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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22
A Small Bows Scheme,

"A small boy who is not familiar with
rural ways was taken by his fond
mamma for a brief stay in the rcoun-
try. On farm in a neighboring coun-
ty he waxed fat and sunburnt, and
picked up a wondrous store of aston
ishing experience. One day the farmer
smilingly said to his mother:
"Just ask your boy what he hid two
eggs in the stable for" So, at the
very first opportunity, the mother said
to the six-year old:
my dear, what did you do with
those eggs you took from the hen
house?"
ooh, mamma" replied the boy, 81
didn't want you to knew about ito
"Why, it's all right" said mamma.
IT only want to know walat my boy did
with them::"
II hid them in the STABLE" said the
little fellow. ..
And what for?"
Cause IFS my scheme:"
Your scheme? And what lis your
scheme?"
"Why, you see, mamma" said the
little philosopher, when eggs is
horned in "a chickenhouse they is al
ways little chickens, an fink If they
was borned in a stable dey might he
little horsac!''
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22
.or,sin OF ,the Cinderella Legend.

The story of Cinderella apparently
owes it's origin to an Egyptian legend.
Rhodope, very beautiful maiden,
lived during the reign of One of the
twelve kings of Egypt. One day she
went Ito battle in IA beautiful river, and
left ,her shoes, which were very small,
on the bank tlnenenf. An eagle bounced
down upon them, and bore one of them
off in .i4is talons; and, acting the part
of the fairy godnother, when flying
over Memphis, whege the king was
let it fail directly at his feet.
cts smal size and beauty attracted the
attention of the sovereign, and he im-
mediately despatched tenvoys to dis
cover its1owner. Rhodope was eventu-
ally founn, and was carried to Mem
phis in triumph, where she became the
queen of King Asammeticns.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22

''In choosing bridesmaids" said the
young girl who was about to be mar
ried, reading from her favorite home
paper, zone should take pains to select
girls with gracefully-poised heads who
walk well''
Just as her mother was about to COM
mend this very excellent idea, the old
gentleman gave a scornful snort and
broke into the conversation.
We'll have a cake-walk as prelim-
mary test" was all he said. But it
was enough. They refused to speak
to him for two days, at the expiration
Of which time they were in need of
money.-Chicago Post.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22
Tho Musical Cat.

Judging by the shrill, unmelodious
"meaous' with which the feline race
makes known its temper, it's wants
and Its woes, one would not give the
ordinary house cat credit for possess
ing knowledge of even rag-time music,
much less classical operas and ora
torios. But it seems that Pussy's
voice is by no means indicative Of her
tastes and mental requirements, and II
IN musical program gotten up for
here benefit, you were to substitute
How I Love My Lou" for the Tam
hauser march or chorus from
Faust, thinking she would never
know the difference, you would be
pretty apt to get yourself into trouble.
At least we have scientists word to
that effect, and it is never advisable to
contradict scientist. And these
scientific investigators go still further,
ana maintain that although to uncul-
t1vated ears Pussy's walls are not par
tlcularly pleasing and inspiring, they
are, nevertheless, replete with musical
| quality, being given in perfect time
(the scientists here undoubtedly refer
| to the number of beats to measure
rather than to the divisions Of the day
and night), and embellished with
| scherzos, trills and crescendos fit to
break your heart. And when it comes
to purring Pussy's tones are sweeter
than the softest lullaby.
Scientists may be right about the
purr, soft, deep-toned, gentle hum
being often soothing to jagged nerves,
but as to the caterwauling
everybody to his taste. All things con-
sidered, it seems quite probable that
some cats are more appreciative Of our
music than we are of theirs. We have
it on good authority that several OF
these feline musical prodigies are resi-
dents of Chicago. One of them lives
in a fine house in North State street.
Her mistress is particularly fond of
her, and at the musicals which are
frequently given there Mrs. Pussy is
always given a chance to show off her
musical ability-that is, SO far as lis
tening and criticising are concerned
| lNh1s cat not only enjoys good music
| it Is claimed, but has her favorite airs,
and as soon as the chords are struck
on the piano or guitar or uttered by
the human voice she manifests her
| pleasure in various ways, such as rub
bling her soft fur against the perform
| er, swaying her tail gracefully in ;ac-
compartment and purring in joyful ap-
probation. The cat is thoroughbred
Maltese. Her mistress declares that
when she was tiny kitten so many
| evidences of Pussy's musical talents
were apparent that it was deemed
proper to cultivate them. Fer educa-
/ tfon has therefore received constant
and careful attention. The results, it
goes without saying, are exceedingly
neutrality-suspicious. M. Wise.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22
Remarkable Example OF Gid AGE.

Probably the most remarkable ex-
ample of ole age is furniEhed by
Thomas Parr of England. "I'he Old,
Old, Very Old Man." as John Taylor
calls him. When 80 years Of age Parr
married mis- firat wife, by whom he had
one son and one daughter. About this
time he was in tlne prime Of his vigor
of mind and body. When Parr was 112
wears of age his first wife died, and
ten years later he married second
wife. For thirty years afterwards he
lived the life Of husbandman. At the
age of 1870 years Parr used to thresh
out the corn on the barn floor and he
lived the simple and abstemious life
of small farmer. At length the fame
of the wonderful old man reached tho
ears Of tho second earl OF Arundel. who
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22
PATENTS.
List of Patents Issued Last Week I
Northwestern Inventors.

List of Patents Issued Last Week to
Northwestern Inventors.
Carl Carlson, Minneapolis, Mimi,
steam-feed device for log carriages;
James w. Dawson, Minneapolis, Mimi,
pocket ratchet brace for screw drivers,
etc.; Louie Ender, Litchtield, Mimi,
weather strip; John Englund, Mime
npolis, Mimi, music rack; Thomas r.
Gleason. Duluth, Mimi, ball cock;
Nicholas Hayden and G. F. G. Wurst,
st. Paul, Mimi, stocking; Kistel Osel,
st. Paul, Mum, door hanger; William
Porten, st. Paul. Minn., staging horse
Otto C. Sanger, Blue Earth, Mimi, end
gate.
Merwin, Lothrop johnson, Patent Attor.
oeys, $40 Pioneer Press Building. st. Peal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22
How She Got 1t.

".]ohn.- she asked, show do you like
this hat on meg"
>'Oh. dunno.'' he answered *@Have
you bought it''
NO; not exactly. brought it home
OIL approval. l intend to take either
this OF another one, which is SIS more
than this, but l thought"
Say, Florence" he interrupted.
that's the most becoming hat 1 ever
saw you have on. Telephone to them
the first thing in the morning that you
will take it. so as to make sure they'll
not sell. it to anybody else."-Chicago
News
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22
HOw'6 ThiSl

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any
case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
We, the undersigned, have known F. J..
Cheney for the last 10 years and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obliga-
tions made by their firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo.
O.; Walding, Kinnan g. Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists. Toledo, Ohio
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally. oct
Ing directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
OF the system. Testimonials sent free. Price
55c per bottle. Sold by all druggists
Halls Family Pills are the best
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22
The Worlds supply Of Wheat.

The WOr1d'6 Supply Of Whedt..
An English expert claims that the
wheat producing soil Of the world is
unequal to the strain that will be put
upon it. Even now, when the food
supply Is ample, thousands die because
their disordered stomachs fail to digest
the food they take. Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bitters strengthen and tone up the
stomach and digestive organs.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22
Two of q Kind.

''SiNty cents for Il few pages of sheet
music? Whew! You music dealers
don't want more than about 600 per
cent profit OH your stuff, do your"
'Nou're the druggist on the opposite
corner, aren't your
Eyes"
'"Well. I never kick when you charge
me half a dollar for about three cents
worth Of drugs dissolved in a pint of
water. guess we grasping monopo-
lists had better stand together. Chi
cago Tribune.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22

"a woman always seems to take
sides against her own SEX" remarked
the man who affects great wisdom.
YES" answered Mr.. Meekton. Its
invariably the case. l was reading an
article Of man who beat his wife.
aloud to Henrietta, this morning. She
said it was the woman's own fault:
that she ought to have known how to
train her husband better" -Washing
ton Star.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22
The Absent One,

"Chollie told me he was burnin"
with patriotism, but, between you and
me. l think he is too green to burn"
Yes: Chollie might appropriately be
called fire-proof fiat. "-Indianapolis.
Journal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22
A Sad Blow

'The famous bank-wrecker has final
ly surrendered himself"
II suppose the police are greatly re-
lieved."
con the contrary. They say he has
gone out Of his way to smirch their
n''-Philadclphia North Amer
lean.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22
Deceived.

cpl never trust another man." she
cried.
"Why not?'
Gle promised to settle the bill ut the
end Of the month, and it is still UNI
paid"
She was in the floral business. But
this is what all women who go into
trade must look for.-Philadelphia
North American.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22
Availability Explained.

mo matter what I say" she re-
marked, my husband never talks
back to ne"
"Of course not said her companion.
''He is a professional pugilist, and
doesn't believe in taking his business
home with him."-Washingto Star.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22

More Dangerous Than sc>xrb,r.
.Jim-You look awfully glum. What's
the matter?
Jack-Been bicycling.
,Iiml--Met with an accident?
Jack-Yes; rode a tandem with a
pretty girl and got all broken up,-De.
trOit Free Press.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22
It's Meaning.

'"What is the significance Of that in
kerted .'Y' I 80 often see when Chicago
Grapes itself for a holiday?"
'S.That's one of the city's emblems.
It is a sort of allegorical representa-
ton Of the Chicago river, with its two
forlSs''
'"rhen that's why it's nearly always
painted lin black. see."- Chicago
Tribune.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22
Sure.

PLylls-Are you sure you love me:
Corydon-I ought to be. I think
have been in love often enough to rec
ognize the symptoms.-Ind
Journal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22

Our respect for old age depends a
great deal on whether it be applied to
men and women or clearinghouse
poultry.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22
Chicago Great Western increase.

Chicago Great Western Increase.
The earnings of the Chicago Great
Western railway for the first week in
December, 1898, shows an increase Of
SIS, 1866 over the corresponding week
in December, 1897. Total increase since
beginning of fiscal year, July LIST, to
date, $1O9,47O.47.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22

1t is said that burned child breads
the fire. Probably that's why the
newly Unmarried man tries to avoid his
old flames.-Chicago News.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22
Gettinu Mt IT.

4Attorney-Now. madam, will you be
kind enough to give us your age?
The Witness (flippantly)-Oh, 1 was
born before the war.
Attorney (crushinglyl-Yes, madam,
Spanish OIL Civil?-Philadelphia North
American.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22
FOR BOYS AND GIRLS.
SOME GOOD STORIES FOR OUR
JUNIOR READERS.

ratty's Morning Glorles-A Small Boys
scheme-Remarkable Example of old
Ago - How tho Cindsrella Legend
Origtnated-The Musical Cat,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22
His Foot.

''Theg say she married a man who
has one foot in the grave"
Eyes; she always had an eye to
business. He lost a leg in the war and
is drawing a heavy pension."-Chicago
News.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22
Absolute Proof.

do YOU really believe you were IN
justly defeated at the election?'
Undoubtedly. Where, in one divi-
sion where am given only two votes,
I can produce one man who voted for
me four times. Philadelphia North
American
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22
,s.Simfla Sam11ibus.,,

'sSimila Sim11ibus.''
Down in Texas the other day a girl
ate the heads off of PIP matches in an
attempt to commit suicide because Of
too much friction in a parlor match
she has been working ON an summer.
Chicago Times-Herald.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22
Rit of UNCLE Ehen,. Philosonhx.

'Some folks said Uncle Eben,
"takes life de same way dat dey eats
chestnuts. Dey gifts froo wifi all de
good an den stands aroun' complain
in bout de bad, 'sted O. goin' out an
gittin' mo'."-Washington Star.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22
THE WORLDS IDEAL.

Dr. Prices Cream Baking Powder combines all the
elements of ideal excellence It is highest in 1eaven
ing power It is free from the least faint of impurty
No trial be too exhaustive test too exacting
for its admirable qualities.
Cake and biscuit made with it retain their
moisture, and extremely light, aaky and fine
grained-not coarse and full of holes as when made
with alum baking powders Alum baking powder
leaves bitter in the bread cake and food pre-
pared with it dries up quickly.
The severest tests were imposed at the Worlds
Columbian Exposition and the California Mdwinter
Fair where DR. Prices Cream Baking Powder eclpsed
all competitors. After full examination and compet
ion it secured the highest honors and special gold
medal. These awards stamp it as
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22

FITS Permanently onts or nervousness afte,
hrst days use of DIR. Hines Great Nerve Restorer
Send for FREE $500 trial bottle and treatise
De. R. H. KLINE Ltd. 93l Arch St.. philadelphia Pa
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22
Tho Worlds Greatest Crop,

The average man if asked what is
the most important crop of the world
would unhesitatingly say, Wheat"
This is true in this continent, hut far
from the case in the world as a whole.
The first place must be given the po-
tato. OF all the staple crops of the
world the potato takes the first place,
the annual crop being more than 4,O00,-
100000 bushels. against $500, OOO, 600
bushels Of wheat and $500 OOO, 900
bushels of corn. OF the total potato
crop Europe produces fully seven
eighths, and one-half times as much
asher wheat. and all the cereals to-
gether are but 80 per cent more.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22

Lady's Lorgnette. rolled gold chain.
free, by saving Diamnd "C'' Soap
wrappers. Ask your grocer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething softens the gums reduces In.
damn alton allays pain. wind coic Csc bottle
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22

Low living and high thinking will
produce better men than high living
and low thinking.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22

Piso's Cure for Consumption has been
family medicine with us since 1851. R.
Madison, 2409 42d Ave, Chicago, Ill.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22

teNothing bEt wheat ,as far ,as rthe eye
could reach ou either side :whatyrsu might
call a sea Of wheat;' was what a lecturer
speaking of WESTERN Canada saidwvhile xet
as to routes, railway fares, etc ,aapply
Ito CANADIAN GOVERNMENT KGENT,
department interior, Ottawa Canada, or to
Nv. Richie, Gnafton, N. ID.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22

DIR. =. II. RINDLAUR, Specialist
Eye. Far, Nose and Throat,
Fargo, n. Oak.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22
Not to BE Considered,

Hell suppose should kiss you.
Sle--I refuse to engage in any hypo-
thetical entertainment.-P Philadelphia
North American.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22

Diamond &c" Soap does not shrink
tlannels and it leaves all flannels in the
most desirable condition.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22
The Cheerful Idiot.

The Cheerful Idiot.
"Who is your favorite composer?"
asked the typewriter boarder.
Handel" said the Cheerful idiot.
."He is so ng."-Indianapolis
Journal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22

ASH rule, the more man has to say
about women the more he doesn't
uealky kEow about them.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22
DEPRIVED.

Depraved.
Rattier-What's your idea Of wo-
mans sphere?
Rounder-Hayen't any; but my idea
of mans sphere is high ball-Somer-
vile Journal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22

The average woman has more listen
Ing than speaking acquaintanceS.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22
One Execution.

One Exception.
Certainly no gentleman would re-
fuse to offer a lady his seat"
mot il it's in the New York Stock
Exchange. They cost $4,000 apiece"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinire Ia bletS. AL
25c. The genuine has L. b @. on each tablet
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22

A man doesn't necessarily have to
wait until he Is forty to become q fool
OF u physician.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22

Labor's worst enemy is the working.
man who won't work.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22

Nothing Fanny About Them.
Giies-i suppose you get paid for
writing those magazine jokes?
Smtles-Sure. You don't imagine 1
wrote them Cor fun, do you?
Giles-Olh no; anybody could tell
that by reading them.-Chicago News.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-12-22

TO open an oyster, the force re-
quired appears to be l.Sl9M times tho
weight OF the shell.less creature.
Willmar tribune., 1898-01-11
A WATERY DEATH.
JenS Frederick Peter Larson
Suddenly Meets His Death
by Drowning
While Attempting to Rescue
His Younger Brother.
oh Why should the spirit Of mortal he
proud:''

''Oh Why should the spirit Of mortal be
proud:''
Last Thursday about O'Clock p. N.
this village was startled by the rumor
that the Larson brothers. Jens and
Carl. who were out Cutting fee on Foot
Lake. had fallen in and were drowned.
People rushed towards Gilger's place
and then it was ascertained for GER
tainty that one of them. Jens, the
older, had indeed passed to the great
beyond, from which no human aid
could recall him.
The circumstances leading to this
untimely death Of one of the brightest
and noblest OF the young men of this
village are simply these: The broth
ers were out cutting ice. By slip of
the foot. the younger, Carl, fell in.
Jens. the older, went at once to his
rescue. and in trying to reach out
after him slipped and fell in himself.
In the meantime help was coming from
the teamsters, and one of them got
there with a piece of board just as
Carl was up the third time. He was
barely alive enough to grasp it and
hang onto it, and be pulled out. But
Jens never came up after he went in.
1t seems that he either struck a piece
of ice and was stunned, or as is more
probable, was taken with cramps as
| he struck the water and sank like a
bag of sand to the bottom. At leas,
he laid On his back quiet and out.
stretched when Mr.. Gilger got there
with his boat and hook and dragged
him out Attempts were made to re.
suscitate him by Drs. Frost, Nc.
Laughlin and Johnson. but to no pur.
pose.
The deceased was a young man O.
exemplary character, esteemed anG
loved by all. He was a perfect mode
of manly strength and as good naturet
and jovial as he was strong and Wig
orous. He was born in Lyderslev
near Storehedinge, Sjolland, Den
mark, June y, 1876. At five year:
of age he came with his parents ant
family to this county and to Will
mar. which has been his home eve
since He leaves two aged parents
Jens Larson, 81 years of age, ant
Mrs Larson, 63 years of age, als'
three brothers aud seven sisters. MOS
of them residents Of Willmar AM
we'll known to TRIBUNE readers.
Willmar tribune., 1898-01-11

This sudden and sad accident was
terrible blow to the parents Jeus
was fathers and mothers boy in a
special sense. His peculiar trait was
always to see after the comforts of his
parents under all circum stances. Last
summer when he joined the Modern
WOOdmen Of America he was heard
to casually remark that he thought he
would take out some life insurance in
favor of his mother. and so he did.
And so it happens that this faithful
and dutiful child and son is even now
ministering to the comforts of his aged
parents. while his earthly remains
lie quiet and still in his final resting
place. ....-. f.
The deceased had, strange rs it may
appear, a premonition Of death. He
remarked some time ago that if he
should die he wanted the NJ. W. a. to
bury him. Why should this strong
and healthiest of men think of death?
The Great Spirit only knows.
| Rev. P. Jensen from Hutchinson
conducted the funeral services on be-
half of the church, then the Modern
Woodmen of America performed the
| impressive and solemn burial service
of that Order. Woodmen were pres
ent from New London, Spicer, Atwa-
ter. Maynard, Kerkhoven and Muir
dock to assist in rendering the last
respect to the remains of the deceased
and beloved Neighbor. A vast fun
eral cortege wound its way to Fair
view cemetery, the final resting plaee
of the remains of the deceased.
The whole community deeply sym
pathize with the bereaved family.
| Farewell. farewell, peace. peace b
with thee aud thine forever!
Willmar tribune., 1898-01-11

IT you have trouble with your eyes,
call at Anderson Bros and get them
examined free of charge MrCa
Anderson, a graduate of the Chicago
Ophthalmic College, has charge of the
optical department and guara ntee
Willmar tribune., 1898-01-11

FOR SALE-A fve-year old black
horse, 1900 lbs., for sale cheap.
S Ound as a dollar.
AUG. HOGLUND.
Willmar tribune., 1898-01-11

FOR SALE-A tank, $50 gallons
capacity, of No. 16 galvanized iron.
for sale at a bargain Inquire at
this Office.
Willmar tribune., 1898-01-11

Wanted, to exchange good improved
farm in Swift County for good resi-
dence property in Willmar; or will
trade for acres near town.
F. P. ONEY.
Willmar tribune., 1898-01-11

TWO FINE FURNISHED ROOM S
FOR RENT-WilI rent One or both,
to suit.
AUG. HOGLUND.