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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-30
"Gonc to Paris to Show There.

"Gonc to Paris to Show There.
tain bracelet which had hccu autGn.s;
the jewelry contided to Ernest Moron.
1t was certainly very like-eIacGty Ike
so far AS her memory served h-r. 81,
then the design (threc coile,l. ic1n--.y7-
en- pythons) was a not ulco,yu},-. I II.
in Indian bazaars; and il nigh WI,
be that this was merely duplicate u
the other. Besides, even w.,v il M
same, might not r. S. have ,=t..-r+.. :.
from, or purchasd it from. Ernps- tE.,,.
ton?
For enc brief moment her besr; ,r,s..
despite herself, al the thought tha. x.
5. might be Ernest himself under Il LIS.
initials-repentant, perhaps, and seek
Ing thus to pave the way to her fox
giveness. But this idea she QUICKLY
dismissed as visionary. and, in the end,
she resolved, come what might Of il.
to find out from r. S. himself how he
became possessed Of the bracelet. She
would wear it that very night. and
thus, upon his own terms, discover his
identity.
Old Montmorency INDUCED in several
self-satis1ed chuckles when he saw the
JeWeled pythons blazing upon the left
arm of the Light of the Harem; but he
registered an inward VOW to keep q
sharp lookout for the mysterious donor.
Now, how cool-headed Richard Som
erville ever allowed himself to become
so infatuated with the new danseuse
at the Folies Bergere, he would have
found it hard to explain to himself. He
had gone to see her, just as he had
gone to see dozens Of other popular ia
vorites, to while away an hour pleas
antly. But, having seen her, a very
demon Of passion had entered his soul.
her presence haunted him all that
night and next day; and 10 o'clock
found him once more in a stall ut the
Foiies Bergere, awaiting, with an eager
longing, the temperance OF bis en-
SLAYER
This is Madness be told himself
but told himself in vain. Night after
night he felt himself drawn with ire
slstible force to feast his eyes upon
TINS wondrous girl, and his infatuation.
or course. increased ut each visit. Then
ne found some vent for his peDt-un
feelings by sending her gifts of level
rv, hoping thereby to pave the way TO
an !ntroduction. But finding ordinary
trlnkets roEtennptuously ignored, he
mad at last, in fit of desperation
forced the pace, 50 to speak, by send.
in: TIC bracelet
<lo He Contlnuedl
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-30

be raised again four successive times
before the delighted onlookers would
be satisfied.
Zana took her triumph quietly
enough, but Montmcrency was almost
frantic with delight.
II knew it!' he declared, jubilantly.
II knew it from the first moment set
eyes on you, my dear. And now we
shall see some rare fighting amongst
the managers to secure YOU under q
fresh engagement. The Alhambra man
sounded NE tonight about increasing
your salary to eighty pounds, condi-
tionally upon your signing for three
months. But fancy Harry Montmo-
rency knows what he's about. Long
before the month is out you'll have
half a dozen offers Mt three figures"
The old professional was once more
right. SO complete was the hold which
Iana had taken upon the public fancy
that competition to secure her services
waXed fast and furious, until at length
Il great rival establishment rose to the
exceptional figure of $50 pounds per
week. And this her astute agent would
most probably have closed with on her
behalf. but for simultaneous offer Of
1900 francs from the management Of
the Folies Bergere in Paris.
Il think we shall accept the Paris en-
gagement," remarked Montmorency.
True. it's worth thirty pounds a week
less than the Empire offers, but then
we must take the future into account.
You've made tremendous hit here in
London. If YOU can score similar
success in Paris, that will put cachet
upon your reputation worth thousands
to you hereafter. New York, for in.
stance. is guided quite as much by Par
is as by London, and an American tour
should bring in five or six times what
you're earning now"
You know best. Mr.. Montmorency,"
answered Zana, land am more than
content to leave everything in your
hands. After all. what does it matter
to me where l dance? You must let
me do what like with my earnings,
though she added, with faint smile.
Then we shall accept Paris" re-
joined her agent, and Paris was accord
ingly accepted.
Before they started for the French
capital, Zana had the satisfaction of
seeing worthy Mrs. Sims comfortably
installed in thriving little news vend-
ing and tohacco-selling business, where
IN Daft Billy was understood to have
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-30
Ambiguous.

The following rather ambiguous adj
vertisement appeared in the Personal
column Of a Western newspaper Il
short time ago:
"Wanted-Information regarding the
whereabouts of Ebenczer Jones. who
is supposed to have died in this city
last year.
A still more ambiguous personal aD-
peared in a Chicago paper a year or
two ago. 1t was as follows:
"If this should meet the eye Of Lew
is ]. Smith, and he will send his pres
ent address to his old home, he will
hear something to his advantage. His
wife is dead"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-30
once, ana m1gnt again, Tor al we

once, ana migns again, lot aal we
know"
Mrs. Sims next tried arguments Of a
more serious nature, pointing out that,
over and above the cost Of the journey,
there would be the daily expenses of
living to provide for, and that for q
crippled man to earn a livelihood
amongst strangers in a foreign land
was well nigh an impossibility.
Il expect folks buy newspapers and
matches over there pretty much the
same as they do here" retorted Billy.
and it stands to reason there must be
doss houses and coffee stalls. I'll
manage right enough, IL you'll lend me
the money for the Journey"
"Oh. as for that" said Mrs. Sims,
frankly, Il owe you a tidy bit one way
and another-to say nothing Of your
share in this business. So, If you have
really set your heart upon going. I'll
make things as easy as I can for you.
Let me see-your fare there and back
will come to two pounds. Say you stop
there n fortnight at pound week
(for. Of course, you'll never earn any
thing amongst those parley-voos), that
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-30
Construction Of Ice Houscs

In England the plan Of having ice
houses so built that large portion is
under ground is still the prevalent
method. In America it has long since
been found that the natural warmth
of the earth is foe to ice prcscrva-
ton. NO one, W esuppose. in America.
would think Of having an Zee house
built in any way than wholly above
ground.-Nfeohan's Monthly.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-30
Had Some HOrSchnir Down II
HACK. PerhnnS.

Papa-So Emily stands at the head
o. her class in French:
siA--Ela-i"s: she and another girl
7':sE- "1&"tl;' even in the written ex-
- 5g4a7jp-s. but it was decided that
s--ss5sT shrugged her shoulders more
1'.'r--'olg .-Collier's Weekly.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-30
1o,ooe Iohnson who 10 docor;hod

James Johnson, who is described BY
St. Louis paper as the toughest
convict in the Missouri penitentiary."
has petitioned the governor for a par
don on the ground that he wants to
20 to the Klondike gold fields"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-30
Taking No Chances.

IF l shuld fall out of the hammock
what would you do?" she asked.
II would catch you in my arms" he
answered promptly.
"Get ready" she said, with feminine
impulsiyeness- Post.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-30
Brothers in Adversely.
licI.ni.nl.nl u .r6lIl MINI ', 4 4

81 discovered a gold NINE" said the
49er.
II invented a torpedo boat" replied
the genius.
Then they shook hands like couple
Of brothers and pooled their capital to
bny cheap dinEer.-Detroit Free
Press.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-30

''Child, Child Are You Bent ON COM
passing Your Ruin.
great kindness. But l have decided to
remain in London. will only beg Of
you. as last favor to forward my
luggage. of which am sorcly in need
Remain in London:" repeated Mrs.
Baxter. Good gracious What on
earth for?"
Again Zana paused. ard the ballet
masters heart fairly thumped against
his ribs.
Il am going upon the stage" she an
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-30
4 Hint.

4 Hint.
He-Now. when we come to til, love
scene. III lean forward like this, place
IL! ncart and say: II love you''-eh?
She-Oh ycs-if you want it done
1nat way. But if you should do it
that way in real life, l wouldn't saw
lIarpcl's Bazaar.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-30
No Chance

-,gs y1si see the ball game yester-
dr.
~At,.
: thought you told me you were
going
did. But l sat between two
!oune women who had never seen q
game Of ball before" -Chicago Post.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-09-30
Easily Eynlaiuo.

Easily Explained.
Miss Bluesock looks far more intol-
lectual than she did"
Yes: she's brushing her hair back
''". cleveland Plain Dealed,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-11-19
FRBNoH LINE BOOKS MISSING.
Used In the Lexow Inquiry-Ane seuds Fou
Them but Hasn't Got Then hack.

UoC0 II inc bOION huNutty-AAuO oouoo TOT
Them But Hasn't Got Them hack.
It became known about the Criminal Courts
building yesterday that within o week O de-
mand had been made Upon the District Attor-
ney's office by the lawyers Of the French steam
ship line for the return of half Q dozen cash
books of that company which had been used
before tho Lexow committee and afterward
before the Grand Jury in securing the indict-
ment of Police Captain Max Schmittberger for
the alleged extortion of $500 from the line.
These cash books covered q period of about
fifteen or sixteen months, from December. 1890.
to April, 1892. In them were entries which
showed, as Agent Forget swore, that the COM
pany had been in the habit Of paying $40 q
week to the policeman stationed at the pier.
and then at Capt. Schmittberger's request had
suspended payments for q year and finally
given schmittberger $500 in a lump sum in
lieu of the weekly payments.
The demand for these books. coming as it
did, almost at the same time that Agent For.
got was relieved from duty and ordered back
to Havre. set tongues ~a-wagging. 1t was re-
membered that Superintendent West, who had
been with tho company. had been dismissed
The letter to tho District Attorneys office
came from the office of Eustis, Jones IL GOWN,
40 Cedar street. Mr.. Jones said yesterday that
he had the letter written, but that there was
no reason 70 COUHtCt HE uculaHu y TIC DOOkB
now, with any new events. ''The books" he
said, "were taken to the District Attorneys
office on a summons and were kept during the
continuance of the case against Capt. Schmitt.
berger, which dragged along for q long time.
A long while ago we were asked to get the
books back and We wrote for them. Nothing
more was done about the matter until a few
days ago, when one OF our clerks called my at
IGNITION to the fact that the books had not been
returne ed yet. Leave a memorandum for me- I
said, and I will write about them That was
how / cape TO write and no recent demand had
been made for the books by the company. nor
do / know that IL has any special need ofthem.
II would not need them at all for an examina-
tion of the agency's accounts, for all they con-
tain was long ago entered in the general
ledgers."
At the agency, where Eugene de ,Bocande
was found in charge, II was declared that there
was no investigation going on. so far as Mr.. De
Booande know.
know" he said.
Mir. Forget Is booked to sail for Franco on
Saturday, As for the books in question, they
seem to have been lost somewhere. Since tho
letter: of Eustis, Jones q GOWN was received,
a hunt has been made for them at the District
Attorneys office, but without success. The OF.
fciaIs there think the books must have been ro-
turned to Mr.. Forgot, but they have no 70.
ceipt.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-11-19
CAN'T LIVE IN AMERICA.
Tive Girls WIN want 10 he GOvePneases Here
but Mast 90 Back TO HAMBURG.

Ella and Agnes Traensdorf. young women who
arrived on Monday on the steamship Palatia
from Hamburg, told the immigration authori-
ties that they were going to their uncle. Il. p.
De Young. an importer at rs Greene street. He
WAS summoned to the Barge Office and said he
could not be responsible for the bringing up of
the young women. They are well educated and
speak English well. with only a slight accent.
The agent of tho Austro-H Hungarian Society
got them places as governcsses of the two daugh-
tiers of A.. s. Alton of 516 Gates avenue, Brook
Ign. Mr.. Alton called at the Barge Office yes.
terday at the request Of Assistant Commissioner
insolvency and said that he would not guar
antee to keep tho sisters unless they turned out
perfectly satisfactory as goyernesses. At pres
emit, no said. there was nothing to indicate that
they would not be suitable. He said no certainly
did not want to act In the capacity Of y father to
them. He was asked 10 send them back TO tho
turned to their home ! Hamburg: Their uncle
father is nj In a Hamburg hospital. They are
handsome girls. under 20 years old. They think
they ought to be permitted to make their living
as teachers or governesses In America.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-11-19
NO FOOD FOR NoN-PRoDUCERa.
Chambers and IdIers and Wen without Outat
Made TO Leave Dawson.

t}ou1DIeFo unu huteEh huu Nlcu
Made to Leave Dawson.
TACOMA, WASH, Nov. 1s.-The gamblers and
idlers of Dawson City are being compelled to
go down the Yukon River to Fort Yukon to get
winter supplies. According to John Knutson,
who left Dawson in September, hese.non-pro-
ducers are being sent away by the mine own
ers and storekeepers in order that the food sup
ply at Dawson may be retained for actual pro-
ducers of gold. Knutson Gays that before he
left some Of the miners who had boon On the
Yukon for years foresaw the danger Of a food
shortage, and advised the agents of the trading
companies to sell to producers only. and in
small quantities. 1t was practically decided
then that IL no more supplies got up the river
the non producers should be requested to move
where food was obtainable. In this matter the
mine owners and the store keepers will work
together. as both desire to prevent the curtail-
ment of this winters gold production because
of lack OF food.
Knutson says that hundreds of tenderfeet
who rushed l in this fall without n winter supply
of provisions will have to cut wood for the
trading companies for rub on which to live.
Some OF them may get jobs cutting wood for
use in the mines, but the great majority will
have TO move to Fort Yukon. Knutson spent
all his money in March, 1895. purchasing q
Yukon outfit. Now he owns interests In four
rich claims, including two on Eldorado Creek,
and considers himself worth half a million dol
lars.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-11-19
SIXTY DAYS IN AN OPEN BOAT.

Terrible Experiense OF . Party or satnonus
Who Were Blown Out or Their Course.
SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 1s.-From Auckland
comes a story Of the terrible experience at sea
OF twcnty-four Samoans. The party left the Is
land of Tutuila in q large boat for two islands
some sixty miles to the eastward. They wero
blown out Of their course, and drifted before the
wird for sixty days, until they made the island
Of Namunui, which is about 900 miles in a d.
rect line from their starting point. Nearly half
of the party died in the boat, one was killed in
landing, and some died on shore, leaving only
eight survivors. They spread sails to catch
rain. which fell heavily. and which they stored
up in some trade boxes.
The island they reached is inhabited, and the
people took all possible care Of them. but they
picked them up. They have been returned to
their home3.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-11-19
PROGRESS OF MEDICAL SCIENCE.
DR.. HiEEs says the Death Rate In Cities IL
Decreasing Rapidly.

DR.. HisEs says the Death Rate In Cities IL
Decreasing Rapidly.
The anniversary meeting OF the New York
Academy of Medicine was hold at the Academy
building, II West Forty.third street. last night.
DR.. A. Alexander Smith delivered an address In
memory of the late DR.. William T. Lusk. DR..
Herman NJ. Biggs in the anniversary address,
upon 'sanitary Science. the Medical Profession
and the Public " said that, while doctors were
often thought Of as "desiring great longevity
with frequent Illness" they. had contributed
more to the advancement! OF civilization. the
lie than any other clase. Their work in the
prevention OF diseases had resulted. he said, In
Bringing II about that whore formerly four
Gfths on ali deaths we're duo to preventAbie
diseases, now about one-third were so. or
"SmaiIpox, in the days before vaccination.
was less 10 be- feared than tuberculosis is To-.
day. It is insidious and not dramatic in lie
| causes one-seventh Of all deaths. and one quar-
| ter OF the deaths Of adults. and this though
there h no disease better understood and more
amennbIe 10 simple treatment. Before another
generation the death, rate In cities under the
hest sanitary control. will probably be one.
! third Of what 1t Ii In New York now"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-11-19
A WHOLE FAMILY BURNED.
RESULT OF TRr TO MIX 4 SALV1
ON 4 KITCHEN STOYE.

A Peddler OF Nostrunis Was the Mixer and MS
Stun Exploded Into n ninse - One Chnd
Rurnsd 20 Death. lts Parents. Two Other
SCHENECTADY, Nov. 1s.-w. II. Humiston, a
peddler OF medicines and salve, called at the
residence OF John Brown, n Fitchburg rail.
road employee, near Burnt Hills. Saratog, coun.
ty, yesterday. and sold Mrs. Brown a bottle Of
medicine. Then Humiston received permission
from Mrs. Brown to use her kitchen stove for
the purpose OF preparing n salvc.
Humiston placed his ingredients. consisting Of
alcohol. turpcntinc. and rosin, on the hot stove
and commenced stirring the mixture. while Mira.
Brown and her four children, one . years of
ago, gathered about tho stove and watched
Huinistons operations. suddenly there was q
terrific explosion. and tho boiling mixture, which
had burst into n blaze, was scattered about tho
room.
Humiston. who was leaning over the stove,
was frightfully burned, and the blazing fluid
was scattered over Mrs. Brown and her children,
setting fire to their clothing. Mrs. Browns
husband, who was outside, and Humiston
succeeded in getting Mrs. Brown and tho
children out Of doors. where they were
rolled In the sand until the fire in their clothing
was cXtinguishcd The fire in the kitchen was
put out with difficulty by the nciEhbors. Mrs.
Brown and three OF the children were severely
burned, the two-ycar"old child 50 seriously that
IT soon died, and the lives % the others arc In
danger. Mr.. Brown was also badly burned.
When DIR. Cotton arrived an hour later tho
clothes Of Mrs. Brown were hanging in shreds
to her burned and blistercd body. and when an
attempt was made TO remove them the flesh lit
orally fell of from portions OF the body. She
was still living at noon. but no hopes are enter
tanned for her recovery.
A7-year-old child was also friEhtfully burned
over almost her entire body. 1t seems hardly
probable that she will live. Humiston was ar.
rested and has boon locked up in the county
jail on the charge of arson. His examination has
been set down for Saturday. Humiston's homo
is at Cambridge, Washington county, and he 10
known by every farmer in this region.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-11-19
HIS FIFTH BRIDE.
Joseph Dumviilo, SF.. or Lockport. Aged 70,
Married TO . widow or 50.

LocKPoRT. n. Y, Nov. ls.-The announce
ment of the marriage of Mr.. Joseph Dumville.
ST.. 70 years old. to Mrs. Eliza Thorne, SO years
OF age, caused a stir in society circles here. Mr..
Dumville's friends were not much astonished.
because he has been married four times before
and has pronounced views against single life.
The was performed by the Rev. G.
Sherman Burrows, rector OF Christ's Church.
Mr.. and Mrs. William C. Wilson acted as best
man and bridesdame. After the ceremony Mr..
and Mrs. Dumville drove TO his mansion. next
door TO the residence OF the late Gov. Hunt.
His son, Joseph Dumville, Jr:. a shirt manu-
facturer, and his daughter. the wife OF for
marriage until tho son was told OF 1t by THE
SUN correspondent. Although nearly 80, after
burying his fourth wife last fall he made n trip
to England. and, returning In September last,
looked around for his hfth bride. He is a retired
Four years ago he was defendant In a breach of
promise suit. but got of with a light verdict.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-11-19
sHIRREY WINS.
ne Knociss ont zoe GOddsr In Six Rounas at
San Francisco.

SAN Francisco, Nov. 19.-The twenty. round
bout between Tom Sharkey and Joe Goddard at
Mechanics' Pavilion tonight was q money
losinR proposition for the promoters, tho 1rst
for many long months In this city.
II 10 not that interest In the game 10 dying
out, but the public refused absolutely to coun-
tenanco sharkey. Tho F~itzsimmons affair is
not forgotten, and never will be horc.
At 8 o'clock, when there has usually been.
ON occasions Of this kind, from 1000 to
5000 persons In the building. It contained barely
1000. and fully fourhfths OF them were In the
gallery. OF course the crowd Increased as the
night wore on, but never did 1t attain the mag
nitude to make It paying.
Another indication Of the attitude of tho
public toward Sharkey was the betting. Tho
money wagered was less than on any
fight in this city for years. In fact
the Joe Kennedy.Tom Lansing bout, Ian.
sing having been Kid McCoy's sparring
partner, called out more cash. Sharkey was tho
~favorite over Goddard from the outset. and the
odds mover changed, being at 10 to z through
out. There wal not money enough shown to
make them change.
Tho Lansing-K Kennedy bout lasted only sig
rounds. Lansing was a 10 to 0 favorite. Tho
award went TO Lansing on account Of repeated
fouls by the San francisco man..
Kennedy was cleverer and better, In every
s %Hy f iann s fosi HlRPonfTRhS c; S aoei sH%,a Of nj h oS'S M olM.
thur, the referee, was received with cheers.
A short time afterward Sharkey and Goddard
entered the ring. Behind Sharkey wore Tim
McGrath; Young Sharkey. and Spider Kelly;
Jim Gallagher to look after his interests. Kisses
and catcalls greeted Sharkey..
Goddard stepped to the middle Of the ring and
said he would not fight for the crowd that was
present. The announcement was followed by a
tremendous proar OF Kisses and Rroans. God
dard then consented to go on.
FIRST RouND.-The second pass Sharkey
knocked Goddard down with n swinging blow:
The men. agreed to break away clean, but
BY the referee. sharkey struck in tho
clinch and was warned by the referee. A knock
down for Sharkey followed, he landing two sti1
blows. The round ended with honors for the
sailor.
SECOND Ro~UND.-Sharkey went ut his man at
once and landed hard on neck and body. The
round was decidedly In Sharkey's favor.
THIRD R~oUND.-Sharkey rushed at Goddard
like q bull. but was stopped. Tho men spent the
rest of the round fddling until just at the end,
struck at him as he went down. The foul
claimed was not allowed.
FOURTH RoCND.-Not a blow was struck Of
any consequence. Goddard did most Of tho lead
ing. but little landing.
FIFTH RoUND.-This was an uneventful
round. Sharkey doing what little fighting was
SIXTH R~ouNp-sharkey rushed Mt Goddard
uron him. Goddard was knocked stiff, and
could not get to his pins in the required ter
seconds.
The referee accordingly gave the decision tc
Peter Maher challenged the winner for a cham
pionship battle. a side bet, and the largest purse
offered. Joe Choynski and Kid Mccoy also
issued a def.