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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
The Riot of the Elements on Fair Island

The Riot of the Elements on Fair Islands
The most disastrous hurricane ever
known in that region has swept over
the Windward group of the Lesser An
titles islands, killing more than 500
persons, rendering 10000 others home
less, and inflicting damage to prop
erty which is, at present writing, be-
yond estimate. Kingston, the beauti-
full capital city of the island Of st. Vim
cent, was almost wholly destroyed;
the island of St. Lucia, the largest and
most picturesque in the group, in adj
dition to the wind, a tidal wave and
tremendous rains, was injured by nu-
merous landslides; and the island OF
Barbados, the most windward OF the
group, and the headquarters of the
British government in the West Indies,
was ravaged for ten hours, and the
area of cultivation was completely OBJ
liberated. The destruction was the
greatest on Barbados and st. Vincent.
The disaster caused an amount of dis
tress unparalleled in the history OF the
West Indies, and aid was at once in
voked.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
An InsinuatiOn Resented.

did 1 understand you to say there
was possibility of our using irregular
methods in that county?" inquired Sen
ator Sorghum.
II may have said something Of the
kind" answered the voter.
well, it's downright libel. I'd have
you to understand, sir, that we're so
sure Of that county that we don't have
to use irregular methods. "-Washing-
ton Star.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
Hanging in Chains

The CHASTITY practice known as chang
ing in chains,' which was carried out
with all its attendant brutalities as
late in the present century as the year
1884, will be recalled mind this after
noon, when a complete set of gibbet-
irons, formerly kept in Boston Jail, Lin
colnshire, will be sold in a we'll known
auction room in Convent Garden In
the older county maps it was custom
airy to denote the exact spots upon
which these horrible Instruments of
torture We're erected, which, in the
year above mentioned. were finally
abolished by act of parliainent.-Lon-
don Daily News.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
Nasty Speeches.

An old cleric once said to a young
man who had published some volumes
which had been very successful:
"Iour popularity is quite gone" There
was no call earthly to say such thing
even if it had been true. And, in fact,
it was quite the reverse. But the aged
cleric wished it had been true. Thus.
Brougham, when some of Lord Camp
bells latter biographies sold wonderful
ly, explained to that judge and author
that people had to make up their
sets.'-Longman's Magazine.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
Science and Edged Tools.

The cultivation Of plague bacilli will
doubtless receive check from it's un-
expected results in Vienna. Science
may add to it's triumphs in subduing Il
dangerous disease, but public opinion
will hardly approve Of the risks Of in
PRODUCING it first. Even scientific zeal
must have prudent limits. 1t matters
little if an epidemic can be held in
check the ordinary way, in quarantine
ing vessels, if it can be induced
through laboratories. Some of the Eu-
ropcan scientists are so eager for dis
coverics that they are apt to forget
they are handling edged tools.-Balti-
more American.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
A Paper Mansion.

"A large paper house with sixteen
rooms has been erected by a Russian
gentleman upon his country estate at
Savinewka, in Pedolia. The house was
constructed in New York by an Ameri-
can engineer, and cost 10000 roubles.
Its architect declares that it will last
longer than stone building. 10 make
the triumph Of paper still more en-
platte, the proprietor has resolved that
the whole Of the furniture shall be
made of the same material.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
Don't.

Don't kick an Infatuated dog when
you have slippers on.
Don't think that an apology always
wipes out an offense.
Don't forget that the darkest hour is
only sixty minutes.
Don't attempt to judge Il girls love
for you by what she says.
Don't act the fool. There are too
many people doing that naturally.
Don't sacrifice the certainties of to-
day for the uncertainties of tomorrow.
Don't be afraid to speak out loud.
The world is too busy to listen to wills
pers.
Don't think because beauty is but
skin-deep that all the thicll-skinned
people are handsome-Chicag News.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
She Was Thinking of II.

Mrs Elverson--Oh. Mrs. Downsleigh.
I hear that your daughter Mabel is ell
gagged to Fred Waddington.
Mrs. Downsleigh-Yes; they expect
to be married some time during the
winter. Why, what makes YOU look so
funny Do you know anything about
him?
Mrs. Elverson-Oh. no: nothing
much. 1 was only thinking. Once
when he was a little boy l heard our
minister say he expected him to come
to bad cnd.-Chicago News.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
STATE OF OHIO, CITY oF,ToLEDo, sc

STATE OF OHIO, CITY oFToLEDo, lss.
LUCAS COUNTY,
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he Is the
doing business in the City of Toledo, County
and State aforesaid. and that said firm will pay
the sum OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS Tor
each and every case OF Catarrh that cannot Dc
cured by the use of Hall Catarrh cure:
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence. this 9th day Of December, 4: y. 1885,
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally: and
acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
OF the system. Send for testimonials. free
FL CHENEY s CO., Toledo. ~
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
LaI,s.

''Vain. vain." he cried, in agony.
"For am a poor man, while you have
been reared in the lap of luxury"
Into her eyes came dreamy look.
such as ordinary persons affect when
their corns hurt them; but she was no
ordinary person.
Zone lap gets mighty monotonous,
she observed, for there was her maid
emily reserve to be thought of.-Detroit
Journal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
A SLY One.

Didn't you know it was against the
law to beg for money! said the lady
to the tramp at the back door.
II wasn't goin' to beg for money,
ma'am." was the reply Of the humble
wanderer.
"It's just as bad to beg for bread
II wasn't goin' to beg for bread.
ma'am.'
what were you going to beg for.
then, pray?"
only for one of your pictures.
Ma am."-YOnkerS Statesman.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
Pas Experience.

'Say, pa" quericd Willie, the other
day, while preparing his geography
lesson, chow many motions has the
earth?'
II don't know, Willie.'' replied the
fond parent, as he bound a towel wet
With ice-cold water about his throbbing
brow, "but they're numerous, quite nu-
merous."-Chicago News.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
Fun in II Fierce Gale

The twelve-ycar-old son of J. 3.
Stinebaugh Of Ottawa. Kas., was scat.
cd in his fathers buggy, six miles west
Of that city, when fierce gale separ-
ated the vehicle from the horse, strip
ping the harness into silrcds and lift
ing the buggy high in the air and
smashing it into kiil,l!ing wood as it
fell. The boy was net seriously hurt.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
Hot Time with n Wooden Leg

A we'll known Portland (Alc.) man.
who is the possessor of wooden leg,
had queer experience the other day.
In some way the paper in the waste
basket under his desk caught fire, and
the flames We're communicated to the
wooden leg, gaining considerable head
way before he realized what was IN.
he had hot time of it for few min
utes. but came out Of it with a leg still
fit for service.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
Their Obvious Use.

fright here" said the officer who
was showing the plans of the new po-
lice station to the visiting mayor Of
Sawbuck, lis where the wings will be
built"
Il suppose" replied the mayor Of
Sawbuck, anxious to show that he was
not altogether unfamiliar with metro
politan slang, "there is where the fly
cops will stay.''-Chicago Tribune.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
When Stanley Faced Death in Afrlcn

Writing Of his most thrilling expert
ences, Henry NJ. Stanley tells of the
narrow escape of himself and cxpcdi-
ton during one of his early eXplora-
ton trips in Africa. The party was at
tackled by natives, and Mr. Stanley as
scrts that had those ferociously stu
pid natives been under the sway of one
man. our caravan would never more
have been heard of; but unity Of action
could not be expected from so many
savages, led by scores of village elders.
They were all equally animated by lust
Of murder and greed, but they were
not all equally brave."-Ladics' Home
Journal
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
PATENTS,
List of Patents Issued Last Week to
Northwestern Inventors.

List of Patents Issued Last Week to
Northwestern Inventors.
Louis Anderson, Hillsborough, n. D.,
belt guide; Albert w. Ashworth, st.
Cloud. Mimi, toe clip for bicycle ped
ais; Edward ]. Gellenbeck, Shakopee,
MIMI, acetylene gas generator; Frank
G. Hubbard, Minneapolis, MIMI, rot
airy engine; Axel Ringborg, Alexand-
ria, Mimi, foot-propelled sled; Walter
G. Scott, Rock Dell, Mimi, bob sled;
Jerome E. Stowell. Minneapolis, Mimi,
package carrier; Joseph Theisen, Min
neapolis, MIMI. belt tightener; Carrie
b. Sheldon, Grand Meadow, Mimi,
stick-pin, (design.)
Merwin, Lothrop Is johnson, Patent Attor.
neys, 30 Pioneer Press Building, St. Peal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
CROWDED woMEN's COLLEGES
ClamorinE for Entrance to Institutions
Which Cannot Admit Them.

Clamoring for Entrance to Institutions
Which Cannot Admit Them.
The female cry for collegiate educa-
ton is so general and the facilities for
meeting the cry are so limited that the
College Women's Club of New York is
sndeavoring to secure the reinstate-
ment of Evelyn College, the annex OF
Princeton University, which, for lack
Of funds, closed its doors q year ago.
Amusement may we'll be felt at the
rapidly increasing demand among
women for higher education. Thirty
years ago only two colleges for women
existed, Elmira and Vassar, Mount
Holyoke being then only a seminary.
Elmira's first graduating class num-
bered seventeen, while Vassars could
boast only four learned young bach
elors of art Today single class OF
Vassar numbers over 200 students,
and, Notwithstanding the erection in
1898 of Strong hall, and in 1897 of Ray
mond hall, both large dormitories, also
the additional accommodation pro-
cent erection of Rockefeller recitation
hall, and the presidents and several
professors houses, another new dorml-
tory must be built at once to make
room for the candidates constantly ap-
plying for admission. And this state
of affairs does not exist at Vassar
alone. All the women's colleges are
telling the same tale. Smith College
was founded twenty-three years ago,
opening with only twelve students. IL
now enrolls 1000 and is the largest
women's college in existence, although
it's entrance requirements are severe.
1t began with one or two buildings; IL
now numbers twenty-five, with three
more about to go up, and still there Is
not enough dormitory room for the
army of young collegians. Mount Hol-
yoke, which passed through various
educational stages, rose like the phoe-
nix from the ashes of it's disastrous
fire two years ago. Five new ana
handsome dormitories built last season
are now occupied, but, although no
new candidates have been accepted
since last April, because of lack OF
space, these buildings are full to over
flowing, and two more halls could
easily have been filled by the rejected
students. Wellesley, with its i'm
mense body of undergraduates and
score of fine structures, cannot house
it's girls, many of whom live in the
village and walk to chapel and lee
lures every day. The latest bulletins
from Bryn Mawr announce that the
five halls of the residence, Merton,
Radnor, Denbigh and Pembroke, East
and West, are overcrowded, and two
large houses, Dolgelly and Cartreff, be-
longing to the college, have been
thrown open for the undergraduates.
And these are only few of the lead
ing feminine colleges; the Women
College of Baltimore, the Sophie New
comb of New Orleans, Wells College,
which is Mrs. Grover Cleveland's alma
mater; the Western Reserve and a
dozen others, all founded within the
last twenty-five years, are splendid
proofs of the progress and popularity
of a college course for girls.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
Worried.

"What's the trouble, old man.
"I'm afraid my mother-in-law won't
leave us any Of her money!"
"Why, you haven't Quarreled with
her, have your
Not exactly; but she's very touchy
on the obesity subject, and when my
little boy kept sliding off her lap yes
terday, she caught me laughing. There
has been revengeful look in her eye
ever since. '-Chiecago News.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
NOn-COmmitt0I,

Alderman's Wife-I see the members
of the Spanish cortes don't get any sal
AIRY at all. l wonder how they live?
Alderman-Maria, l never divulge
professional secrets to women.-Chica-
go News.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24

The "Amcrlcnn Boy" Battleship.
Every American hopes our school
boys will succeed in their efforts to
raise S3,OOO,OOO to be used in building
battleship. 1t costs great sums to
build warship, but you can build up
your health with Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters at small expense. This remedy
is for all stomach, liver anu bowel dis
orders,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
Tactics.

''How do you expect to vote" in
Quircd the stranger in North Carolina
Well" was the answer, well Ge-
eide that when we give the ammuni-
ton out. We haven't made up our
minds whether We'll vote by squads or
platOonS. Washington Star.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
Incidental Requirements.

''Do you think that a peace protocol
can be brought to success?' inquired
the Russian diplomat.
cit CAM answered the English
statesman, provided you are prepared
to back it up with guns and ammuni-
ton enough" -Washingt0n Star.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
Not entity

De T.-How startling the statistics:
we drank 100000 gallons Of whisky
last year.
Mrs. De T.-Speak for yourself. if
YOU please: you know never touched
a drop Of it.-Harlem Life.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24

\ great many pictures are over
drawn and Il great many bank ac
counts would be We're it not for the
watchful cashier.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
Wanted to Know.

Broncho Bill-That Teller the boys
have captured has robbed thousands
of railroad passengers. Western Tour
ist-Indeed! What road is he presi-
dent of?-New York Journal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
Not TIlOIOIISll.

things OFF until ton. orrow." exclaimed
the Spanish lads mother.
Hell never get along in this coun-
try" said his father. rcsrctfully. "Ile
ought ought to put EN- off until week
after next. "-WaShinSton Star.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24

"They say she takes milk bath ev-
cry day." said the rural spectator.
eyes," answered the urban spectator.
"With Il glass, one can see how the
chalk has settled on her. ''-Indianapo-
lis Journal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
Never Heard OF.

~ don't hear anything about Col.
Busby's regiment
"No. Busby has old-fashioned ideas
about acquiring notorety."
"What do you mean"'
''None Of Busby's men are i'll and
they've all had food enough.
land Plain Dealer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
Mixed Symptoms.

blues"
"Why?'
"She nursed me through Il dangerous
fever, and can't tell whether I'm only
grateful or deeply in love."-Detroit
Free Press.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
What He Went For.

"And so my old friend, Tom Hender-
son, has gone to Utah. What did he 60
away out there for?"
Judging by what I've heard since he
left, it seems to have been for this
towns benefit" -Chicago News.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24

Psychologists say that OF all people
IN middle life at least one-third have
one ear in some degree affected by
deafness
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
Little Brooches.

Little Brooches.
She-Mr. Hay, the secretary Of state.
He-Yes.
HE belongs to the old Knickerbock-
err families, does he not?"
"Not that I ever heard Of
well, then, he wrote something
about them, or something like that
indianapolis Journal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24

professor, what do you consider the
most powerful force in nature?'
"Well, all things taken into account,
I should say gravity, although l have
not seen Nikola Tesla's latest prospect
.''-Chicago Tribune.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24

For complete list of prizes, useful
and ornamental, given free to purchas-
ers Of Diamond "C' Soap, write to
Cudahy Packing Co., So. Omaha, Neb.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
ECOulIu't Stand IT.

'"Ihere was only one reason why |
found it impossible 10 marry Miss Got
roX."
what was that?'
"Her father wanted something to
boot."-Rrooh]yn Life.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
As 1t Occurred to Her.

II spose." said Edith, glancing up
at the arc light, that the lights are
the blossoms Of the electric plant,
aren't they, papa?"-Judge.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24

Experience is such a costly teacher
that it keeps Il man hustling to pay
the tuition fees.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
The Cause of the Trouble.

The Cause of the Trouble.
"What was the row between the
proof reader and the editor?'
cover the spelling Of Philippine: the
proofreader insisted on spelling it not
wisely but with two s."-Indianapolis
Journal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24

FITS PormanertlyCured Nofts or nervousness after
arst days of DR.. Kline Great Nerve Restorer
BEND for FREE $500 trial bottle and treatise.
Dr. h b. KLINE. Ltd. s3l Arch ST.. Philadelphia, Pa
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24

Some men are travelling afoot rs
soon as they begin to get ahead.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24

Baseball is the one business In
which an occasional strike is nees-
Sary.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24

1t is said that an up-to-date West
Side maid, who formerly walked in
her sleep now rides chainless wheel.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24

Lady's Lorgnettc with rolled gold
chain free by saving Diamond &c"
Soap wrappers. Ask your grocer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24

Don't rely upon Il singer with Il
voice out of tune. He can't be true
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24

MonOtOny in Rings Explained.
Susie-Papa, what makes a man al
ways give woman a diamond engage
ment ring?
Her Father-Thc woman.--Jewelers'
Weekly.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24

The man who says that all men are
thieves will bear watching.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24

Better kiss the girl before you pro-
pose-she may refuse you.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teethiEs sutcns the gums reduces IN.
Illumination, allays pain. wind coic 25c bottle.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
As Spain Views I,

I'm not surprised that Spain doesn't
want her prisoners sent back
Why"
''She is naturally opposed to a return
Of damaged goods. - Philadelphia
North American.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24

Pisos Cure for Consumption is the best
OF all cough cures.-George W. Lott,
Fabucher, La., August &c, 1885
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
Strictly Neutral.

Mr.. Neverpeigh-Ol Redash has de-
clared neutrality at last.
Mrs. Neverpeigh-I don't understand
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinirc Tablets. All
druggists refund the money il it fails to cure.
25c. The genuine has J.. d .. on each tablet
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-24

Mr.. Neverpeigh-He has refused to
let us have any coal.-Puck. &c.,.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-03-11
DECISION FAVORS RAILROADS.

Nebraska Maximum Freight Rate Law
Knocked Out.
WASHINGTON, March 8.--The SUI
preme court rendered an opinion in the
Nebraska maximum freight rate case.
The opinion was handed down by JUS
tice Harlan, who held the Nebraska law
to be contrary to the Fourteenth amend
ment in that it authorized the taking
of property without due process of law,
and was therefore invalid. Hence the
railroads won.
This case was instituted to test the
validity of a law passed by the Nebraska
legislature in 1898, prescribing the
maximum rates for the transportation
of freight by railroads within the state.
The act applies specifically to freight
whose transit begins and ends in the
state and there was no effort in it's en- /.
actment to control interstate freight.
It affected all the railroads in the state
and the railroad companies instituted
the proceedings which were terminated
by this opinion by fling a bill in the
Nebraska circuit court soon after the
law was enacted. The object of the
bill was to secure an order restraining
state officials from enforcing the law.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1898-03-11
EFFECT OF THE EVANS BILL.

Civil Service Commission Does a Little
Figuring for Congress-
WASHINGTON, March 1.-THE civil
service commission has prepared for
submission to congress some informa-
ton as to the effect of the enactment
into law of the Evans bill now pending
in the house. This bill removes from
the operation of the law all positions
now in the classified service below the
5000 and above the $500 grade, be.
sides limiting it's application in other
respects. According to the commission
there are now 688 postoffices in the
classified service with $4,000 employees,
636 of which, with $4,000 employees,
would be withdrawn ii the bill was
passed. The mum Der Of custom houses
the force in which is now classified,
would be reduced from IS to 6.
The employees Of the following named
bureaus Of the executive departments
would be Withdrawn from the service
under the operations of Mr.. Evans bill:
The steamboat inspection service, the
marine hospital seryiee, the lighthouse
establishment, the lifesaving service,
all the assay Offices, the revenue cutter
Service, and in addition, several posi-.
tions classified by President Arthur
when the present law went into effect.
The total number Of employees now in
the classified service is 64,240-54, 34E
of which would be taken out by the
operation of the Evans bill. and of
those remaining 1858 are in Washing.
ton and "a, 1874 in other cities