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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-14
To the Point.

Africa always has been afflicted with
drought, and among the Beers prayers
are regularly offered up-usually when
the drought already has begun-for re-
lief from this evil. and the author Of
ION Veldt and Farm" tells story Of q
pastor who pointed out the futility of
assisting people who would not assist
themselves.
A Presbyterian congregation once
pointed out to the minister that, in
view of the impending drought, it were
we'll to approach the Almighty on the
subject of the rainfall.
Il will not insult the Almighty" re-
piled the sturdy Scot, "by asking such
favor of Him, after the way in which
you have let his past mercies run
away from you"
The rebuke was leveled at the mad
equacy of the water storage, and it is
to be hoped was not without due eff
feet
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-14
CHAPTER XVII.
Hunted Down.

Upon what slight foundation may no,
human happiness be built. NJ. de Mont
morency. having dined eXcellently well
al q tirSt-claSS restaurant flor. after ali
the tidus Achates of a star-artiste owes
1t to society and to himself to live up
to his exalted POSITION. strolled leisure
ly down to the Folies Bergere, at peace
with all the world
Few. indeed, would have recognized
the erSt-whiie seedy tenant of Snagg's
Rents in the prosperous-looking. dia-
mond- bedecked old gentleman who pi-
1oted the argosy that carried Zana' S
fortunes. Yet one brief half-hour suf-
feed to REFUGE him to state of mind
bordering upon despair.
At the bureau he was informed of the
message brought by Mile. Clifford S
coachman. and at once fastened to the
Avenue Marigny to inquire as to her
condition. There he was met by the
staggering news that mademoiselle
had departed, bag and baggage. for the
seaside. with her uncle. NJ. Somerville.
Gone. And with the millionaire who
had sent her the diamond bracelet!
With the very man he had promised
himself to watch so carefully! Who
ever could have dreamed her capable
of so sudden a desertion? 1t was aw-
full! She had rendered herself liable to
all sorts of pains and penalties for
breach Of agreement, and she had
brought him down to the position of a
discredited agent. liable. perhaps, also,
to goodness knew what.
In his despair he Swore a round oatn
(several round oaths, in fact that he
would follow her and bring her back,
even if he had to shoot her abductor In
the accomplishment of his purpose.
But the people at thu Avenue Marigny
could give him 10 precise information
as to mademoiselle's destination. Mon
seur the uncle had, the concierge
thought. said something about Trou-
vile, but not even the gift of a louis
could refresh his memory to certainty
on that point.
To Trouville, at all events. Montmo-
rency decided he would go by early
train next day. Meanwhile he re-
turned, utterly crestfallen, to the Folies
Bergere, where it was some relief to
learn that the manager knew nothing
as yet of the stars departure, and had
merely repeated the Temporary indis-
position fiction to the disappointed au-
dience.
'There will be rare shindy here
when they find out she has bolted," he
muttered, staring modify at the ambi-
tious but inferior gyrations Of Zana' S
understudy, and 1, for one. shall give
the place pretty wide berth unless
succeed in bringing her back. What is
it," he demanded. GROSSLY. of an at
tendant who had sought him out.
"a gentleman. compatriote of mon
sieur, begged me to deliver this letter
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-14
A Public Benefaetor.

Afr sm,,hkins drawing up his WIZ
TO the Pokeville Home for lncu." ~"
7 leave and beouesth the sum OF sio,
600. to the Pokeville Orphan Asylum
go ceo: to the Pokeville Baptist ch"tv"'
e oN. to start a town library IN 'ne
town Of Pokeville, $4,000; to the
Mrs. Smithkins-Goodness me- "''
YOU crazy. You amt worth ten GEMS
and you know it.
Mr.. Smi,hkins-oh, sh"' "p CIV
femme me alone, I'm going TO 'aSe
this will round to the president OF 'n'
Pokeyille National Bank anu nave mn
witness it. I've got to orerdraw III!
account there for s27 next week.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-14
Both Knew INA" Well.

The train had stopped for few min
utes at station out on the plains, and
two or three bare-footed little boys and
girls had their baeks against the depot
and their fingers in their mouths, while
they stared at the passengers.
Suddenly boy of about 10 years
dashed round a corner of the station
and called to his brother and sister:
"You, Joey! Ma says if you an Mag
gle don't come right straight home
-she'll-well, I forgit what, but
she'll do it, sure, for you know what
ma is when she gifts started; so you'd
better git home straight OFF,
joey and Maggie evidently knew
what ma was when she "got started
for they started homeward as fast as
their bare little feet would carry them.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-14
]ApAN'S GREAT ENTERPRISE IN
AMERICA.
LARGE APPROPRIATION BY I'M
PERlAL DIET.
TO INFORM AMERICANS HOW TO
MAKE TEA.

Several months ago, the Japanese
Tea Guild sent to this country special
commission, composed of Mr.. s. Nit
suhashi, president of Shizuoka Prefec-
tural Assembly, and Mr.. J. Ohara, mem
Der of Japanese parliament, to investl-
gate the condition of the Japanese tea
trade in the United States and Canada.
and to cooperate with Mr.. T. Furuya
and Mr.. T. Mizutany, the American
representatives of the Japanese Tea
Guild, in giving publicity to the merits
of Japanese teas and the method OF
preparing them for drinking which
would insure the best results.
Mr.. Furuya and Mr.. Mizutany are
planning to open tea bazars in many OF
the principal cities in the United
States and Canada. where ladies can
enjoy cup of fine japanese tea made
by experts, and at the same time re-
ceive instructions which will enable
them to make it equally we'll at home.
More than half the tea consumed in
the United States and Canada is OF
Japanese growth, yet, the majority Of
Americans apparently do not under
stand how to prepare it so as to de-
velop the delicious qualities which it
contains. 1t is believed by these gen.
tlemen that when Americans are in
possession Of the secret of making good
tea, the consumption in this country
will fully equal that of Europe in pro-
portion. The Japanese government
has appropriated large fund to aid
the Japanese tea growers and tea mer-
chants in prosecuting this educational
work, and it is hoped that American
ladies will be apt students. The main
bureau of the Japanese Tea Guild has
issued an official recipe for making Jap
anese tea. the translation of which is
as follows:
First-Use small dry and thorough
ly clean porcelain teapot.
Second-Put in one teaspoonful Of
tea leaves for each cup of tea desired.
Third-When using Japanese teas,
pour on the required quantity of fresh
boiled water, and let stand with closed
lid from to 3 minutes. Never boil
the leaves. In order to retain the nat
ural flavor, Japanese tea leaves should
be kept in tight can or jar, free from
moisture.
Note.-To thoroughly enjoy the nat
ural, delicate. and sweet flavor of jap
anese teas, neither sugar nor cream
should be used.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-14
It's Antiquity.

A large earthenware vase IN down
town window in one Of the large cues
is surmounted by conspicuous sign
bearing this inscription:
Made OF Egyptian Clay.
Three Thousand Years Ola.
One day an expert, who happened 10
be passing the window, stopped anu
looked at the vase.
Yes" he said, after brief inspec-
ton, lit is considerably older than
three thousand years. re1er' "
course, to the clay. The vase prooao'S
was made in 1893"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-14
No .MOHD.Tny.

According TO the ataEEns.t y. tns
ten year-Old daughter u! t. Naaaar;9-
sets clergyman. there mr. ~syz II
making an old aecEnrn ss;sm aJu.>..
new.
Molly" zald one u tha trims II:
this young critic, MRS 2>gr :st;.s.
ever preach tan Harns $&t,:,rn su;n,s1"
II think perhaps b.; Gr,sss, 1stgtf.@a
Molly, cautiously. nut Mtsl ne taIls
loud and ao't in different 1.a<es tse
second time. ~ T. Gl<;sas st,g;,I fas
same at all"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-14
Mich Alike.

at makes me think SO much Of
Christmas" she said, the morning Of
the Fourth of July.
"Of Christmas"' he roared, as he
mopped the perspiration from his
brow.
"Of course" she answered sweetly.
"Well. if you can tell me any way in
which the Fourth Of July resembles
Christmas" he returned, "I'll just
about buy you that new hat that you
have been asking for.'
''They are the only two days in the
year that we don't have any trouble
getting the children up in the morn
ing" she replied.
She gets the hat, but he isn't
through kicking himself Chicago
Post
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-14
Laconic.

An instance of prompt obedience to
orders is reported by the Electrical Re-
view:
The president of ar electric railway
company complained to his superin-
tendent, Hibernian named Finnegan,
that his daily reports of trouble on the
line were too long-too wordy. "Cut
'em Short" said the busy president
The superintendent next report of a
car off the track satisfied all hands.
It was:
"Offagin.
"Onagin.
"Awayagin."
"Finnigan.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-14
The Legal Way.

Client-"l think we had better sue
for about $4,000 damages, don't you?"
Lawyer-"Will that satisfy you?"
Client-"I think So
Lawyer-"We'll make it $4,000,
then. l shall want about $4,000 for
my fee. "-Somerville (Mass.) Journal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-14

Regret.
to Madamesoille Clifford's agent more
than an hour ago." was the reply. Il
have sought monsieur everywhere.
Montmcrency opened the envelope,
which contained merely card, in
scribed: Mr.. Josiah Skinner" with
the following words hurriedly scrib-
bled in pencil, on the back: "Ask for
me, Number Sc, at Hotel Terminus,
Care st. Lazare, without delay. Await
you. Very urgent.-J. S."
Montmorency remembered Mr.. Skin
ner, and also th?t he was a detective
as we'll as a friend of Miss Clifford.
Not a bad ally to have in the present
emergency, lie thought, as he hailed u
fiacre and drove to the rendezvous.
Upon inquiring for Number Sc and
presenting his card, he was handed a
note addressed to himself.
wait for lie in my sitting room," it
ran, mo matter how late l may be-.
You will find Miss Clifford's protege,
Daft Billy, there. and he will partly
explain what's up. 81
Sure enough, there he found Daft
Billy. very wide-awake and eagerly
awaiting Josiah's return. They had
known each other naturally enough,
as residents under the same roof, at
Snaggs Rents.
You here:' was Montmorency's
greeting. We'll. never mind how or
why. l suppose Mr.. Skinner brought
you over for some reason Of his OWn?''
mo. he didn't" protested Billy, as
though offended by the suggestion. II
came on my own account, long before
he did. Why, he only reached Paris
tonight
Come. never mind that" said Mont
morency, soothingly. Tell me what
he is up to. It's about Miss Clifford, Of
course?'
How do you know that?"
Because l saw them get out of a
four wheeler this afternoon, here at
the station. was close by, and often
loaf away an hour or two watching
the people coming and going by the
trains. Well, this cab was piled up
with luggage, so l guessed they were
going OH journey"
Did you make yourself known to
Miss Clifford?"
by expecting her to take notice of a
poor fellow like me?' retorted Billy,
contemptuously. Not !. l felt as if
I'd have liked to strangled the gentle
man in that hairy coat, though"
Il wish to goodness YOU had.' sighed
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-14
Disdainful at the skies.


They silent sat: no intoned word
The tenderness did break;
Nor needed was to voice their love.
So neither of them spake.
She smiled-a ripple faint and vague
Her charming lips did curl
she laughed and straight delirious went
His brain all in a whirl.
Ihey silent sat: their souls did thrum
IN rhythm sweet and soft
The refrain Of their love and did
Repeat 1t oft and oft.
Now was the time. it would be thought,
For him to say the word.
But not sound did pass his lips
Nor was one by her heard.
They silent sat: it did seem strange
On her part. If not his:
Nor did word from either come
When he stole sudden kiss.
NO occult wave did voice their thoughts.
Nor did it keep them mum
Thelr ringer ends they used. you see.
For both Were deaf and dumb
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-14
Working Together.

A Kansas man was talking of that
state yesterday and the good times"
there.
Business brisk, is it," he was asked.
well, it's pretty lively" he replied
Eat least, in my town."
what business are you in?"
WELL" he replied hesitatingly, my
wife is chief Of police, and I'm on the
force"-Atlanta Constitution.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-14
Quite Different.

There are fine distinctions, though
usually with difference In the days
when Scotland was even g,-cter in it's
observance than it IL nov. Ylaitor to
Edinburgh was whigtling il 'as: street
on Sunday.
"Mon." said another cnarovinglv, yc
mamma whuatlc.'
II am whistling to M cDg, VIII me
conciliatory answer.
"Oh," was the concazz!,n ''ye nay
whustle to the doag!e. D1t u: u.sy1aa
whustle." ...
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-14
Kara Avis.

Ia'.er-My grandmother is 104 years
o'n' ana Is hale and hearty. What
"on'h De the chance Of Dime Mu-
scum Managcr-No chance at all. Cen
teharlans are too common to command
any salary worth mentioning. Caller
Eul my grandmother never saw
tco1ge Washington and never was
Hizssd by Lafayette Dime Museum
Nanag:r-Thats different. III give
her Il hundred u week.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-14
"My name Is Josiah lner. and I
am, by profession. de.> i've"
''And I, SIR" put In Montmorency.
with great show of dignity. lam. as
To What Do 1 Owe Thi. Intrusion.

To What Do Owe This INtrasion!
you are aware, Miss Clifford's agent
and business manager. Her abandon
ment of her engagement at the Folies
Bergere would entail the most serious
consequences to both her and myself"
were riveted upon Zana. who still toyed
of what was going on around her.
CTo be Continually
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-14
4 Fatal Break,

Farmer 1sakc-Drat that new hired
man!
Mrs Rakc->What's the matter with
him?
Farmer Kakc-lIc'S gone an had his
chill Willie he was drivin' the city
1blkS over to our health farm.-NOrth
Alucrcan
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-14
Two Stories About Footc.

Lord Kelly had very red face. Said
Foote: Il wish you would look over
my garden wall. My cucumbers are
very backward"
"Have you ever been to Oork?" asked
a gentleman of Foote. mo-" said
Foote, "but I've seen many drawings OF
IT,"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-14
The Beginning of the Quarrel.

The Beginning OF the Uuarre1'
Mrs. Varrick-"I wonder why it Is
that we seldom see a woman intidel.
Mr.. Varrick-"I don't know, unless
it's because so many of the men have
reason to believe that hades is right
here on earth. "-Cleveland Leader.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-14

There are more adherents than
many suspect to the non-breakfast
theory. The two-meals-a-day folk be-
lleve that no work being done after
the late and hearty dinner, and little
tissue waste occurring during sleep,
the body has sufficient energy stored
from the evening meal to enable them
to perform the mornings work.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-14
His Catching Average.

"Have good time on your vaca.
tion?" asked the man who could not
go.
made a record of $780," cheerfully
answered the young man.
Ibid what?'
Proposed to thirty-six girls and was
accepted by twenty-seven."
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-14

A machine has been invented for
hopping and scrubbing floors by cleo
tricity. Electric lighting is now much
used in quarry work.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-14

''HaT II costs $H:'6.O0O. 900 pcr annum
!" m""'Hih NJ" peace OF Europe
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-14

Daughter fsHHfjnyAasaEgyy IN mt4t.
err! the summer u@ttAa ptr,v ,aa,g&-
fully IT. Grss' nm, NJ mn bave IA
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-14
D'. ): II: RlNDLAUB, Specialist
Eye. Ear. Nose and Throat,
Fargo. N. DuE.

- ~ "1"H out Of every 100 tn, left leg
- "f'nKnr tltan the right.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-14
OUR BUDGET OF FUN.
SOME GOOD JOKES. ORIGINAL
AND SELECTED.
A sure Thing for Snith-Why krastus'
Horse Was Fast-Hts Catching Aver
age-A Sign OF -FlotsAm
and Jetsam.
just as Happy.

HEY silent SAT.
while round them
soft
4 II Z whispering
6rsegsS crept.
On hicll the moon,
4 kindly clo"d
Its face aHerted
kept.
The Stars We're filed
With envy Of
The light within
her eyes
AT least. he thought
CO on.3 he looked
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-14

~" CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
a<H ,'aza,iv: i'romo Quinino Tablets, All
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-14

~ " ""'fthh"s ont OF every 100 nr> ~
10" | ffeH mas hn"n married before.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-14
Fast Indeed.

Squire-"Is it a fast horse, Eras-
tus?"
Erastus-"He oughter be, Squire
He's been er fastin' TO- free weeks"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-14
Beating Janus's Best Record.

From the Washington Star: mo,
sir" said the rural voter, Il woulont
trust that politician under no circum-
stances"
"Why not?"
"Ye've heard about how We orter be-
ware of two-faced MANI"
"Yes"
"Well, after SEEM all the different
picters of him in the newspapers, I've
come to the conclusion that he's sew
enteen-faced man at the lowest calc'-
lation."
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-14

Mother Fwhr has ffj"I IN snasl,as "a
get ths g'f1 IN hHs hahHsz IN as,,au,
You hays baI t,hf;hffz 3,,2 \ ss1.," ,,l
summer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-14
ODDITIES OF SCIENCE.

CTO be Continually
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-14

ware of a two-faced MANI"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-02-13
TROUBLE N OHIO.

II it be true that Gov. BUSHNELL. of
Ohio, has decided not TO appoint Hon.
MARK HANNA as the successor of Sena-
tor JOHN SHERMAN, although asked so
to do by the President-elect, it indi-
Gates a serious breach in the party in
the Buckeye" state.
The administration will enter upon
it's duties with two senators from the
Presidents own state inimical to his
measure. Gril
The public may not be aware OF what
such acondition of affairs would mean
1t is customary for the senators to be
consulted relative 30 the appointments
in their respective states.
If this policy is adhered to, Senator
FORAKER and his colleague from Ohio
would be sure to recommend for ap-
pointment, members of the FoRAKEH
wing.
If their wishes were not consulted
they would fall back upon the time
honored senatorial courtesy and chang
up" all of the nominations Of anti
Foraker men from their state
Mr.. McKIELEY's position would then
be, in measure similar to that Of
President GAREIELD in dealing with
Senator CoNKLINo aud Senator PLATT
from New York.
He appointed RoBERTsoN as Collec.
tor of the Port OF New York against
their protest and upon his confirma-
ton, their designations followed.
But Senator FoRAKRR would not re.
sign. neither would his colleague. Sen.
ator SHERMAN as Secretary of State
will occupy relatively the same posi-
ton to MoKINLEY as did BLAINE t.
GARFIELD.
| BLAIHE caused the trouble in NV
YoRK. 1t is now to be seen whether o.
not SHERMAN will repeat the expert
ment in OHIO.
The successor to Senator SHERMA,
must be a man of like views SO far g
the president-elect Is concerned. On
less such person is chosen Mr.. MoKH
LEY will have no excuse whatever 70
ignoring the wishes of Senator FoR
AKER of OHIO.
But then Hon. Marx HANNA is
diplomat, and he has q fine field IN hi
own state for exercising his cOnsum
mate ability.
The future is matter of cODJectur
and we fall back upon the trite saying
1--WE shall see what we shall see."
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-02-13
MR.. DAwsON's REJOIEDER

The Richmond, Va, DIsPAToH in its
issue Of the It'll inst 4, proceeds to dis
count the progress made By the citi-
zen of African descent and under the
caption of Much too Rosy" it takes
to task MARION L. DAwsoN, ESQ. chair
man Of the Richmond City Democratic
Committee. The discussion is occa-
stoned by an article in the NoKrH
AMERICAN Review In which the gen,
tIeman in question dealt with the po-
litical conditions IN the Southland.
Mr.. DAwsoN's reply to the DIsPATcH
shows that he is not disposed to re-
treat one iota from the position he has
assumed but, in fact he replies with
vigor, earnestness and ability which
indicate that deep conviction has
actuated all that he has seen it to Say
Mr.. DAWSON is no friend to Us as
such he is the champion Of the white
man, so to speak; but like thousands
OF 6outherners who know the Afro-
American, he lie disposed to be fair,
and give "him what he makes"
It is evident that he concluded that
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-02-13

PRoT. Isaac H. 6NITH. the cOlored
banker OF NEwBERNE, n. O.. IL being
strongly backed for the position Of Re-
corder Of Deeds of the District of Col
umbis, and Hon. GEORGE L. KNOX
proprietor OF the indianapolis. Ind.
FREEMAN 10 being urged for the same
office. Both gentlemen would I'll the
position with dignity andssrve the peo
pie with credit.
But, from the present indications TIT
District OF Columbia, 80 far as the col
ored leaders are concerned, are urginl
the plea for home rule. It will be Al
interesting fight, and may the bes
man win.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-02-13
AKING's DEFIANCE

The king of BENIN, AFRICA, who kill
ed the English party sent on an expe-
ditiou as usual to rob the native blacks,
upon learning that troops had been or
dered out to punish him and his warri-
ors, sent word to the invaders OF his
dominion, that he would send his SOL
diers to fight them at the waterside al
they landed; and, IL these were killed
he would send more Re added that Il
these were killed, he would retire x
the back woods. which we take e
mean the jungles.
There the English would not dare
follow him. This is as ringing q mes
sage of defiance as any we have eve
heard and shows a high order OF in
telligence.
It is a dark, bloody page in the his
tory of AFBIoA, upon which the whit
man is writing. redeemed only by TIT
luminous characters which tell of tn
bravery of the black men who CT
slowly but surely giving away befor
the march of oppression. whiskev ant
the degraded civilizing influences O
the well-fed conouercrs.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-02-13

THE appointment of notary publics
has formed the theme of the enemies
Of Gov. CHARLES I. O'FKRRALL.
The facts adduced by his supporters
have carried CONSERVATION into the
ranks of his critics who knew, OF
should have known that such positions
have long since been removed from
the realm OF politics.
Persons have been appointed well.
nigh for the asking. Colored men &c
day hold commissions granted by
Democratic Governors and their poll
tics were not enquired into.
This was particularly true Of the sd'
ministrations of Gov FITzHUeH LEE
and Gov. PHILIP ". McKIENEY. The
howlers will howl any way, SO let then
howl.