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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-18
THE GLASS-DANCER.
feet square for an hour. It can easily
cook dinner for eight persons.
A Fatal Button.

A strange malady has broken out
among the lower classes in portions OF
Mexico and in the state of Guerrero.
Doctors of the city have been entirely
baffled in their diagnosis and are
powerless to prevent the spread of the
disease, which has proved fatal in a
large proportion of cases. The symp-
toms are described to be languor, fol-
lowed by the appearance Of bright
yellow button upon the forehead, death
ly sickness and vomiting, accompanied
by exhaustion and collapse. The dis
ease is not allied to yellow fever, ac-
cording to the physicians, and it's
symptoms more nearly approach the
mysterious malady known in Asia Min
or than any other. 1t is stated that the
people of Aleppo. Asia Minor, are all
attacked by the disease at least once
during their lifetime, and all newcom-
ers to the city are attacked within a
few days, but the disease, curious as it
is, is rarely ever fatal in the far East.
In Mexico it assumes malignant
phase. The state and national boards
of health are bestowing much attention
upon it. DR.. Demetrio Malta of the
City Of Mexico board of health, is in.
vestigating the epidemic.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-18
A ROck-Borins Shellfisll.

One of the most curious of the many
remarkable forms Of marine life is a
species of mollusk called the razor
shell. which can excavate holes in solid
rocks. This creature has no English
name; it's Latin name is Pholas. It is
found in widely separated regions of
the earth, is most plentiful on the coast
of the Mediterranean, where limestone
abounds. It is frequently met with on
the coast of Italy, where whole lime
stone beaches are honeycombed with
it's holes. It is still disputed point
among natura1ists as to how this bor-
ing is effected. Some think that the
mollusk secretes some acid which soft
ems the limestone, but others think
that the holes are bored by the simple
mechanical process of grinding. The
preponderance of opinion appears to lie
with the latter view at present, yet it is
said that no one has yet been able to
catch the Pholas at work.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-18
Origin of Earthauak es.

The origin of earthquakes is a SUBJ
ject which has given rise to much dis
cussion. DR.. Mallet, scientist who
has made a very complete study OF
the whole subject, considers that the
earth-wave shock may be the result of
a sudden impulse or blow-such as a
sudden volcanic outburst, sudden
cracking of mass Of rock in state
of tension, sudden generation of steam
from water in spheroidal state, or
sudden condensation of steam under
pressure of sea water. The origin of
earthquakes has also been referred to
the falling of portions of the earthrs
crust into great subterranean cavities,
and to rain water or the waters of the
sea gaining access to the underlying
heated nucleus, whereby steam is gen.
Grated, which rends and dislocates the
incumbent mass. Dana held the view
that the tension and pressure by which
the great oscillations and plications of
the earth's crust have been produced
have not yet wholly ceased, and that
this is generally the most probable
cause of earthquakes.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-18
Dancers,

consultation, but as a friend-to whom
he had recently become greatly attach
ed. Immediately upon reaching the doc
tors room the gentleman turned very
pale, and then became curiously agitat-
ed. Then he grew very sick, and nearly
tainted right away. The usual restora-
tives were applied, but without much
success, and he was sent to his home
in conveyance as speedily as posi-
BILE. Soon after his arrival at home he
recovered, and was quite himself
again. It then transpired that the
smell Of Turkish cigarette being
smoked invariably induced the symp-
toms described, and the doctor remem-
bered that he was enjoying a. Turkish
cigarette when his friend entered the
room. Repeated efforts made to over
come this peculiar weakness have
proved utterly futile, and the complaint
is attributed to some phenomenal
alteration of the brain-as ineXplica-
BILE as it is incurable.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-18
Why People Are Right-Handcd.

Why people are right-handed has
puzzled scientists for long time: Some
explain it as a result OF the survival
of the ittest," contending that in war
fare those who advanced the right
side would, in the long run, be less ex-
posed to fatal wounds. Others have
pointed out, however, that the right
extremities are used preferentially by
other animals, e. g., the monkey and
parrot-and refer it to the fact that the
left hemisphere receives freer supply
of blood then the right. The excess
sive weight of the viscera on the right
side, shifting the center of gravity to
the right side of the center of the body,
may also have something to do with it..
Others, again, hold the double brain
theory" and say that it is the right
brain which governs locomotion. On
the whole, the reason of our being
right-handed is still a scientific mys-
terry.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-18

periments Of this kind were made in
1893 between Havre and Bonneville, as
we'll as on the line from Paris to
Nantes, with an electric locomotive
called the Fusee, which is said to have
behaved we'll throughout the trial trips.
Owing to tho success of this machine,
the company's engineers have now con-
structed two larger and more powerful
locomotives, and it is one of these
which has just been tested. The new
electric engines are about 81 feet long
and of 1850 horsepower. In spite of
their size, they will wear out rails less
than the ordinary locomotives, as their
weight is distributed over eight axles
instead of over four or five. 1t is also
stated tat the electric machines will
De safer than the others, owing to their
supple or elastic character, which will
enable them to negotiate curves with
great security when at full speed. Great
things are, in fact, expected from these
contrivances, which, when perfected,
will, it is believed, do from 100 to about
lis miles an hour.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-18

What Pennyworth of Gas Can Do.
In lecture recently delivered at the
Royal Victoria hall, London, Prof
Carlton J. Lambert stated that 81 cubic
feet of gas, which is valued at one
penny 1.-TWO cents), and weighs about
1 Ia pounds, can generate about /
pound of water when burned, and about
IS cubic feet of carbonic acid. 1t can
heat 80 gallons of water from so de-
grees to ITO degrees for bath, or it
can boil s gallons of water in good
kettles, and make tea for Ga persons
1t can work 1-horse power gas engine
for one hour, or lift weight Of SO tons
10 feet high, doing the work of six
men for one hour. 1t can melt 10
pounds of iron, and make casting in
20 minutes, which ordinarily would re-
.quire two hours and 80 pounds of coke.
1t can braze metal joint in two min
utes, which would require 20 minutes
in forge. If burned in six inch flue
for ventilation purposes, it can induce
$4,000 cubic feet of pure air. 1t can
give you brilliant light (Welsbach in
candescent) of so candle power tor
nine hours. 1t can, in good radiating
stove, comfortably warm room 16
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-18
Boston's Horseless Fire Engine.

The Boston fire department is hav-
ing horseless fire engine built by the
Manchester locomotive works in New
Hampshire, which will run by steam
The chief engineer rides on the fire.
box, all the levers and wheels control
ling the engine arranged conveniently
for him as in a locomotive,t the assistant
engineer steering by means of a brake
arranged IN front of the front seat
This is very powerful engine and
travels twelve miles an hour and climb BIS
steep hills as any horse can climb, be-
sides having greater projectile powe.
for the forcing of water to the top OF
sky-scrapers.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-18
Merit Wins,

The invention Of Alabastine marked a
new era in wall coatings, and from the
standpoint Of the building owner was a
most important discovery. 1t has from a
small beginning branched out into every
country of the civilized world. The name
"kalsomine" has become so offensive to
property owners that manufacturers of
cheap kalsomine preparations are now
calling them by some other name, and at
tempting to sell on the Alabastine COM
pany's reputation.
Through extensive advertising and per-
sonal use, the merits of the durable Ala
baStine are SO thoroughly known that the
people insist on getting these goods and
will take no chance of spelling their walls
for possible saving of at the most but
a few cents. Thus it is again demonstrate
ed that merit wins, and that manufacture
ers of 1irst-class articles will be supported
by the people.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-18
SAINT PAUL UNION srOCxYAnDs
COMPANY.
'mee ana Yards at south st. Paul.
To Live stock Dealers.

nv, SCUM ST. Paul. Mimi. Feb c3. 1897,
,an SAINT raul Union Stcckyards Com.
pany mas to announce tf.,t one of the
SSaoMers or pork who has been located Mt
10 n. o. raul for several years past
~, aoout to remove to Now brighton
lhere Is little of Importance in this 70.
lnoVal, but there has been a vast amount,
~. exaggeration and Misrepresentation
sc. anoat by interested parties, in an
, ,.J,uae'hg the removal to the public,
W. m'' 81 l deem 1t my duty to correct.
i,as 'n ne nrst place. the removing packer
renter, and while he has occupied one
VI our slaughter houses for some time
past, ne mas not killed a hog in said
llouse during the past seven or eight
months. l mention this fact to show
ina, ,hat MS removal will not affect our mar
in ,', ~ a a,,,,, mat ne is but small factor
~ ~ making the prices for live stock. I
no y. not consider this removal an evil. as
~ VIII place us in a position, very shortly,
y. 10 supply his place with parties who will
10 business, and who will have sufficient
capital to do it on a scale in Keeping
, WI. Inc extensive facilities that our
company has provided, and which the
present Vacator has utterly failed for
the lie, better part of the year past to utilize.
Inc removing packer, during the past
eisnt months. has bought less than four
per cent of the cattle. less than two per
cent OF the sheep. and about six per cent
OF the hogs that have been sold and
received at this place; so it becomes at
once plain that his removal is an unim-
portart event. and when it is understand
That his place will be filled by stronger
ana better people within brief time
It becomes self-evident taut it will be a
blessing. =
The Dakota Packing Co., Staples &
ling. James r. King. w. l.. Mccormick
dressed Meat Co., Leo Got.iried HanlSev
Bros, Joe Eolton, Simmer & Evans,
Cuthbert & Thomas. Searles Bros. The
Sutphln Company, Plankinston Packing
Co., Cudahy Bros. Co.. and many other
buyers who have been the vital support
ana life OF our market. will continue to
10 business here, and do not hesitate
10 guarantee that our markets will be
maintained and supported by the best
buyers IN the Northwest. The seller of
i've stock is more interested in selling at
the best market than in anything else:
Inc main question with him, is one of
the greatest profit. With this admitted,
we have only to say to the shippers, don't
be misguided by men who misreprensent
the true situation to induce you to ship
TO the wrong market, but let your good
judgement guide you to the larger and
better market, where competition and a
guaranteed open and independent mar
ket, Tree from rings and corrupt manipu-
latlon, will secure You the fullest prices
and the fairest dealing. Don't allow
yourselves to b. hoodwinked with false
promised to ship to market where little
or no competition will result in loss, but
stand by the market that you are ac-
quainted with. and where you will realize
the fullest prices and the fairest' treat
ment. Respectfully.
SAINT PAUL UNION sTOCKYARDs
COMPANY
By M. ID. Flower Pres.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-18
s9nn 90 Reward In Gold |!
kWVD Well Worth Trying For.

In the word BEAUTIFUL are nine letters. You
are smart enough to mako fourteen words we feel
sure; and if you do you will receive . reward. Do
not use letter more times than It occurs in the
word BEAUTIFUL. Use only English words The
Household Publishing and Printing Co.. proprietors
gold to the person able to make the longest list OF
English words from the letters in the word BEAU
TIFUL $4,000 for the second longest; go % for the
third $1,000 each for tho next I'VE, and IS 90 each
for the next ten Longest lists The above rewards
ing attention to our handsome ladies' magazine
THE HOUSEHOLD COMPANION, containing
forty eight pages finely illustrated, Latest Fashions
articles Horticulture. Cycling. Cookery General
ard authors; published monthly: price 50 cents
II America. In order to enter the contest it is
necessary for you to send with your list of word.
FOURTEEN 2-cent stamps, or Is cents in silver
which will entite you to hslf,years subscription
TO the above prizes will give to everyone sending
list Of fourteen or moro words handsome sill:
souvenir spoon. Lists should be sent soon a.
possible, and not later than April Sd, 1897 thai
the names OF successful contestants may he pub
lshed in the April issue Of THE HOUSEHOLD
COMPANION. We refer you to any mercantile
agency as to our standing.
Household Publishing & Printing Co.,
Sc Blocker St, New York City
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-18
Children's Letters.

Children should be encouraged to
write letters. 1t gives them facility in
write letters. 1t gies them facility in
expressing their ideas, and if the habit
is established in childhood, it is less
difficult in after life. When they leave
the old home regular correspondent &c
is source of the greatest comfort to
both parents and children, and fire.
quent letters help to keep the fraternal
tie strong between brothers and sis
terS
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-18

the edge and not moved or slid thy will
not be harmed.
The glass dancer prepares his box of
broken glass beforehand, the edges be-
ing filed down, and few fresh pieces
broken just before the dance are scat
tered carefully around the edge where
they will do no harm. Then the feet of
the dancer are soaked in strongest
alum water and dried, then given a
thorough rubbing with pulverized res
in. He dusts the inside of his shoes
with resin and puts them on and walks
up onto the stage. the main thing being
only to use plenty of resin and avoid
.he corners of the box which contains
the freshly broken glass.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-18
A Brave Girl.

"Do you think your sister likes ma,
Tommy"
Eyes; she stood up for you at din-
ner."
"Stood up for me! Was anybody say.
ing anything against me?"
mo, nothing much. Father said he
thought you were rather donkey but
sis got up and said you weren't, and
told father he ought to know better
than judge a man by his looks. -
Comic Cuts.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-18
A STRANGE FREAK OF NATURE.


We hope to sell 100000 packages
Golden Rind Watermelon, the most
wonderful freak of nature-smooth.
shiny, yellow rind, crimson flesh, deli
cious! It's sensational. Took 500 first
prizes in 1896. You must have it to be
in the swim. Melons go like wild fire
at $1.0O apiece. We paid 5000 for one
melon! 500 prizes for earliest melon
-ripened in 1896 in Al days. Lots Of
money made in earliest vegetables.
Salzer's seeds produce them. Thirty
five earliest sorts, postpaid, $1.OO.
Send This Notice and Is Cents for a
Package of Golden Rind and Won
derful seed book, LAG big pages, to John
A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis.
w.n.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-18
Now Electric Locomotive.

A new electric locomotive of large
dimensions calculated, it is said, to
draw trains double the weight of those
attached to the ordinary steam-engines,
at the rate siXty-two miles per hour,
has been tried with success on the
Western Of France line. The first ey
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-18
How They Manage to Escape Injury

How They Manage to Escape Inj ury.
In the last issue of the Scientific
American William B. Caulk tells how
dancer escape injury. He says that
few minutes before the performance
the feet are bathed in a very strong
solution of alum water, to which a
little sulphate of zinc has been added,
and then bathed in ice cold water just
before walking UP the ladder of swords.
and if the feet are placed squarely on
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-18

GrONn If YON Must.
But also appeal to a means OF relief of
the torture-if physical-whch produces
the groan. rheumatism is a prolific
source of agony in its acute inflammatory
or chronic forms. But it may be annihi-
lated at its birth with Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bitters, which, unlike the poisons in
minute doses often prescribed for it. is
perfectly safe. In malarial, kidney,
bilious, dyspeptic or nervous ailments the
Bitters is certain source of relief
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-18

A farmer of Central Branch, Kan,
estimates that one hen is equal to an
acre of land because an acre of land in
a year produces twenty bushels of corn,
worth 81. while then hen, which costs
less to take care Of, lays ten dozen
eggs worth $1.50.-New York Tribune.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-18

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward
for any case of eatarrh that cannot be-
F. j. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo O.
We. the undersigned, have known f. J.
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believ4
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm !,
west &. Iruax, Wholesale Druggists. Tod
Walding. Kinnan. & Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and n1u-
cous surfaces Of the system. TESTING
mails, sent free. Price 75c per bottle. Sold
by all druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-18

"Hoff's German Liniment is Won
derful cure for aches and palms, Ask
your druggist for it.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-18

The legislature of California is discuss
ing the advantage of photographing vo-
ters to prevent illegal voting.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-18

Paper floors are used in Ensiedeln. Ger
many. 1t is laid in pasty mass,
smoothed, and then pressed. Foot steps
on it are noiseless.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-18

A diver III Sydney. New South Wales,
has succeeded in remaining under water,
at Il depth Of 157 feet, for nearly an hour.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-18
. .llq

Ia the season for new life in nature,
new vigor in our physical systems.
AS the fresh sap carries life into the
trees, SO our blood should give ue
renewed strength and vigor. In
its impure state it cannot do this,
and the aid Of Hoods Sarsaparilla
is imperatively needed.
It will purify, vitalize and enrich the
blood, and with this solid, correct
foundation, it will build up good
health, create good appetite, tone
your stomach and digestive organs,
strengthen your nerves and over
come or prevent that tired feeling
This has been the experience of thou.
sands. It will be yours if you take
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-18
By M. d. Flower, Pres.

A room in the Castle Of Simonette. near
Milan. Italy, has a wonderful echo. A
loud noise, such as pistol shot, will be
repeated sixty times.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-18
Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale

EXrert chicken thieves clutch a fowl
by the neck; the Inexperienced seize it by
the legs.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-18

Send This Notice and 10 Cents Stamps
TO John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse,
Wis, for catalogue and - rare farm
seed samples, worth $40, to get a start.
W.n.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-18

London has an area OF GSS square miles.
Greater New York will have an area Of
$50 square miles,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-18

FITS stopped free and permanently cured. No Ats
Restorer. Free So trial bottle and treatise.
Send to Dr.. KLINE 93l Arch St. PHILADELPHIA Pa.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-18

One-half of all the quinine produced in
the world is consumed in the United
States.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-18
God $
SarsapariIIa s sg..sx s s:;,:
cine and Blood Purifier. Sold by all druggists 81,
Hoods Pills biliousness. Is cents.
He Undoubtedly Did.

Nc UUUOuDCeUIy DID.
He-'I once stood on my head" She
Found it pretty soft footing, eh p"
New York Tribune.
The secret marks on Bank of Eng
land notes by which forgeries are so
rapidly detected are constantly being
changed. The microscope will reveal
many such peculiarities to an obsery-
ant eye.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-18
How's This!

Over nine-tenths Of the railroad pussen-
gers in England travel third-ciass.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-18
kickapoo Indian Sagwa,

Natures all
troubles
and kidneys
brought
OF
happiness
ooa bottle: bottles forS
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-18

Tea is gathered from the plant four
times Il year.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-18
Groan if You Must

Nearly tWo-thirds of the population O
Spain cannot read or write
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-18
1867 EUs. POTATOES PER ACR1

The Chinese preserve eggs by coating
them with mud.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-18

MAKE TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS
by chewing PASTECRlSE GUN. For particulars
write JOHN 4. MILLIKEN & CO., st. Louis, No.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-18

Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys and bow
els Never sicken. weaken or grippe, lOc
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-18

The man who is welded to his opinions Is
seldom looking for n divorce.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-18
SCIENTIFIC CORNER.
CURRENT NOTES OF DIscov-
cry AND INVENTION.
Strange Form Of Sickness Caused by the
Sight of Cigarette - Why People
Are ght-Handed-Sword and Glass
Dancers.
LONDON doctor

LO N DON doctor
tells Of a very in
teresting case of
mysterious S i c k
ness, as strange
and unexplaina'ble
as it is real and
distressing. On e
morning a gentle
man came to see
him--not for the
purpose of medical
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-18

Jacksonville. Fla. is to have baby
show for colored infants.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-18

1867 BUS. POTATOES PER ACRE.
Don't believe it, nor did the editor
until he saw Salzer's great farm seed
catalogue. It's wonderful what an ar
ray of facts and figures and new
things and big yields and great testi-
monials it contains.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-09-10
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

"R"-Court House square was once the
home of wild cats. The last one we be-
Meve was killed by Ritner Griffin.
"Mary"-The earth contains 1900, 200, 600
inhabitants. Wilkes-Barre claims the
greater portion.
"George"-The answer to your question
will be found in the Times Forum of the
people," published during the silver craze.
"X. T."-No; Mr. Finn and George
Washington were not born on the same
day Of the month.
Enquirer moon Is 23S, $50 miles
from the earth; this doubtless accounts
for Mr.. Roches failure to make the DEM
ocratic party believe that it is made of
green cheese.
"Anxious"-Yes; Colonel Fftzsimmons
is undoubtedly the boy orator of the local
Democracy.
"Voter"-We are unable to answer the
question, as Uncle Joe appears TO be on
the fence at present.
Constant Reader"--The benches on
Court House square are not for ladies'.
They are for the convenience of loaters
by day and hoodlums at night.
"Sarah'--Have patience. You doubtless
know more than pa and ma at present;
but in a few years you will experience
many surprises concerning yourself
"TaXpayer"-The plan of imposing
fines for felony seems to exist only in
Scranton.
"Clarabo,T'-Mr. Schadt's crop, of
course is harvested in winter. The eX-
preston that he "cuts no ice" in the pres
ent campaign is merely figurative.