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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-29

been saving for that purpose when
Frank came to the city for brief visit
and made me present of ten dolla3d
which, added to what I had, enable
me to get the coveted garment. {
He had asked me to go and see
Modjeska in LAS you like it," so 1
fastened to procure my cloak SO as to
make a presentable appearance. We
enjoyed the play very much, but alas!
those street cars ceased running so
early that in order to get my suburban
boarding place we had to make a mad
scramble as the curtain went down
ON the last act.
Without waiting to give the check to
the maid, seized my cloak and got in
to it as we rushed down the stairs
aided by my brother. AS We seated
ourselves in the street car put my
hand into the coat pocket for my nit
tens to cover the thin kid gloves and
protect my hands from the cold. To
my establishment, I drew out dainty
pair OF silk ones in place Of the sober
brown saxony wool pair knit by my
own dear mother. How could this
thing be? I was cure that 1t was my
own cloak, for had been assured that
the only one like 1t had been sent to
Denver. Clearly someone must have
put them into my pocket BY mistake.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-29

j felt Ia another pocket 10 ind my owl
and was surprised to discover a letter
enclosing photograph Of q young
man. who, to my mind, was decidedly
good looking.
Frank glanced at it and remarked
that he was not aware that ! had such
q handsome friend. With just a bit OF
vexation apparent, told him about
my cloak and the story of the sales
woman.
Then 1t must be that the lady from
Denver Is visiting Boston and has a
penchant for the theater ALSO" he re-
marked with smile.
Hoping to discover clue to the
owner of the cloak SO as to return the
mittens, the cloaks were exact coun-
terparts and equally new, I read the
letter, which was addressed to Miss
Annie Shaw. Scotia, N. Y. 1t began,
Dear Man." and ended Ever thine,
Fred" 1t was brimful of nonsense,
but contained nothing to indicate the
relationship of the parties. | immedi-
ately concluded that they must be low
ers.
"a fair exchange is no robbery" 1t
is said, so as the principal point of
difference in the property was in the
mittens, l made no effort to find Miss
Shaw, convinced that she was but a
visitor to the city and that could not
trace her through the directory. l
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-29
Side Linhts on History.

admit him." said Frederick Will
lam Of Prussia.
With a low bow the lackey with
drew.
He returned presently with a man
nearly eight feet high, whom the royal
agents had picked up somewhere in
Ireland and secured for the kings
guards by the promise of large boun-
ty.
"What does he cost?" inquired the
king.
'"Thirteen hundred pounds, your
Majesty" replied the attendant.
'He comes high" murmured Freder-
ick William, gazing admiringly at the
giant, but I must have him"
Ane the phrase passed into the cur
rent slang Of the day.-Chicago Trib
une.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-29

'Cloaks? Yes, madam" a dubious
compliment to the maturity of my ap-
pearance: "Will you have fur circu-
lar? Here is one of the best silk with
mink lining, only one hundred and
twenty-five dollars"
Feeling very humble, made known
the fact that cloth cloak was what l
was seeking. and the young woman led
the way to another department.
"Now here is one that can fully
recommend" she said after had final
ly made her comprehend that twenty
five dollars was my limit. "This is a
pattern cloak, and but two of them
were imported, the other was sent to
Denver. We only use them for sugges-
tions, never copying exactly, so you
need not be afraid of having common
garment"
confess that the last argument was
conclusive, as despised the ready
made garments which were sold by the
hundreds exactly alike, making class
of buyers look as though they were in
uniform. Turning regretfully away
from the handsomer garments, l pur-
chased the cheaper one, the sole speci-
men of it's style. Feeling that of a
truth poverty has it's stings, I doubt
If was really grateful for the cloak
that was able to possess as thought
of the more beautiful one, which
wanted so badly.
My new cloak was like charity, in
asmuch as that it would cover many
sins in the way of shabby dresses, and
enable me to make quite respectable
appearance despite my too obtrusive
poverty, for I was but working
woman.
| My dear father little thought Of the
sorrow in store for his petted daughter
when he so tenderly provided for her
every want and would not permit her
to learn self-reliance or any means Of
support When he passed away, about
four years prior to the opening of my
story, the little property that was left
after all was settled up, simply pro-
vided a small income for mother,
brother and having renowned our
claims thereto. Frank urged us both
to make our home with his family, but
I did not want to. Mother being able
to pay a small sum for board was very
happy with her children and grand
children and sought to earn my liv-
ing in Boston forty miles distant from
the family.
1t was very stern discipline for me to
go directly from fine home into the
struggle of life, especially as I had nc
idea how 1 could turn my talents, en-
tirely unframed, into money. I am
sure that were it possible for my father
to be conscious of my trials, he would
share my sufferings and bitterly re-
greet that I had not been educated to 9
regular business.
Embroidery, in which I was skilled
offered small compensation, but
thankfully accepted it and at last
learned to do acceptable york, and fol
my own trade, so that felt measur
ably independent.
I had long needed cloak and hat
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-29
For Personal Reasons.

"I'm an anti-expansionist, clean
t'roo," said Meandering Mike, with
great earnestness. II hadn't given de
question much thought, but I'm con-
WINGED now dat dis country's spread
over too much ground already"
II don't see as it makes much differ
ence," responded Flooding Pete.
American institutions is all right.
But 1 would like some place left to
travel to where from de last O Novem-
Der till de middle O. January you don't
git no handouts 'cept mince pie an
cold turkey."-Washingt Star.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-29
800 Reward, 800.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure In oil its
staqes and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure is the only positive cure now known to the
medical fraternity Catarrh being q constitu-
rional disease, requires constitutional treat
ment Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally.
acting directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces Of the system, thereby destroying the
foundation Of the disease, and giving the patient
Insisting nature in doing its work. The pro-
prietors have so much faith in it's curative
bowers that they offer One Hundred Dollars for
any case that it fails to cure. Send for list OF
Address F. j. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. O
Sold by druggists 7hc.
Halls Family Pills are the bcs:
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-29
HEALTH WITH WEALTH..
New Western Canada DIstricts Adapted
to RanohinG and Mixed Farming.

New Woat0rn Cona00 Districts Adapted
to RanohinK and Mixed Earning.
Calgary, Alberta, Nov. 4, 1898.
To the Editor of the Duluth Evening
Herald, Duluth, Mimi, Dear Sir-As
to many replies to the home-seeker Of
Minnesota, l can cheerfully say this
country is better for q poor man than
Minnesota II he wants to farm and
raise stock. I have spent one winter
and two summers here, which find
more pleasant than any winter have
seen In Minnesota for eight years. The
seasons are short, but the effect of
long days of bright sunshine produces
a very rapid growth of vegetation.
There Is good money In raising coarse
grains and feeding to hogs and cattle,
for pork and beef always bring good
price here. Hogs are worth from -
to $3.50 live weight per cwt. and beef
about the same. There Is plenty OF
railroad land to be had very cheap and
on longtime payments. A man does
not want to think he can pick up mon
ey on the ground here, but there Is lots
OF it in the ground, and labor will take
1t out. There is a vast scope Of coun-
try north of Edmonton, Alberta, which
can be settled, and large scope of
country west of Edmonton adapted to
ranching and mixed farming. This
country is the best place 1 have ever
seen for the cure of consumption. I
could refer you to different people here
who were in the last stages of con-
sumption, who are now in perfect
health and able tn do anv kind of hard
work and are very prosperous. Hoping
this may benefit home-seekers who are
willing to work for an honest living,
I remain, yours very truly,
(Signed.) CHARLES N. SCOTT.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-29
greeted my ear, and l turned 70 SEQ
%A--A Wiling face of Mr.. Jackson.

t'-'A Wiling face Of Mr.. Jackson.
Ma laughing negative ! was
al pass on when he looked at
his Watch and declared that had lost
my car, and as I had full hour to
wait invited me to take supper with
him at popular restaurant not far
on. We had lively chat over dainty
repast and time passed unnoted until
MI. Jackson remarked that as 1t was
so late II 1t was agreeable to me he
would be happy to escort me to see
Booth and Barrett who were starring
together at that time. Such treat
was not to be lightly passed by and l
stified my feeling that possibly Dear
Nan" might object, Thine forever,
Fred" taking another girl to an en-
tertainment.
This was but the beginning Of de-
lightful acquaintance. At first would
make some passing remark about Miss
Shaw and she occasionally made one
OF the party when we passed an even
ing together, but gradually We ceased
to miss her. Once 1 taxed him with
neglecting her, when he calmly re-
piled that she had Tilted him, saying
that she was like most girls who did
not care for attentions from their own
brothers when some other girls
brother was around. Quite to my sur
prise l learned that Mr.. Jackson was
Annie's half brother both having had
tho
older than his sister and as they were
orphans, had been made her guardian.
An intense affection for his mother
| led him to be very tender of her
youngest child.
1t was somewhat strange to me to
note the intense relief that this ex-
PLANTATION gave me. 1t was New Years
eve and we were going to the service
the next day. He had been passing
the evening with me. We were to
meet Annie and a friend at the church
spend the holiday.
What Fred thought of the expression
on my face as realized that my absurd
jealousy of Annie was without founda-
ton, was soon to learn. AS 1 glanced
at him caught a look of puzzled sur
prise and then he seized both my
hands in his as he drew me to him.
And so you were jealous of my
little sister," he said, "Ah, Nellie, my
darling, the question that.I dared not
ask is answered love you dearly and
have been getting up my courage tc
ask for that greatest New Years gift
that you can give, your own sweet sell
to be my bride. May 1 claim it, for
know now that you love me?"
Fred blesses that cloak which frs
made us acquainted and although
have a handsome sealskin now, will
not consent to parting with it. HI
looks over my shoulder as I write ant
says that 1 should have called thi!
story my Fortunate Cloak" since i
brought me husband. Men are 81
conceited.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-29
Prophetic.

"You have had your day." said the
motor carriage, as it whisked by. "The
horseless age has dawned."
"Ah, yes," replied the cab horse.
"Before long you will be doing all our
work, and we shall be raised at least
to the social level of the dog, and Lc
one of mems pets"
And the poor old animal emitted a
feeble, asthmatic. ghostly sort of horse
laugh.-Chicago Tribune.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-29
Lucid Idea.

''Did We go to the Socialist meetin'
Mike?''
II did"
"F'wat did you make av it?'
II med out thot the or-ratcr av the
aycnin' was a chump. He got up an
said that man who didn't ate could
not worruk. I knew as much as thot
befoor OF wint. indianapolis Jour
ual
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-29
PATENTS.
list of Patents Issued Last Week to
Northwestern Inventors.

list of Patents Issued Last Week to
Northwestern Inventors.
Geo. P. Albright, Minneapolis, Mimi,
mechanical motor; James D. Hatcher.
Minneapolis, Mimi, plated fabric;
Swan Holgren, st. Paul, MINI, heat
ing stove; Alfred Johnson, Minneapo-
lis, Mimi, wheat separator and wash
err; William Mcintosh, Winona, MIMI,
combined boiler check and blow-otf
cock; Henry A. Muckle, st. Paul.
Mimi, running gear for vehicles; Ar
min l.. Neubert, Minneapolis, MINI
bung- branding machine; John b. RoD:
bins, Minneapolis, Mimi, reus1ng old
asphalt pavement.
Aferwn Lothrop johnson. PatenS Attor'
Hys, U1U Pioneer Press Building, st. Pcal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-29
A Real Patriot.

"Pauline is still crazy about SOL
diers.''
'How do you know"
lat our Thanksgiving dinner she
would not eat any Of the turkey but
the drumstick."- Free Press.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-29
They Have Their Price.

The London Critic has compiled a
list of 50 noblemen who are directors
of 100 companies, with capital Of over
G64, 100000, the greater part OF which
has never yielded a penny Of dividend.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-29

"A catalogue of 300 prizes, suitable to
every taste and condition, mailed on IN
ouiry. Prizes given for saving D1a-
mond &C" Soap wrappers. Address
Cudahy Soap Works, South Omaha.
Neb.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-29
One Dependence.

81 think I shall go into business on
nv own hook" said the bookkeeper:
IA hook" said the assistant, IL
something that can be depended OIL
esg"-Indianapolis journal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-29
Rcnd the Advertisements.

You will enjoy this publication much
better if you will get into the habit of
reading the advertiser eEts; they will
afford most amusing study, and
will put you in the way OF getting some
excellent bargains. Cur advertisers are
reliable; they send what they adver-
tiSe.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-29
Still After 1t.

Askins-Let me see! Somewhere 1
read Of a book entitled, "A Young Girls
Heart,.n DO you know anything OF lts
Grimshaw-Yes; 1t came out rlgnt
after "A Young Mans PoeketDook.
Puck.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-29
A Severe Test.

"Has her father got lots Of money!?
HE must have. You see how PLAIN
she is, yet I've seen many a fellow SIT
right out where he could be seen with
her in boxes at the opera.
Leader.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-29
nIax D0 Him Good.

At,e-Father used to be pretty gener-
o,s but now he only hands out his odd
change. .,u, ao
Gabe-Probably the change Will 90
Vol rOod,-BOstOn Courier.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-29
A Sufficient Reason.

Bass-I wonder why it is that women
think so much Of the military.
Fogg-I don't know, unless 1T IS pc
cause the military are men.-Boston
Transcript.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-29

For Lung and chest diseases, Pisos Cure
ia the best medicine we have used..Mrs
J. L. Northcott, Windsor, Ont., Canaoa.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-29

What the car can't get he Is WILING
others shouldn't have.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-29

American Rubber Foot Ball free to
users Of Diamond CO. Soap. Ask your
grocer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-29

Mrs, Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
FOR children teethlng softens the gums reduces IN
dammaton allays pain. wind colic 2sc abottle
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-29

Self esteem is about all the sntis1ac'
ton soMe men get out OF life.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-29
conceited.

Ring mournfully, mournfully, bells!
O, drearily, drearily ring!
The old years almost through!
For the Old ring mournful knells;
But a merrier song Well sing,
A merrier song for the New!
The gray old year is dying;
His hours are almost spent;
His moments fast are flying;
The midnight winds are signing;
The boughs in prayer are bent
For the gray old year that's dying!
The sad old dying year
Leaves many a heart smarting,
But joys he leaves us, too;
And we'll give friendly tear
A tear for the old, at parting,
For the old that once was new.
He's been good, true friend;
Good sermons he's been preaching; >
Good seed has he been sowing;
o, we might greatly mend
Would We but heed the teaching
OF the good old year that's going!
The Old, departing sadly,
Bowed low with white locks stream
ing,
Will come to us no more;
The New comes blithe and gladly,
With Joy and hope all beam1ng,
AS the old year came before.
Adieu, old year, adieu!
Your coming makes us gladder,
And we've learned so much of you!
But your days were all too few.
And your going leaves lis sadder:
Adieu, old year, adieu!
Ring merrily, merrily. bells!
Now merrily, merrily ring!
We've smile in place of tear! \
Ring merrily, merrily, bells. y.
o, merrily, merrily ring,
Ring in the glad New Year!
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-29

The Enormous Gold Product Of 1893.
From South Africa, the Klondike and
Australia gold is being shipped in large
quantities. This years output will
nearly double that of any previous
twelve months. The sale of Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters are also increasing
very fast. This famous remedy will
cure dyspepsia, indigestion, constipa-
ton, nervousness and weakness.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-29

It is wise barber who never illus
trates his stories with cuts.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-29

A unanimous nomination Is dis'
tinction without a difference.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-29

1t might be well to remember that
one little apple did the world more
harm than all the cider ever made.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-29

After leaving college 1t would be a
good idea for some men to 60 to school,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-29
Had Had Experience.

A physician tells story about pa
tient of his, woman, who was anx-
ious to adopt girl child. At last he
found for her a little girl who had
come Of good, hardy peasant stock, the
mother being Swede.
ooh, can't adopt a Swedish child"
said the woman, for as soon as she
grows big enough she would be sure
to say, Well, tink trow up my yob
IN 90 home Chicago Times Herald.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-30
REPORTED BY SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS.
DONEGAL.

A. D. Graham Of Goshen, Va, will
try Kansas life with us for q short
time.
VIM. Copper, brother Of the late
Howard Copper well known in this
county, is here from California.
j. G. Hamaker who is attending the
Chicago University and his brother,
Prof. j. l. Hamaker Of Durham, Va,
are visiting their father here.
Rubin Hershey is up from Okla
homa.
Rev. Jacob Shirk and wife Of Ra-
mona visited Donegal friends Sunday.
The great army Of harvest hands
has at last taken the field and the
struggle with the bearded grain lasts
from early morn until, in many cases,
darkness necessitates an intermission.
The yield and quality are not what
was expected at first but both are
good and it will be largest crop for
many years.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-30
ABILENE WEEKLY REFLECTOR ABILENE KANSAS JUNE 80 PAGES
RINEHART.

John Cunningham's lease for carry
ing the mail to and from this place
ends this week and his many friends
will miss his pleasant face and friend
ly greeting hereafter.
Miss Annie Hardman left Tuesday
for Pennsylvania. She may return
in the fall and open boarding house
for students.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Knopp,
last week, twin daughters.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Cross, Chas. Will
son and several other Rhinehart peo-
pile attended Blind Boone's musical in
Chapman last Thursday night.
J. F. Murphy has bought 500
worth Of Irvine and will cut all his
wheat with the binder.
The new wheat that MIR. Hollinger
sowed as a test does not stand this
climate as well as was expected.
Albert Knopp was compelled to 60
to Abilene last Sunday to a doctor for
treatment for rheumatism.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-30
CARLTON.

Rev. A. C. Frick was not able to
fill his appointment at the Presby-
terrain church Sunday evening owing
to illness.
S. Holderman has purchased the
livery stable Of c. Stuteville and took
possession Monday, Mr.. Stuteville re-
turning to the farm.
Cards are out for the wedding Of
F. Gerth and Miss Lulu Mason, Of
Gypsum City, at the home Of the
groom's mother on Wednesday even
ing, June 20.
F. Moninger is harvesting his fine
crop of wheat with new header and
binder combined.
Jas. Bogart had the misfortune Of
losing his fine stallion Sunday from
some unknown disease.
j. W. Slaughter is building an ad-
dition to his barber shop.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-30

skipped this part Of the county for tn
past week or more and harvest has
been pushed. Wheat ripened too
fast and the berry is not filed per-
fectly, but there will be a large yield
in this township. c. X. HollingeY
has 200 acres that are badly injured
by having been tramped by bis cattle
during wet weather. Some Of tho
trial wheat, new kinds, sown by J. s.
Hollinger that was thought to have
been frozen out is coming out well.
One variety is especially fine. Oats
is very fine, corn somewhat backward
and Weedy.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-30

G. H. Freeman is putting the finish
ing touches on the high school build
ing.
W. H. Phipps, Of Belleville. was the
guest of NJ. P. Sanborn Monday.
Mrs. Julia Beal, who has been clerk
ing in j. NJ. Clifford's store, has &C.
cepted situation in the junction
City postoflice as money order clerk.
The telephone gang are putting ap
poles through the city today.
The ladies OF the Ben Hur order
will organize Red Cross auxiliary
here and will send supplies, ETC., to
the hospitals.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-30

furnish plenty Of water. A few years
ago a well was drilled near the place
so feet deep without finding any great
amount of water. The spring has
opened again this season and is fur
nishing lots Of water,
We understand that Sheriff Rob-
son thinks the REFLECTOR ought to
pay some damages for exposing the
pitiful salary Of $40 month that he
pays his undcrsherifr- As Robson
drew over $1,000 from the county in
April and $1,000 in January besides
all the civil business ana other fees
Nick really ought to have enough
money now. e
"A red hot runaway occurred this
morning. g. ID. Wilson's team, at
tached to top buggy, ran at full
speed through the Union Pacific park
between the cars on the track and the
north row of trees, where drays have
to go carefully. They never touched
thing and went on down Cottage
avenue and were caught near the
creamery with only the loss OF the
buggy top.
The man who swears and rampages
around half a day, keeping five horses
and three hired men waiting while he
gets single self.binder started, Is
usually the one who finds the most
fault with the government for not
moving faster with the war. IL he
had had the fleet Of transports to
move he would not have reached
Santiago before the judgment day.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-06-30
ED LITTLE TO STAY BEHIND.
Illness Will Keep Him From Goinl
TO Manila.

SAN FRANCISCO, June S0.-Lieuten-
ant Colonel Edward G. Little Of the
Twentieth Kansas infantry, is serious.
ly i'll with neuralgia Of the stomach
and will not be able to accompany the
regiment to Manila.
Orders were received from General
Otis this morning for the Twentieth
to take part in the Fourth Of July
demonstration. The Kansas regi-
ment has been assigned second place
in the parade following the Seventh
California. Orders have been re-
ceived to hasten the departure Of the
fourth expedition and 1t is confidently
expected that the expedition will leave
between July 6 and 10. Colonel
Funston stated positively yesterday
to a correspondent that the Twentieth
would accompany the expedition