - The
threshing machine OF N. A. ABBOTT
was burned. together with three
stacks of wheat, from spark from
an engine.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
Killed by u Rather.

Pierre, S. d., Special. - Mabel
Holmes, a ten-yearold girl living near
Okobojo. was bitten by rattlesnake
and died from the effects of the bite.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
Hod His Legs Cut on.

Bismarck, n. d., Special = Charles
Swanson fell into a cylinder of a
threshing machine and one of his legs
was cut off at the knee. He will
probably survive.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
Northern Pacific Settles Un

Dickinson, N. d., The Northern Pa
citic has paid this county its delin-
quent real estate taxes, amounting to
$4,000. This practically puts Stark
county on q cash basis.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07
StiIIwntcr Pioncer Dcnd

saltwater, MIMI, Special Mrs.
Sarah Staples. one Of the pioneer res
idents Of this county. died Mt her
home in Lakeland. She was about
sixty.eight years -
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-07

Wheatland, N. D., Special. - Tom
Fowlers two large feeding stables,
separator, grain tank and a lot of feed
burned.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-09

me as if she was going to take me ont,
but something in my face must have
stopped her.
"What is the matter?" she said,
turning little white.
"DolIy," J. said sternly, "will you
give me the first two dances after sup.
per?"
"Of course-if you want them; but
won't you dance now?" l never saw
Dolly so meek before.
no." answered, almost roughly,
"not now" She left me with a strange
look on her sweet face.
It seemed centuries until supper; I
tried to think OF what I should say to
her, but my mind Was in such cha
otto state that decided to depend on
the inspiration Of the moment.
At last supper was over and l found
her, tucked her arm in mine, and
! marching off to quiet nook, put her
in the only seat, and stood accusing!y
before her.
ODDLY" | began, look Of met
This she did, little timidly, I
thought. and l almost forgot what l
was gong to say in the JOY OF looking
at her.
"My darling" I went on, II hsvo
loved You so long, SO we'll, and hoped
that in the course of years you might
come to care" she dropped her eyes;
just then / remembered That horrible
gossip, "but tonight, Dolly, ! heard
something that turned my heart to
stone"
"|Vhat was it?' she asked.
"Ihat you were engaged to"
"Who?" breathlessly.
Morton" I gaspel, "tlat wretch
ed, caddish-"
"Stop!" she aaid, with dignity.
tell me- you shall, ! grasped her
! wrists; sis it 500"
If it had been any woman in the
| world but Dolly I should have said
she was embarrassed. She actually
blushcd.
"No,' she said slowly, sit is not so,
but" her hands went up and covered
her face. My heavens! suppose she
should cry.
"But what?" I insisted crue1ly ;
uyon're NOT encorod to him. but
you're in love with him." She took
her hands away and her face was very
red; il it had not been such serious
moment l should have said she lad
been laughing.
"Mr. Morton has-never-a asked
me to be his-vife-if he does
SHALL"
! I was beside myself.
"And if he does?" I hissel.
"[ shall soy yes, very softly. 4
terrible silence ensued; the earth wa
sinking beneath my feet.
"You love this Mr.. Morton?' I sai(
sharply.
And then the very queerest thing il
the world happened; Dolly's fac
whitened little as she rose and pu
out her hand.
eyes, you old goose" she aaid, g
love this Mr.. Morton" It didn't tax
me long to gather Dolly into my arms
The next five minutes nre not to up
pear in this narrative.
Dolly" said !, blissfu]]y, "did yo'
ever know such stupid old fool Us
am?"
! "Never in Ill my liie,' said tn
+ sweetest OF girls, her voice comm
from the vicinity Of my coat collar.
J, Sand do you suppose that woma
meant me when sue told me that eos
sip, my darling?'
= "Of course she--did," said tn
T voice, "and I'm glad she said it
q don't believe you'd ever have aske
me, otherwise!' My answer woul
= not look we'll on paper.
q "Do you know, Dick, that you neve
have asked me before?"
And when l came to think Of it,
never had. The Peterson Magazine
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-09
New Method OF AMDHta1i0n.

A new and simple mode Of treat
ment hos been introduced in Franco
by which. it is claimed. large pro.
portion Of injured limbs now usually
amputated can be sa7ed, says tho
Hospital. The method, which is due
to Dr. Recl;,s, was recently described
before the French Congress of Sur
gerry, and is thus explained:
''Whateyer the extent or gravity OF
tho LESSONS, he Or. Reclus) never
under any circumstances amputates
the injured limb, but merely wraps it
in antiseptic substance by veritable
embalming process, leaving nature to
separate the dead from the living
tissues. This method OF treatment
possesses the double advantage OF
being much less fatal than surgical
exaercsis, and Of preserving for the
use of the patient il not the entire
limb, at any rate g much larger part
than would he left after ampatation.
lie advocates this very conservative
treatment on account OF the excellent
effects of hot water. which he uses
freely. After the skin has been showed
and cleansed from all fatty substances
by ether, etc., in the usual way, jet
OF hot water is made to irritate all the
injured surfaces, and topfretrate into
all the ho!lows and unde III the de-
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-09
EnM TO END OUT.

Fill hottie or common water glass With
urine and let it stand twenty-!our hours; a
sediment or settling indicates diseased con-
dition Of the kidneys. When ;urine STAINS
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Too frequent desire to urinate or pain in Inc
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neys ana bladder are out Of ordcr.
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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-09

If you Lave tired ru'>hins' Floating boraH Soap
you Eu\c decided to Use i al! tie time. II A'm
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wrapper are printed IN red,
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-09
Cent Calendar Free.

,csh Of b:ac! pepper GENERALLY improves
,;a ice cream.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-09

-. HE most beautiful Calendar ISSUED
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The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-09

4 dash Of black pepper generally improves
vanilla ice cream.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1897-01-09
\ Horses Ace.

.n,,c noouIir idea that the age Of q
.,, cap always be told By looking at
Nv, I tartt.," said veterinary surgeon,
A.. inf entirely correct. After the
..,,b wear the horse has more new
-, ca that the method is useless for
s,;;os the age Of Il horse which is moro
,,.n q years old. AS soon as the set OF
..o+h "a complete, however, Il wrinkle
ho,,ns TO appear on the upper edge Of
tho lover eytld and Il new wrinkle is
.dded ,arl! year, SO that to get at the
.oo NJ q horse more than 3 years old
voy must figure the teeth plus the
wrinkles