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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-24
An Appeal to Reason.

Cholly-Hang it, don't know how
to take Miss Cutting.
Reggy-So you won't take her at all?
Fla! Ha! Good joke, bah jove!
Cholly-Naw, I don't know just how
the matter stands. thought I'd learn
me fate, as they say, doncherno, last
night. She's mighty intelligent girl,
and 1 knew that just beastly, every
day proposal wouldn't do. So took a
book with me, and when I got weady
to make the aw-proposition, wead a
chaptah to her. 1t told that there was
twenty thousand more women than
men in the state, and that wight heah
in the city there were thirty thousand
noah women than men. That ought
to have appealed to her Judgment.
Reggy-A good idea; a bold stwoke.
But what did she say?
Cholly-She said that she thad no.
ticed that aw-that real men were
scarce. I got to thinking about her
remark, and I actually fohgot to pro-
pose.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-24
(TO he COntinued.l
A UNANIMOUS VOTE.
Flow Poll for President Was Taken on
CanalbOat.

Flow a Poll for President Was Taken on
Canalboat.
When I read of the polling of pas
sengers month or so ago on trains
and boats running into and out Of New
York city to ascertain their preferences
as to candidates for mayor" said
gentleman who has long been identi-
fed with transportation interests-and
politics as well-according to the Bos-
ton Herald, cit reminds me of story
my father used to tell of the campaign
OF 1886. In those days there was still
great deal Of travelling by canal, and
some of the packets on the Erie were
fitted up almost as sumptuously, for
the time, as the palatial cars seem now.
A large party was coming east from
Buffalo on one of these passenger
boats, and as political feeling ran high
there was much excited discussion over
the respective merits of Van Buren,,
Harrison, White, Webster and Man
gum. 1t was on one of those warm
October days when the cabin was too
torrid for occupancy and all the pas
sengers were assembled on the deck.
The leaders in the informal political
debate were Democrat and Wing,
both fluent takers and clever in argu-
ment, and pretty soon everybody on
board gathered around to listen to
them. Presently the Wing suggested
that it would be good idea to take
the sense of the meeting, and the
Democrat, after a quick look ahead,
agreed: He obtained silence and an
nounced: Gentlemen, we are about to
take vote for president of the United
States. Are you ready?' Ready was
the prompt answer on all Sides Just
then the steersman called out the Gus
tomary warning, Low bridge Here
was the Democrats opportunity, and
he seized it. All those in favor of
Martin Van Buren, he shouted, 'stoop
down! Contrary minded, stand erect!
TIE boat at that moment reached the
bridge and every man dropped as if
he had been shot. IT'S unanimous
vote" declared the triumphant parti-
san Of the sage of the Undertook"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-24
CHAPTER XVIII.

Money does so we'll lubricate all the
wheels and pulleys of civilized life,
that. by it's liberal application. all the
arrangements for the journey were
satisfactorily completed in an hour.
A handsome and commodious travel
ing carriage, drawn by two strong
roadsters. stood before the door.
1t was fine day. and the freshness
of the air, the motion of the carriage,
and, above all, the expectation of see
ing her daughter so eXhilarated the
spirits of Madame De Glacie that she
became again, for the first time in
many years, the gay. witty and fas-
cinating Italian woman. In the inno-
cent hilarity Of her heart. she so often
summoned the captain to the carriage
window, and so flattered and bewild-
cred the honest and susceptible old
sailor. that he scarcely knew whether
he rode upon horseback or stood upon
the quarterback!
And ever after one of these sallies
from the fair marquise. the simple old
bachelor would fall back in the rear Of
the carriage, furiously blushing, and
saying to himself
"Egad! l must remember that am
a married man. with a wife waiting
for me up in Heaven. or I'll be dashed
II was going to say if I do not fall
over head and ears in love with my
little Daneys mother before l know
where am!'
Little Daney's motherr' Yes. that
was the charm the lady possessed for
the honest old. man. He didn't care Il
Rodle" for the fair, graceful and witty
nlarquise-but for his little Daney's
mother!
foking his Mary in Heaven to aid his
lonstancy. And so they passed over
rLe Anacostiar bridge crossing the Po-
tonac. and entered the old forest road
leading through the heart of Prince
George county. Late in the afternoon
they reached small. Old-faShiOne1
linn, in the depths of the forest where
;tney stopped to feed the horses. dine
and rest. And in the evening. as the
nights were very light. they resumed
: their journey and travelled until mid
, night. Whel having arrived at the lit.
lie towr of ChaDticO, they rested until
morning. At sunrise they resumed
their journey, and Travelled until noon
when they again paused to recruit the
energies of their horses and them.
selves. And thus proceeding. by short
stages, through a beautiful, well wood.
e(; and well watcred country. they
reached, at the close Of the second
day, the little town Of CornpOrt The
captain conducted his party at once tC
the neat little tavern Of the Wheat
sbeafs. where he had the horses put
up, and VIII. re he secured comfortable
apartments for Madame De Glacie
while he himself went to seek Il boat tC
convey them fo54the isle. In walking
down the street leading to the watcr's
edge. he met Major Burns. THROWN.
out both hands cordially to greet The
little IrisAnian, he eXclaimed:
"Old neighbour ahoy! where are yol
bound so fast? with all your sails set
and going Mt the late Of nine knots III
hour"
The little major. who had been hur
ryirg along, uncol scious Of the cap
1ain's proximity. low started. stopped
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-24
Chapter XXVII.-Ccntinucd.)

''.taE how. Monsieur"
III you feel able to undertake long
ride, we can hire Il carriage and pair
of horses, and travel by land to Corn
port. which we can reach in two days.
At COrnport we can hire boat that
will take us to the isle in two hours.'
"Ah! Monsieur, how good you are"
Good? Who? l Why, l am the
most selfish old curmudgeon in exist
cnce! mention this plan, because
am rs impatient to see my little Da-
ney as you, Madame. are to embace
your accomplished daughter
You are all disinterested goodness.
Monsieur, and no one shall say other
wise in my hearing without contradic-
tion. But now. oh! let us start at
Once!'
But Madame will require some
hours to pack|' suggested the captain.
Not an hour! not moment! l
have a few necessaries not yet I'M
packed from travelling bag: they will
suffice. But, Monsieur, forgive me! l
do wrong to hurry YOU. You will have
some preparations to make for your
self" said the lady. deprecatingly..
Nothing of the sort. Madame. am
an old salt, who could fit out for the
Indian voyage in half an hour AS it
is. have my portmanteau already
packed. having been on the eve OF
starting for the island when the visit
of your lawyer caused me to lose my
train. and consequently to lose the
only boat that will go for four days.
And ow am very glad we thought
OF tie land Journey said the captain,
rising and standing up. as if silently
asking leave 10 withdraw,
"Tlfen. Monsieur. / will not detain
You: MI. Dunbar. will YOU do me tho
favor of ordering the carriage and
horses that we shall require. and will
take care to have my bonnet and
shawl on by the time they will be at
the door, said the marQuise. with a
graceful bend of the head.
And l. Madame. will be in readiness
to attend you." said the gallant old
captain. bowling himself out.
Mr.. Dunbar followed to execute the
lady's orders.
When they were gone the lady called
her attendant. in the adjoining cham
ber
Elise! quick! get together every
thing we may need for two-days'
journey and weeks stay in the coun-
try.Ne must start in ten minutes!'
In obedience to this summons, an
elder.y French "bonne," in wonder
fully high-cro wned muslin cap, entered
the parlor. and began hastily to gath
er the little articles that lay scattered
about the room, preparatory to pack
ing them up.
oh! Elise! Elise! think OF this! In
two days l shall embrace my laughter
and you your nursing" exclaimed the
marquise. With delight.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-24

The Baltimore ana ONO Railroad cum
pany has opened new freight terminal
with yard facilities. at the foot Of West
Goth street, on the Hudson river, in New
York City. A large plat of ground be-
tw zen Goth and 9th streets, fronting on
18TH avenue, was secured, and tracks
in addition "a warehouse 3OOx25 feet was
built. Tracks have been laid across 18th
avenue to the pier, and a new bridge. and
other necessary adjuncts have been built
to facilitate the handling of cars from
floats to the land.
The establishment of this terminal en-
ables the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Company to gather business from the ex-
tnsive lumber yards and the piano,
structural iron, boiler and other manu-
featuring industries in that vicinity. The
neighborhood is also facilitated by the
Improvement.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-24
wealth from tho Earth.

II was winter in the Klondike. The
aurora borealis was frozen 80 hard
that men could have cracked walnuts
against its side.
Through the frosty twilight plsdded
a solitary pedestrian. He was return
ing to his cabin after a hard but fruit
less days work.
Suddenly he stumbled against some
object projecting above the ground. He
glanced down toward the earth. He
became interested, and kicked the OBJ
ject loose. All apathy now completely
vanished, and with trembling nerves
he lifted a large, yellow object from
the ground. He gazed at 1t but mo-
ment, and with an insane cry. Of Joy
thrust 1t into his bosom and ran toward
the camp.
He had found a large, smooth pota-
to.-W. G. Brooks in Up-to-Date.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-24

Where redolent gardens mRde fragrant
the wind,
Where birds sang love ditties on blossom
ing branches,
And sinuous tendrils luxurlantly twined.
The angel consented to crown my afrec-
ton;
We've been man and wife now a twelve
month or so; So =.
My lady now walks on the earth Just as
others,
A very fine woman-as fine women go.
I've done with my dreams Of q flower
gemmed cottage,
With gardens, and bowers, and vines.
and all that;
We go now and then to a theate- to-
gether,
And live pretty happily here in our fiat.
III. J, S.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-24
After Bigger Game.

Tom-What decent sort of fellow
that chap Symons is to be sure.
Dick-Why do you think so?
Toni just met him on the street
this morning for moment or two, and
ever struck.
Dick-Humph! He gave me an
atrociously bad one the other day when
he wanted to borrow IS. I wonder
what he wants to get from you?
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-24
Light Luxurles,

Belinda-Why, paw, what do you
keep the lamp burning in the day time
for? 1t doesn't make the room any
lighter. You didn't do it last winter.
Uncle Hardacre-Well, I kin afford
these here luxuries this year. Got
last year.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-24
No Appreciation There.

Samuel Stubble-This here prosperi-
ty is kinder one-sided, after all.
Mrs. Stubble-How so, Samuel?
Samuel Stubble-Why, we're gittin'
more Of the necessaries of life than we
did in most lines, but take notice that
this here doctor you had prescribes
the same old size in doses that he did
when times was close.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-24
Beats the Poetic Fire.

Friend-Why is it that you chaps
always get inspired at the sight of a
snow storm? Is the divine af11atus
rampant at such times?
Trenchant Penn (the celebrated DO
et)-No, not exactly. At such times a
fellow has got to hustle at something
or other in order to buy coal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-24
Rain Falls on the just and Unjust Alik

Rain Falls on the just and Unjust Alike.
Reuben Restanrust-Wheat up ter
ninety. cents yet? All, that's prosper
ity. feel like gittin' out and yellin'.
Henry Hoecorn-But you didn't raise
any wheat.
Reuben Restanrust-I know it, but !
guess I kin borrer of them that did. A
wave of prosperity hits everything in
it's path.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-24
A High and DRY Suburb.

She-Oh, do you know, am COM
pletely infatuated with astronomy.
Now. let's see. where's Mars? In the
west?
Hem the west? Well, I guess
hardly. I'd like to see Mars get past
Chicago now that they think it is in
habited. This Greater New York bust
ness has set them wild out there.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-24
Editors Chamber of Horrors.

Editors Chamber of Horrors.
Exchange Editor-I understand that
our editor-in-chief has been drinking
rather hard of late
City Editor-I should say he had.
Delirious for couple of days. stayed
with him last night, and he saw war
rumors all the time.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-24

The spider-Come in, my frendt, und
I sells you nice, cheap suit!
The Fly-What, do you do business
on the Sabbath?
The Spider-Ach! Dis amt pisness!
Dis vas charity, I sells so cheap!-Up-
to-Date.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-24
The Truth About 1t,

George" said the elder Washing
ton. "Why did you cut down the cher
ry tree with your little hatchet?"
Father, cannot tell a lie," said
George, II did it with my little hatchet
because 1 couldn't find your razor"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-24
From One Extreme to Another.

From One Extreme to Another.
Gavin-Don't you think Rogers is
going to extremes in, accepting that
new position?
Bailey-Oh! don't know. He is a
f1rst-class salesman.
Gavin-Yes; but remember he was
formerly in liquor store, and is now
going into dry-goods store.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-24
1900 Reverb, 800.

$1OO Reward, PAVV.
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 all its stages, and that is Catarrh.
Halls Catarrh Cure is the only positive
cure now known to the medical fraterni-
ty. Catarrh being constitutional as
ease. requires a constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and lnu-
cous surfaces of the system, thereby de-
stroying the foundation Of the disease.
and giving the patient strength by build
ing up the constitution and assisting ma
ture in doing it's work. The proprietors
have so much faith in its curative powers
that they offer One Hundred Dollars for
any case tina. 1t fails to- cure. Send for
list of testimonials.
Address f. J. CHENEY s. CO., Toledo.
Ohio.
Sold by druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-24

Aunt Maria-And did the angels
bring little baby to your house?
Clara-Yes, but guess the angels
are awful busy lately. That baby
wasn't half finished. They forgot the
hair, and it hasn't tooth in it's head.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-24
l,OxitiXe,

Positive.
Cholly-Are you positive she is not
in?
The Maid-I am; I'd lose my job II
Wa:c't-puclI. j..
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-24
First in War, Etc.

Eddie-George Washington was a
winner. wasn't he, pa?
Father-What do you mean, Eddie?
Eddie-Why. he had three flrsts to
his credit, didn't he?
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-24
Nearer ,he Organ of Ad.lce.

NcNrer the Organ OF AdvIce.
He-Phrenologists locate benevolence
exactly at the top of the head.
She-Yes, as far away from the pock.
ethOnk as possible,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-24

Il won by beating retreats said
Gen. Washington at the close of the
war: whenever I found the enemy
too strong beat a retreat.
But you won many Victories" said
CORVALLIS.
"Well," said George, with twinkle
in his eye, doesn't a victory beat a
retreat?"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-24
Oh. sympathetic Woman!


Miss Snagsby-How could l refuse
him? He has such nobility, such
bravery and courage.
Miss interchangeable must have or
he'd never have proposed
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-24
ONE ENJOYS

ONR ENJOYS
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste. and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and Observation-Disclosures, it's
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the: most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50
cent bottles by all leading, drug
gists. Any reliable. druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. DO not acceptany
substitute.
CALIFORNIA re syrup co!
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-24

We understand it's in the play-that
Shakespeare meant, of course,
That you should stride about and
yell, my kingdom for horse"
But times have changed, and folks will
freeze you cold as any icicle,
Unless you sing out after this, "My
kingdom for a bicycle"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-24
In A. ID. RQ00,

Mrs. SMITH found horseshoe to-
day. In olden times they considered
that an omen of luck-do you think it
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-24

Smith-Well, should say so. Why,
If it's a genuine shoe we can sell it
for $500! Let me see it quick!
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-24

Creditor-May I ask whether you
ever expect to meet Your indebted
ness?
Hardup-Meet it? Why, great Scott,
man, I meet it every time go into the
street! Don't you throw it into my
face often enough?-Up-to-Date
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-24
Americas
Greatest
M edicine

0REArEsr, Because It does what oil osn@
medicines fail to do. Az an instances
Of It's peculiar and unusual curative
power, consider the most insidious
disease, and the disease which taints
the blood OF most people, producing
incalculS3ie suffering to many, wnlls
In others 1t is latent fire liable 10
burst into activity ard produce untold
misery on the least provocation.
Scrofula is tho only ailment to
which the human family Is subject, OF
which the above sweeping statemens
can honestly be made. Now, a medi-
cine that can meet this common enemy
of mankind and repeatedly eject the
wonderful cures Hoods sarsaparills
has, clearly has the right to the t1tie
of Americas Greatest Medicine.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-24
OUR BUDGET OF FUN,
SOME GOOD JOKES. ORIGINAL
AND SELECTED.
Then and Now, or the Lovers Cause for
Lamcntatlon-An Appeal to Reason
From One Extreme to Another -
Cohcn's Ready Reply.
Then and Now.

N life's fervid June
time I courted
q maiden;
No Muse, Grace or
Goddess m or Q
witchingly fair.
turned to her
glances l 1 k e
buds to the SUM-
shine,
H e r soft-spoken
speeches enrap-
tured the air.
dreamed we would
live in q cottage
=
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-24
To Cure Constipation F
Smoke sledee Cigarettes. 20 for cts.

Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. 1Oc or 25c.
II G. G. G. fail to cure, druggists refund money.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-03-24
ll~11- Sapsa-
OOC = parl'Ia

Is sOld by III urugGlstS' W ~. " ~
LII, nil, act harmoniously with
f1OOQ'S FlllS Hoods Sarsaparilfa. 80.
The man who carries his religion IN
his head, let's 1t leak out at his mouth.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1898-09-24

Probate Notice.
State of Michigan,
County of Baraga,

state Of Michigan, 49,.
County of Baraga,
At "A session of the Probate Court for said
county, held at the Probate Office In the village
OF L'Anse, on the 18th day Of September, In the
year one thousand eight hundred and ninety
eight
Present, Edward L. Stone, Judge OF Probate.
In the matter of the estate OF Isaac Bird,
deceased.
On reading and filing the petition, duly ver-
fed, of Mary Peck, praying for reasons there
in set forth, that a day be fixed for hearing
said petition, and that the said court adjudi-
cate and determine who are or were at the
time OF his death the legal heirs of said de-
ceased. and entitled by the laws Of this state
to inherit his real estate, and the share or
portion thereof that each of said heirs was
entitled to at that time, and the right title
aud Interest that each of them or their heirs
assigns may now have therein.
Thereupon II is ordered, that Tuesday the
eleventh day Of October next,at 10 o'clock In the
forenoon, be assigned for the hearing OF said
petition, and that the heirs mt law Of said de-
ceased, and all other persons Interested In
said estate, are required to appear nt SEES
sion Of said court, then to be holden In the
Probate ofiice In the village OF L'Anse, and
show cause, II any there be, why the prayer Of
In further ordered, that said petitioner give
notice to the different persons Interested In
said estate, of the pendency of said petition,
aud the hearing thereof, by causing copy OF
this order to be published In The L'Anse SEN
tinel, newspaper printed and circulated In
said county, three successive weeks previous
to said day of hearing.
EDWARD L. STONE,
lsEALl Judge Of Probate.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1898-09-24

FREMONT 6. CHAMBERLAIN. tie
Tall Pine, 'bo of Ironwood, was re-
nominated by acclamation by the
Republicans of Gogcbic district for
member of the legislature. The
committee adopted resolutions com
mitting the nominee to support
julius Cesar Burrows for United
States senator; also favoring the
establishment of normal school in
the upper peniI sula.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1898-09-24
Fish ms Lawn Mowers.

1t may not be generally known. says
the Bloomington Paragraph, that
German carp can be used as lawn NOW
ers, but Krampff Kyle had Rudolph d
Shafer, fishermen Of Havana, put g
large number of German carp in the
upper end of the slough east Of Havana,
to remove the moss before ice-making
begins. These fish cut the moss close
to the ground, when II sinks and be-
comes buried in the sediment They
have done tho work well and the firm
will now have a clear field for ice this
winter. These fish are being scincd
and shipped. Over 5000 POUNDS were
taken out in one day recently.