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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-01-21
nh, sacrlflce, Of Cattle,


In a recent issue Live Stock Report
said: While the above subject, as it
concerns the unaccountably and re-
yrettably large shipment of unfinished
reeves to market, is something more
than twice-told tale, or even an old,
old story, to readers Of the Report, we
cannot but again protest against this
ceaseless sacrifice upon the altar Of low
nrices. That this condition of affairs
nreyails in the face of bursting corn
cribs is truly surprising, and il there
,s a iustifiable cause it can only be
the forced shipment of the above class
of cattle because of feeders inability
| tn secure financial accommodation and
their necessity to procure money for
everyday needs. Monday numbers Of
100 to 1,200-lb steers, fed sixty to
ninety days, had to sell at the ruin
ously low price Of $500 to $685. per
100 lbs. and after deducting from their
proceeds freight. feed and commission
charges they would net their owners
no more than feeders are paying in
the country for thin stock cattle. An
other class which would be benefited
by longer feeding are the 1880 to 1850
ID. steers, which have sold this week
largely at $3.50 to $4.25. They are too
light for either the eastern shippers or
exporters, and as a result are thrown
into dressed beef buyers hands, and
have many times to go at very low
figures because of there being no COM
petition in the trade for them. This
does not refer, of course, to the fat,
handy little cattle that have been made
to mature early, some of which have
realized $3.50 to $500 this week, but
to those cattle of slower growth and
which require to be at least 1,400 lbs.
weight before they are in good enough
condition for market. Made heavy
enough for export or eastern shipping
trade those 1850 to 1,350-lb. steers
would realize Is to 40 cents per 100 lbs.
more. Surely the extra 100 or $50 lbs.
could be profitably put on when the
selling price would be so materially
improved. Good to choice beeves of
1850 to 1900 lbs. average have regained
this week what they lost last, and
while we are not predicting any great
rise in values this winter or the COM
| ing spring we hold to the belief in
paying prices for fat beeves, and our
advice is, impartially and unreservedly,
hold your habitat cattle until they are
whole-fat, that is, get them in such
condition that they will suit local,
eastern or foreign buyers. The result
is bound to be decidedly to the benefit
of the feeder and producer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-01-21
Curious Marriage Ceremony.

When two Negritos, people Of the
Philippine Islands, are to be welded.
the whole tribe is assembled, and the
af1lanced pair climb two trees growing
near to each other. The elders then
bend the branches until the heads of
the couple meet. When the heads
have thus come into contact the mar
rage is legally accomplished. and
great ejoicings take place. fantas-
tic dance completing the ceremony.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-01-21
entered.

A frown clouded the brow of DR..
Ralph Stanton, the eminent young ply
sician who everybody declared would
make his fortune in his profession,
and pretty Nellie Saville escaped, glad
to hide her flushed cheeks from her
cousins jealous eyes.
Mrs. Stanton threw herself languid-
ly into the depths of an easy chair.
so have found you at last, my dear
Ralph. have been seeking you for
the last hour
dark, vAtching beauty. His uncle had
found that beauty irresistible, and by
late marriage robbed his nephew of
the quarter of million which he had
taught him to expect would one day
be his.
What did you want with me?" he
asked CURLY.
You are cross. I wanted your So
ciety; nothing more. Is there any,
thing strange in that?"
Most fattering Of you, my dear
| aunt, I am sure'
1t was Mrs. Stanton's turn to frown.
Don't call me by that hateful name.
II l did marry your uncle, you might
remember that I am not yet rs. BY the
way, Nellie Saville quits the teens next
| week."
"Indeed!'
Eyes. Charming girl, isn't she?
Really, Ralph, if you should see the
dismal hole of parsonage where that
girls parents live you would feel CRATE
full to me for my compassionate gen.
! crosby In taking her from it for lit
tie while. Are you going to Lady
Campbell's this afternoon. Ralph?"
mo, I detest tea and tennis"
$50 do l.. Besides, have a head
ache. Will you prescribe for me?"
After the majority of Mrs. Oak
brooks guests had departed for Camp
bell house, DR.. Stanton was pacing the
lawn with Sir John Dolby, smoking
cigarettes and talking politics; and in
doors his relative occupied a velvet
lounge and tried to read the last new
| novel.
He came to her at last; but it was
| with serious face and an open tele-
gram in his hand.
my sister has met with an accident.
Levison wants me to go at once"
20, Ralph! Is it serious? You will
return here?'
II think not" he returned, replying
to the latter question.
"You will come to Melton Willows
at Christmas, Ralph?"
II really cannot promise. Good-by."
She sat there until the sound of the
horses hoofs had died away, then she
crossed the room and looked at the
notes he had written. One was for his
hostess-apology and explanation, of
course the other was for "Miss
Saville." A moments hesitation-then
she tore it open.
Dear Miss Saville: Before you see
this you will know the reason of my
sudden departure. But I cannot wait
until our next meeting for the answer
to the question should have asked
you this morning if Mrs. Stanton's en-
trance had not prevented me from do
ing so. I want you to be my wife,
Nellie-my loved and honored wife.
Will you? Write yes or no soon to
your loving but impatient Ralph"
A small fire burned in the crate.
She put the letter into her pocket, and
burned the envelope.
81
Dear Ralph" murmured the lady,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-01-21

Widows and widowers in Europe.
In England there. are ia widows to
every "a widowers. In Italy the rela-
tive numbers are 1876 and 60; in France.
,139 and %; in Germany, 1876 and SO: in
Austria, 121 and "A
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-01-21
Texas Cattle Feeding.

Kansas City Drovers' Telegram: In
NAL industry, has just compiled his
annual report to the department. Mr..
Jordan puts the number of cattle on
feed on cotton-seed meal in Texas at
$4,000 head, and says that $4,000 have
been purchased to 60 on feed later.
These figures are considerably in ex-
cess Of computations made by persons
not in official capacities. Mr.. Jordan
is in perhaps the best situation to get
at the exact figures. Fifteen thousand
Panhandle calves have been purchased
for Kansas feeders from the Panhandle
50 far this fall. He estimates more
than the usual number of cattle now in
the Panhandle and Western Texas.
They have better grass there than for
number of years and more cattle than
usual. In Southern Texas they have
good grass, but not as many cattle as
usual, while in Central and Northern
Texas they have fewer cattle and less
feed than for a number OF years, on
account of the drouthy conditions.
There is better grass in the Panhandle
and Western Texas than ever before.
He gives Texas great credit for the adj
mlrable manner in which she regulated
the movement of southern cattle this
year. The loss by death from Texas
fever this year as compared with last
year is in the proportion of about one
to five. Reports to the comptroller of
Texas show that there are now in Tex
as about 10000 more cattle than there
were a year ago. Col. Albert Dean
says that this increase came from Old
Mexico and from New Mexico. The
New Mexico cattle were taken across
the line because of the luxuriant
grasses in the state of Texas.
Lambs from New Zealand.-The
heavy export Of lambs from New Zea-
land is said to be seriously telling upon
Inc number of sheep raised in the col
ony, and to be imperiling the prosper
'ty OF both the wool and frozen mutton
trades. The subject has assumed such
Importance that the leading men in
pastoral affairs, including those inter-
ested in freezing factories, are being
urged to take the question into earnest
consideration, and to impress upon all
l'ock owners the necessity of maintain
ing, and even increasing. the strength
VI their breeding flocks by reserving
Tor breeding purposes sufficient pro-
portion of their best eve lambs.-Meat
'Fades' Journal, Liverpool.
Remedy for Scab.-Profs. Gillette
ana Cooke Of Colorado have COM
lnenced a series of experiments to test
Tue efficacy Of each of seven different
remedies for scab in sheep. Ten small
punches of lambs were dipped in these
preparations, under varying conditions,
'nd the effects of each remedy will be
carefully noted and that one producing
'ne pest results, after fair and impair
'a' h:al. will hereafter be given the
preference. The IaMbs treated are
Acpt III separate pens in order that the
'''ec's of the treatment may be the bet
Ter observed. A few of them will be
treated the second time after ten days
nave elapsed from the time of the first
pIe'nG.-Wool Markets and Sheep. r..
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-01-21
A Happy Couple.

Glow do you and your wife get
along?' "Oh, swimmingly, swimming
ly! We are as happy as though we
We're divorced. "-Fliegende Blaetter.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-01-21
Poor Soul.

An exchange announces on the death
of a lady that she lived fifty years
with her husband and died in confident
hope of better life. Texas Sitter.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-01-21
Answered

Mr.. Surley (savagely)-That con-
founded baby is always crying. What
is wrong with him?
Mrs. Surley (sweetly)-He's got your
temper. love!-Fun.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-01-21
Two Obstacles.

Jack Poorleigh-You will not we'd
me because I am spendthrift, but
cannot make over my nature.
Penelope-And I will not make over
my dresSeS.-Truth.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-01-21
On a Different Wheel.

Soxey-Do you see that ministerial
looking man in the corner? He's the
best pedallcr in the country, and has
man to do his blowing for him all the
time.
Kncxey-Why, he doesn't look like \
much advertised professional bicycle
champion.
SoXey-I didn't say he was. He's a
church Misunderstanding News.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-01-21
The Old WAY.

Bob, listen to this: The Oldest love
letter in the world is 5000 years old
and is written on brick"
"S'pose the Teller threw his proposal
at the girls head, then ALLEY Sloper.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-01-21

In Philadelphia-IIe friend: "And
when are you to be married?" She:
''1n three years. Charles, you know, il
so impatient!'-Pu
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-01-21
Had the Losing End.

Just try l0c box of Cascarets. candy cathartj
the finest liver and bowel regulator made
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-01-21

Colonel, where's the man that was
trying two years ago to boom these
crossroads into Il metropolis?''
Chopin cowd wood on the shares,
sub. Detroit Free Press.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-01-21

fiso's Cure for Consumption has been a
family medicine with us since 1SG5.-J. H.
Madison, 24O0 Forty second avenue, Chicago.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-01-21

"Borely says that you tried to Dor.
row $40 Of him this afternoon. Is he
right:'
Cant say. But do know that Ina
left."-DetrOit Free Press
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-01-21

Gestorer. Free 50 trial bottle and treatise.
Send to DIR. KLINE, 93l Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-01-21
Lived in the Present.

Missionary-Afy man, don't you want
to save your soul?
Murlerer-Yes, sir; but if v don't
mind, I'd like to save me neck first
Roxbury Nlass.) Gazette.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-01-21

Il was up to see Hampton this after
ECON. He is a badly broken man.
Consumption"
No. went wrong on wheat" Detroit
Free Press.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-01-21

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-01-21
After the Room.

Goes Cough BaIsam
1s the Oldest and best 1t will break 10 Cold quicker
than anything else. 1t is always reliable. Try it.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-01-21
Expressing His Choice

Landlady-How do you like your Oys-
tiers, Mr.. Piply?
New Boarder-Not more than dozen
in the dish, and well seasoned.-De.
troit Free Press.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-01-21
Could Speak of a Certaintx

Could Speak of n Certainty.
mo, this gun isn't loaded"
How do you know it isn't?''
WHY, came within an ace Of shoot
ing myself with it not five minutes
ago."
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-01-21
TIME FOUND HER OUT.

f loved her. He
meant to tell her
so, and the mo-
ment for doing so
had come. The
fluffy golden head
was very near, a
few words had
been spOken-when
the door opened
and Ella Stanton
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-01-21
Sure of One Thing.

When bilious or costive eat q Cascaret
candy cathartic; cure guaranteed. 1Oc, 25c.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-01-21

Apple beer is now the rage in the
country districts Of Maine.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-01-21

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup
For children teething sofens the gums reduces nan
nation allays pain, wind cole. rs
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-01-21
In the Navy Yard.

Stranger-Do you soldiers here work
for Uncle Sam by the day?
Marine-Cert. He wouldn't hire war
men on peace work, would he?-New
York Evening Journal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-01-21

Dear Ralph" murmured the lady,
81 want you to write to him for me,
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-14
Inherited
Blood Taiint.

Here is case of inherited blood faint
which resulted in what threatened to be
complete wreck of an innocent young
life The most serious feature of being
afflicted with blood disease is the fact
that innocent posterity must suffer. The
man or woman with the slightest faint
in the blood forces the undesirable leg
acy of impurity upon their children
whose veins flow with the impure inner
itance which handicaps them in the race
of life.
No child who has trace of bad blood
can be healthy or strong, and those pre-
disposed to Scrofula are liable to great
deal of sickness, because their constitu-
tons are weak and cannot withstand the
many dangers which beset the path of
childhood. Medical statistics show that
majority of lung troubles result directly
from Scrofula, so that child afflicted
with this disease is likely to fall vic
tim to dreaded consumption.
Mr.. W. A. Clayton, of Addie, N. c.
believes SIS. is the only blood remedy
which can have any effect whatever
upon obstinate cases. He says:
"My three-year-old boy had the worst
case of Scrofula ever heard of. He
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-14

was given many blood remedies without
relief, and treated by the best doctors
He seemed to get worse all the while.
however, and the disease fna11v resulted
in curvature of the spine, making him
utterly helpless.
1.-THE bad sores on his neck increased
in size, and were a source of constant.
pain. He was in this pitiful conditions
for two years, when some one recon-
mended S.S.S., stating that it had cured
some of the worst cases of blood diseases
As soon as his system was under the ef-
feet of the medicine, the sores began to-
get better, and in eight days were COM
pletely healed. Before long he could.
walk on crutches, and was improving.
every day. In three months he threw
aside his crutches, for he had no further
use for them; the dreadful disease had
been eliminated entirely from his sys-1
TEN, and he was restored to perfect.
health. The cure was permanent one,
as no sign of the disease has returned.
for ten years"
SIS. is a real blood remedy, and
promptly reaches all deep-seated and
obstinate blood diseases, it matters not
what other treatment hiss failed. 1t is
the only remedy which acts on the cor.
rect principle of forcing the disease from
the system and getting rid of it perma-
nently.
S. S. S. is a sure cure for Scrofula,
Cancer, Catarrh, Eczema, Rheumatism,
letter, and all other blood diseases. 1t is,
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-14
LITTLE BANNERS.

The are unlimited opportunities
for a man who is determined to.
make fool of himself.
Some men are Indifferent as to
what others think of them; but
what they say of them is another
matter.
The sensible man never com
plains. If he breaks his leg he
is always thankful that it isn't
his neck.
'Emotionalism is commonly in
terpreted as feeling. But the
eye may moisten, the lip culver,
the voice tremble, where the
heart remains unmoved. Disor-
dered nerves are no sign of ae-
tive benevolence.
Trying to stand upon ones
dignity often results in hard
fall.
Some men are so misery that
they won't even pay another a
compliment.
The things people want to
know the most is usually none of
their business.
A man is never content with
his lot until he occupies one in
the cemetery.
It's the coal dealers way of
dealing with his customers that
makes him rich.
Contentment has one advan-
tage over wealth; people don't
try to borrow it from you.
Some men are SO sympathetic
that they are willing to share
your last dollar with you.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-14

The San Antonio Light re-
marks that there is suggestion
that has some smack of justice in
it that is being discussed over
the country, and that is the pro-
priety of so framing the laws that
those convicted of theft and
forgery or fraud in money or
property matters should be COM
PEELED to work out their restitu-
ton of the amount thus stolen as
the penalty of their crime. 1t is
a little tough that, as it is at
present, the man from whom the
thief steals has no recourse I'M
less the identical thing stolen is
found and returned. If the big
fellows had to work out in jail or
convict pen the thousands of their
swag and had this alternative
staring them in the face always
they might go slow on their
operations.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-14

The Yelled Prophet pageant.
which paid its annual visitation
to ST. Louis on the 9Th inst, is
described as the grandest ever
seen in that city. The pageantry
consisted of % gorgeous floats
the first carrying the Yelled
Prophet seated on the back of a
monster green dragon, from
which his majesty looked down
and by signs and gestures, signi-
fled his pleasure at the reception
accorded him.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-14

THE editor of the Beeville
Picayune soliloquizes thusly ::
SIT will be better in the day of
Judgment for the horse thief, the
cow thief and even the hog thief
than for the hypocritical hound
who prays long prayers in Gods
holy sanctuary on Sunday and
robs widows and orpans on Mon
daY."
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-14
THE Baird Star does not con.

THE Baird Star does not con-
slider it at all likely that the pres
ent state administration will ever
do anything to please the Pop
Rep-goldbug press of the state.
The best evidence that the Off
Gals are doing their whole duty
is the continued snarling and
barking at them by the opposi-
ton press composed of Pops,
goldbug Democrats and Repub-
icans who seem to have made
common cause.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-14

THERE are few housewives in
the KIondike region, and when
they go marketing they cheer
fully pay such prices as given
below, pinching the gold dust
from out a box or can. Bank
notes and minted coin seldom
pass over the counter of an
Alaskan storekeeper. Virgin
gold is the general tender,
weighed often the scales as crude
as those which measure out the
commodity for which it is to be
the equivalent. Butter, a rare
delicacy, is S1.50 a pound; beef,
30 cents; bacon. IS cents; rice,
25 cents: tea, 81; coffee, 81;
ham, 81: lemons, % cents each;
organges, 80 cents: eggs, 81 80 a
dozen; a better quality is quot
ed at 50 per dozen.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-14

The London Evening Standard
commenting on the Spanish
crisis, expresses fear that the
firm attitude assumed by the
Queen Regent and the appoint
ment of Senior Sagasta to form a
new cabinet are too late and that
Spain ''has yet another revolu-
lion to go through, perhaps the
most terrible of ALL
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-14

BRANN, the Waco apostle, was
subjected to a severe Gaming on
the streets of Waco Wednesday
by three men, J.B. Scarborough,
Geo. N. Scarborough and R. H.
Hamilton, who used a cane and
buggy whip on him with telling
effect. The Sunday Sun style Of
journalism is evidently not popu-
lar in Waco.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-14

AN exchange gives what is
called ''a few facts as follows +:
"As long as there is life there is
trouble and taxes. A widow is
never satisfied with her own
name. 1t is not necessary to
have four legs to be a dog. Office
seeks a man with about as much
energy as a rogue seeks police.
Women talk of owing other
women a call in about the same
way as men who owe another a
grudge."
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-14

THE Chinese government has
ordered from a Prussian builder
four torpedo boats of 5000
horsepower and a speed of 80
knots. They are to be completed
within u months.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-14

THE Hillsboro Herald says they
are beginning to wonder up
about Fort Worth what the Dick
Wynne gubernatorial boom was
begun for.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-14

AS SOON as the order was en-
tered on the minutes of the COM
missioner's court of Hunt county
declaring local option repealed,
license to open five saloons in
Greenville were applied for and
the saloons are now under full
Roadway.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-14

PAPER floors are in use in
Einsiedein, Switzerland. 1t is
laid in a pasty mass, smoothed
and then pressed. Footsteps on
it are noiseless.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-14

IT is generally believed that
Weyler will be relieved of COM
mand in Cuba, and that a more
pacific diplomatic course will be
speedily inaugurated towards
the people of that Island.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-14

THE San Francisco govern
ment mint has received instruc-
tions to resume the mintage of
silver dollars.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-14

THE Northern Pacific train
robbers, who did the work at
Moosehead, have been appre-
hended.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-14

THE vatican at Rome is the
largest palace that has ever been
erected. In length it is 1000
feet, and in breadth 1000 feet.
1t contains APP rooms.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-14
Pt1reIy Vegetable

and is the only remedy guaranteed to
contain no potash, mercury or other
harmful mineral.
Books on blood and skin diseases will
be mailed free to any address by the Swift
Specific Company, Atlanta, Georgia.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-14

GENERAL NEAL BOWS, the great
temperance apostle, died at his
home in Portland, Maine, last
week.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-14

THE fruit crop of the State of
Missouri this year is estimated to
be worth about S25, 100000.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1897-10-14

THE gold contained in the
medals, vessels, chains and
other objects preserved in the
Vatican would make more gold
than the whole of the present
European circulation.