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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21

In a trembling voice. "If were not
ready to sink I would not ask for
help"
Il am so sorry" replied the child. II
have no money, or else"
His lips trembled forth humble,
THANK you. lady," and he was shut
fling off when the childish voice cried,
"stop!" She stepped back into the
shop.
ooh, would you mind taking the doll
back and keeping it for me little
longcr?" she asked.
Certainly, will take it back, and
return you the money" was the reply.
The child took the money and turned
to the door. She placed the whole of
1t in the hands of the starving man.
He stared at it for moment, and his
eyes filled with tears.
please go quickly and buy some-
thing to eat" she said.
Yes. miss. will, and may God bless
you all the days of your life, and pros
per you in everything you do" said
the man. Then as he hobbled off he
murmured, "If the Almighty God made
you queen it would not be more than
you Deserve"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21
Wanderers of the Sea,

Nearly all of the old-time pirates
nave disappeared from the seas. but
.neie are yet many ocean mauraders
mat are almost as much dreaded as
tnese outlaws of the black flag. Often
tlmes when ship goes down at sea it
IS deserted by it's crew and left at the
mercy OF the waves. If it is a wooden
snip ana turns over in just the proper
way or fails to fill entirely, it will
sometimes float for years, the sport of
every storm. 1t is then known as a
derellct, and every seaman fears it, for
should he steer his craft into it on some
dark night it might stave hole in his
Prov, and derelict and ship 20 down
together. There is no chart that can
pace tnese wanderers, no telling just
"nere they may be, and they are there
fore .doubly dangerous. Oftentimes a
derellct will remain wandering about
the ocean for many years. 1t will get
into the gulf stream and be swept
across the Atlantic, and up to the coast
OF England; then it will sweep down
the shores of Europe in the vast ocean
eddy, recross the Atlantic and 20
northward again in the gulf stream.
Every mariner that sights it reports to
the naval authorities and it is marked
on the monthly charts so that ship
captains may look out for it. Some
times, if it is big derelict, gunboat
is sent out on a chase to look for it,
and if it is found the sailors charge it
with dynamite and it is blown eff the
face of the seas forever.
Only last week an American vessel
making the port of Bristol, England,
reported the wreck of the British
steamer Furtor, which is drifting as
derelict across the Atlantic, and an
English warship will no doubt be sent
to blow it up.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21
The Electric Mule.

One of the most important factors in
the mining of coal today is the electric
mule. After the electric drill has done
its work and the coal is shoveled into
cars they are gathered together with
the aid of mule or electric locomotive
and arranged into long trains, which
are hauled to the mouth of the mine by
powerful electric locomotives. These
are made of narrow gauge, of small
dimensions, so as to be capable of use
in galleries and runs where mules can
not be used without extra cutting.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21
Smallest Book in the World.

The smallest book in the world is not
much larger than a mans thumb nail.
1t was made in Italy by firm of
Padua publishers, the Salmin Broth
ers 1t is four-tenths of an inch high
and about quarter of an inch wide.
The volume contains 2O8 pages, each
having nine lines and from IS to 100
letters. The text is an unpublished
letter written by the famous inventor
of the pendulum clock to Mme Chris
tine of Lorraine in the year 1915. The
next smallest book is issued by the
same firm. 1t is an edition of Dante's
Divine Comedy" being little more
than an inch high, a little less than an
inch wide, with type so small that it
takes microscope to read the letters
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21

How Mozart Composed His "Requlem."
If it had not been for presentimon+
Mozart would probably never have
composed his immortal REQUIEM "
One day, while he was sitting aIona
lost in a melancholy reverie, a stranger
entered the room, and, laying a hand-
some sum Of money on the table re-
quested him to compose "Reouiem"
In memory of dear friend who had
just died. Mozart agreed to do 40 and
he began work at once. Night and
Gay ne labored with extraordinary zeal
until finally his strength gave wav and
ne became Ill. When his wife tr,od
to cheer him he said brusquely: "1t,s
no use: composed that Requiem for
myself. and 1t will be played at nv
funeral" Nothing could rid his mind
VI tnls idea. Nay, he was even con-
vlncea that the stranger was a visitor
rom the other world. who had coma ~
warn him of his approaching end 81
ne worked at the REQUIEM" nnt,, ~
was finished, but when the stran..r
came for 1t Mozart was dead e''
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21

A soldier in the army of the Potomac
was the terror of his company. He was
disobedient, cruel, quarrelsome, and
vicious. AS result he was often ter
ribly punished, but there was no refor-
nation. In due time, by the fortunes
OF war, a captain of another regiment
was placed in command of that COM
pany The very first day the orderly
sergeant informed the captain of the
terrible character of this incorrigible
soldier. That afternoon the man per-
petrated some misdemeanor, was ar
rested by sergeant, and brought be-
fore the captain. He looked at him for
moment, and speaking to the sergeant
said:
LET him go to his quarters"
Shall l keep him under guard?" in
quired the sergeant.
"Oh, no. said the captain, quietly.
That evening the captain called his
sergeant and said:
go down to Mr.. Blanks quarters,
and tell him to come up to my tent;
wish to see him."
Shall bring him up under guard?"
inquired the sergeant.
"Oh, no." said the captain. Gust
tell him to come. guess he'll come, if
you tell him.
In due time the soldier stood inside
the captains tent, cap in hand. He
was of fine physique, brave and dar-
ing.
take seat, SIR" said the captain.
The soldier obeyed, but all the time
looking defiance. The captain inquired
of his home, his relations, etc., and
then said:
Il have heard all about you, and
thought I would like to see you pri
vately and talk with you. You have
been punished often-most times, no
doubt, justly, but perhaps sometimes
unjustly. But see in you the making
of first-class soldier-just the kind
that 1 would like to have a whole COM
pany of; and. now, if you will obey or
ders, and behave as soldier should,
and as I know you can, promise on
my honor as soldier that I will be
your friend and stand by you. 1 do
not want you to destroy yourself"
With that the soldiers chin began to
culver, and the tears trickled down his
cheeks, and he said:
Captain, you are the first man to
speak kind word to me in two years,
and for your sake I'll do it.
Give me your hand on that, my
brave fellow" said the captain. "I'll
trust YOU"
And from that day on there was not
a better or more exemplary soldier in
the army of the Potomac. Love con-
quered him.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21
JESSE JAMES SON.
How He Got Work from the Son Of the
Man Who Procured His Fathers Death.

How He Got Work from the Son of the
Man Who Procured His Fathers Death.
Ex-Gov Thomas T. Crttenden of
Missouri was recently asked if the story
was true that he had employed in his
office Jesse James, Jr., whose father,the
outlaw, was killed through Mr.. Critten-
den's instrumentality. The ex-gover-
nor replied: IF I were to build a
monument of denials as high as that
erected to Washington at the capital,
l don't suppose 1 could effectually stop
the continued existence of this story.
The facts in the case are that several
years ago my son, Thomas T. Critten-
den, Jr., then a real estate dealer in
Kansas City and now county clerk Of
Jackson county, in which Kansas City
Is located, advertised for boy to work
IN his office. On the morning following
the advertisement a number of boys
were on hand and my son resorted to
Kind of civil service examination to
test their merits The boy whose pa
pers were best was called forward and
asked his name.
WY name is Jesse James, Jr.,' he
replied.
my son was more than amazed, and
said:
Do you know who l am?
Yes, sir; you are Gov. Crittenden's
son.
well, then, you go home and tell
your mother all about this, and if she is
willing for you to work for me and at
the wages offer, come back tomorrow
morning.
Very we'll, sir. I have got to help
my mother and sister, and III be
back
And back he was the next morning.
At this time Mrs. Jesse James was liv-
ing In the suburbs of Kansas City. Now
let me tell you what became of this
BOY. He remained with my son for sew
eral years, being honest and faithful to
a degree. Then my son secured him
place in Armour's packing house in
Kansas City, where he is now employed
respected by every one and having a
number of men under him. And he Is
but 20 years of age. This is the whole
story"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21
FOSSIL IVORY IN ALASKA.
stor,es Of Miners That Sound Like
ROmRncoa.

ntor,es Of Miners That sound A~'
Romancos.
It was quite the result OF accioent
that what may be called the last hoIe
of the mammoths-for We can haFu'S
credit the Indian tales of live specimens
became known to white man, says
the Pail Mall Gazette. The redskins u
Kwaquihuilette, village on the W.
kon river, have long known OF the spo''
but of the value of the ivory have oeen
totally ignorant. They are silent men,
those redskins, except when liquor Is
in them, and it required long residence
among them before miner nameo
George Hughes heard of the treasure
trove and its whereabouts. Illness kept
this man prisoner at Kwaqulhuliet'e
a year or two ago. AS he recovered 10
began to learn many Of the Indian
ways and partially mastered the IAN
guage of the particular tribe he was
with. His attention was attracted 10
the ivory ornaments the natives Wore'
and he noticed that even their rude
dining articles were made of the same
material. He induced the Indians 10
show him the place whence came the
ivory. 1t took several days nara
sleighing to reach the spot. But the
reward was worth the work. The miner
saw what no white man had ever be-
fore witnessed. There on this plain,
frozen to the ground, were hundreds
and hundreds of skeletons of gigantic
beasts, and scattered everywhere were
the tusks white and cleaning with
frost. This was undoubtedly a grave
yard of mammoths, and the miners
fancy pictured it also as battlefield.
for in some instances the tusks Of one
animal were found buried in the skele-
ton of another. But this is not the only
place where the ivory has been found.
One miner on Sixty-Mile Creek found
a tusk of a mammoth that projected
seven feet out Of bank. The lower
end was buried in frozen soil. Yet an
other came across tusk he could
scarcely lift, while third who came
down from Klondike the other day
told of mammoth tusk found close to
the already famous Bonanza creek. 1t
is, perhaps, not strange that no one has
brought down any of this ivory, but
some of the adventurous men out of
the thousands who have gone to the
arctic gold fields will perhaps return
with tusks. 1t is not much to be eX-
pected, however, as the more ivory one
carries the less gold one can bring
down, and, besides, these miners may
have been ra1nancing. That is hardly
to be believed, however. seeing that
several who had no connection with
each other told of tusks.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21
New Stamp for Collectors.

Boys and girls will soon have two
new United States stamps to put in
their collections. Owing to an agree
ment made by the United States at the
recent international postal congress
the five-cent stamp used for foreign
postage, which is now light brown,
will be changed to dark blue. It will
make a very handsome stamp. The
one-cent stamp, now blue, will be
changed to green. There was some
talk of changing the color of the COM
mon two-cent stamp. but the plan has
been abandoned. The new stamps will
not be issued until the first of the year
1899.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21
A Child'S Generosity.

At this time, when the English ma
ion is rejoicing over the long and
prosperous reign of Queen Victoria, a
simple little incident of her childhood,
old by Mr.. Alfred Story in the Culver,
S not inappropriate, showing as it does
hat the qualities which have made her
beloved as queen were already man
fest in the little princess.
When she was seven or eight years
Did this little lady was particularly
'ond of dolls, of which she was allowed
o buy a goodly number, always pro-
yided that she took good care of them,
washing and dressing them herself,
and supplying them with the neatest
Ind most becoming clothing. The
clothing she bought with money earned
~ steady application to study.
On one occasion she took a great
'ancy to doll displayed in a shop near
1er home. Unfortunately she had spent
Ter allowance for the month, and no
more would be due for fortnight; but
The princess was not discouraged. Hay-
ng explained the matter at home, she
was permitted to ask the shopkeeper
20 put the doll aside for her. The shop
keeper, who knew her, willingly con-
sented and the little lady felt that the
Toll was safe.
1t was happy day when, with six
,hillings in her hand, she went to the
shop after the treasure. The money
was paid and the doll handed over to
is new mistress. and then the child
:urned to the door. Before she could
step outside, however, her eye fell on
! misunderstanding tramp, who open
I'd his lips as If to speak to her, and
hen shut them again irresolutely. He
stood aside to let her pass, mute ap-
peal in his sunken cheeks and CULVER
ing lips.
Ibid you wish to speak to me-" ask
I'd the princess.
II am very hungry" said the man,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21
French Street Lanterns In 1897.

It is exactly two hundred years since
the cities of France were lighted at
night, though Chief Of Police Reyele
had caused lanterns to be used regular
ly in Paris thirty years before. In an
edict issued by King Louis XIV, in the
year 1897, the innovation was ordered
The system consisted in hanging Ian
tern with a lighted candle in it across
each end of a street. and one across the
middle of the longer streets.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21

They are controlled by means of a Sc
ries Of parallel controllers now so uni
versally known in connection with the
trolley. An electric headlight is pro-
vided, which draws it's current from
the same wires and is powerful enough
to enable the motorman to see any OBJ
struction on the track long distance
ahead. These locomotives are made
in sizes from so horse power up to
100.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21
MARGARET PEMLEY, SIT DOWN.

ferent associations his estimate of his
duty toward the government was
changed, and he resolved to pay the
duty on all that cargo as conscience
money. I think it was about $40
pound. At any rate, it amounted to
very large sum, and few would have
undertaken to pay it from a mere sense
of patriotism and right. 1 know that
the captain consulted your grandfather,
who gave his approval, and assisted in
borrowing money on mortgages cover
ing the captains estate. The sending
of the money to the treasury created
great deal of comment at the time, but
only three of us knew who had sent it.
The captains wife signed the securi-
ties, but she died without ever asking
what the money was for. She was the
most confiding woman l ever knew
Richard knows that the land is encum-
bered, but thinks that it Is only to use
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21
A Cautious Man.

New York Weekly: First Thief
Amt your two brothers gamblers?
Second Thief-Naw; only one.
First Thief-Ain't the other one?
Second Thief-Nixy. He don't take
no chances of gettin into muses. with
the perlice. He's burglar.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21
Easily Pleased cv.,

George-"Dearest, l would u,oa,,
tne wnoie world at your feet IL It wara
possible: Grace-"Well, as It isn.s
piac'lcaole why not compromise on a
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21

Well Kept Cattle.-There is more
profit in one good COW or steer we'll
kept than in two poor ones i'll kent
Keep only the best, and feed we'll: and
unless your experience is such that vo,,
age comparatively sure of the outcome
reduce the stock. and make the risk
the less.-Ex.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21

If you start on journey and forget
to take an umbrella with you it's sure
sign of rain.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21
CAPTAIN SPANKER.
fBy Jerry Cobb.l

~ LIN Nv "C AVGAA
you speak Of him
again as Miser
Spanker," sharply
ordered the old la
dy with a gentle
and attractive face
as she turned upon
her pretty grand
daughter. "Never!"
But, grandma,
that's what they
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-09-22


Lois Becha has new boy baby
at his house. Born Sunday even
ing.
J. T. Kopecky is quite sick and
under the charge of a physician. =,
VIM Sander returned from Vic
toria county Tuesday,
Miss Alma Kubitz of Flatonia.
was the guest of Mrs, C. I. Jaeggli
this week.
A negro woman belonging to a
gang of cotton pickers out at Louis
Culpepper's farm was accidentally
shot by another negro last Thurs
day. The pistol was 3S-calibre,
The bullet struck the woman in
the calf of the right leg and passed
through lodging in the left leg
where it was cut out by the doctor.
At Sinner Opera House, Wednes.
day, September 10Th, by Mr.. and
Mrs. A. S. Hobile, assisted by Miss
Anna Wach, either soloist; Mr.. p
kissing, violin soloist; and Prof. J,
Bluhm, pianist. Concert begins at
$3.50 p. M. Dance after the concert.
Admission 90 cts. Children % cts.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-09-22
MoULToN INSTITUTE.

- L 4 ~''NfNN ~ ~ - tAfN%N'
dog was Killed near where Watt
Miller lives last week. He bit
several dogs here, some of which
have been killed to prevent further
danger Some parties whose dogs
have been bitten would not kill
their dogs nor allow them to be
killed, but will take the chances
on their going mad. So if there is
such a thing as hydrophobia in the
country every one should be on the
lookout.
Mr.. Will Leazear returned from
El Campo last Friday where he has
been on a prospecting tour.
j. F. Dockery, J. w. Crouch and
j. A. Leazear have been appointed
as a committee by Rev. j. c. Will
son to solicit subscriptions for the
building Of Methodist church at
Moulton. The writer met Mr..
Dockery the other evening and he
stated that he was having very
good success so far. The Masonic
fraternity wanted to go in with the
Methodist brethren and build to-
gether, but it does not seem to be
agreeable with the latter.
The prospects for fall crop of
cotton is good, but cotton worms
are plenty and soon the cotton
stalks will be stripped of their
foliage.
The writer has been unable to
find out whether there will be a
school taught at this place this
session or not as there has not been
any arrangements made for school
house thus far.
Miss Ruby Cherry, daughter of
A. A, Cherry, has been wearing
glasses for her eyes and they are
being wonderfully improved, being
almost straight. She was taken to
Austin some time ago to be treated
by an oculist, who said that it
would not be necessary to have an
operation performed but would give
her some glasses made especially
for the purpose and to be worn
four or five months which would
straighten her eyes.
Mr.. Grin Crouch of Cuero, is
visiting relatives here.
The Moulton Institute Sabbath
school, who accepted an invitation
to meet with the sabbath school at
Moulton the first Sunday in Octo-
Der, beg for postponement Of same
until the third Sunday on account
of the Baptist protracted meeting
which will begin next Friday at
this place.
A choir was organized Sunday
night for the purpose of practicing
new songs and to learn singing
better. Mrs. Ida Williams will
conduct the singing until Miss
Mollie Franks returns.
According to the stake set in the
ground at Moulton Institute by the
government geological surveyors,
who passed through here some
time ago, the elevation of this place
above sea level is 436 feet.
The writer has learned that Mr..
Will Leazear and family will move
to Canada, Jackson county, in n
week or so where he will make that
his future home. SNIPE.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-09-22
MOULTON.

After September list [ will sell
for cash only but will sell cheap.
d. w, HINRIcHs.
The ball az Henkhaus' new hall
Saturday night was grand sue
cess.
In dry goods, shoes, hats and
clothing you Ncan get a bargain at
D. w. Hinrichs'.
Aug. Kuehp's condition is serious
at this writing. He is still in DIR.
Aliens infr5hary at Flatonia.
Groceries at greatly reduced
prices at %. w. Hinrichs'.
Pfsf. James Cherry will teach at
Postum lTrot this year.
HinricR U.s..
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-09-22
TO ALL WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.

Notice is hereby given that I have
just returned from Waco where |
have located, and / am now in
Moulton only for the purpose Of
collecting what is due me. Every
person indebted to me is asked to
come in and settle in full their
account or note at once, as l desire
to return to my home and work at
the earliest day possible. | can be
found at Mr.. Kotzebue's drug store.
w. H. LANCASTER.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-09-22
SINNER LOCALS.
DENTISTRY.

DR.. Warnock, the dentist, will
be in town Friday and Saturday at
DR.. Eidson's office.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-09-22

The late George Herder, ST., used
to say that all cotton blooms that
before September 18th,
would make cotton. We doubt if
,Il1H' uunaad- this year as there
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-09-22

Money to loan--0n terms to suit
the borrower at low rate Of interest,
OFFICE AT IRON FRONT BLDG.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-09-22
ROLL OF HONOR FOR TIL
WEEK.

FIR. HILLMER.
CHARLIE DUVEL.
D. j. ELLINGHAUSEN.
f, G.. WARNKEN.
JOHN MLADENKA.
WIN. NEUBAUER. (2)
S. i. CHERRY.
CHARLES LOHSE.
CHARLES HIRSCH.
PROF. CHERRY.
P. l.. McCURDY.
REV. FATHER HUDECEK
JOHN D. ROGGE.
JOE NEWMAN.
JOE HRANITSKY.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-09-22

Yers at the con-
Ed Friday by the
pr from Chicago
hn and Bohemian.
received his in
Monday and will
| From now on
readiness at all
table will be bet
Gu thAA tne old
IS in circulation
IN would not re-
|e this statement
ter at rest. Mr.,
ed $1157.
rade, horses and
! hausen's stables.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1897-09-22
II. B. LEONARD C. j, GRAY
Yoakmm Sinner
LEONARD Il GRAY,
AGtorneys-at-Law

Will practice in all courts of the
State. Collections, Conveyancinp,
Contracts. given special attention,
The Progress., 1897-11-20

EDITOR PROGRESS: Now that
the scare has blown over and the
refugees are returning to their vo-
cation. the attention Of one and
all is called to the fact that at 800
Texas street | have a good stock
Of groceries, in large variety;
canned fruits, vegetables and
meats, maple sap and old-1ash-
toned nolases in cans; extracts in
great variety and ground spices OF
all kinds; mince meat and apple
butter, evaporated apples, peaches
and apricots, coffee-roasted and
raw, in Rio, Cordova, Mocha and
Java: pickles, in bulk and in jars;
mustards, sauces, in large varie-
ties: cakes and crackers, table
butter from our four Jersey farm 5
not far away (Marshall, Penn,
jackson and Shealy): good bread
to go with the butter; fresh eggs
and chickens, turkeys and geese,
and there is no quarantine against
anybody. Come and examine my
goods and buy
TURKEYS,
Chickens and Eggs, fresh and tine
from the farm. Phone me for
prices. Yours to serve.
w. P. LEARI.
October, %, 1897. ~.